FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—3. Heartbreak
3/5 In Robert Webb's funny and moving memoir, heartbreak marks his teenage years. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/08/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Grant for heritage sheep breeds, Miscanthus, Rural reverend
The future of heritage sheep breeds are boosted with the award of a new grant.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Curlew
Writer Amy Liptrot reflects on the evocative disappearing curlew call in the uplands.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/08/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Reflections with Peter Hennessy—Series 5, Michael Howard
Peter Hennessy asks Michael Howard to reflect on his life and times.
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09:45
How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—4. Hygiene
4/5 Dad's fastidious guidelines on hygiene prove a challenge to the 17-year-old Robert.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Princess Diana
The life and legacy of Princess Diana.
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10:45
Subterranean Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔsick Blues—Series 2, 4. Brush With Death
4/5 A brush with death leaves John in the arms of a paramedic.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Abdi in America
A young Somali refugee tries to live the American dream.
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11:30
Costume Drama: The Wonderful World of Cosplay
Yasmeen Khan on the boom in dressing up. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—31 August 1917 - Florrie Wilson
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.
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12:15
You and Yours—PIP payments, Holiday complaints, Car insurance
Consumer affairs programme.
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12:57
Weather—31/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—31/08/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Streets Apart: A History of Social Housing—Series 1, Garden Cities of Tomorrow
Lynsey Hanley tells the story of Ebenezer Howard and the garden cities.
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14:00
The Archers—30/08/2017
Pip and Toby need to work together. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Quill
Comedy by Tony Jones. Edward Quill must write a blockbuster play for the Huntslet Fair. (R)
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15:00
Open Country—The Brecks - East Anglia's Secret
Helen Mark visits East Anglia's best kept secret, the Brecks - heath, forestry and farms.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Cerebra
Richard Mylan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cerebra. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Revisiting Greek Myths
Mariella Frostrup considers the enduring power and relevance of Greek myths. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—God's Own Country
Director Francis Lee on God's Own Country.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Noxious haze over south coast; In Pursuit of Memory book; technosphere; Big Wasp Survey
Noxious haze over south coast; In Pursuit of Memory book; technosphere; Big Wasp Survey
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17:00
PM—31/08/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news. With Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/08/2017 Brexit progress dispute
EU negotiator says a deal's "quite far" away; Britain's minister seeks EU "flexibility".
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18:30
Chain Reaction—Series 10, Sharon Horgan talks to Dennis Kelly
6/6 Writer and actress Sharon Horgan talks to theatre and TV writer Dennis Kelly. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—31/08/2017
Lilian tries to explain herself.
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19:15
Front Row—Brian Cox on playing real people, Author Omar Robert Hamilton, Game of Thrones legacy, Venice Film Festival opening
Brian Cox, Omar Robert Hamilton, Game of Thrones legacy and Venice Film Festival.
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19:45
Subterranean Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔsick Blues—Series 2, 4. Brush With Death
4/5 A brush with death leaves John in the arms of a paramedic. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—The North Korean Missile Threat
Do the United States and its allies have the technology to stop incoming missiles?
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20:30
In Business—Fish to Share
Lesley Curwen explores the potential future of fishing in the UK after it leaves the EU.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Noxious haze over south coast; In Pursuit of Memory book; technosphere; Big Wasp Survey
Noxious haze over south coast; In Pursuit of Memory book; technosphere; Big Wasp Survey (R)
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21:30
Reflections with Peter Hennessy—Series 5, Michael Howard
Peter Hennessy asks Michael Howard to reflect on his life and times. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—No progress on Brexit talks
Italy's Europe minister talks about the lack of progress in the latest Brexit talks.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Afterworld, Episode 4
4/5 By Anthony Doerr. A woman who escaped the Holocaust has visions of her childhood friends.
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23:00
Bunk Bed—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 Patrick Marber and Peter Curran's acclaimed talk show in the dark. With Kathy Burke.
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23:30
Enlightenment After Dark—Series 1, Ageing
Allan Little hosts a salon on the ageing world at Newhailles House near Edinburgh.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—4. Hygiene
4/5 Dad's fastidious guidelines on hygiene prove a challenge to the 17-year-old Robert. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/09/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/09/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/09/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Badger cull, Northern Ireland floods, Bats in churches
The badger cull has been extended - the programme hears from all sides of the argument.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Greylag Goose
Orcadian writer Amy Liptrot on the greylag goose, which is widespread on the islands.
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