FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/07/2019
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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00:30
The Great Romantic by Duncan Hamilton—4. Love
4/5 Toby Jones describes Neville Cardus’ love for music and a woman who sent him a fan letter.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—26/07/2019
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/07/2019
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/07/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day, with Canon Angela Tilby.
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05:45
Farming Today—26/07/19 GM crops, new Defra minister, vets
PM calls for GM crops to be allowed, there's a new minister at Defra, and vet injuries.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—John MacPherson on the Herring Gull
Wildlife photographer John MacPherson recalls the herring gull for Tweet of the Day. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—26/07/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—John Cooper Clarke, poet
John Cooper Clarke, poet, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne. (R)
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09:45
The Great Romantic by Duncan Hamilton—5. 1960s
5/5 Toby Jones describes how Cardus witnessed the birth of a new kind of cricket in the 1960s
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Takeover 2019 - Dany Cotton, Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade
Dany Cotton, commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, guest edits.
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10:45
Ben Lewis - House Rules—Series 2, Episode 5
5/5 Witty drama capturing a family’s weekly meetings. By Ben Lewis.
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11:00
D for Diagnosis—Ever Changing Labels
How a diagnosis of depression could be broken down into lots of different conditions
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11:30
The Specials
Sitcom about a single mum raising a son who is on the autistic spectrum, with Ruth Jones.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/07/2019
The latest national and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Warlow Experiment by Alix Nathan—5. Enraged
5/10 After three years, Powyss is losing heart with his experiment.
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12:18
You and Yours—Living Walls, Jaguar's Electric Race Cars, Multi-Generational Holidays
The buildings being covered with plants. What is Jaguar learning by racing electric cars?
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12:57
Weather—26/07/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—26/07/2019
News, analysis and comment from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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13:45
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 2, Margaret Thatcher's Handbag
David Cannadine explores how Mrs Thatcher's handbag became a visual symbol of her power. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—25/07/2019
Jim reveals his true feelings. (R)
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14:15
The Interrogation—Series 7, Evie
3/5 Roy Williams' contemporary crime drama with Kenneth Cranham and Alex Lanipekun.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Garden Wisley: Part Two
Kathy Clugston and the gardening team are back at RHS Garden, Wisley.
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15:45
The Poet and the Echo—You And I
A relationship blossoms between a slave girl and the heir to a Sultan’s throne.
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16:00
Last Word—Andrea Camilleri, Johnny Clegg OBE, OIS, Christopher Kraft, Paul Krassner, Professor Rolf Gehlhaar
Matthew Bannister on a writer, a singer, a space mission director, a satirist, a composer.
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16:30
Feedback—26/07/2019
The programme that holds the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Sarah and Tracey – It's Not Just the Hands
Two sign language interpreters on giving deaf people the same experiences as the hearing.
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17:00
PM—26/07/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/07/2019 VIP accuser jailed
VIP abuse accuser jailed for 18 years
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18:30
Lobby Land—Series 2, Risky Business
2/5 As Boris becomes PM and Britain melts, the Hot Takes team have a plan - turn off the news.
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19:00
The Archers—26/07/2019
Will's actions have terrible consequences
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19:15
Front Row—Horrible Histories, Barbara Strozzi at 400, Barney Norris, V&A and Extinction Rebellion
Horrible Histories review, Barbara Strozzi at 400 and Extinction Rebellion at the V&A.
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19:45
Ben Lewis - House Rules—Series 2, Episode 5
5/5 Witty drama capturing a family’s weekly meetings. By Ben Lewis. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Stephen Bush, Geoffrey Cox QC MP, Mary Creagh MP, Alice Thomson
Shaun Ley presents topical debate from Ottery St Mary Parish Church in Devon.
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20:50
A Point of View—Leaving Florence
Sarah Dunant on why she's abandoned her beloved city of Florence.
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21:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—The Infinite Moonkey Cage
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landings. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Ireland criticises Boris Johnson's approach to Brexit
Irish FM Simon Coveney warns Britain is on "a collision course" with EU.
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22:45
The Warlow Experiment by Alix Nathan—5. Enraged
5/10 After three years, Powyss is losing heart with his experiment. (R)
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23:00
A Good Read—Pam Hogg and Mark Billingham
Pam Hogg and Mark Billingham choose their books worth reading. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—26/07/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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23:55
The Listening Project—Nadia and Ernie - You See All These Beautiful People
Friends talk about the joys of food, body image and body dysmorphia.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/07/2019
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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00:30
The Great Romantic by Duncan Hamilton—5. 1960s
5/5 Toby Jones describes how Cardus witnessed the birth of a new kind of cricket in the 1960s (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—27/07/2019
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/07/2019
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/07/2019
Reflection and prayer with Bishop David Chillingworth of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
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05:45
Four Thought—Social Media Snooping
Harleen Nottay says snooping and spying via social media is bad for our mental health. (R)
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