FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—05/08/2017
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—The Gardens at Glyndebourne
Helen Mark finds out how Glyndebourne's gardens inspire singers, artists and opera-goers. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Price of Food
Panellists discuss the price of food in front of an audience at Countryfile Live.
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06:57
Weather—05/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—05/08/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Blenheim with John Craven
John Craven joins Aasmah Mir and the Reverend Richard Coles live from Blenheim.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 17, The National Space Centre, Leicester
Jay Rayner and the panel answer questions from the National Space Centre in Leicester.
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11:00
The Forum—The Bittersweet Tale of Cocoa
Bridget Kendall and guests explore the origins of chocolate.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Fear, Foreboding and Fake News In Kenya
Strange and sinister things often happen before Kenyan elections.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—The Death of Retirement, Will the State Pay for Our Retirement?
Can the state support a long and prosperous retirement for all?
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12:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 2
2/6 John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Phill Jupitus, Roger Graef and Prue Leith. (R)
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12:57
Weather—05/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—05/08/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
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 (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—05/08/2017
Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:30
Drama on 4—Roderick Hudson by Henry James, Episode 2
2/2 Rowland takes sculptor Roderick from the US to Rome with devastating consequences.
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15:30
Opening Night—Edinburgh
Janice Forsyth lifts the curtain on Radio 4's new theatre series at the Edinburgh Festival
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Melanin Millennials podcast duo Imrie Morgan and Satia Sa Dias. Singer Dianne Reeves. Author Kathy Lette.
Melanin Millennials podcast duo Imrie Morgan and Satia Sa Dias.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—Fighting for Psychiatry
Luke Jones and Eddie Mair present the news programme that starts with its listeners. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—05/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—One of the leading critics of Venezuela's president -- the chief prosecutor -- has been sacked,
Luisa Ortega lost her job, hours after saying troops were laying siege to her offices.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Gary Numan, Norman Jay, Dermot Kavanagh, Alice Lowe, Fantastic Negrito, The Ska Vengers, Christopher Eccleston, Sara Cox
Sara Cox and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—General John Kelly
General John Kelly, from a working class Boston neighbourhood to the White House.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Land of Mine, Mosquitoes, Bernard MacLaverty, Matisse In The Studio, Trust Me
Land of Mine, Mosquitoes, Bernard MacLaverty, Matisse In The Studio, Trust Me on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV.
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20:00
Archive on 4—The Myth of Homosexual Decriminalisation
Peter Tatchell on how the 1967 Sexual Offences Act failed to provide equality for gay men.
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21:00
Henry James—The Portrait of a Lady, 1. Freedom
1/3 Isabel desires the freedom to determine her own future above all else. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—05/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Moral Maze—Veganism and Animal Rights
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. (R)
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 31, Heat 5, 2017
5/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. (R)
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23:30
Mother Tongue—Series 1, Tracks of Time
Globe-trotting poetry series. Poet Helen Mort explores voices from around the world. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, The Loop
Story by Linda Cracknell. A retired cyclist helps a friend's son deal with a sad loss. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/08/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat
Church bells from St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat.
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05:45
Profile—General John Kelly
General John Kelly, from a working class Boston neighbourhood to the White House. (R)
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