FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/08/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Wifedom - Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder—Book of the Week: Episode 3 - Terror in Barcelona
3/5 George Orwell's wife, Eileen, confronts terror in Spain as the Civil War plays out.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2023
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—17/08/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—17/08/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/08/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Virginia Luckett
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05:45
Farming Today—17/08/23: Rural fuel prices; green belt use; hedgerows for shelter; Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards finalists
Why rural prices for petrol and diesel differ to those in urban areas.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Oystercatcher
Michaela Strachan presents the oystercatcher.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/08/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
How to Play—Saint-SaΓ«ns Organ Symphony with Anna Lapwood and the London Mozart Players
A musician’s-eye view of classical music’s best-loved works.
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09:30
Inside Pages—Goole
A tour of overlooked towns that rarely make national news but make plenty of their own.
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09:45
Wifedom - Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder—Book of the Week: Episode 4 - Doublethink and Other Women
4/5 George Orwell and his first wife, Eileen, are in Morocco, and he has a shocking request.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Lionesses' legacy, Sarah Greene, Care leavers, Abortion
Impact on UK girls, after England's Lionesses reach the FIFA Women's World Cup final.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Zimbabwe's worker exodus
Why tens of thousands of Zimbabweans are fleeing their country to work in the West.
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11:30
Great Lives—Sophie Scott on Hattie Jacques
Sophie Scott chooses comedy legend Hattie Jacques.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/08/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Tom Raviv from Milliways
We meet the man behind Milliways - the super natural gum company.
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12:32
All Consuming—Manicures
Amit and Charlotte buff up their knowledge on nails as they enter the world of manicures
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12:57
Weather—17/08/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—17/08/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Magic Consultants—Affairs of State
How close is the relationship between management consultants and the government?
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14:00
The Archers—16/08/2023
Ruth has cause for concern
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14:15
Drama on 4—Cracking
New play by ShΓ΄n Dale-Jones, with original music by John Biddle.
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15:00
Open Country—Sound and Light at Dungeness
Helen Mark explores the unusual landscape of Dungeness in Kent.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Parents Against Child Exploitation
Charlie Webster makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Parents Against Child Exploitation
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15:30
Open Book—Ann Patchett, plus Magical Historical Fiction with SJ Parris and Laura Shepherd-Robinson
Octavia Bright talks to Ann Patchett about her new novel, Tom Lake
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16:00
Walt Disney: A Life in Films—8. Disneyland
Mel Giedroyc explores Walt Disney’s very own magic kingdom - Disneyland.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Why do we want to go back to the Moon?
Russia and India are due to land on the Moon next week. Here’s what you need to know.
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17:00
PM—17/08/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/08/2023 Chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson dies aged 88
Sir Michael became a household name with his series 'Parkinson' which premiered in 1971
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18:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 15, 6. The Mousetrap
6/6 Ed secures a role with an independent production company.
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19:00
The Archers—17/08/2023
Henry finds himself in too deep
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19:15
Front Row—Edinburgh Festival review: The Grand Old Opera House Hotel; Funeral; Kieran Hodgson: Big In Scotland; Vanessa 5000; AI Art; Food
Kate Molleson and guests review the highlights of this year's Edinburgh festivals
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20:00
The Briefing Room—The UK and the European Convention on Human Rights
What is the ECHR, how does it work and what would the ramifications be if the UK left it?
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20:30
Blood on the Dance Floor—2. Collateral Damage
Claims about Darren's sexuality bring him trouble with the RUC.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Why do we want to go back to the Moon?
Russia and India are due to land on the Moon next week. Here’s what you need to know.
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21:30
Windrush: A Family Divided—The discussion
Clive Myrie hosts a discussion with the Beckfords and others on the legacy of Windrush.
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22:00
The World Tonight—What's the verdict on the new T levels?
A former education minister says he's worried that BTecs are being phased out too fast
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22:45
The Lock Up by John Banville—Episode 9
9/10 Quirke believes the Kessler family were involved in the attempt on Molly’s life.
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23:00
Nick Revell: BrokenDreamCatcher—Series 3, A Parrot in the Underworld
2/2 Comedy and literary magical realism collide in Trevor the parrot's trip to the underworld.
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23:30
What's Funny About ...—Series 2, 2. Ian Hislop & Jimmy Mulville on Have I Got News For You
2/6 Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/08/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Wifedom - Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder—Book of the Week: Episode 4 - Doublethink and Other Women
4/5 George Orwell and his first wife, Eileen, are in Morocco, and he has a shocking request.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2023
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—18/08/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—18/08/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/08/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Virginia Luckett
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05:45
Farming Today—18/08/23 Hen harrier project; Welsh Agriculture Act; hedgerow management
Reaction to how the brood management trial for hen harriers is going.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Peregrine
Bill Oddie presents the peregrine.
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