FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/07/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Van Gogh's Ear: The True Story, The Beginning
1/5 Rebecca Front reads Bernadette Murphy's account of her mission to solve an art mystery. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/07/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/07/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/07/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Tomato genetic research, The first bramley apple tree, Artificial insemination
Scientists have discovered the gene which makes tomatoes go squishy.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Grebe
Kate Humble presents the little grebe. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—26/07/2016
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Front Row—Front Row: The Cultural Response To Brexit
Artists and writers respond to Brexit in a special edition of Front Row from the RSA.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Van Gogh's Ear: The True Story, Van Gogh and Gaugin
2/5 Paul Gaugin joins his fellow artist in southern France, but all is not well.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Clueless as a feminist classic, Roisin Murphy, The Good Parliament Guide
Is Clueless a feminist classic? Plus Roisin Murphy and The Good Parliament Guide.
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10:45
Highlites—Highlites - Natural Bounce, 2. Vicar in a Twist
2/5 The world's worst hairdressers install a gym. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne & Rosie Cavaliero.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Wolf
Brett Westwood meets a wolf and considers the meaning of wolfishness in our culture.
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11:30
Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine—Series 2, Marc Bolan and Joni Mitchell
Marc Riley dips into the archive and finds interviews with Marc Bolan and Joni Mitchell.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/07/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
One to One—Tim Dowling talks to Saira Khan
Tim Dowling talks to former Apprentice finalist, Saira Khan, about the nature of ambition. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What have trade unions done for you?
Are employees turning to trade unions when they need help in the workplace?
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12:57
Weather—26/07/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—26/07/2016
Analysis of news & current affairs with Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Shakespeare's Restless World—12. Sex and the City
12/20 Neil MacGregor on how a delicate glass goblet reveals the twin seductions of Venice. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—25/07/2016
Caroline quizzes Shula. (R)
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14:15
The Vicar, the Automaton and the Talking Dog
An extraordinary day in the life of Alexander Bell as a child. (R)
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 9, Field Guides
6/6 Josie Long presents stories of how our hearts entwine with the landscape.
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15:30
The Human Zoo—Series 8, News of an Atrocity: The Psychology of Rare Events
7/8 Michael Blastland explores the quirky ways in which we think, behave and make decisions.
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16:00
The Inevitable
Writer Patrick McGuinness asks what really is the inevitable. And must we accept it?
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16:30
A Good Read—Christopher Biggins and Jenny Eclair
Christopher Biggins and Jenny Eclair chat about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—26/07/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/07/2016 Islamic State group claims responsibility for murder of priest
Islamic State group says it was behind attack on a French church in which a priest died.
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18:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 1, The Hancock Festival
3/5 Inspired by Somerset Maugham's pay packet, Tony becomes a writer. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—26/07/2016
Ian wonders about his friendship with Helen.
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19:15
Front Row—Harry Potter on stage, Cultural response to Brexit, Michael Berkeley and Anthony Payne
Harry Potter on stage, the cultural response to Brexit, Michael Berkeley and Anthony Payne
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19:45
Highlites—Highlites - Natural Bounce, 2. Vicar in a Twist
2/5 The world's worst hairdressers install a gym. Stars Lorraine Ashbourne & Rosie Cavaliero. (R)
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20:00
The Battle for the US Constitution
Adam Smith on the Civil War law that is now the battleground for America's hottest issues.
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20:40
In Touch—Problems on a cruise, Kerbs in Northern Ireland
Tom Walker talks to blind passengers unable to sail on the cruise they paid for.
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21:00
Inside Health—Braintraining and dementia; Cluster headaches; Cancer rehab; #hellomynameis
Dr Mark Porter investigates whether brain training can cut cases of dementia by a third.
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21:30
Front Row—Front Row: The Cultural Response To Brexit
Artists and writers respond to Brexit in a special edition of Front Row from the RSA. (R)
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21:58
Weather—26/07/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—French Catholic priest killed by so-called Islamic State
French prosecutors confirm that one of the killers was on a terror watch list.
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22:45
Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 7
7/10 Murdo feels out of place at the Alabama Highland Gathering until the music session begins.
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 14, Battle of the Sexes
Brian Cox and Robin Ince and guests discuss the biological battle of the sexes. (R)
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23:30
The Design Dimension—Series 3, Money, Money, Money
2/4 Tom Dyckhoff looks at how money is designed to maintain trust in its value. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/07/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Van Gogh's Ear: The True Story, Van Gogh and Gaugin
2/5 Paul Gaugin joins his fellow artist in southern France, but all is not well. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/07/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/07/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/07/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Free range eggs, New Welsh nitrate vulnerable zones, Succession on farms
Supermarkets pledge to phase out caged hens' eggs, but free range producers are worried.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Ruddy Duck
Kate Humble presents the ruddy duck. (R)
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