FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/08/2016
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
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. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—14/08/2016
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/08/2016
News from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Sheffield Cathedral
Church bells from Sheffield Cathedral.
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05:45
Profile—Stephen Hough
Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. Pianist Stephen Hough.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—14/08/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Sermons in Stone
John McCarthy explores the power of sacred architecture through music, prose and poetry.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Rare and Ancient Cereals
Ancient cereal varieties are undergoing a revival. Sybil Ruscoe meets two pioneers.
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06:57
Weather—14/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—14/08/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Elvis, Canvey Island Jews, The Olympic effect
Looking at Elvis the icon, and the Orthodox Jews moving to Canvey Island.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Beanstalk
Jill Pay, a volunteer, and seven-year-old Moris present an appeal on behalf of Beanstalk.
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07:57
Weather—14/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—14/08/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—After the Somme - Remembering the Accrington Pals
Worship from Accrington, remembering grieving communities, 100 years on.
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08:48
A Point of View—What's wrong with modern art?
Will Self explores what is wrong with contemporary art. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Pheasant
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the common pheasant. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—14/08/2016
News presented by Paddy O'Connell including a review of the Sunday papers.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—14/08/2016
Shula shows off a birthday present, and Rob makes a last-minute decision.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Nadiya Hussain
Kirsty Young interviews Nadiya Hussain, winner of The Great British Bake Off 2015.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/08/2016
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 76, Episode 1
1/8 Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 76th series of the iconic panel show. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Roger Protz: A Life Through Beer
Beer writer Roger Protz - from reviving real ale to the rise of the microbrewers.
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12:57
Weather—14/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—14/08/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Fantasy Festival—Eliza Carthy
Folk musician Eliza Carthy creates and curates the festival of her wildest dreams.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—West Dean Chilli Fiesta
Peter Gibbs and the panel visit the West Dean Chilli Fiesta near Chichester. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Looking Back
National Service, attitudes to marriage, and bringing up a family as a widow in the 1960s.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Final Reckoning, Episode 1
1/2 Someone is killing Athens’ wealthiest tax evaders. Inspector Jaritos has to find out why.
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16:00
Open Book—Colin Thubron
Colin Thubron talks to Mariella Frostrup about his new novel Night of Fire.
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16:30
A Sea Shanty for Charles Causley
Film-maker and writer Jane Darke puts out to sea with the Cornish poet Charles Causley.
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17:00
Pick of the Week—Katie Puckrik
Katie Puckrik chooses her ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio highlights of the week.
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17:40
Profile—Stephen Hough
Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. Pianist Stephen Hough. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—14/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/08/2016 Video shows missing Chibok schoolgirls
A video has been released by Boko Haram of the missing Nigerian schoolgirls.
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18:15
´óÏó´«Ã½ New Comedy Awards—2016, 2016 Final - Part 1
9/10 Hosted by Mark Watson, the final six compete for the prestigious New Comedy Award 2016.
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19:00
The Archers—14/08/2016
Henry is waved off to the beach.
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19:15
´óÏó´«Ã½ New Comedy Awards—2016, 2016 Final - Part 2
10/10 Hosted by Mark Watson, the final six compete for the prestigious New Comedy Award 2016.
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19:45
Reading Europe: Italian Snapshots—Maternal Pride
By Matteo B Bianchi. Summer in Padua, and an elderly lady takes an unusual decision.
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20:00
More or Less—Grammar Schools
Do selective schools improve grades and improve social mobility? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Bishop Edward Daly, Ahmed Zewail, Suzanne Wright, Duke of Westminster, Ivo Pitanguy
Matthew Bannister on a bishop, a chemist, an autism campaigner, a duke, a plastic surgeon. (R)
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21:00
Your Money and Your Life—Forty and Fifty-Somethings
Louise Cooper explores the financial pressures faced by the 'sandwich generation'. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Beanstalk
Jill Pay, a volunteer, and seven-year-old Moris present an appeal on behalf of Beanstalk. (R)
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21:30
In Business—How Safe Are Your Secrets?
What can business do to defend itself against the growing army of corporate spies? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—14/08/2016
MPs Tania Mathias and Pat McFadden join Carole Walker to discuss Labour, Brexit and UKIP.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Ingrid Bergman and Don Paterson
Poet Don Paterson continues his series about great speeches in cinema history. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Sermons in Stone
John McCarthy explores the power of sacred architecture through music, prose and poetry. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/08/2016
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Self's Search for Meaning—Philosophy
2/3 Will Self asks some of Britain's key opinion-makers about the nature of our existence. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Sheffield Cathedral
Church bells from Sheffield Cathedral. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—15/08/2016
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/08/2016
News from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/08/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Patrick Thomas.
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05:45
Farming Today—Chancellor's announcement about future farm subsidies, African farmers and a lady molecatcher.
Felicity Evans examines the chancellor's announcement about future farm subsidies.
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05:56
Weather—15/08/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Cirl Bunting
Steve Backshall presents the cirl bunting. (R)
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