FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—25/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—Absence
Abi feels Jacob's absence keenly. At the hospital his treatment continues. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/08/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/08/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/08/2022
Reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/08/2022 Grain Trade, Organic Grazing, Rent a Robot
Should grain companies making profits while food prices rise face a windfall tax?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Eurasian Scops Owl
David Attenborough presents the Eurasian scops owl found in Mediterranean regions. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—25/08/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Positive Thinking—Can GM trees capture our carbon?
Are genetically modified trees the secret to capturing our planet’s excess carbon?
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09:30
The Bear Next Door—Finland
Essays from leading cultural figures on the front line of Russia's border with Europe. (R)
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09:45
This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—New Challenges
There are new challenges for Abi as Jacob's hospital discharge approaches.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Rosie's Plaques, Anorexia and Sectioning, Hormones and Learning to Trapeze
Emma speaks to Rosie's Plaques, a group from Norwich memorialising brilliant daring women.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Lacrosse: Reclaiming the Creator’s game
Why lacrosse is much more than just a game for Native Americans.
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11:30
A Career in Music with Harmony Samuels
Musician and producer Harmony Samuels reveals how to have a successful career in music.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—25/08/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders - Louise Hill
How Louise Hill found a gap in the financial tech sector for children.
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12:32
All Consuming—Perfume
Charlotte Williams and Amit Katwala get a good whiff of the perfume industry.
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12:57
Weather—25/08/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—25/08/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Torn—The stories behind the clothes we wear, Mauve Mania
4/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores how synthetic dyes have changed us and the planet.
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14:00
The Archers—24/08/2022
Brad only cares about results. (R)
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14:15
No Place But the Water—The Library of Everything: Part 3
A drama series set in a future flooded world. Written by Linda Marshall Griffiths.
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15:00
Open Country—Beefeater Bend on the Tour de France
We're in the French Alps with five men from Essex dressed as Beefeaters... and it's hot.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Awards for Young Musicians
Saxophonist Jess Gillam makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Awards for Young Musicians. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Mary Renault's Greek Myths
Octavia Bright discusses Mary Renault's The King Must Die. (R)
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16:00
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Wild and Windy Tale
β€How do winds start and why do they stop?β€ asks Georgina from the Isle of Wight (R)
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Return of the ozone hole
Australian fires have impacted the ozone layer.
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17:00
PM—25/08/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/08/2022 GCSEs Show Regional Divide
GCSE pass rates fall from last year, as the regional gap widens in England
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18:30
Michael Spicer: Before Next Door—Series 1, Silver Badge
2/4 An awards event for The Room Next Door Man is a cause for angst not celebration. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—25/08/2022
Tracy is feeling nervous.
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19:15
Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV—4. The Makeover Era: The Swan and What Not To Wear
How the rise of cosmetic surgery collided with reality TV.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—The staffing crisis in the NHS
Why doesn't the NHS have enough staff, and what can be done to fix the problem?
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20:30
The Digital Human—Series 24, Unfocus
Aleks Krotoski explores the digital world. (R)
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Return of the ozone hole
Australian fires have impacted the ozone layer. (R)
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21:30
Positive Thinking—Can GM trees capture our carbon?
Are genetically modified trees the secret to capturing our planet’s excess carbon? (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK households brace for latest price cap on energy bills
Businesses warn that they also need support
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22:45
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy—4: Defending the Indefensible
4/10 Politics and faith collide in this tender and shocking love story set during the Troubles.
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23:00
The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Nominee Gala 2022
Radio 4 and Russell Kane present the cream of the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—New Challenges
There are new challenges for Abi as Jacob's hospital discharge approaches. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/08/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/08/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/08/2022
Reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—26/08/22 - Fertiliser, food prices, reviving a Scottish island
Fertiliser and carbon dioxide, food prices, reviving farming on a Scottish island.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Flightless Cormorant
Chris Packham presents the flightless cormorant adapted to its Galapagos world. (R)
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