FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/07/2023
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 3 - Goals, Dreams and Education
3/5 In this story of friendship and lost promise in rural America, education plays its part.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/07/2023
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—20/07/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—20/07/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/07/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
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05:45
Farming Today—20/07/23 Europe's hot weather and food production; six more nature recovery projects; small-scale co-ops
Europe's hot weather impacts crop yields and quality.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bullfinch
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the bullfinch.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/07/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Sideways—47. China's Ping Pong Power: Episode 3
Matthew Syed tells the story of China's rise in the 20th century - through ping pong.
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09:30
In the Loop—3. A Strange Loop
Poet Paul Farley goes walking in circles. Today he finds himself in a strange loop.
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09:45
The Forgotten Girls by Monica Potts—Book of the Week: Ep 4 - Trauma through the generations
4/5 In this story of friendship and lost promise in rural America, trauma is always close by.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Roisin Murphy, World Cup 2023, US abortion, Flexible working
Irish singer-songwriter Roisin Murphy's hip-hop-influenced music about life and death.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Uruguay Runs Dry
A long and severe drought in Uruguay has left locals in the capital drinking salty water.
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11:30
A Good Read—Niamh Cusack & Elly Griffiths
A writer and an actor choose their good reads.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/07/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders - Richer Sounds founder Julian Richer
Gap Finders - Richer Sounds founder Julian Richer.
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12:33
All Consuming—Tea
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala mull over the history of tea and its cultural impact.
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12:57
Weather—20/07/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—20/07/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
The Banksy Story—4. Reverse Heists
Banksy's rise from hood rat to hero. His cheeky reverse heists gain him notoriety.
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14:00
The Archers—19/07/2023
Neil struggles to hold his tongue.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Death of Molly Miller
Dark and witty drama about an influencer and a robber by Matthew Greenhough.
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15:00
Open Country—The Maelor
Mike Parker takes us on a tour of the Maelor, a part of Wales that juts forcibly east
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Sumatran Orangutan Society
Actor Brian Blessed makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Sumatran Orangutan Society.
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15:30
Open Book—Megan Nolan, plus crime summer reading recommendations from Vaseem Khan, Laura Wilson and Val McDermid
Johny Pitts speaks to Megan Nolan about her new novel, Ordinary Human Failings.
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16:00
Walt Disney: A Life in Films—4. Dumbo
Mel Giedroyc examines the impact of war on Disney’s company and his 1941 film Dumbo.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—The wide-ranging effects of climate change
Record heatwaves have scorched parts of the planet. What are the impacts of these events?
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17:00
PM—20/07/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/07/2023 Private bank Coutts apologises to Nigel Farage for the way his account was closed
It said he should not have been penalised for his political views
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18:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 15, 2. Pallet Wood Inspirations
2/6 Maggie introduces Ed to the world of pallet wood.
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19:00
The Archers—20/07/2023
George goes too far, with shocking consequences.
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19:15
Front Row—Sarah Phelps on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ drama The Sixth Commandment, Blur's new album reviewed
Sarah Phelps on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ drama The Sixth Commandment, Blur's new album reviewed.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—The China Threat
Is the government failing in its handling of Chinese investment and interests in the UK?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—What next for water?
Sewage spills, leaks, mountains of debt – what’s gone wrong with England’s water industry?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—The wide-ranging effects of climate change
Record heatwaves have scorched parts of the planet. What are the impacts of these events?
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21:30
Don't Log Off—Life is a River
Alan Dein hears stories from strangers in Turkey, Kosovo and Albania.
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22:00
The World Tonight—The video that's shocked India
Horrific footage shows 2 naked women being dragged into a field by group of men.
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22:45
The Sorcerer of Pyongyang by Marcel Theroux—Episode Nine
9/10 By Marcel Theroux. A business trip to London presents Jun-su with an opportunity.
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23:00
Rylan: How to Be...—Rylan: How to Be a Man, How to Be a Man: 10. Kit Brown
Rylan talks to school teacher, CΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ presenter and TikTok star, Kit Brown.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/07/2023
All the news from Westminster with Susan Hulme
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/07/2023
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 4 - Trauma through the generations
4/5 In this story of friendship and lost promise in rural America, trauma is always close by.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/07/2023
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—21/07/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—21/07/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/07/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
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05:45
Farming Today—21/07/23 Animal welfare labelling on food packaging; Scottish co-ops; British tomatoes.
Defra drops plans to consult on putting information about animal welfare on food labels.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Trudie Goodwin on the Carib Grackle
Actress and keen birdwatcher Trudie Goodwin fell in love with the carib grackle's song.
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