FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/07/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—46. China's Ping Pong Power: Episode 2
Matthew Syed tells the story of China's rise in the 20th century - through ping pong.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St. Olave, Hart Street, in London
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St. Olave, Hart Street, in London
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/07/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/07/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—17/07/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/07/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
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05:45
Farming Today—17/07/23 Bovine TB and badgers; Farming co-operatives; Vineyards.
Bovine TB and badgers, and what farmers think about vaccinating their cattle.
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05:56
Weather—17/07/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blue Jay
Chris Packham presents the North American blue jay.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/07/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The NHS: Who Cares?—No Ordinary Crisis
Dr Kevin Fong joins ambulance crews to ask if the NHS facing its toughest challenge yet.
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09:30
Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On—2. The Commitment
The US was set on war with Iraq. But why did Tony Blair commit Britain to joining it?
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09:45
The Forgotten Girls by Monica Potts—Book of the Week: Ep 1 - Growing up in rural America
1/5 A powerful story about friendship and lost promise in 21st-century rural America.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Hope Powell, Dr Gladys McGarey, Deirdre O'Kane, suicide and young women
Women's World Cup kicks off this week with England among the favourites.
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11:00
Don't Log Off—Life is a River
Alan Dein hears stories from strangers in Turkey, Kosovo and Albania.
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11:30
The Bottom Line—Business on 'the box'
Is the portrayal of the business world in television and film inspirational or a turn off?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/07/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Student living costs; Taylor Swift tickets; Saving cinema
With student accommodation prices rising, students are working to keep up with costs.
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12:57
Weather—17/07/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—17/07/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
The Banksy Story—1. The Mild, Mild West
Banksy from hood-rat to hero. How did Bristol's radical nature shape Banksy and his art?
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14:00
The Archers—16/07/2023
Kirsty attempts to keep a cool head.
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14:15
Fault Lines: Money, Sex and Blood—Series 1: Money, The Road More Travelled
2/6 Does bad blood seep through the family fault lines?
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15:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 13, Somerville College, Oxford
3/6 Three students from Somerville College, Oxford take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Smoke, Fire and Flame: Trends v Tradition
The story of smoke and live fire cooking, from current trends to traditions at risk.
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16:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 27, The Magic of Mushrooms
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the magic of mushrooms.
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16:30
Soul Music—U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
More gospel than rock this 1987 hit has inspired change and created strong memories
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17:00
PM—17/07/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/07/2023 New drug hailed as turning point in fight against Alzheimer's disease
Scientists say the development can slow the progression of the disease by around a third
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 79, Episode 2
2/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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19:00
The Archers—17/07/2023
Helen finds herself cornered.
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19:15
Front Row—Greta Gerwig, Tudor tapestry, Tanika Gupta, Jane Birkin farewell
Greta Gerwig on her Barbie blockbuster, Tudor tapestry, Tanika Gupta, Jane Birkin farewell
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20:00
Intrigue—Burning Sun, Burning Sun: 4. Consent
The sex scandals make headlines around the world. K-pop fans, like Jung's superfan, react.
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20:30
Analysis—Is there a new elite?
Who’s really in charge? A new progressive elite, or the rich, privileged born-to-rule?
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21:00
Fever: The Hunt for Covid's Origin—7. The Suspicion Business
Mysterious deaths in Soviet Russia and what they might tell us about the origin of Covid.
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21:30
The NHS: Who Cares?—No Ordinary Crisis
Dr Kevin Fong joins ambulance crews to ask if the NHS facing its toughest challenge yet.
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22:00
The World Tonight—β€Turning pointβ€ in the fight against Alzheimer's.
Donanemab trial suggests it slows progression of disease if treated early
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22:45
The Sorcerer of Pyongyang by Marcel Theroux—Episode Six
6/10 By Marcel Theroux. Following his arrest, Jun-su is transported to a penal colony.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Learning Yiddish
Michael Rosen with his Yiddish language teacher Tamara Micner.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/07/2023
Sean Curran reports as ministers clash with peers over plans to 'stop the boats'.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/07/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Forgotten Girls by Monica Potts—Book of the Week: Ep 1 - Growing up in rural America
1/5 A powerful story about friendship and lost promise in 21st-century rural America.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—18/07/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/07/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
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05:45
Farming Today—18/07/23 Fisheries management plans; farm safety; milk processing co-operatives
The government announces details of its Fisheries Management Plans.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bluethroat
Brett Westwood presents the bluethroat.
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