FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/08/2019
National and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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00:30
My Name Is Why—Episode 5
In Lemn Sissay's memoir about growing up in care, five years in care homes takes its toll (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—31/08/2019
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/08/2019
National and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/08/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rania Hafez
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05:45
Four Thought—How poker teaches decision making
Liv Boeree explains how playing poker teaches good decision making. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—31/08/2019
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Darwin’s Landscape Laboratory
How Charles Darwin used the plants in his garden to develop his theory of evolution. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Shooting for sport
Sybil Ruscoe is joined by Andrew Gilruth and Pat Thompson to discuss shooting for sport.
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06:57
Weather—31/08/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—31/08/2019
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Timothy Spall, George Alagiah
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, footballer Eniola Aluko, Doon Mackichan's Inheritance Tracks.
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10:30
Alex Edelman's Special Relationships—Teacher and Student
Comedian Alex Edelman and his transatlantic guests try to make some connections.
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11:00
The Origin of Stuff—Toilet
Katy Brand reveals how attitudes to the toilet have shaped its place in history. (R)
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Forlorn, Dilapidated and Dangerous
Gang violence in South Africa - but will sending the army into the townships do any good?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/08/2019
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Why have mortgage approvals hit a two year high?
Tips for first time buyers desperate to save a deposit.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 100, Episode 1
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Zoe Lyons. (R)
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12:57
Weather—31/08/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News—31/08/2019
The latest news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Jon Ashworth MP, Therese Coffey MP, Caroline Lucas MP, Richard Tice MEP
Ed Stourton presents topical debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House, London. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Prorogation of Parliament
Was there a coup this week in the United Kingdom?
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14:45
The Penny Dreadfuls—Hadrian’s Beard
The comedy trio examine Britain’s Roman legacy. With Tony Gardner.
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15:30
Art of Now—Cymru Rising
DJ Huw Stephens looks at the rise of Welsh-language pop music. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Cara Delevingne, Women in construction, Lisa Jewell
Weekend Woman's Hour: Cara Delevingne, Harvey Weinstein documentary, women in construction
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17:00
PM—31/08/2019
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines.
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17:30
The Inquiry—Why are we having less sex?
Porn, smart phones and the ‘slutty transmitter’
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2019
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—31/08/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/08/2019 Protests against suspension of parliament
Thousands demonstrate across the UK accusing the PM of sidelining MPs over Brexit
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18:15
Loose Ends—Emma Kennedy, Jay Rayner, YolanDa Brown, The Teskey Brothers, Nikki Bedi
Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Peter Navarro
Peter Navarro is the economist who’s egged President Trump on in his trade war with China.
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19:15
Saturday Review—The Souvenir, Bait, Appropriate, Mary Beth Keane, A Confession
British indie films The Souvenir and Bait, Appropriate, Mary Beth Keane, and a confession.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Beating Hitler with Humour
Timur Vermes on how the Â鶹ԼÅÄ used humour battling with Hitler during the Second World War.
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21:00
Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time—Episode 1
1/10 Marcel Proust’s allegorical contemplation on time, memory, art and love.
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22:00
News and Weather—31/08/2019
National and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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22:15
Unreliable Evidence—28/08/2019
Clive Anderson and guests ask whether the laws protecting our data are fit for purpose. (R)
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23:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 9, Oxford Brookes University
6/6 Three students from Oxford Brookes University take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. (R)
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23:30
Border Music
How does the Irish border shape the art of the musicians who live on either side? (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/09/2019
National and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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00:30
Short Works—The Bean Room by Caitriona Lally
A story about love, obsession and baked beans by the Irish author Caitriona Lally. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—01/09/2019
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/09/2019
National and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Wilfred’s Roman Catholic Church in York
Bells on Sunday comes from St Wilfred’s Roman Catholic Church in York
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05:45
Profile—Peter Navarro
Peter Navarro is the economist who’s egged President Trump on in his trade war with China. (R)
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