FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/07/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR, Episode 3
3/5 Author Philip Hoare recalls the caravan excursions of his childhood. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/07/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/07/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/07/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sarah Bradley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural payments, WWII bunker on farm, Heritage apples, Sheep shearing
Farmers are hit with Rural Payment debt notices - including one for a WWII bunker!
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Paul Brook on the Garden Warbler
Paul Brook discusses watching a garden warbler for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—13/07/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Long View—13/07/2017
Grass-roots politics with the Conservative Primrose League in the 1880s and Momentum today
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09:30
One to One—Mark Steel and Graeme Le Saux
Are the skills you need for stand-up comedy the same as you need for sport? Really?
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09:45
Book of the Week—RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR, Episode 4
4/5 Philip Hoare enjoys rare access to the sartorial splendours of a famous man of the seas.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women's Tennis, Lily Collins, Female Nazi Pilots
Is women's tennis boring compared to the men's game?
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10:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 9
9/10 Anna Madrigal meets the son of her childhood friend, Lasko.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—The Fight Goes On
Myanmar's drug vigilantes, on the front-line in Mosul, and the mystical music of Morocco.
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11:30
The Black Chair
The story of the Welsh poet Hedd Wyn, killed at Passchendaele in 1917.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—13/07/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 1, Barbed Wire
'Lighter than air, stronger than whiskey' - barbed wire wreaked huge changes in America.
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12:13
You and Yours—Family fitness; Cost of living; Australian visa woes
Is exercise with Mum and Dad the answer to the child obesity problem?
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12:57
Weather—13/07/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—13/07/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 2, The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
Bridget Kendall on the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan.
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14:00
The Archers—12/07/2017
Ruth has a decision to make. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Road to St Davids
Myth and faith at the 2015 St David's Day celebrations in the city of the same name. (R)
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15:00
Open Country—The Dark Side of the Lune
Ian Marchant explores the dark side of the Lune. The River Lune in Lancashire.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Pancreatic Cancer UK
Alison Steadman makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Pancreatic Cancer UK. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Matt Haig
Matt Haig talks to Mariella Frostrup about his new novel, How to Stop Time. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Bonnie and Clyde at 50
Warren Beatty tells Francine Stock about the making of Bonnie and Clyde.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Genetic testing; Pugs on treadmills; Frankenstein
What areas of medicine will benefit from genetic testing? Has its promise been overstated?
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17:00
PM—13/07/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/07/2017 Brexit repeal bill face opposition
Ministers call on MPs to back the bill which converts EU rules into UK law.
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18:30
The Pin—Series 3, Education
1/4 In a bid not to be cut, Alex and Ben are determined to prove they can be educational.
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19:00
The Archers—13/07/2017
Lilian has got her hands full.
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19:15
Front Row—Whales vs dinosaurs in art; A.Dot; Nick Laird; Igor Levit
We debate whether dinosaurs or whales have inspired the best art.
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19:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 9
9/10 Anna Madrigal meets the son of her childhood friend, Lasko. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Where does Labour stand on Brexit?
Labour has crucial role in shaping Brexit since the Tories lost their overall majority
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Who's Sorry Now?
When should a business leader apologise? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Genetic testing; Pugs on treadmills; Frankenstein
What areas of medicine will benefit from genetic testing? Has its promise been overstated? (R)
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21:30
The Long View—13/07/2017
Grass-roots politics with the Conservative Primrose League in the 1880s and Momentum today (R)
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21:58
Weather—13/07/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Liu Xiaobo, China's 'giant of human rights', dies
World leaders express grief at death of Nobel Peace Laureate.
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22:45
Dangerous Visions—Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Episode 9
9/10 Ray Bradbury's dystopian classic, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings.
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23:00
Daphne Sounds Expensive—Series 2, Black Country
1/4 The boys host a charity gala night - all is going well until George's shock confession.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—13/07/2017
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/07/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR, Episode 4
4/5 Philip Hoare enjoys rare access to the sartorial splendours of a famous man of the seas. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/07/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/07/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/07/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sarah Bradley.
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05:45
Farming Today—14/07/2017
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Nigel Bean on the Water Rail
Wildlife cameraman Nigel Bean on the water rail for Tweet of the Day.
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