FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/08/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—49. Inside Marjorie's Parlour
Matthew Syed explores how music can become a powerful, transformational force.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Christchurch Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand
Bells on Sunday, comes from Christchurch Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2023
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—07/08/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—07/08/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/08/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Haydon Spenceley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Supermarkets supporting farmers
Morrisons and Tesco pay farmers more in support following food shortages.
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05:56
Weather—07/08/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Redstart
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common redstart.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/08/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Is Psychiatry Working?—Crisis
Is emergency care in psychiatry working?
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09:30
Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On—5. No Way Out
As the clock ticks down, Tony Blair’s options begin to run out.
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09:45
The Restless Republic - Britain Without a Crown by Anna Keay—Episode 1
1/5 The Civil War is over and now King Charles I is on trial for treason
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sarah De Lagarde's bionic arm, Women's World Cup update, Kim Sherwood on writing Bond
The woman who fell under a tube train, losing an arm and leg, on her new bionic arm.
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11:00
History on the Edge—Films and Filming
Anita Anand uncovers hidden stories from recent British history.
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11:30
Analysis—We know how to stop knife crime, so why don’t we do it?
There are proven ways to reduce knife crime, so why don’t we do more of what works?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/08/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Selling Houses; Sweet Shops; Kitchens
Selling houses, sweet shops and kitchens.
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12:57
Weather—07/08/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—07/08/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Nick Eardley.
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13:45
One Direction—Disorientation
1/5 Author Jerry Brotton explores the story of the four cardinal directions.
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14:00
The Archers—06/08/2023
The pressure is on for Eddie.
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14:15
Takeover—Series 3, Episode 1
1/4 High-stake deals and sibling rivalry set in the world of the super wealthy.
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15:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 13, University of Portsmouth
6/6 Three students from the University of Portsmouth take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Medicinal mushrooms – magically good for our health?
Are mushrooms like Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, Chaga, and Turkey Tail really medicinal?
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16:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 27, Cosmic Dust
Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about mysterious dust from space.
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16:30
Soul Music—Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton
Candi Staton helps to celebrate this uplifting 1970s disco classic
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17:00
PM—07/08/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/08/2023 Asylum seekers board barge in Dorset
The first asylum seekers have boarded the Bibby Stockholm barge after a series of delays
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 79, Episode 5
5/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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19:00
The Archers—07/08/2023
The guilt sets in for Ed.
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19:15
Front Row—Lucy Prebble on The Effect, Welsh band Adwaith perform and Is the Critic Dead?
Lucy Prebble’s play The Effect, Welsh indie band Adwaith, Is the art of criticism dead?
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20:00
The Price of Protection: Who Pays for War in Ukraine?
Duncan Weldon explores the risks of economic and military aid to Ukraine.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Returning to Romania
With 20% of its population living abroad, the Romanian government wants its diaspora back
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21:00
Bug in the System: The Past, Present and Future of Cancer—The Cheating Amoebas
Dr Kat Arney explores cancer through an evolutionary lens. Is it really a new disease?
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21:30
Is Psychiatry Working?—Crisis
Is emergency care in psychiatry working?
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22:00
The World Tonight—First asylum seekers arrive on migrant barge
But a group of around 20 migrants refused to board the vessel.
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22:45
The Lock Up by John Banville—Episode 1
1/10 Detective Inspector Strafford arrives at the scene of a new investigation.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—The stories behind our names
Michael talks to Sheela Banerjee about the family and cultural histories revealed by names
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23:30
Rewinder—A Business of Ferrets
Greg James loses himself in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's vast archives.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/08/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Restless Republic - Britain Without a Crown by Anna Keay—Episode 1
1/5 The Civil War is over and now King Charles I is on trial for treason
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2023
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—08/08/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—08/08/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/08/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Haydon Spenceley.
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05:45
Farming Today—08/08/23 Stress-testing strawberries; hay cutting delays; a 2050 vision from a young environmental activist and ornithologist
The strawberries that can thrive on 50 percent less water.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—John MacPherson on the Herring Gull
Wildlife photographer John MacPherson recalls the herring gull for Tweet of the Day.
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