FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/07/2014
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Matt Lewis - Last Man Off, Episode 4
4/5 Even in desperate conditions, the fishing continued. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—18/07/2014
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/07/2014
News from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/07/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—EU Farming Debate, Organic Carrots, Pollinators
Would farmers be better off in or out of the UK? Debate at the Game Fair.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tree Pipit
Steve Backshall presents the tree pipit. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/07/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Anne Reid
Kirsty Young interviews actress Anne Reid. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Matt Lewis - Last Man Off, Episode 5
5/5 In the sub-zero waters of the Southern Ocean, it's all about survival.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Jackie Kay, Drug Mules, Dame Maud McCarthy, Gender Pay Gap
Poet Jackie Kay, the motivations of female drug mules and WWI nurse Dame Maud McCarthy.
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10:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Babycakes, Episode 5
5/5 Mary Ann has told Brian her news about Simon. Michael is still trying to track down Mona.
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11:00
The Leadership Gap—Episode 2
2/3 Sir John Tusa explores the state of leadership in large UK organisations today.
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11:30
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 6, Meg's Tale
3/3 The real story of Tam O'Shanter's big night out from the viewpoint of Meg the horse.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Timeshare Misery; Seaside Tourism Boom; Rating NHS Services
Seaside tourism is bucking the recession, expanding and providing more employment.
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12:52
The Listening Project—Karen and Sheila - Make-up Matters
Two friends find that the way they look becomes more important as they lose their sight.
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12:57
Weather—18/07/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—18/07/2014
Ukrainian PM appeals for outside help over plane crash. Presented by Shaun Ley.
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13:45
A Guide to Garden Wildlife—5. Stones
5/5 A useful and engaging guide to the wildlife of garden walls and stones. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—17/07/2014
Brian tells Jennifer when to stop. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Daniel Glattauer - Love Virtually
David Tennant and Emila Fox star as strangers who meet accidentally by email. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Correspondence at Sparsholt
Peter Gibbs hosts as the team tackle questions sent in by post, email and social media.
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15:45
Stories from the Southern Cross—The Road from Austinmer Beach, by Catherine Cole
1/3 A retired widower discovers more than he bargained for when he walks into a cake shop.
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16:00
Last Word—Elaine Stritch, Nadine Gordimer, Michael Scudamore and Lorin Maazel
Matthew Bannister on an actress, a writer, a jockey and a conductor.
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16:30
Feedback—18/07/2014
Is ´óÏó´«Ã½ coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict biased? And what do news cuts mean for radio?
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16:55
1914: Day by Day—18th July
Mohandas Gandhi leaves South Africa.
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17:00
PM—18/07/2014
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/07/2014
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 84, Episode 7
7/8 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
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19:00
The Archers—18/07/2014
Helen's on tenterhooks.
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19:15
Front Row—Rebecca Hall, Medea at the National Theatre, Long Yu, Commonwealth Games Festival
Rebecca Hall, National Theatre's Medea, Long Yu and the China Philharmonic at the Proms.
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19:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Babycakes, Episode 5
5/5 Mary Ann has told Brian her news about Simon. Michael is still trying to track down Mona. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Hilary Benn MP, Patrick McLoughlin MP, Molly Scott Cato MEP, Maxine Aldred
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Uppingham School in Rutland.
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20:50
A Point of View—Believing in reason is childish
John Gray argues that the belief in human reason is more 'childish' than religious faith.
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21:00
Saturday Drama—Calum's Road
Drama based on the true story of one Raasay man's road-building feat. Ian McDiarmid stars. (R)
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21:58
Weather—18/07/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—18/07/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Man Called Ove, Episode 10
10/10 When the authorities come to take Rune into care, Ove and his neighbours are ready.
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23:00
A Good Read—Julian Rhind-Tutt and Steve Oram
Actors Julian Rhind-Tutt and Steve Oram talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/07/2014
Mark D'Arcy reports as the House of Lords debates assisted dying.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Naveed and Amjad – Scouts and Samosas
Two brothers whose lives were changed by the Scout Movement share their passion for it
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/07/2014
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Matt Lewis - Last Man Off, Episode 5
5/5 In the sub-zero waters of the Southern Ocean, it's all about survival. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—19/07/2014
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/07/2014
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/07/2014
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
iPM—19/07/2014
The programme that starts with its listeners.
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