FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Fatwa—2. Revolutions
Ayatollah Khomeini's rise to power - and the decision to publish The Satanic Verses.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/08/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/08/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/08/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
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05:45
Farming Today—31/08/22 Badger TB Vaccination; Small Abattoir shuts, Right to Roam
How vaccinating badgers for TB is being used to tackle the disease in cattle.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Swainson's Hawk
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the North American Swainson's hawk. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/08/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
More or Less—Energy prices, excess deaths and Wales v England in counting
Is there an easy way to cut soaring energy bills?
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09:30
One Dish—Soda bread with Briony May Williams
From Granky to gluten - Andi Oliver and Briony explore baking nostalgia and soda science.
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09:45
Fatwa—3. It’s Not Easy to Burn a Book
British Muslims protest against the publication of The Satanic Verses.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Friends Forever, Fangirls, Period justice and flood victims, Energy crisis and use of public facilities
We begin a new series on female friendship and explore if fan girls can change the world.
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11:00
Who Are the '22?
David Cannadine tells the story of the origins of the 1922 Committee. (R)
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11:30
Princess—Georgia Toffolo on Grace Kelly
TV presenter Georgia Toffolo and expert Gemma Godfrey explore Grace Kelly’s legacy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/08/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Food Basics Price-check; Dating Apps Anniversary; City v Country Life
Food prices rise at the highest rate since 2008.
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12:57
Weather—31/08/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—31/08/2022
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, Miniskirt
8/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the controversial history of the miniskirt.
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14:00
The Archers—30/08/2022
Three’s not a crowd for Ben. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Quartet for the End of Time
A string quartet discover that they can stop time. Written by Emma Hooper. (R)
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Your energy bill questions answered
A panel of experts answer calls on the cost of energy.
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15:30
Pandemic 1918—Episode 3 - The long-term impact
3/3 Virologist Professor John Oxford charts the spread and impact of the 1918-19 flu pandemic. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Culture and Privilege
Culture and privilege: are the cultural and creative industries meritocratic?
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16:30
The Media Show—Podcasting the News
How Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis swapped the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ for Global.
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17:00
PM—31/08/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/08/2022 Leaders React to Gorbachev Death
World leaders reflect on the life and death of Mikhail Gorbachev
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18:30
The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Nominee Gala 2022—Episode 1
1/2 Radio 4 presents the cream of the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees in this two part gala.
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19:00
The Archers—31/08/2022
Can Josh and Beth be friends?
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19:15
Front Row—Joyce Carol Oates, The comeback of Jungle, RIOPY
Joyce Carol Oates, RIOPY, the return of jungle
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20:00
The Exchange—Adoption
Two strangers meet to share a common experience and their differences. They bring a gift.
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20:45
Witness History—The Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr
In December 1963, the 19-year-old son of Frank Sinatra was kidnapped for a ransom.
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21:00
Made of Stronger Stuff—Knees
Kimberley Wilson and Dr Xand van Tulleken continue their journey around the human body. (R)
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21:30
The Media Show—Podcasting the News
How Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis swapped the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ for Global. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Russia halts gas supplies through major pipeline to Europe
Moscow blames western sanctions for technical problems at Nord Stream One
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22:45
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy—8: Did You Not Hear?
8/10 Faith and politics collide in this tender and shocking love story set during the Troubles.
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23:00
Misguided Meditations—Episode 4 - The Enchanted Wood
A series of surreal stories parodying the guided meditation boom. Starring Mina Anwar.
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23:15
Welcome to the Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams—Alison Spittle
Jayde Adams and guest Alison Spittle dive into the feisty world of community apps.
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23:30
The Secrets of Storytelling—Real and Imagined Worlds
James Runcie and Kamila Shamsie explore how writers transport us to faraway places. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/09/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Fatwa—3. It’s Not Easy to Burn a Book
British Muslims protest against the publication of The Satanic Verses.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/09/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/09/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/09/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/09/2022: Welfare labelling, Lateral flow TB test, Wildflower meadows
The government promises to move on with plans to introduce mandatory welfare labelling.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Atlantic (Island) Canary
Chris Packham presents the Atlantic canary, singing in the Tenerife treetops. (R)
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