FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The History of the Peloponnesian War—An Athenian Atrocity
4/5 After an Athenian atrocity in Melos, both sides prepare for war in Sicily. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/08/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/08/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/08/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Venerable Peter Eagles.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farming Today calf, Wheely boats, Condensed nature
How condensing wildlife in to a smaller area could be win-win for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hawfinch
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Hawfinch. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/08/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—Guantanamo Bay
Sue MacGregor speaks to former detainees and the head of the guard force at Guantanamo Bay (R)
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09:45
The History of the Peloponnesian War—The Beginning of the End
5/5 An expedition to conquer Sicily spells the beginning of the end of Athenian power. (R)
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Anna Watkins Olympic Rower, Jack The Ripper, Gay marriage, Women's Vote myths
Rower Anna Watkins, Jack The Ripper, gay marriage, Laura Green and women's vote myths.
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10:45
The Pillow Book—Series 8, Episode 5
5/5 Lady Shonagon receives an invitation to Lord Asaji's sacred grotto.
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11:00
The Gover Way
Charlie Connelly profiles the legendary cricket coach Alf Gover and his cricket school. (R)
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11:30
Sisters—Series 1, No Wi-Fi
1/4 The sisters challenge each other to 24 hours without the internet.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Four Thought—Amy Golden
Amy Golden, who is severely disabled, shares what life is like through her eyes. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Opencast coal mining, Mortgages with low deposits
Peter White talks about opencast coal mining and the mortgages that need a low deposit.
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12:57
Weather—21/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/08/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Shaun Ley.
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13:45
How to Have a Better Brain—Diet
5/5 Sian Williams analyses the importance of diet to brain health.
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14:00
The Archers—20/08/2015
Peggy talks shop. (R)
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14:15
Brief Lives—Series 8, Episode 1
1/6 A naked young woman is arrested for protesting against the fur trade.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Bedfordshire
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Bedfordshire.
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15:45
Joe Smith and His Waxworks—The Waxy-way
3/3 Joe describes the execution of King Charles I, typically not letting truth inhibit drama.
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16:00
Last Word—Khaled al-Asaad, Jazz Summers, Jack Gold, Manual Contreras, Dawn Wofford
Lucy Ash on an archaeologist, a music manager, a director, a show jumper and a general.
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16:30
More or Less—Soaring diabetes - is there some good news?
Diabetes cases are soaring, but is this down to new diagnoses? Tim Harford investigates.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Joanna and Jenny – Living Where We Work
Conversations about missed opportunities in love and misapprehensions about health.
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17:00
PM—21/08/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/08/2015 Macedonia has become the latest flash-point in Europe's migrant crisis
Macedonia has become the latest flash-point in Europe's migrant crisis
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 15, Episode 2
2/5 Satirical take on politics, media and celebrity, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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19:00
The Archers—21/08/2015
Kenton feels ashamed.
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19:15
Front Row—Andras Schiff, The Bad Education Movie, Patrick Ness
Samira Ahmed talks to pianist Andras Schiff about performing Bach's Goldberg Variations.
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19:45
The Pillow Book—Series 8, Episode 5
5/5 Lady Shonagon receives an invitation to Lord Asaji's sacred grotto. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Jeremy Corbyn, Dan Jones, Polly Toynbee, Elizabeth Truss
Ritula Shah with Jeremy Corbyn, Dan Jones, Polly Toynbee and Elizabeth Truss.
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20:50
A Point of View—John Gray: Recalling Eric Ambler
John Gray frecalls the work of Eric Ambler and finds unsettling contemporary echoes.
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21:00
What Is a Story?—Omnibus: Part 2
12/12 Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary storytelling.
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21:58
Weather—21/08/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Migrants rush to the border between Greece and Macedonia.
Police fire tear gas -- we speak to Macedonia's interior ministry.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 10
10/10 Heartbroken after her fight with Atticus, Jean Louise packs for New York.
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23:00
Woman's Hour—Late Night Woman's Hour: Masculinity, Being a Man in 2015
Lauren Laverne and guests discuss what it means to be a man in 2015.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Stanley and Sonja – Back on the Bike
Sometimes the thing that brought you together loses its appeal - at least for one of you.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The History of the Peloponnesian War—The Beginning of the End
5/5 An expedition to conquer Sicily spells the beginning of the end of Athenian power. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/08/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/08/2015
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/08/2015
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Ian Bradley, University of St Andrews.
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05:45
iPM—'Two guys in suits took us to one side'
A Muslim listener talks about being stopped at the airport and about her love for the UK.
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