FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/07/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins, TV presenter, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR, Episode 5
5/5 A final quest sees the author going to Bantry Bay, where he swims among the aurelia aurita
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Violinist Nicola Benedetti; The First Female MPs
Violinist Nicola Benedetti and a celebration of 100 years of women in parliament.
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10:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 10
10/10 Anna arrives at the Burning Man Festival and is feted like the living legend that she is.
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11:00
A Little Lateral Thinking
A fun exploration of lateral thinking - in tribute to Edward de Bono who coined the term.
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11:30
Polyoaks—Series 5, The Last of the Single-Handers
5/6 The surgery struggles with a staff shortage, and Hugh investigates a formal complaint.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/07/2017
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, Department Store
Harry Selfridge pioneered a whole new retail experience with his London department store.
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12:13
You and Yours—Tunisian holidays; Missing valuables; Social media shopping
The British tourists flouting a travel ban for the sake of a cheap holiday in Tunisia.
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12:57
Weather—14/07/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—14/07/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 2, The Birth of Solidarity in Poland
Bridget Kendall on the strike in Gdansk that began the Solidarity movement in Poland.
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14:00
The Archers—13/07/2017
Lilian has got her hands full. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Girls
Theresa Ikoko's award-winning drama responding to Boko Haram's kidnap of the Chibok girls.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Correspondence Edition: Anne Swithinbank's House
Eric Robson hosts a correspondence edition from Anne Swithinbank's Devonshire home.
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15:45
Short Works—Series 1, The New World
By Federica Lugaresi. Events make Gustav remember the Prague of his youth.
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16:00
Last Word—Simone Veil, Graham Rose, Tom Isaacs, Liu Xiaobo, Ken Hirst
Matthew Bannister on a politician, a director, a campaigner and a dissident.
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16:30
Feedback—14/07/2017
Was Radio 4 right to broadcast a description of torture and murder during the day?
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16:55
The Listening Project—Linda and Alison - Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life
A non-believer can do without her friend's prayers.
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17:00
PM—14/07/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/07/2017 Ministers consider law changes to stop rise in acid attacks
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Office and police are looking at ways of tightening laws to tackle acid attacks.
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 17, 14/07/2017
The topical satirical show returns for some post-election skewering.
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19:00
The Archers—14/07/2017
Tom's keen to attract attention.
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19:15
Front Row—Sofia Coppola on The Beguiled, Neil McGregor, Plywood, Children's Poetry prizewinner
Sofia Coppola on The Beguiled, Neil McGregor's Queer Icon, the virtues of Plywood.
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19:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 10
10/10 Anna arrives at the Burning Man Festival and is feted like the living legend that she is. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Shami Chakrabarti, Stephen Gethins MP, Simon Heffer, Nicky Morgan MP.
Ed Stourton presents political debate from Heswall Hall on the Wirral.
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20:50
A Point of View—What To Call Him?
Adam Gopnik reflects on the first six months of Donald Trump's presidency.
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21:00
Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 2, Omnibus 2
Bridget Kendall hears Cold War stories from East Germany, Angola, Afghanistan and Poland.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Thousands of state officials, police and academics dismissed in Turkey
Officials dismissed on eve of first anniversary of attempted coup in Turkey.
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22:45
Dangerous Visions—Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Episode 10
10/10 Ray Bradbury's dystopian classic, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings.
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23:00
A Good Read—Stacey Dooley and Gaia Vince
Stacey Dooley and Gaia Vince talk about good books with Harriett Gilbert.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—14/07/2017
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster on who will chair the Commons select committees.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Steve and Jane - Our Faiths
A couple share their different faiths.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/07/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR, Episode 5
5/5 A final quest sees the author going to Bantry Bay, where he swims among the aurelia aurita (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/07/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/07/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/07/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
iPM—The refugees' crisis
A 70-year-old listener and art student on being inspired by foreign reporting.
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