FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/07/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The Remarkable Life of the Skin—Towards the Light
3/5 Dr Monty Lyman explains that the sun brings life and healing, but also demands reverence. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/07/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/07/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/07/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Major Anne Read.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/07/19 New TB test, birds of prey, no-till cereals
New skin test brings TB vaccine a step closer, raptor deaths in Scotland, and cereals.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Marabou Stork
Liz Bonnin presents the gaunt undertaker-looking marabou stork in Africa. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/07/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Bringing Up Britain—Series 12, Liar Liar
Mariella Frostrup asks how best to raise children into a post-truth world.
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09:45
The Remarkable Life of the Skin—The First Sense
4/5 Dr Lyman explores the relationship between our brain and skin. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Young composer Alexia Sloane: commissioned to write a piece for this year’s Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms
Alexia Sloane; Vicky Trimble and Rosalind Stephens; Dame Sally Davies; Dr Jessamy Hibberd.
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10:45
Moon—Lunar Orbit
4/5 Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Part four in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Freedom of speech in Algeria
How people in Algeria are getting to grips with new levels of freedom of expression.
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11:30
EXPOSED: Young Female Photographers
Emma Dabiri meets three exciting, emerging photographers.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/07/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—9. Explanations
9/10 After the disasters of the previous few hours, Charlie owes Fran an explanation.
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12:18
You and Yours—Fitness apps, Building controls, Beauty figures
The race to design the perfect fitness app in a business said to be worth more than Β£250m.
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12:57
Weather—18/07/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—18/07/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Tales from the Lobby—Tales from the Lobby, Lobbying for Foreigners
Michael Crick on the lobbyists and reputational managers working for foreign regimes.
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14:00
The Archers—17/07/2019
Peggy's scheme attracts attention. (R)
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14:15
Dangerous Visions—Perimeter
By Josie Long and Liam Williams. Dystopian comedy about a city divided by a giant fence.
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15:00
Open Country—Family Monsters Garden in Swaffham and Chelsea
Helen Mark visits the Escape Project in Swaffham as they prepare for Chelsea Flower Show.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Theodora Children's Charity
Chef Ellis Barrie makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Theodora Children's Charity (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Iris Murdoch Special
On the centenary of her birth, Open Book celebrates the novels of Iris Murdoch. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—How a Low Budget Movie From Senegal Influenced BeyoncΓ©
Touki Bouki and BeyoncΓ©, and the secrets of screen acting with Denis Lawson.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Turing on the new Β£50 note, Moon landing on the radio, 25 years since Shoemaker-Levy comet
Turing on the new Β£50 note, moon landing on the radio, 25 years since Shoemaker-Levy comet
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17:00
PM—18/07/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/07/2019 MPs vote to stop next PM suspending Parliament
The move makes it harder for the new Prime Minister to force through a no-deal Brexit.
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18:30
Welcome to Wherever You Are—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Andrew Maxwell presents some of the best comedians from wherever in the world they are.
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19:00
The Archers—18/07/2019
Shula comes to the rescue
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19:15
Front Row—Illuminated River, Jon Favreau on The Lion King, RIBA Stirling shortlist
Why the River Thames is about to become the world's longest artwork
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19:45
Moon—Lunar Orbit
4/5 Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Part four in the story of Apollo 11's journey to the moon. (R)
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20:00
Making History—Bloodlines
Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence explore the stories revealed by history’s lines and linkages (R)
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Lessons of Theranos
What can we learn from how one medical start-up fooled Silicon Valley and the world?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Turing on the new Β£50 note, Moon landing on the radio, 25 years since Shoemaker-Levy comet
Turing on the new Β£50 note, moon landing on the radio, 25 years since Shoemaker-Levy comet (R)
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21:30
Bringing Up Britain—Series 12, Liar Liar
Mariella Frostrup asks how best to raise children into a post-truth world. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Margot James quits government
17 Conservatives rebel to stop Parliament being suspended to force No Deal Brexit
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22:45
Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—9. Explanations
9/10 After the disasters of the previous few hours, Charlie owes Fran an explanation.
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23:00
Elephant in the Room—Series 1, Episode 4
4/13 Sarah Millican's new panel show with two winners - Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/07/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/07/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The Remarkable Life of the Skin—The First Sense
4/5 Dr Lyman explores the relationship between our brain and skin. Read by Gunnar Cauthery. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/07/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/07/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/07/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Major Anne Read.
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05:45
Farming Today—19.07.19 TB and its impact; pheasant shooting challenge; cereals
Scheme to make TB cull less harrowing; mass pheasant release challenged; ancient cereals.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hawaiian Goose (Nene)
Liz Bonnin presents the Nene, or the endemic and rare Hawaiian goose. (R)
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