FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell—5. Daughter
5/5 Maggie O'Farrell's moving account of coping with her daughter's immunology disorder. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/08/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith.
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05:45
iPM—Stargazing in Aleppo
An iPM listener is inspired by the words of a teacher in a war zone.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—26/08/2017
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Huw Stephens at Green Man Festival
Huw Stephens goes to Green Man festival to hear why music sounds best in the countryside. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Harvest 2017
Sybil Ruscoe visits Overbury Estate Farm to see how 2017's harvest is going.
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06:57
Weather—26/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—26/08/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Marty Wilde and Roger McGough
Aasmah Mir and the Reverend Richard Coles are joined by rock 'n' roll legend Marty Wilde.
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10:30
World War One: The Cultural Front—Series 4, An Intimate War
Francine Stock considers the intimate impact of war on society and culture.
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11:00
The Forum—The Magic of Bronze
Bridget Kendall and guests explore the history and importance of bronze.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—What Happens Next?
Dispatches on the Catalonian attacks, Ethiopia's industrial future and Uzbek bus shelters.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—The Death of Retirement, How Much Money Is Enough?
Will you be able to afford a luxury lifestyle in old age?
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12:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 5
5/6 John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Penny Rose, Francis Wheen and Clive Oppenheimer. (R)
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12:57
Weather—26/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—26/08/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Dawn Butler MP, Alan Duncan MP, Ian Paisley Junior MP, Ella Whelan
Shaun Ley presents political debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House in London (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Exams, Driverless Cars & Monuments
Julian Worricker is in the chair for Any Answers.
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14:30
Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Italy: My Brilliant Friend, Episode 1
1/2 The first in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed series about a friendship that lasts a lifetime. (R)
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15:30
Roger Law and the Giant Pot
Roger Law gets immersed in the world of Chinese ceramics. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Children and gender stereotyping, Family estrangement, Shirley Henderson
Are girls and boys treated differently according to gender? Plus family estrangement .
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—Stargazing in Aleppo
An iPM listener is inspired by the words of a teacher in a war zone. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—26/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—26/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/08/2017 Armed man arrested at Buckingham Palace
Man armed with a sword detained after confronting officers outside Buckingham Palace
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18:15
Loose Ends—Alan Johnson, Zinnie Harris, Ursula Martinez, Twayna Mayne, Pictish Trail, Kathryn Joseph, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Crawford Falconer
Mark Coles profiles Crawford Falconer, who could prove key to Britain's post-Brexit future
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19:15
Saturday Review—A selection of highlights from the Edinburgh Festivals. Also Ned Beauman's new novel and Kathryn Bigelow's Detroit
Highlights from Edinburgh Festivals. Also British Realist painters, Ned Beauman, Detroit.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Diana: A Life Backwards
The life of Diana, Princess of Wales - movingly portrayed in reverse chronology.
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21:00
Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Italy: My Brilliant Friend, Episode 2
2/2 The first in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed series about a friendship that lasts a lifetime. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—26/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
The Fix—Series 1, Childhood Obesity
The teams have just one day to find solutions to the problem of childhood obesity. (R)
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 31, Heat 8, 2017
8/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. (R)
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23:30
Boston Calling
Poet Benjamin Zephaniah visits Boston, home to a thriving immigrant population. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, Boys Grown Tall
An original short work for radio by the playwright and film-maker Matt Grinter. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/08/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary and St Benedict, Buckland Brewer
Church bells from St Mary and St Benedict, Buckland Brewer.
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05:45
Profile—Crawford Falconer
Mark Coles profiles Crawford Falconer, who could prove key to Britain's post-Brexit future (R)
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