FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News — 30/08/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week — How Not to Be a Boy, Episode 2
2/5 In Robert Webb's funny and moving memoir a new school leads to the discovery of a talent. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast — 30/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes — 30/08/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast — 30/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing — 30/08/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day — 30/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today — Flooded farmers in Texas; Rural churches; Goat auction
We hear from the Texan farmers battling against the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day — Amy Liptrot on the Corncrake
Writer Amy Liptrot recalls her work as the RSPB Corncrake officer on Orkney.
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Morning
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06:00
Today — 30/08/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Aleks in Wonderland: The Story of the Internet — Series 1, Attack of the Zombie Baby Monitors
Can we control the dark side of the internet?
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09:30
All in a Chord — Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring
Ivan Hewett examines a chord from Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week — How Not to Be a Boy, Episode 3
3/5 In Robert Webb's funny and moving memoir, heartbreak marks his teenage years.
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10:00
Woman's Hour — Upskirting in schools, Robert Webb, Craft prize - Phoebe Cummings, Deanie Parker
Upskirting in schools - how do female teachers protect themselves?
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10:41
15 Minute Drama — Subterranean Homesick Blues, Episode 3
3/5 A date at a crematorium reminds John and Maggie that they do not have much time left.
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10:55
The Listening Project — Darren and Grace - Disabled Superheroes Would Help
Refusing to be defined by disability can be an uphill struggle against stereotypes.
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11:00
Gordon Goes Forth
Gordon Brown shares the story of the three mighty bridges in whose shadow he lives. (R)
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11:30
Bad Salsa — Series 3, Something Cold
2/2 The sitcom set in a salsa club with Natasha Little, Jessie Cave and Camille Coduri.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary — 30/08/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front — 30 August 1917 - Howard Argent
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.
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12:15
You and Yours — Energy switching; Car hire; Cat art
Consumer affairs programme.
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12:57
Weather — 30/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
On air -
13:45
Streets Apart: A History of Social Housing — Series 1, Model Villages, Model Workers
Lynsey Hanley visits the Victorian model villages.
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14:00
The Archers — 29/08/2017
Justin can't hide his joy. (R)
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14:15
Afternoon Drama — The Interrogation - Series 2, Grace
2/3 An ambitious woman has struggled to rise from her past, until only one thing stands in her (R)
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15:00
Money Box — The Death of Retirement, How Much Money Is Enough?
Will you be able to afford a luxury lifestyle in old age? (R)
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15:30
Every Step You Take
Armed with her step-counting app, Claudia Hammond asks how wearable tech affect behaviour. (R)
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16:00
The Slogan Warrior
Comedian Isy Suttie tackles a selection of platitudes for everyday living.
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16:30
The Media Show — 30/08/2017
Topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
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17:00
PM — 30/08/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news. With Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News — 30/08/2017
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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18:30
Ankle Tag — Series 1, Episode 2
2/4 Bob meets a lady, and Gruff is pleased to be asked to write an article about smoothies.
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19:00
The Archers — 30/08/2017
Pip and Toby need to work together.
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19:15
Front Row — 30/08/2017
Arts news, interviews and reviews.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama — Subterranean Homesick Blues, Episode 3
3/5 A date at a crematorium reminds John and Maggie that they do not have much time left. (R)
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20:00
The Fix — Series 1, Reducing Reoffending
The teams are given just one day to find ways to stop criminals reoffending.
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20:45
Four Thought — You're A Musician Too
Talks with a personal dimension.
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21:00
Good Psychologist, Bad Psychologist
Raj Persaud explores the psychology behind the CIA's 'enhanced interrogation' programme.
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21:30
Aleks in Wonderland: The Story of the Internet — Series 1, Attack of the Zombie Baby Monitors
Can we control the dark side of the internet? (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight — 30/08/2017
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime — Afterworld, Episode 3
3/5 By Anthony Doerr. A woman who escaped the Holocaust has visions of her childhood friends.
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23:00
The John Moloney Show — Edward Gets Protection
John decides that Edward needs a companion but faces bureaucracy trying to get a used cat.
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23:15
Before They Were Famous — Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 Featuring early efforts by Alan Moore, Patricia Cornwell, Byron and Henrik Ibsen. (R)
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23:30
Enlightenment After Dark — Series 1, Enlightenment Beyond Europe
Allan Little discusses the Enlightenment's relevance for countries outside the west.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News — 31/08/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week — How Not to Be a Boy, Episode 3
3/5 In Robert Webb's funny and moving memoir, heartbreak marks his teenage years. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast — 31/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes — 31/08/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast — 31/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing — 31/08/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day — 31/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today — 31/08/2017
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day — Amy Liptrot on the Curlew
Writer Amy Liptrot reflects on the evocative disappearing curlew call in the uplands.
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