FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Without Warning and Only Sometimes, by Kit de Waal—Reading
5/5 In her memoir, de Waal has left home, but life has taken a dark and anxious turn. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/08/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/08/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/08/2022
Reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Four Thought—Who Tells the Story?
Chloe Juliette argues that we need a wider variety of true stories. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—20/08/2022
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Cornwall with Helen Glover
How growing up in and around Newlyn shaped and inspired an Olympic champion. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—20/08/22 Farming Today This Week: Fishing bans, Seasonal labour and Sheep farming
Caz Graham reflects on the biggest farming stories from the past week.
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06:57
Weather—20/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast.
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07:00
Today—20/08/2022
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Val McDermid
Presenter Nihal Arthanayake, actor Kristin Mcilquham, Alison Balsom's Inheritance Tracks.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 37, Eastbourne
Jay Rayner and the panel visit Eastbourne.
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11:00
The Briefing Room—Fighting drought
Can the British water system cope with hotter weather? (R)
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Brutality in Russia's prisons
Accounts of torture and rape are backed up by leaked video footage of organised attacks.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/08/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Surviving the Cost of Living—Sophia and Chris
Two women compare coping with the cost of living, 50 years apart.
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12:30
Party's Over—Series 2, Sister Act
4/6 Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin, Britain's least successful former prime minister. (R)
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12:57
Weather—20/08/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—20/08/2022
The latest national and international news and weather reports from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Tracy Brabin, David Haythornthwaite, Helen Pidd, Mark Spencer MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate and discussion from Morecambe Winter Gardens. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—20/08/2022
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—Swiss Air
Giant fans suck in fresh Alpine air and remove the carbon dioxide. Is this our future?
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15:00
Drama on 4—Three Sisters Rewired, Episode 2
2/2 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: Women in Afghanistan, Pockets and women’s clothing, Russia’s Mother Heroine Award
We look at life for women in Afghanistan one year on from the Taliban taking control.
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17:00
PM—20/08/2022
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
Boris—7. The PM Years Part 1: Getting Brexit Done
The life and career of Boris Johnson - from boy to man to prime minister.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—20/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/08/2022 Energy bills predicted to rise above Β£6,000 next year
Analysts are warning average annual energy bills could rise above Β£6,000 next Spring.
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18:15
Loose Ends—David Threlfall, Josie Long, James Acaster, Juno Dawson, Valerie June, Miss Kiddy and the Cads, Athena Kugblenu, Danny Wallace
Danny Wallace and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Witness History—The Fall of Saigon
In 1975 US troops airlifted hundreds of people out of Saigon as the Vietnam War ended.
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Kate Mosse
Writer Kate Mosse on her most important cultural influences and experiences.
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20:00
Archive on 4—10 Years of The Digital Human
Aleks Krotoski celebrates a decade of The Digital Human live from the Edinburgh Festival.
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21:00
GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 3, Episode 3
3/10 Joseph Oldman (Toby Jones) is expanding his business doing deals with a Colombian cartel. (R)
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21:45
Writing Lives—Swimming Lessons
2/3 An Englishwoman learns about life and love in the new Russia.
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22:00
News—20/08/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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22:15
Rethink—Rethink the World Order, Defence
3/4 How will the war in Ukraine affect defence policy for governments across the world? (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 3, 2022
The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies. (R)
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23:30
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 8, Pompeii
1/4 Why are ripe pomegranates and squashed grapes key archaeological finds from Pompeii? (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Living with the Gods—Rejecting the Image
Neil MacGregor reflects on faiths which focus on the word rather than the image. (R)
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00:30
Short Works—Un HΓ΄tel Tranquille
A family holiday to France takes an unexpected detour. Written by Olivia Fitzsimons. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/08/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/08/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Anne’s, Denton, Greater Manchester
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Anne’s, Denton, Greater Manchester.
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05:45
Witness History—The Fall of Saigon
In 1975 US troops airlifted hundreds of people out of Saigon as the Vietnam War ended. (R)
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