FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/07/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from ѿý Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—45. China's Ping Pong Power: Episode 1
Matthew Syed tells the story of China's rise in the 20th century - through ping pong.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary's Church in Dunsford, Devon
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary's Church in Dunsford, Devon
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ѿý World Service Programmes—World Service
ѿý Radio 4 joins the ѿý World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—10/07/2023
National and international news from ѿý Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/07/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Alfred Banya.
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05:45
Farming Today—10/07/23 Water supplies in farming, climate change impact on bees, gas detectors in barley fields
Could water shortages threaten farm incomes and food security?
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05:56
Weather—10/07/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stuart Butchart on the Bronze-winged Jacana
Dr Stuart Butchart from BirdLife International reveals the bronze-winged jacana.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—10/07/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The NHS: Who Cares?—Hostage to Success
Dr Kevin Fong asks if the NHS has become hostage to its own success.
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09:30
Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On—1. The Decision
Why did the US and UK really go to war in Iraq? And what is the legacy?
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09:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Stay Young - with Michael Mosley, Stay Young - Ep 1: Stay Fit
1/5 What’s the best exercise to rejuvenate your entire body and reverse the signs of aging?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The effect of being a victim in high profile cases, Ruchira Gupta, Women Plumbers Women & premature deaths, Story of Ana Obregón
Patricia Clarke on her podcast, 'Modern Family: I Had My Dead Son’s Baby at 68'.
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11:00
Don't Log Off—Hopes and Fears
Alan Dein connects with strangers and old friends across the world via social media.
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11:30
The Bottom Line—Pre-loved
The booming market for second-hand buying and selling.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—10/07/2023
The latest national and international news from ѿý Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Rail Ticket Offices; Gym Market and University Marking Ban
Could increased competition to sell digital tickets really boost rail passenger numbers?
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12:57
Weather—10/07/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—10/07/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Understand—Tech and AI, 6. What is AI?
What is Artificial Intelligence?
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14:00
The Archers—09/07/2023
Susan finds herself in a war zone.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Shard
Atmospheric folk horror about communes, nature and the price that must be paid.
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15:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 13, University of Strathclyde
2/6 Three students from the University of Strathclyde take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Bread, Baking, War and Ukraine
Dan Saladino hears from the bakers in Ukraine supplying fresh bread to the front line.
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16:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 27, Bees v Wasps
Which species is 'better': bees or wasps? Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out.
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16:30
Soul Music—Song To The Siren
The different meanings Tim Buckley's ballad "Song to the Siren" has for people.
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17:00
PM—10/07/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/07/2023 Lawyer for young person reported to have sold sexually explicit images to ѿý presenter says claims are 'rubbish'
They say no illegal activity took place with the presenter, who has been suspended.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 79, Episode 1
1/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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19:00
The Archers—10/07/2023
Tom faces a tricky dilemma.
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19:15
Front Row—PJ Harvey, the Scapa Flow museum, pianist Benjamin Grosvenor performs
PJ Harvey, the Scapa Flow museum on Orkney, pianist Benjamin Grosvenor performs.
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20:00
Intrigue—Burning Sun, 3. The Nightclub
A shocking scandal is uncovered at a nightclub co-owned by Big Bang K-pop star Seungri.
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20:30
Analysis—Why are so many workers on strike?
Why are strikes being called all over Britain, and what will bring them to an end?
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21:00
Fever: The Hunt for Covid's Origin—6. Back to the Market
What really went on in that Wuhan market - and the curious case of the raccoon dog.
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21:30
The NHS: Who Cares?—Hostage to Success
Dr Kevin Fong asks if the NHS has become hostage to its own success.
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22:00
The World Tonight—New developments in ѿý presenter scandal
Lawyer for young person involved says original claims are “rubbish”
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22:45
The Sorcerer of Pyongyang by Marcel Theroux—Episode One
1/10 By Marcel Theroux. North Korea, 1995. The boy Jun-su makes a startling discovery.
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23:00
Does the Irish Republic want reunification?
Rising taxes, changes to flags and anthems. It’s more complicated than it seems.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—10/07/2023
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/07/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from ѿý Radio 4.
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00:30
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Stay Young - with Michael Mosley, Stay Young - Ep 1: Stay Fit
1/5 What’s the best exercise to rejuvenate your entire body and reverse the signs of aging?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ѿý World Service Programmes—World Service
ѿý Radio 4 joins the ѿý World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—11/07/2023
National and international news from ѿý Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/07/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Alfred Banya.
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05:45
Farming Today—11/07/23 Seasonal workers; peas for drought; farm water shortages
Report says seasonal workers in the horticulture industry are vulnerable to exploitation.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Clare Jones on the Little Egret
Clare Jones on the inspirational little egret for Tweet of the Day.
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