FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/08/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Matt Haig - The Keepers
A man in a zoo cage wonders what it means to be human. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/08/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/08/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky
Church bells from the Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky.
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05:45
Profile—Thomas Bach
A look at the life of Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—07/08/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Counterpoint
Composer David Owen Norris explains and plays musical counterpoint to Mark Tully.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Edible Flowers in Devon
The use of edible flowers by chefs and menu planners fuels a growing success in Devon.
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06:57
Weather—07/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—07/08/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Women deacons, Faith and comedy, Friends Ambulance Unit at the Somme
Pope Francis appoints a commission to consider women deacons.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—MERU
Simone, a mother helped by the charity MERU, presents The Radio 4 Appeal on their behalf.
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07:57
Weather—07/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—07/08/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Power to Change
Recorded at the Keswick Convention with preacher Derek Burnside and leader Mel Lacey.
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08:48
A Point of View—Act Your Age
Will Self explains why he finds it hard to always act his age. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Skua
The Great Skua - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—07/08/2016
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—07/08/2016
Emma is put in a difficult position, and Lynda is taken by surprise.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Michael Heath
Michael Heath, cartoonist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/08/2016
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, From 2016 - The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
6/6 Jack Dee, Barry Cryer and Sandi Toksvig are joined by Miles Jupp and Richard Osman. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Surprising Strawberry
Why the global future of strawberry production is hanging by a tendril.
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12:57
Weather—07/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—07/08/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Fantasy Festival—Gillian Clarke
Poet Gillian Clarke creates and curates the festival of her dreams.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Potting Shed Edition
The panel offers horticultural advice to listeners at the Garden Party Potting Shed. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Not All Families Are the Same
Caring for disabled family members and getting by as a single, student parent.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Italy: My Brilliant Friend, Episode 2
2/2 The first in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed series about a friendship that lasts a lifetime.
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16:00
Bookclub—Evie Wyld - After the Fire, a Still Small Voice
James Naughtie talks to Evie Wyld about After the Fire, a Still Small Voice.
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16:30
How to Write a Poem—Dickinson and Byron
2/2 Poet Glyn Maxwell leads a poetry masterclass at a dream literature festival.
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17:00
Malawi's Big Charity Secret
Simon Cox investigates the secretive world of one of Malawi's biggest charities - DAPP. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Thomas Bach
A look at the life of Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—07/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/08/2016 Russia ParalympicTeam Banned
IPC says 'state sponsored doping ' to blame for ban; bribes for fracking accusations
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Gerry Northam
Gerry Northam chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—07/08/2016
Harrison doubts himself.
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19:15
Sketchorama—Series 4, Episode 1
1/4 Isy Suttie presents The Twins Macabre, Massive Dad, and The Penny Dreadfuls. (R)
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19:45
Reading Europe: Italian Snapshots—Journey in Red Shoes
By Simona Vinci. A mother and her three daughters make a life-changing journey.
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20:00
More or Less—Plastic Bags
Has a 5p charge caused a drop in the use of carrier bags? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Luc Hoffmann, Sylvia Peters, Joe Powell, William Smethurst, Sandy Pearlman
Matthew Bannister on a naturalist, an announcer, a stuntman, an editor, a rock manager. (R)
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21:00
Your Money and Your Life—Thirty-Somethings
Louise Cooper explores the big decisions for people in their thirties. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—MERU
Simone, a mother helped by the charity MERU, presents The Radio 4 Appeal on their behalf. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Chattanooga - the High Speed City
Does speed matter? Peter Day visits America's first 'gig city', Chattanooga, to find out. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—07/08/2016
Carole Walker and guests look ahead to the week in politics and discuss the 2011 riots.
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23:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 3, Two Weddings and a Prison Break
9/13 Meg Bowles introduces stories about marriages, secrets and taking your chances.
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23:50
A Point of View—Act Your Age
Will Self explains why he finds it hard to always act his age. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/08/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Self's Search for Meaning—Science
1/3 Will Self asks some of Britain's key opinion-makers about the nature of our existence. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky
Church bells from the Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/08/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/08/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/08/2016
A short reflection and prayer with the Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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05:45
Farming Today—Milk Prices, Wild Flower Meadows, Horses
When will the rise in milk prices be passed on to farmers?
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05:56
Weather—08/08/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Pheasant
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the common pheasant. (R)
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