Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/08/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Child—Series 1, 11. Oxytocin
India Rakusen explores the influence that people and place have over labour and birth.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/08/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—27/08/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Sadness
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor
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05:45
Farming Today—27/08/2024: Flooding; harvest time; fly-tipping
Flooded farmers are waiting several months for government grants to pay for the clear-up.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/08/24 - Starmer pledges to 'reverse decade of decline'
Keir Starmer sets out challenges in Downing Street speech, plus Oasis reunite.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Darren Croft on killer whale matriarchs and the menopause
Killer whale matriarchs, their dependent sons and the evolution of the menopause
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09:30
Inside Health—Cancer vaccine trials and planning for cyber attacks
We meet a patient on a revolutionary cancer vaccine trial, plus planning for cyber attacks
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Paralympics preview, Master of King's Music Errollyn Wallen, Shifters
Which female athletes are tipped for success at the Paralympics?
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11:00
Add to Playlist—Amy Harman and Roderick Williams head for The Village
Amy Harman and Roderick Williams add the next five tracks to the playlist
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11:45
Child—Series 1, 12. Consent
India Rakusen examines the thorny issues of choice and consent during birth.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/08/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You & Yours: Holiday Nightmares
From lost luggage to cancelled flights, what are your holiday horror stories?
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12:57
Weather—27/08/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—The prime minister warns of coming budget pain
Sir Keir Starmer says things in the UK will get worse before they get better.
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13:45
Grenfell: Building a Disaster—7. The Fire
The story of the night - part one.
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14:00
The Archers—26/08/2024
There’s a shocking confrontation for Susan.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Jason's Mates
A sharply observed and audio rich satire on modern politics.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Constellation
Short documentaries about reaching across distance. Presented by Josie Long.
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15:30
On Your Farm—On Your Farm at 60
Celebrating sixty years of On Your Farm.
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16:00
The Grand House - Boom or Blight?
Tristram Hunt examines the ways grand houses tell their stories and make their money.
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16:30
You're Dead to Me—Benedetta Carlini
Join Greg and his guests to learn about notorious Italian nun Benedetta Carlini.
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17:00
PM—Keir Starmer warns short-term pain needed for long-term good
The prime minister warns an economic 'black hole' will mean a 'painful' October budget.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/08/2024 Starmer warns of painful first budget
Sir Keir Starmer has warned that his government's first budget is "going to be painful".
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18:30
Do Gooders—5. The Funeral
The Alzheimer's Alliance gang cause havoc at a funeral.
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19:00
The Archers—27/08/2024
Debate rages for the Horrobin clan.
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Eileen Atkins
Actor Eileen Atkins reveals her formative creative influences and experiences.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—After the Riots
Paul Kenyon returns to Merseyside to examine the possible issues that led to the violence.
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20:40
In Touch—Steve Darling; Archaeology in Cookham
In Touch digs a little deeper into how visually impaired people do archaeology.
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21:00
Crossing Continents—The struggle for Jerusalem’s Old City
Why Armenians in Jerusalem say they are fighting an existential battle.
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21:30
Great Lives—The Roman Emperor Nero
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Starmer says Autumn budget will be "painful"
Sir Keir Starmer repeated criticisms of previous government as he trailed "tough action"
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22:45
The Go-Between by LP Hartley—Episode Seven
7/10 During summer with his friend's wealthy family, Leo is drawn into carrying secret messages
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23:00
Jon Holmes Says the C-Word—8. Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life
Jon and his guests discuss love, hope, strength and the future.
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23:30
A Good Read—Kathryn Hughes and Dan Schreiber
The historian and the podcaster choose their favourite books.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/08/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Child—Series 1, 12. Consent
India Rakusen examines the thorny issues of choice and consent during birth.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/08/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—28/08/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Rising to the Challenge
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor
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05:45
Farming Today—28/08/2024: Beef production, artificial meat, oilseed rape
UK beef production is falling, but demand stays steady.
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