FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/07/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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00:30
Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 5
5/5 How California's annual almond harvest is eliminating bees from the orchards. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/07/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/07/2018
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/07/2018
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lezley Stewart.
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05:45
iPM—My boss, me and the last word
A listener on an unexpected encounter with her boss and how she had the last word.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—07/07/2018
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Tynemouth Sea and Song
Folk singer Jez Lowe explores the maritime song and history of Tynemouth and North Shields (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Soft Fruit
Farming Today This Week comes from a fruit farm in Herefordshire.
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06:57
Weather—07/07/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—07/07/2018
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Robert Peston, Kate Bradbury, Chris Difford
Robert Peston meets Konnie Huq and Richard Coles.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 21, Peckham
Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are in Peckham, south London.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—07/07/2018
George Parker of the Financial Times looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—The Virus of War
The challenge of rebuilding Syria.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/07/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Taking PPI claims to court, Three-year tenancies, Making services mental health friendly
Taking PPI claims to court. Plus are three year tenancies a good idea?
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12:30
Dead Ringers—Series 18, Episode 5
5/6 Topical satirical impressions. (R)
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12:57
Weather—07/07/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—07/07/2018
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Maria Caulfield MP, Baroness Deech, Martin Lewis, Chuka Umunna MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Westminster Synagogue. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Brexit, Cannabis and Trump Baby
After the cabinet meeting, are you convinced that we have a clear path ahead for Brexit?
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14:30
Drama on 4—Low
A quirky, darkly comic drama inspired by David Bowie's life in Berlin. By Sean Grundy.
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15:30
Opening Night—The Highlands
Janice Forsyth visits Pitlochry Festival Theatre in the Perthshire highlands.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Female songwriters, NHS at 70, Anne Tyler
What is it like to be a young female songwriter? Anne Tyler. Nurses now and then.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Luke Jones with coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:30
The Bottom Line—Why do companies do bad things?
Evan Davis and guests explore what happens when things go wrong in business. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—07/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—07/07/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/07/2018 England reach World Cup semi-finals
England's footballers have made it through to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
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18:15
Loose Ends—David Sedaris, Erica Whyman, Elis James, Courtney Act, Gruff Rhys, Paul White, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Serena Williams
Becky Milligan profiles the tennis superstar Serena Williams.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Whitney documentary, AM Homes, The Jungle, The Horniman Museum, Picnic at Hanging Rock
Whitney documentary, AM Homes, The Jungle, The Horniman Museum, Picnic at Hanging Rock.
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20:00
Archive on 4—A Hack's Progress
Jonathan Freedland tells the story of journalism as depicted in fiction.
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21:00
Tommies—27 April 1915
Mickey Bliss tries to work out why the enemy are always one step ahead. (R)
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21:45
In Therapy—Series 2, Maureen
1/10 Psychotherapist Susie Orbach meets 75-year-old Maureen, whose husband has dementia. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—07/07/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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22:15
The Reith Lectures—Margaret MacMillan - The Mark of Cain, Fearing and Loving: Making Sense of the Warrior
2/5 Margaret MacMillan explores our complex relationship with the people who go to war. (R)
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23:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 8, University of Hertfordshire
2/6 Students from the University of Hertfordshire take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz. (R)
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23:30
Poetry Please—Henry Normal
Roger McGough is joined by writer, poet and Bafta-winning producer Henry Normal. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/07/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—The Good Son by Louise O'Neill
A weekend away at a meditation retreat offers Billy a respite from caring for his father. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/07/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/07/2018
News from BBC Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St David's Church, Moreton-in-Marsh.
Church bells from St David's Church, Moreton-in-Marsh.
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05:45
Profile—Serena Williams
Becky Milligan profiles the tennis superstar Serena Williams. (R)
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