FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Mudlarking, by Lara Maiklem—Episode 2
Certain parts of the Thames are renowned for some particularly special finds.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/08/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/08/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Patrick Thomas
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05:45
Farming Today—Animal welfare and a no-deal Brexit, Reducing methane emissions from cows, Lettuce robot picker
The RSPCA says welfare of livestock could nosedive if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Snipe
Chris Packham presents the superbly camouflaged great snipe of Eastern Europe.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/08/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
A Singer's Guide to Britain—Songs of Love and Desire
Roderick Williams uncovers what songs can reveal about our changing attitudes to love.
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09:30
Four Thought—Taking Humour Seriously
Harriet Beveridge says we don't take humour seriously enough.
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09:45
Mudlarking, by Lara Maiklem—Episode 3
Since she was a child, the author has been bringing home unusual objects for her 'museum'.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Edna Adan Ismail, Smear Tests Over 50
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
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10:41
The Latvian Locum—Series 2, Episode 3
By Ben Cottam. After a hypochondriac steps through the door Dace is running late.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Hwa and Lesley – The Adoption
Proud of being Vietnamese.
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11:00
The Courage of Ambivalence
Mark O'Connell makes the case for ambivalence.
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11:30
All Those Women—Series 3, Episode 2
2/4 Maggie's in a flap after her free-spirited cousin Max arrives for a visit. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/08/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Ulverton—Stitches
9/12 A 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—Debt advice, Dahlias, Direct payments for care
A national debt advice charity has stopped taking on new clients due to high demand
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12:57
Weather—14/08/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—14/08/2019
News with Mark Mardell including Unite leader Len McClusky's approach to Brexit.
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13:45
Breakdown—Episode Three: Darkness Falls
How the violence of the Northern Ireland Troubles began
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14:00
The Archers—13/08/2019
Emma attempts to face the future. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and the Official Secret
Rumpole defends in a dubious espionage trial and gets embroiled in a dodgy wine fraud. (R)
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15:00
The Money Clinic—Fiona and James
In an honest and intimate discussion, a counsellor helps people talk about money
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15:30
Science Stories—Galileo's lost letter
Galileo's lost letter questions how he challenged the Church. With Philip Ball.
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16:00
Mastertapes—Lily Allen (A-side)
Lily Allen talks about her fourth and most personal album, 'No Shame'. (R)
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16:30
The Media Show—Taking care of reality TV guests
How can reality TV and radio take better care of participants?
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17:00
PM—14/08/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/08/2019 Prime Minister accuses MPs who want to block Brexit of collaborating with the EU
Boris Johnson has accused MPs who want to block Brexit of collaborating with the EU
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18:30
Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 2, Episode 3
Gaby Roslin hosts the film quiz with impressions by Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona.
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19:00
The Archers—14/08/2019
The past returns to haunt Will
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19:15
Front Row—Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, How to listen to a symphony, black paint controversy, 14th August cultural events
Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio on their film Tarantino's Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
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19:45
The Latvian Locum—Series 2, Episode 3
By Ben Cottam. After a hypochondriac steps through the door Dace is running late. (R)
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20:00
Unreliable Evidence—Misconduct in Public Office
Clive Anderson and guests ask if the law on Misconduct in Public Office needs reform.
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20:45
Four Thought—Taking Humour Seriously
Harriet Beveridge says we don't take humour seriously enough.
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21:00
Stranger Than Sci-Fi—Jurassic Park
Physicist Dr Jen Gupta and comedian Alice Fraser travel the worlds of science and sci-fi.
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21:30
A Singer's Guide to Britain—Songs of Love and Desire
Roderick Williams uncovers what songs can reveal about our changing attitudes to love. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Share prices fall sharply over concerns about global economic outlook
Dow Jones index ends the day three per cent lower
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22:45
Ulverton—Stitches
9/12 A multi-voice reading of Adam Thorpe's story of a fictional village from 1650 to 1988.
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23:00
The John Moloney Show—Series 4, Britain's Most Expensive Mouse
2/4 John goes toe-to-toe with the law. Consumer law to be precise.
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23:15
TEZ Talks—Series 3, Timey-Wimey Stuff
Comedian Tez Ilyas returns for a third series of Tez Talks.
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23:30
The Untold—Should I study at Cambridge?
Anoushka is smart, funny and mixed race: should she apply for a place at Cambridge Uni? (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Mudlarking, by Lara Maiklem—Episode 3
Since she was a child, the author has been bringing home unusual objects for her 'museum'.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/08/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/08/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Patrick Thomas
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05:45
Farming Today—15/08/19: Farming and a no-deal Brexit, the Plum harvest, Personal food computer
Caz Graham is joined by Sean Rickard and Rupert Lowe MEP to discuss Brexit and farming.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Toco Tucan
Chris Packham presents the South American toco tucan. (R)
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