FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Teller of the Unexpected: The Life of Roald Dahl by Matthew Dennison—Episode 5
5/5 A new biography by Matthew Dennison of the creator of many much-loved literary characters.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/08/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/08/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/08/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaunaka Rishi Das
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05:45
Four Thought—Somewhere, not Nowhere
Jonathan Evershed argues that we should re-imagine how we think of the Irish Sea.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—13/08/2022
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Finding Balblair
Helen Mark explores the 'lost' village of Balblair in the Scottish Highlands. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—13/08/22 Farming Today This Week: Crop fires, Livestock welfare, Rydal Show
How are farmers and their animals coping with the sweltering temperatures?
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06:57
Weather—13/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—13/08/2022
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Dave Gorman
Writer Susie Boyt, master kite-maker Sanjar Qiam and the Inheritance Tracks of Kate Nash.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 37, York
Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from York.
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11:00
The Briefing Room—The Cost of Living Crisis
What should the government do to help people with their bills this winter? (R)
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Colombia's countryside not yet at peace
Armed groups still target Colombian families, as the drug trade blights poor communities.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—13/08/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Surviving the Cost of Living—Holly and Scott
What can we learn about today's cost of living crisis from previous hard times?
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12:30
Party's Over—Series 2, Changing of the Guard
3/6 Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin, Britain's least successful former prime minister. (R)
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12:57
Weather—13/08/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—13/08/2022
The latest national and international news and weather reports from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Diane Abbott MP, Alistair Carmichael MP, Paul Johnson, Rachel Maclean MP
Luke Jones presents political debate and discussion from the Steam Museum in Swindon. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—13/08/2022
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—Hot Shower, Cool Planet
A cheap and simple idea to turn the heat of the sun into hot showers for the world (R)
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15:00
Drama on 4—Three Sisters Rewired, Episode 1
1/2 Chekhov for the 21st century. Three sisters with varying degrees of D/deafness. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Leah Williamson, Women and Partition, Afghan women's radio
England captain Leah Williamson reflects on the Lionesses' Euro 22 victory.
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17:00
PM—13/08/2022
Full coverage of the day's news
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17:30
Boris—6. Brexit and Foreign Secretary Years: Tablecloth Tug of War
The life and career of Boris Johnson - from boy to man to prime minister.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—13/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—13/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/08/2022 Rushdie suspect is to be charged
Suspect in attack on the novelist Salman Rushdie is to be charged with attempted murder
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18:15
Loose Ends—Alan Cumming, Rich Hall, Amanda Thomson, Luca Cupani, Arthur Smith, Kitti, Hamish Hawk, Michelle McManus, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Witness History—Eichmann in Argentina
In 1960, leading Nazi Adolf Eichmann was abducted in Argentina and smuggled to Israel. (R)
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Goldie
Musician, artist and DJ Goldie reveals his cultural turning points.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Tobacco and Me
How much has the tobacco industry changed over the last 50 years? Peter Taylor reports.
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21:00
GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 3, Episode 2
2/10 Third series of the criminal family saga, based on GF Newman's novel. (R)
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21:45
Writing Lives—Treats, by Natalie Smith
1/3 As a daughter leaves her childhood home, a letter arrives making her re-evaluate her past. (R)
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22:00
News—13/08/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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22:15
Rethink—Rethink the World Order, Aid
2/4 Amol Rajan discusses what the war in Ukraine means for humanitarian aid policy. (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 2, 2022
The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies. (R)
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23:30
Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets—Cornwall
Cornish born and bred actor Stacey Guthrie explores dialect and poetry across Cornwall. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Living with the Gods—Change Your Life
Neil MacGregor focuses on images with a purpose - to change the viewer's behaviour. (R)
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00:30
Short Works—Straight Fire by Gurnaik Johal
A stag night with a difference in a new story by award-winning Gurnaik Johal. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/08/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/08/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church in Maidstone in Kent.
Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church in Maidstone in Kent.
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05:45
Witness History—Eichmann in Argentina
In 1960, leading Nazi Adolf Eichmann was abducted in Argentina and smuggled to Israel. (R)
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