FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/07/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Shark Drunk, Episode 5
5/5 Spring arrives, and the outboard engine needs fixing before the hunt can continue. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/07/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/07/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/07/2017
A short reflection and prayer with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
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05:45
iPM—The Iraqi war doctor: part 2
Moving to the UK and the tragedy which inspired a career change.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—29/07/2017
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Lincolnshire Bike Night
Paul Murphy puts on his leathers to find out why Lincolnshire is biker heaven. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Wales
Charlotte Smith visits a farm in Monmouthshire who supply pigs for charcuterie.
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06:57
Weather—29/07/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—29/07/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Sir Tim Smit
Sir Tim Smit and John Gordon Sinclair join Aasmah Mir and the Reverend Richard Coles.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 17, Hull - UK City of Culture 2017
Jay Rayner and his culinary panellists visit Hull, UK City of Culture for 2017.
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11:00
The Forum—Amelia Earhart - Trailblazer in the Skies
Bridget Kendall and guests discuss the trailblazing life of the aviator Amelia Earhart.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Fridge Magnets and Foreign Policy
Afghanistan's new Top Guns, and America's dilemma over sending more troops to the region.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/07/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—The Death of Retirement, Can We Afford Retirement?
How will retirement look in the future, and what are the challenges in providing for it?
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12:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 1
1/6 John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Cally Beaton, Sally Phillips and Suzy Lishman. (R)
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12:57
Weather—29/07/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—29/07/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Julia Hartley Brewer, Barry Gardiner MP, The Rt Rev Nick Holtam, Claire Perry MP
Ed Stourton presents political debate from Whiteparish Memorial Centre in Wiltshire. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Diesel Cars, Chlorinated Chickens, Same-sex Marriage in Church
Listeners have their say with Anita Anand on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:30
Drama on 4—Roderick Hudson by Henry James, Episode 1
1/2 Rowland takes sculptor Roderick from the US to Rome with devastating consequences.
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15:30
Love Henry James: The Master
Witty, wise and the best women in literature. Why don't more of us read Henry James? (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Olivia Colman and Olivia Williams discuss their new play; Plus Patricia Greene on playing Jill Archer for 60 years.
Olivia Colman and Olivia Williams. Plus 60 years of being Jill Archer.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
The Bottom Line—There's no business like show business
There's no business like show business. Evan Davis examines why UK theatres are thriving. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—29/07/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/07/17 It's emerged that the main pension scheme for British universities has a deficit of more than 17 billion pounds.
That figure is the largest affecting any UK retirement fund.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Steven Berkoff, Andrew O'Neill, Ciaran Hinds, Sofie Hagen, Nomade Orquestra, Tanzanian Albinism Collective, Scottee, Nikki Bedi
Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Lady Brenda Hale
Mark Coles profiles Lady Brenda Hale, the new President of the UK Supreme Court.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Girl From the North Country, The Big Sick, Stamped From the Beginning, Walker Gallery Liverpool, Top of the Lake
Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Sarah Churchwell, Kerry Shale and Briony Hanson.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Roy Jenkins - Father of the Permissive Society?
Richard Weight explores the key role of Roy Jenkins in the liberal reforms of the 1960s.
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21:00
Drama on 4—D H Lawrence's The Gypsy
A handsome gypsy is drawn to the rector's daughter when he arrives at her village. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—29/07/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Moral Maze—Morality and Gender Equality
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. (R)
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 31, Heat 4, 2017
4/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the wide-ranging music quiz. (R)
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23:30
Mother Tongue—Series 1, The Observing Eye
Helen Mort introduces poetry that makes the ordinary becomes extraordinary. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/07/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, The Bridgewalker
Jamie Parker reads Sarah Hall's story set in a rural town in America's Northwest. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/07/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/07/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip
Church bells from St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip.
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05:45
Profile—Lady Brenda Hale
Mark Coles profiles Lady Brenda Hale, the new President of the UK Supreme Court. (R)
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