FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/08/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—1. Getting Together
1/5 The story of Morecambe and Wise. Eric and Ernie meet as teenagers in a variety show.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/08/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/08/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/08/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishva Samani
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05:45
Farming Today—31/08/21 - Tractor auction, Northern Ireland’s Future Agricultural Policy, Crop breeding
Northern Ireland’s plan for agriculture and the man with a tractor collection for sale.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise
Liz Bonnin presents the displaying raggiana bird-of-paradise from Papua New Guinea.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/08/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Kindness Test
Claudia Hammond and guests explore the place of kindness in today's world.
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09:45
Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—2. You're Only Young Once
2/5 Eric and Ernie get a radio show in post-war London.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Cookery pioneer Claudia Roden, getting a SEN diagnosis, the impact of vaccine hesitancy among care workers
Cookery pioneer Claudia Roden. SEN diagnosis limbo. Vaccine hesitancy among care workers.
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11:00
China's Great Science Leap—Satellites and Space
2/2 Will China’s ambitions in space, quantum and biotech lead it to science superpower status?
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11:30
How to Imagine the Future
Alok Jha examines ARIA, the government's new agency for cutting edge scientific research
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/08/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
News of the Dead by James Robertson—Episode 7
7/10 7/10. Gibb meets an army officer with bad news. Read by Mark Bonnar.
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12:18
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - How are you feeling about the children going back to school?
Call You and Yours - How are you feeling about the children going back to school?
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12:57
Weather—31/08/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—31/08/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—Eat Better for the Planet
How to improve mass catering for the planet
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14:00
The Archers—30/08/2021
Lilian is confronted by a ghost from the past
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14:15
Brief Lives—Series 11, Episode 2
David Schofield returns as Frank Twist
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15:00
Short Cuts—Tenderness
Josie Long presents short documentaries about finding tenderness.
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15:30
My Name Is...—My Name Is Hamza
Hamza Malik believes sport can help people in so many ways and he wants to broaden access.
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16:00
The Whistling Woman
Soprano, broadcaster and inveterate whistler Catherine Bott on the art of whistling
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16:30
Great Lives—Josiah Wedgwood, master potter
Tristram Hunt on Josiah Wedgwood, vase maker general to the universe!
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17:00
PM—31/08/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/08/2021 The Taliban has described the US withdrawal from Afghanistan as a lesson to other invaders.
The Taliban's described the US withdrawal from Afghanistan as a lesson to other invaders.
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18:30
The Birthday Cake Game—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Richard is joined on the quiz this week by Jayne Sharp, Ed Gamble and Beattie Edmondson.
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19:00
The Archers—31/08/2021
Tracy lends a helping hand
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19:15
Front Row—Hugh Quarshie and Steve Coogan, the Paraorchestra, Daisy Haggard
Hugh Quarshie and Steve Coogan, the Paraorchestra, Daisy Haggard.
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19:45
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Stanley Baldwin's Iron Gates
2/5 David Cannadine explores Stanley Baldwin's controversial iron gates during World War Two
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20:00
After Merkel
Katya Adler asks what legacy Angela Merkel leaves, as Germany's Chancellor leaves office.
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20:40
In Touch—Gold! At The Tokyo Paralympics; Gyms Doing Good Things
Our visually impaired athletes are winning medals galore over at the Tokyo Paralympics!
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21:00
Curating the Future—Museum of the Future
3/3 V&A Director Tristram Hunt asks how museums are changing
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21:30
The Kindness Test
Claudia Hammond and guests explore the place of kindness in today's world.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Biden makes staunch defence of decision to end Afghan war
President says "era of major military operations to remake other countries" is over
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22:45
News of the Dead by James Robertson—Episode 7
7/10 7/10. Gibb meets an army officer with bad news. Read by Mark Bonnar.
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23:00
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—68. Dress smart, jock smart… with London Hughes
Newly award-winning Fi and Jane are joined by comedian and presenter London Hughes.
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23:30
Mastertapes—Series 1, The Zombies (the B-Side)
14/14 Rod Argent, Chris White and Colin Blunstone are quizzed about Zombies' Odessey and Oracle.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—2. You're Only Young Once
2/5 Eric and Ernie get a radio show in post-war London.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/09/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/09/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/09/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishva Samani
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05:45
Farming Today—01/09/2021 Labour shortage on poultry farms, strawberry breeding, croft horse trekking
Staff shortages in the food chain are causing serious problems for poultry farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Vegetarian Tree Finch
Chris Packham presents the vegetarian tree finch on the Galapagos Islands.
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