FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—27/08/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Fascination of Games
Mark Tully explores the intellectual, philosophical and spiritual appeal of games.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Orkney's Ancient Grain
Tom Heap meets the farmers of bere, an ancient grain, grown on Orkney for centuries.
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06:57
Weather—27/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—27/08/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Religion and Artificial Intelligence
Edward Stourton presents a special edition on religion and artificial intelligence.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Cerebra
Richard Mylan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cerebra.
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07:57
Weather—27/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—27/08/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Common Good
A service from Greenbelt Festival in Kettering.
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08:48
A Point of View—Pottering towards the new socialist state
Roger Scruton looks at the impact of Harry Potter on our world view. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Clare Jones on the Little Egret
Clare Jones on the inspirational little egret for Tweet of the Day. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—27/08/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—27/08/2017
Oliver needs to ask a favour, and Shula spots an opportunity.
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11:15
The Reunion—Eighties Fashion Designers
Sue MacGregor reunites the designers who transformed fashion in the 1980s.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 3
3/7 Special edition of the popular panel show, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Salt Fish
Sheila Dillon asks why dried and salted cod is still loved by cooks around the world.
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12:57
Weather—27/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—27/08/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
When Greeks Flew Kites—Take it to the Brink
Sarah Dunant's monthly look at events from a historical perspective takes her to the brink
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Cardiff
Eric Robson and the panel are in Cardiff. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - The Things That Bind Us
Hair, film and identity can all bring us together.
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15:00
Midnight's Children—Omnibus, 2. The Birth of a Nation
2/5 Dramatisation of Salman Rushdie's dazzling novel of love, history and magic.
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16:00
Open Book—Revisiting Greek Myths
Mariella Frostrup considers the enduring power and relevance of Greek myths.
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16:30
In Search of Milton's 'Paradise Lost'
Joe Moshenska travels in Milton's footsteps, 350 years after Paradise Lost was published.
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17:00
The Edge of Life
We follow the healthcare authority aiming to reduce lives lost to suicide to 0% by 2020. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Crawford Falconer
Mark Coles profiles Crawford Falconer, who could prove key to Britain's post-Brexit future (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—27/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/08/2017 Corbyn calls for the UK to stay inside the single market for some time
Corbyn calls for the UK to stay inside the single market for some time
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Carole Walker
Carole Walker chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—27/08/2017
Ian doesn't like what he hears.
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19:15
Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Ashes Shame
It's an Ashes summer. Has England's sleaziest ex-cricketer Dave Podmore met his match? (R)
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19:45
Hiding Out—Series 1, Episode 11
11/15 Inspector Halpin has some uncomfortable questions for Lena.
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20:00
More or Less—A-Levels, Drowning, Dress sizes
Are boys getting more top A-Level grades than girls? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Abu Kifah, Sir Bruce Forsyth, Brian Aldiss, Blanche Blackwell, Jerry Lewis
Kate Silverton on an author, an entertainer, a rescue worker, a muse and a comedian. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—The Death of Retirement, How Much Money Is Enough?
Will you be able to afford a luxury lifestyle in old age? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Cerebra
Richard Mylan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cerebra. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Private Prisons - Who Profits?
Does incarcerating people for profit work? Matthew Gwyther investigates. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—27/08/2017
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Detroit
Will Poulter on playing a racist police officer in Kathryn Bigelow's new film Detroit. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Fascination of Games
Mark Tully explores the intellectual, philosophical and spiritual appeal of games. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:17
A Good Read—Joe Dunthorne and John O'Farrell
Writers Joe Dunthorne and John O'Farrell discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary and St Benedict, Buckland Brewer
Church bells from St Mary and St Benedict, Buckland Brewer. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/08/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish community land purchase
Moira Hickey reports on a historic community land purchase in Sutherland, Scotland.
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05:56
Weather—28/08/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Arctic Tern
Orcadian author Amy Liptrot laments the Arctic terns of her childhood.
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