FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—09/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
A Woman of Firsts—Episode 4
Edna Ismail describes the pain of her wedding night as a circumcised woman. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/08/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/08/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/08/19: What the IPCC report on climate change means for UK farming
Sybil Ruscoe asks what the IPCC report on land use and climate change means for farming.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Trudie Goodwin on the Carib Grackle
Actress and keen birdwatcher Trudie Goodwin fell in love with the carib grackle's song. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—09/08/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Sir Tim Waterstone, businessman
Sir Tim Waterstone, businessman, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne. (R)
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09:45
A Woman of Firsts—Episode 5
Edna Ismail escalates her lifetime campaign against FGM.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kathy Burke, Menopause, Kajal Odedra
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
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10:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 9: The Fruits of Gwyddno, 5. Sale Complete
5/5 Diane and Gareth prepare to complete the sale of the Druids Rest.
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11:00
Peterloo: The Massacre That Changed Britain—Episode 2 - the aftermath of Peterloo
Katharine Viner looks at the aftermath of the Peterloo Massacre in 1819.
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11:30
Hazel Tours
A new sitcom from the creators of Clare in the Community. Starring Karen Fishwick
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—09/08/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Ulverton—Deposition
6/12 Multi-voice reading of Adam Thorpe's story of a fictional village from 1650 to 1988.
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12:18
You and Yours—Grand Designs, Car Buying, Safe Outdoor Swimming
Kevin McCloud on self build budgeting. Avoiding the pitfalls of buying a pre-owned car.
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12:57
Weather—09/08/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—09/08/2019
News, analysis and comment from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:45
The TED Interview—David Brooks
Chris Anderson talks to the writer and thinker David Brooks on political healing.
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14:00
The Archers—08/08/2019
There's bad news for Jazzer (R)
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14:15
The Interrogation—Series 7, Carly
5/5 Roy Williams' contemporary crime drama with Kenneth Cranham and Alex Lanipekun
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Country File Live at Blenheim Palace
Peter Gibbs chairs the show at Country File Live at Blenheim Palace.
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15:45
The Poet and the Echo—Three Things Which Come Unasked
Iain Finlay Macleod’s witty contemporary story inspired by an anonymous Gaelic poem.
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16:00
Last Word—Toni Morrison, Hal Prince, Dr Elizabeth Killick, Li Peng, Barrington Pheloung
Matthew Bannister on an author, a director, an engineer, a premier and a composer.
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16:30
Feedback—09/08/2019
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Dillon and Jim - Living with Asperger’s
Father and son, both with Asperger’s Syndrome, talk about how it has affected their lives.
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17:00
PM—09/08/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/08/2019 Economy shrinks for first time since 2012
Chancellor insists UK economy is strong despite 0.2% decline Power cuts hit parts of UK
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18:30
Lobby Land—Series 2, Sideways Moves
4/5 Tom decides the time is right for a cash-in memoir and Sam wants a piece of the action.
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19:00
The Archers—09/08/2019
Clarrie reaches the end of her tether
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19:15
Front Row—Cary Grant and Notorious, Festival cancellations, Movement directors, Anna Symon
Cary Grant's Notorious restored, the role of movement directors, Anna Symon on Deep Water
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19:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 9: The Fruits of Gwyddno, 5. Sale Complete
5/5 Diane and Gareth prepare to complete the sale of the Druids Rest. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Nimco Ali, Shaun Bailey MLA, Luisa Porritt MEP, Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP
Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House, London
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20:50
A Point of View—To the Bathroom!
Will Self ponders our infantilism regarding our toilet habits.
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21:00
Archive on 4—Is That Machine On?
Stuart Maconie celebrates the golden age of the music press interview. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Major power cut hits people across the UK
Huge disruption across the rail network – tubes and roads also affected
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22:45
Ulverton—Deposition
6/12 Multi-voice reading of Adam Thorpe's story of a fictional village from 1650 to 1988. (R)
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23:00
Great Lives—Ed Balls nominates Herbert Howells
Ed Balls discusses the influence of 20th-century composer Herbert Howells on his life. (R)
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23:25
The Untold—Out of Their League
Grace Dent follows a women's football club in their fight to gain professional status. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Gemma and Laura - Queers on Stage
Two cabaret artists living in Belfast talk about their focus on feminist and LGBT issues.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—10/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
A Woman of Firsts—Episode 5
Edna Ismail escalates her lifetime campaign against FGM. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/08/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/08/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Patrick Thomas
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05:45
Four Thought—The Inside of Being
Bex Burch explores the difference between 'doing' and 'being' as a source of creativity. (R)
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