FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Unwomanly Face of War, Episode 4
4/5 An extraordinary oral history of Russian women's experiences in the Second World War. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/08/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/08/2017
A short reflection and prayer with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
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05:45
Farming Today—TB in Cumbria, Trade after Brexit, Dutch Cow cull
With a TB outbreak in Cumbria, David Gregory Kumar asks if it could spread to Scotland.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tiffany Francis on the Yellowhammer
Tiffany Francis recalls her encounters with yellowhammers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/08/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Sheryl Sandberg
Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Unwomanly Face of War, Episode 5
5/5 An extraordinary oral history of Russian women's experiences in the Second World War.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Pelvic floor exercises; Disabled parents; Craft prize; Women's football; Wedding dresses
Physiotherapist Elaine Miller on the importance of pelvic floor exercises.
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10:45
Henry James - Daisy Miller—Episode 5
5/5 Winterbourne struggles to accept Daisy's close friendship with the handsome Mr Giovanelli.
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11:00
Liberal Legalisers: The Times Cannabis Letter at 50
Peter Hitchens asks the signatories of a petition to decriminalise cannabis about regrets.
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11:30
To Hull and Back—Series 1, An Affair to Forget
3/5 Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—4 August 1917 - Hilary Pearce
A service is held on the Leas to mark the third anniversary of the outbreak of war.
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12:15
You and Yours—Broadband, student deposits, rail compensation and athleisure
Broadband, student deposits, rail compensation and the athleisure trend.
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12:57
Weather—04/08/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—04/08/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Door Stepping—5. Coming Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
5/5 Jude returns home to Wales, leaving London a distant memory.
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14:00
The Archers—03/08/2017
Emma feels outnumbered. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Holding Back the Tide, The Vauxgarth Pig
Nick Warburton's comedy of one group's attempts to halt the modernisation of their town. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Four Points of the Compass Special: East v West
As part of GQT's 70th anniversary, the team visit the four points of the UK compass.
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15:45
Short Works—Series 1, The Loop
Story by Linda Cracknell. A retired cyclist helps a friend's son deal with a sad loss.
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16:00
Last Word—Robert Hardy, David Jones, Jeanne Moreau, Mark Wilkinson, Sam Shepard
Matthew Bannister on two actors, a playwright, a scientist, a furniture designer.
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16:30
Feedback—04/08/2017
Should Radio 5 Live have interviewed controversial columnist Kevin Myers?
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16:55
The Listening Project—Martin and Molly - Look Smile Chat
Ways to overcome deafness. (R)
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17:00
PM—04/08/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/08/2017 Irish PM criticises the UK's approach to Brexit.
The Irish prime minister has criticised the UK's approach to Brexit.
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18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 2
2/6 John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Phill Jupitus, Roger Graef and Prue Leith.
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19:00
The Archers—04/08/2017
Oliver decides it is time to move on.
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19:15
Front Row—Irvine Welsh's Performers, Bookshop economics, England Is Mine, CN Lester on Stone Butch Blues
Irvine Welsh, Bookshop economics, Morrissey's early years and CN Lester's Queer Icon.
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19:45
Henry James - Daisy Miller—Episode 5
5/5 Winterbourne struggles to accept Daisy's close friendship with the handsome Mr Giovanelli. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Stella Creasy MP, Nigel Evans MP, Owen Jones, Kate Andrews
Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House, London
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20:50
A Point of View—On Musical Theatre
Adam Gopnik reflects on why musical theatre makes its makers miserable.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—31 July - 4 August 1917 (Season 11 start)
First omnibus of Season 11, set in the week when the battle of Passchendaele began.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Leo Varadkar expresses frustration at the pace of the Brexit negoitiations
An Irish senator says the answer to Brexit is not hard, not soft, just reunification.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Lie of the Land, Episode 5
5/10 Xan finds new purpose as a wage-earner. Amanda Craig's novel, read by Amanda Lawrence.
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23:00
Great Lives—Maxine Peake on Ellen Wilkinson
Maxine Peake nominates her working class hero the MP Ellen Wilkinson as her great life. (R)
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23:27
Short Cuts—Series 12, Pause
5/6 Josie Long hears stories of our desire for time to stop. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Clare and Ruth - Climbing the Ladder
When you are a female bricklayer, the wolf whistles come from passers-by. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Unwomanly Face of War, Episode 5
5/5 An extraordinary oral history of Russian women's experiences in the Second World War. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/08/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/08/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Lezley Stewart of Greyfriars, Edinburgh
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05:45
iPM—Fighting for Psychiatry
Luke Jones and Eddie Mair present the news programme that starts with its listeners.
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