FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/08/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Stories from the Southern Cross—Orbiting, by Laurie Steed
3/3 Sophie's life is assaulted by emotional challenges and an unforgiving environment. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/08/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/08/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Manchester Cathedral
Church bells from Manchester Cathedral.
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05:45
Profile—Seumas Milne
Adam Fleming profiles Jeremy Corbyn's spin doctor Seumas Milne. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—28/08/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—God Loves a Drunk
Poet Imtiaz Dharker examines the phenomenon of divine intoxication.
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06:35
Living World—Night with the Owls
Lionel Kelleway is on a nocturnal owl prowl in Somerset. Presented by Chris Packham.
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06:57
Weather—28/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—28/08/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Cultural genocide; Greenbelt festival; Handel in Italy
Edward Stourton asks if cultural destruction should be classed as a war crime.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Children's Liver Disease Foundation
Louise Tubman makes an appeal on behalf of Children's Liver Disease Foundation.
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07:57
Weather—28/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—28/08/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Reflections on Deep Time
Live from Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, marking the Festival, with the Rev Richard Frazer.
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08:48
A Point of View—Every Dog Has His Day
Tom Shakespeare reflects on how dogs can teach us a capacity for contentment. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Bluethroat
Brett Westwood presents the bluethroat. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—28/08/2016
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—28/08/2016
Rob has got some news for Henry, and Kaz is feeling powerless.
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11:15
The Reunion—The Glastonbury Festival
Sue MacGregor reunites key players from the early days of the Glastonbury Festival.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—28/08/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 76, Episode 3
3/8 Nicholas Parsons hosts a special edition from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Whisky Britannia: The Drinks Menu
Why whisky is moving from its traditional roots and has a few surprises in store.
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12:57
Weather—28/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—28/08/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
From Our Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Correspondent—28/08/2016
Mishal Husain presents the latest dispatches by writers and reporters from around the UK.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Nottinghamshire
Eric Robson and the panel are in Nottinghamshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Sons of Ten Years and Under
Conversations between parents and their young sons. (R)
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15:00
New Grub Street—Episode 1
1/2 Meet the real Ed Reardon
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16:00
Open Book—Crime Writing: Val McDermid, Abir Mukherjee and Lucy Ribchester
A special edition of Open Book from Edinburgh, devoted to crime writing.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Jack Clemo at 100
Roger McGough presents a selection of poems by Jack Clemo (1916-1994).
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17:00
How We Voted Brexit
Remainers and Brexiteers reveal the thinking that shaped their EU referendum campaigns. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Seumas Milne
Adam Fleming profiles Jeremy Corbyn's spin doctor Seumas Milne. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—28/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/08/2016 Reports EU-US trade talks have failed
Germany's economy minister says trade talks between the EU & United States have failed.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—28/08/2016
It is a busy day at the cricket.
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19:15
Sketchorama—Series 3, Episode 1
1/4 Thom Tuck presents his pick of comedy sketch groups performing on the UK circuit. (R)
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19:45
There Is No-one in the Lab But Mice, by Tania Hershman
What happens when scientists around the world suddenly go on strike? By Tania Hershman.
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20:00
More or Less—Gender Pay Gap
Making sense of the difference between men's and women's pay. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Sir Antony Jay, Donald Henderson, Tom Cholmondeley, Patsy Wright-Warren CBE, Lord Rix
Julian Worricker on a writer, an epidemiologist, an aristocrat, a nurse, an entertainer. (R)
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21:00
Online Criminals Stole My Confidence
Simon Read explores the psychological impact on people who fall victim to fraudsters. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Children's Liver Disease Foundation
Louise Tubman makes an appeal on behalf of Children's Liver Disease Foundation. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Supportive Partner = Success at Work
Who is your partner? - the crucial career choice. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—28/08/2016
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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23:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 3, Cops, Dumpster Diving and Mental Illness
12/13 Meg Bowles introduces stories about grief, opportunity, motherhood and love under strain.
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23:50
A Point of View—Every Dog Has His Day
Tom Shakespeare reflects on how dogs can teach us a capacity for contentment. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/08/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Swansong
A meditation on loss, with real and imagined stories bound by sound and silence. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Manchester Cathedral
Church bells from Manchester Cathedral. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/08/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/08/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/08/2016
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Rev John McLuckie.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farming's Patron Saint
Anna Hill goes on pilgrimage in Norfolk to trace the life of farming's patron saint.
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05:56
Weather—29/08/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Green Sandpiper
Brett Westwood presents the Green Sandpiper. (R)
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