FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/07/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Problem With Talitha by Lauren Beukes
Lauren Beukes' celebrity-obsessed dystopia where fans can channel a star's every desire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/07/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/07/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary's, Bishopstoke
The bells of St Mary's, Bishopstoke.
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05:45
Profile—Owen Smith
Edward Stourton profiles Labour leadership contender, Owen Smith.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—24/07/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Creatures of the Wind
Mark Tully hears how winds like El Nino, the sirocco and the trade winds connect us all.
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06:35
On Your Farm—A New Dawn for British Farming?
Anna Hill discusses the dawn of a new era in British farming with writer David Richardson.
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06:57
Weather—24/07/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—24/07/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Rio Archbishop, Church PokeStops, Trump's religious sidekick.
Rio archbishop, Church PokeStops, Trump's religious sidekick. With Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Autistica
Ruby Wax presents an appeal on behalf of Autistica.
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07:57
Weather—24/07/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—24/07/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Buxton Festival
Choral Eucharist from St John's Church during the Buxton Festival.
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08:48
A Point of View—Being English
The writer AL Kennedy reflects on Englishness. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Redstart
Bill Oddie presents the black redstart. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—24/07/2016
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—24/07/2016
Harrison faces a new challenge, and Lynda and Fallon go head to head.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Professor Dame Ann Dowling
Professor Dame Ann Dowling is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/07/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 65, Episode 4
4/6 Jack Dee, Barry Cryer and Tony Hawks are joined by Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Kitchens of Power
From White House food to the Pope's favourite dessert, Dan Saladino on kitchens of power.
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12:57
Weather—24/07/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—24/07/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Power of the Whips: The Silent Enforcers
Giles Dilnot uncovers what the most mysterious figures in parliament really do. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Summer garden party, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Peter Gibbs presents the show from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Conversations about emails, foot and mouth, and Darth Vader.
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15:00
Primo Levi's The Periodic Table—Arsenic and Silver
4/6 Henry Goodman stars in a dramatisation of Levi's stories about life, matter and chemistry.
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16:00
Primo Levi's The Periodic Table—Vanadium, Part 2
Working in a paint factory in the 1960s, Primo is confronted by a figure from his past.
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16:25
The Listening Project—Georgina and Holly - Community Spirit
Friends for whom community is at the heart of their lives. (R)
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16:30
Adrian Mitchell: To Whom It May Concern
Michael Rosen visits the house of the late poet, Adrian Mitchell.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—What Happened at Aston Hall Hospital?
Why were children injected with a so-called truth serum at Aston Hall Hospital? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Owen Smith
Edward Stourton profiles Labour leadership contender, Owen Smith. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—24/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—24/07/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/07/2016 Russia avoids total Rio ban
Individual sports' will decide whether Russian competitors should take part
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18:15
Pick of the Week—John Waite
John Waite selects his highlights from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio in Pick of the Week.
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19:00
The Archers—24/07/2016
Henry wants to follow in Rob's footsteps, and Joe has got plans for Bartleby.
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19:15
Primo Levi's The Periodic Table—Carbon
6/6 Henry Goodman stars in a dramatisation of Levi's stories about our life, work and matter.
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19:30
Clap Clap: A Brief History of Applause
Simon Callow explores one of the earliest forms of human interaction.
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19:45
The Crime Writer at the Festival—Same Crime, Next Year
3/4 Short story by Val McDermid, inspired by the unique atmosphere of crime writing festivals.
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20:00
Feedback—Impartiality
Why is the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's impartiality under fire? And how does a dance prom work on the radio? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Abdul Sattar Edhi, Professor Suzanne Corkin, Bernardo Provenzano, Garry Marshall
Matthew Bannister on a humanitarian, a neuroscientist, a mafia don, a comedy director. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—'We are so abused as private renters'
Calls for new protections for renters to stop excessive fees. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Autistica
Ruby Wax presents an appeal on behalf of Autistica. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—A Subversive History of School Reform
Professor Alison Wolf on the surprising story of postwar school reform in England. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—24/07/2016
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Finding Dory
Director Andrew Stanton talks about the sequel to his 2003 hit Finding Nemo. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Creatures of the Wind
Mark Tully hears how winds like El Nino, the sirocco and the trade winds connect us all. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/07/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Food bank Britain, Food poverty in Europe
Food bank Britain. Also, food poverty in Europe. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary's, Bishopstoke
The bells of St Mary's, Bishopstoke. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/07/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/07/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/07/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Suspension of dairy drug, Young farmers, Selling Pembrokeshire milk to China
A new drug for dairy cattle is suspended after cows die in Denmark.
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05:56
Weather—25/07/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Goosander
Kate Humble presents the goosander. (R)
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