FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/01/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Life 4: Shared Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Laurie explores the home lifestyle of six young people who live together.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—01/01/2012
The bells of St Petroc, South Brent, Devon.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/01/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/01/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/01/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/01/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/01/2012
Prayer and reflection with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/01/2012
Charlotte reports from one farm which may have one of the largest bird tables in the UK.
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05:57
Weather—02/01/2012
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/01/2012
With Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ editors' predictions for 2012 and debates on England managers and Big Society.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Written World, Episode 1
How making signs on clay, wood or parchment enabled the development of human culture.
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09:30
The Paper Round—Sir Alan Parker
1/5 Film director Alan Parker retraces his London paper round. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Looking for Transwonderland, Episode 1
1/5 Noo Saro-Wiwa embarks on a journey round Nigeria in an attempt to understand her heritage.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women in Business
We discuss issues facing entrepreneurs and how to tackle them.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 11
11/15 Roland and Maud risk future, friendship and reputation on a ferry bound for Brittany.
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11:00
Don't Log Off—Series 1, Episode 1
Alan connects with a snowbound single mum and hears stories of thwarted love online.
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11:30
Party—Series 2, All Publicity Is Good Publicity
1/4 The young aspiring politicians attempt to get the recognition and publicity they deserve. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Sporting Nation?
Sporting Nation? As we enter the Olympic year, what's our attitude towards sport?
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12:57
Weather—02/01/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—02/01/2012
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
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13:45
Dear Professor Hawking—Episode 1
1/5 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 pays tribute to Prof Stephen Hawking.
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14:00
The Archers—01/01/2012
It's Will and Nic's big day.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Hoffnung: Drawn to Music
Comedy by Alan Stafford, exploring the bizarre world of musical humorist Gerard Hoffnung. (R)
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15:00
Brain of Britain—02/01/2012
Competitors from East Lothian, West Yorkshire, Merseyside and Nottinghamshire do battle.
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15:30
The Food Programme—New Year's Food Quiz
Tim Hayward and the Food Quiz team juggle more food history, trivia and recipe knowledge.
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16:00
In Search of Barney Bubbles
The hunt for the truth about the most influential and enigmatic of graphic designers.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Islam and the Veil
Ernie Rea and his guests get to the heart of what the Qur'an actually says about the veil.
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17:00
PM—02/01/2012
Carolyn Quinn presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/01/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
15 Minute Musical—Series 6, Dr Bruce
1/6 Bruce Forsyth tirelessly defends his Saturday teatime TV dominance. (R)
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 8, Episode 2
2/6 With panellists Mark Watson, Phill Jupitus, Ed Byrne and Henning Wehn.
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19:00
The Archers—02/01/2012
Henry celebrates his first birthday.
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19:15
Front Row—Kate Bush, Nick Mason and Brian Wilson on new life for old tapes
Musicians including Kate Bush, Brian Wilson and Nick Mason revisit their archives.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 11
11/15 Roland and Maud risk future, friendship and reputation on a ferry bound for Brittany.
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20:00
The Bishop and the Prisoner—Episode 1
1/3 The Rt Rev James Jones visits Liverpool, High Down and Forest Bank prisons.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Frank Wild's last journey
Retracing the route of Antarctic explorer Frank Wild, Shackleton's second-in-command.
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21:00
Material World—29/12/2011
Revealing the four finalists competing to become the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Amateur Scientist of the Year.
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21:30
In Our Time—The Written World, Episode 1
How making signs on clay, wood or parchment enabled the development of human culture.
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21:58
Weather—02/01/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—02/01/2012
David Eades presents national and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—HonorΓ© de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 1
1/10 A tale of tempestuous affairs, spiralling debts and Parisian temptations.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—But I've Got a Degree!
Michael Rosen examines letters we use before and after our names.
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23:30
Oscar and Al Pacino
An exclusive interview with Al Pacino about his passion for Oscar Wilde. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/01/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Looking for Transwonderland, Episode 1
1/5 Noo Saro-Wiwa embarks on a journey round Nigeria in an attempt to understand her heritage.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/01/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/01/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/01/2012
Prayer and reflection with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—03/01/2012
Government advisors say farmers should be paid public money to improve animal welfare.
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