FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/08/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Upbeat, Episode 2
2/5 Paul McAlindin searches for players and tutors for the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/08/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/08/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/08/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Patrick Thomas.
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05:45
Farming Today—Neonicotinoid insecticides and bees, fishing in Africa and farm-produced ice cream
Caz Graham presents. A new study links the decline in bees to neonicotinoid insecticides.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wryneck
The Wryneck - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/08/2016
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
What's the Point of...?—Series 8, The Commonwealth
2/4 Hangover from the Empire or brand new post-Brexit opportunity? Quentin Letts considers.
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09:30
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Stanley Baldwin's Iron Gates
2/5 David Cannadine explores Stanley Baldwin's controversial iron gates during World War Two
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09:45
Book of the Week—Upbeat, Episode 3
3/5 The National Youth Orchestra of Iraq is finally going to play overseas in Germany.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sophie Carrigill, Tampons in China, ADHD in Women
With Sophie Carrigill, co-captain of the Team GB wheelchair basketball team.
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—Graham Greene - Monsignor Quixote, Episode 8
8/10 Sancho attempts to rescue kidnapped Father Quixote.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Theresa and Lauren - Facing the Truth
When you hide painful facts from a child, sometimes the rumours can be even worse.
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11:00
Grunwick Changed Me
Maya Amin-Smith explores the legacy of the Grunwick dispute, four decades after it began. (R)
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11:30
Guilt Trip—Episode 4
4/4 It is the last day of the walk, and Laura and Ros still have ten miles to go.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/08/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—17 August 1916 - Esme Macknade
Esme Macknade steels herself to face her father.
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12:15
You and Yours—Care home contracts, Charity recycling
The care home contracts which make consumers pay even after the death of a loved one.
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12:57
Weather—17/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/08/2016
The sports minister tells us that criticism of Team GB's Olympic success is unfair.
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13:45
The River—3. Rivers of Faith
3/5 Martin Palmer reflects on rivers and their spiritual significance.
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14:00
The Archers—16/08/2016
Richard is in demand. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Wounded Light
John Lynch's lyrical drama about love and loss.
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15:00
Your Money and Your Life—Forty and Fifty-Somethings
Louise Cooper explores the financial pressures faced by the 'sandwich generation'. (R)
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15:30
Science Stories—Submarine for a Stuart King
The magical world of Conelis Drebbel, inventor of the first submarine in 1621. (R)
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16:00
Self's Search for Meaning—Faith
3/3 Will Self asks some of Britain's key opinion-makers about the nature of our existence. (R)
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16:30
The Media Show—Covering Trump, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ sitcom season, Vice's new TV channel
Why covering Trump is testing journalism, plus Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ sitcom season, Vice's new TV channel.
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17:00
PM—17/08/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/08/2016 Anger with the childhood anti-obesity strategy
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News understands ministers won't limit shop promotions and junk food adverts
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18:30
To Hull and Back—Series 2, Is There Anyone Out There?
2/4 Sophie takes a shine to the new lodger, but her Mum isn’t pleased.
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19:00
The Archers—17/08/2016
Lilian is conflicted.
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19:15
Front Row—Talent spotters, Karine Polwart, Political theatre
The people who scout for talent at the Fringe, plus Scottish singer Karine Polwart.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Graham Greene - Monsignor Quixote, Episode 8
8/10 Sancho attempts to rescue kidnapped Father Quixote. (R)
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20:00
Two Rooms—Brexit Britain
Residents of Brixton and Boston battle it out in a Brexit special presented by Fi Glover.
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20:45
Four Thought—Being Turkish
Writer Elif Shafak describes how being Turkish means always worrying about your country.
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21:00
Mind Reading
Gaia Vince explores how scientists are trying to read others' minds..
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21:30
What's the Point of...?—Series 8, The Commonwealth
2/4 Hangover from the Empire or brand new post-Brexit opportunity? Quentin Letts considers. (R)
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21:58
Weather—17/08/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Public health campaigners criticise child obesity strategy.
Government plan won't extend junk food advertising ban or curb cut-price offers in shops
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Eight Months on Ghazzah Street, Episode 3
3/10 Hilary Mantel revisits her third novel nearly 30 years after its original publication.
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23:00
Angela Barnes: You Can't Take It With You—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4 Comic Angela Barnes shares her thoughts on life's big stuff. Love, family, work and death.
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23:15
TEZ Talks—Series 1, Integration
Comedian Tez Ilyas's show for everyone interested in British Muslims - or in becoming one.
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23:30
Short Cuts—Series 9, Vanishing Point
3/6 Josie Long hears stories of disappearance. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/08/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Upbeat, Episode 3
3/5 The National Youth Orchestra of Iraq is finally going to play overseas in Germany. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/08/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/08/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/08/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Patrick Thomas.
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05:45
Farming Today—Black grass, African wildlife, Fell walking
Black Grass is spreading west, African wildlife and farming and safe walking in the fells.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Savi's Warbler
The Savi's Warbler - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. (R)
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