FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Gainsborough by James Hamilton—5. Revelation
5/5 As he approaches the end, Gainsborough reconciles with an old rival. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/08/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Julian Filochowski.
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05:45
iPM—Midwife at Sea
A listener discusses caring for pregnant women on board a migrant rescue ship.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—12/08/2017
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Eliza Carthy in Robin Hood's Bay
Folk singer Eliza Carthy unearths the secrets of Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Salmon farm
Farming Today This Week visits a salmon farm in Scotland.
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06:57
Weather—12/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—12/08/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Levi Roots
The cook, musician and businessman Levi Roots joins Aasmah Mir and the Rev Richard Coles.
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10:30
World War One: The Cultural Front—Series 4, The Jazz Kings Go to War
The story of the Harlem Hellfighters and how jazz conquered France.
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11:00
The Forum—Indian Princely States
Rajan Datar explores a lost world of culture and romance.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—An Act of Striking Bravado
Can Marshal Khalifa Haftar rebuild Benghazi or even Libya?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—The Death of Retirement, The Retreat of Employers
Occupational pensions - the origins and the future of employer involvement.
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12:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 3
3/6 John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Rainer Hersch, Beth Healey and Kaffe Fassett. (R)
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12:57
Weather—12/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—12/08/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Menzies Campbell, Kemi Badenoch MP, Chris Williamson MP, Allie Renison
Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House, London (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Korea, Google, Athletics
Julian Worricker is in the chair for Any Answers.
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14:30
Henry James—The Portrait of a Gentleman
A dalliance with a young American woman inspires Henry James, but leads to tragedy.
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15:30
Queer Icons
Alan Carr presents highlights from Front Row's Queer Icons project. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Emma Hatton as Evita
Emma Hatton, star of the latest production of Evita, performs Don't Cry for me Argentina.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—Midwife at Sea
A listener discusses caring for pregnant women on board a migrant rescue ship. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—12/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—12/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Opposition parties in Kenya accuse government of state terror, after refusing to accept the re-election of President Kenyatta.
Kenya opposition refuses to accept election result.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Rupert Everett, Bidisha, Andy McCluskey, OMD, Thabo, Nikki Bedi
Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Moeen Ali
Mark Coles profiles the England cricketer, Moeen Ali.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Atomic Blonde, A Ghost Story, Jonathan Dee, This Is Human, Quacks
Atomic Blonde, A Ghost Story, Jonathan Dee, Project X: This Is Human and Quacks on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ2.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Grayson Perry: En Garde
Grayson Perry goes in search of the moment the avant-garde died.
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21:00
Henry James—The Portrait of a Lady, 2. Italy
2/3 An unexpected inheritance allows Isabel her freedom, so she travels to Italy. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—12/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Moral Maze—The Morality of Holidays
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. (R)
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 31, Heat 6, 2017
6/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. (R)
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23:30
Mother Tongue—Series 1, Close Encounters
Poetry series in which poet Helen Mort explores exciting voices from around the world. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, Mind How You Go
A young man working in a London hotel struggles with an elderly co-worker called Nollaig. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/08/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary's, Lamberhurst
Church bells from St Mary's, Lamberhurst.
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05:45
Profile—Moeen Ali
Mark Coles profiles the England cricketer, Moeen Ali. (R)
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