Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/08/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Exam Nation by Sammy Wright—Book of the Week: Episode 2 - A conversation with a former student proves illuminating.
2/5 A conversation with a former student provides illuminating insights.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/08/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—21/08/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—A word in your ear
With Father Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church in Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/08/2024: Curlews; crofting; fishing
Drones are being used to seek out and protect curlew nests from predators and farm work
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/08/24 - What's Labour doing to tackle small boats?
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Secretary reveals more details about her plans to tackle illegal immigration.
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09:00
Sideways—65. Divergent Histories
Two people, with a shared painful history, learn to understand themselves in a new light.
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09:30
Intrigue—Worse than Murder, Worse Than Murder: 5. A Sense of Evil
Police close in on Muriel's kidnappers, but will they find her before it's too late?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Listener Week: Widow's Fire, DNA discoveries, Decluttering backlash
A listener shares her experience of hyper-arousal in the midst of grief
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11:00
File on 4 Investigates—Invisible Souls
Fishermen speak out about their experience working for a Scottish company.
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11:45
Exam Nation by Sammy Wright—Book of the Week: Episode 3 - The crucial transition from primary to secondary school.
3/5 The crucial transition from primary to secondary school is under scrutiny.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/08/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Dating Fraud, AAA Games and Air Fryers
We hear from a woman manipulated by a new dating fraud scam which cost her Β£80,000
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12:57
Weather—21/08/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Why is government borrowing rising?
Rising costs of public services pushed government borrowing to higher levels than expected
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13:45
Grenfell: Building a Disaster—3. Bad Behaviour
The cladding - why was combustible cladding allowed on the market?
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14:00
The Archers—20/08/2024
A mystery deepens for the Grundy’s
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14:15
Drama on 4—Perfidy and Perfection
Martin Jarvis directs two leading American actors in this thrilling play of letters.
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15:00
Politically—Reflections, Reflections: Charles Clarke
The former home secretary reflects with Jim Naughtie on life at the Labour Party's heart.
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15:30
Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny—Dame Sheila Hancock: Luberon, Provence, France
Sheila wants to whisk Shaun away to the land of lavender. But what about his hayfever?
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16:00
The Media Show—TV's hidden dilemma
Execs behind The Crown, The Traitors and Normal People on a difficult year for telly
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17:00
PM—Sicily yacht wreck: the latest
An update on the Bayesian superyacht in Sicily.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/08/2024 Bodies recovered from Sicily yacht wreckage
Five bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of a super-yacht off the coast Sicily.
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18:30
Ian Smith Is Stressed—3. Love
Ian Smith spends the episode overthinking the power of love.
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19:00
The Archers—21/08/2024
Ed attempts to do the right thing
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19:15
Front Row—James Graham, Alexander McCall Smith, the art of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham
Sherwood creator James Graham on TV's problem with working class representation
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20:00
AntiSocial—Counter-protests
Are counter-protests important for sending a message or can they make things worse?
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20:45
Boys—About the Boys, 1. Becoming a Man
1/5 Teenage boys all over the UK talk to Catherine Carr about their ideas of masculinity.
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21:00
The Life Scientific—Bill Gates on vaccines, conspiracy theories and the pleasures of pickleball
Bill Gates talks philanthropy, the power of vaccines and dealing with conspiracy theories.
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21:30
Inside Health—Mpox, your statins questions and tick-borne meat allergies
Mpox is classed a public health emergency, statins questions and tick-borne meat allergies
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22:00
The World Tonight—Sudan: first UN food aid in months arrives
Aid convoy brings food to a population now at risk of famine after a four-month gap
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22:45
The Go-Between by LP Hartley—Episode Three
3/10 During summer on his school friend's country estate, Leo is asked to carry secret messages
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23:00
The Lovely Boys Talk Good—3. Power Hug
More sketch madness from The Lovely Boys as The Lad Whisperer pays a visit.
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23:15
Tom and Lauren Are Going OOT—Series 1, Puppy Love
2/4 Tom and Lauren take care of a baby - or a puppy, depending on who you ask.
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23:30
What's Funny About ...—Series 3, Derry Girls
5/6 We get under the skin of sitcom Derry Girls
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/08/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Exam Nation by Sammy Wright—Book of the Week: Episode 3 - The crucial transition from primary to secondary school.
3/5 The crucial transition from primary to secondary school is under scrutiny.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/08/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—22/08/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Feast of Our Lady
With Father Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church in Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—22/08/2024: Meat imports; bracken controls; fishing industry
According to the UK processing industry, costs of importing meat could rise significantly.
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