FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/01/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Waiting in A&E; Faith and Doubt
Laurie looks at research into the fragility of both religious and political belief systems (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Edward's Church, Eggbuckland in Plymouth
The bells of St Edward's Church in Eggbuckland, Plymouth. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/01/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/01/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/01/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Richard Frazer.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/01/2014
Farmers in a Northumbrian valley are demanding to be connected to mains electricity.
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05:56
Weather—20/01/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mandarin Duck
Chris Packham presents the mandarin duck.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/01/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Neuroscience and Free Will
Tom Sutcliffe with Helen Dunmore, Dick Swaab, Natalie Abrahami and Julian Baggini.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Gold: The Race for the World's Most Seductive Metal, Episode 1
Writer Matthew Hart takes a ride down the deepest mine on earth.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Men and body image; Emilia Fox and Emma Fielding; Talking about suicide
How do men feel about their body image, and how does it affect their self-esteem?
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10:45
November Dead List—Series 1, 1. Dead or Alive?
1/5 A detective investigates a murder in London's Catholic community. Stars Nicola Walker.
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11:00
One Day in Winter
One day in winter, December 21, the shortest day of the year.
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11:30
North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 It is Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Fake car claims; Calls to halt the smart meter roll-out
How false claims can drive up the cost of your car insurance. With Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—20/01/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/01/2014
National and international news.
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13:45
Acts of Union and Disunion—Transatlantic
Linda Colley explores Britain's relationship with America from the 1600s onwards.
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14:00
The Archers—19/01/2014
Peggy makes an announcement. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The 40 Year Twitch
Yvonne has lost her job and with it her patience for her husband's bird-watching obsession (R)
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15:00
Brain of Britain—20/01/2014
Nationwide general knowledge quiz, hosted by Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Food and the Future of Pubs
Sheila Dillon hears the latest on the role of food in the future of the British pub. (R)
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16:00
Getting the Picture—2. He Seduces Everybody!
2/2 David Bailey tells the stories behind his photographs that have defined the last 60 years.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Eve
Ernie Rea and guests talk about the enduring place of the Biblical Eve in Western culture.
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17:00
PM—20/01/2014
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/01/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 4
4/6 Panellists must talk with deliberate inaccuracy about women, Japan, owls and potatoes.
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19:00
The Archers—20/01/2014
Tony analyses the situation.
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19:15
Front Row—Kate Atkinson; Outnumbered; August Osage County
Mark Lawson meets Kate Atkinson, winner of the novel category in the Costa Book Awards.
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19:45
November Dead List—Series 1, 1. Dead or Alive?
1/5 A detective investigates a murder in London's Catholic community. Stars Nicola Walker. (R)
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20:00
Declared Interests: The Business of Politics
Is a transparent declaration of politicians' outside interests enough to uphold democracy?
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Uzbekistan: Searching for Googoosha
A profile of Gulnara Karimova, the pop star daughter of Uzbekistan's ruthless leader. (R)
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21:00
Shared Planet—Community Protection
Can local initiatives be developed into wider protection for a species? (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Neuroscience and Free Will
Tom Sutcliffe with Helen Dunmore, Dick Swaab, Natalie Abrahami and Julian Baggini. (R)
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21:58
Weather—20/01/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—20/01/2014
Syria peace conference - will Iran attend? News round-up with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Dissident Gardens, Episode 1
1/10 By Jonathan Lethem. A powerful story of modern America spanning 80 years.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Office Jargon
Michael Rosen and guests 'drill down' into the subject of office jargon. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/01/2014
News from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/01/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Gold: The Race for the World's Most Seductive Metal, Episode 1
Writer Matthew Hart takes a ride down the deepest mine on earth. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/01/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/01/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/01/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Richard Frazer.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/01/2014
Big farming - bad or beautiful? Anna Hill hears from both sides of the debate.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Lesser White-fronted Goose
Chris Packham presents the lesser white-fronted goose.
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