FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—22/08/2015
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—22/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—Cornish Alps
Helen Mark visits Cornwall's clay country to see how mining has sculpted the landscape. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Rural Tourism
What does it take for farm tourism businesses to succeed? Sybil Ruscoe finds out.
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06:57
Weather—22/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—22/08/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Larry Lamb
Larry Lamb joins Suzy Klein and Richard Coles in the studio.
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10:30
Punt PI—Series 8, The Great Mull Air Mystery
Steve Punt investigates how Peter Gibbs vanishes into the night on Christmas Eve 1975.
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11:00
The Forum—Plasticity
Shape-shifting in everyday objects, our brains and plastic waste.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Andy Warhol's Trousers
Kate Adie introduces reports from Thailand, Sri Lanka, Panama, Somalia and the USA.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—22/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The New Workplace—The New Employee
4/5 Michael Robinson asks how workers will get the skills needed for a more prosperous future.
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12:30
Dead Ringers—Series 15, Episode 2
2/5 Satirical take on politics, media and celebrity, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (R)
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12:57
Weather—22/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—22/08/2015
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Jeremy Corbyn, Dan Jones, Polly Toynbee, Elizabeth Truss
Ritula Shah with Jeremy Corbyn, Dan Jones, Polly Toynbee and Elizabeth Truss. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Milk, Migrants, Fair pay, Labour
Milk, migrants, pay and Labour. Listeners' views on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:30
Drama on 4—Iris Murdoch: Dream Girl
Helen McCrory stars as Iris Murdoch in a hallucinogenic trip through the novelist's life.
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15:30
Philip Glass: Taxi Driver
In the 1970s the composer Philip Glass drove a taxi around Manhattan to make ends meet. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Actress Charlotte Rampling on airbrushing, plastic surgery and her latest film role
Actress Charlotte Rampling, singer Ella Eyre, and what is it really like being a teacher?
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
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. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—22/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/08/2015 Seven people have been killed in Britain's worst air show disaster in modern times
A vintage Hawker Hunter jet crashed into cars on a busy road near Shoreham in West Sussex
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18:15
Loose Ends—Loose Ends from the Edinburgh Festivals
Clive Anderson and guests are in Edinburgh with a mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Dr Dre
Dr Dre has made an indelible mark on popular culture. Mark Coles tells his story.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Saturday Review: Best of The Fest
Ex Machina, The Encounter, Adam Mars-Jones, Narcos, Escobar and Festival selections.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Dickie Attenborough: A Life in Film
Susan Marling celebrates Richard Attenborough’s legacy a year on from his death.
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21:00
The Great Scott—Series 3, The Talisman
3/3 Originally set during the Third Crusade, this updates the action to a more modern crusade. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—22/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
FutureProofing—Identity
How will people answer the question 'Who am I?' in the future? (R)
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 29, Second Semi-Final, 2015
11/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the second semi-final of the eclectic music quiz. (R)
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23:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 5, Mark Doty and Andrew McMillan
3/4 Paul Farley listens for ghosts and feels for flesh with Mark Doty and Andrew McMillan. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
American Shorts—26 Days
1/3 By Ron Rash. Life in the American heartlands is overshadowed by the actions of a daughter. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/08/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/08/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—23/08/2015
Bells from the Cathedral Church of St Andrew, Wells in Somerset.
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05:45
Profile—Dr Dre
Dr Dre has made an indelible mark on popular culture. Mark Coles tells his story. (R)
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