FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/01/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Showman's Parson: Tales from the Memoirs of the Rev Thomas Horne—The Cumberland Crusher
2/3 Tony Lidington tells a tragic tale set in the boxing booth of a Victorian fairground. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/01/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/01/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—18/01/2015
The bells of St Matthew's Church, Stretford, Greater Manchester.
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05:45
David Baddiel Tries to Understand—Cryptic Crosswords
David Baddiel tries to understand the puzzling phenomenon of cryptic crosswords. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—18/01/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Song Inside
Melissa Viney reflects on people's need to express 'the song inside'.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Trout Farming
Brown, blue and rainbow - the world of commercial trout farming.
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06:57
Weather—18/01/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—18/01/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Pope in Manila, Parisian Jews, Church and Politics
The Pope's mass in Manila, Parisian Jews, Church and politics.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Book Aid International
Jonathan Dimbleby presents an appeal on behalf of Book Aid International.
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07:57
Weather—18/01/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—18/01/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—18/01/2015
From St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow, with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
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08:48
A Point of View—Language and Listening
AL Kennedy reflects on the importance of learning languages and listening to one another. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Adelie Penguin
Liz Bonnin presents the adelie penguin on a windswept Antarctic shore. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—18/01/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—18/01/2015
Rob has got a lot on his mind, and Lilian is horrified.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Julia Cleverdon
Kirsty Young interviews campaigner Dame Julia Cleverdon.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/01/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 3
3/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Future of Food Markets
Sheila Dillon and guests discuss what a food market needs for success in 2015.
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12:57
Weather—18/01/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—18/01/2015
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:30
The Inflating Shopping Basket
Food journalist Andrew Webb charts food shopping trends since 1947.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—North Cumbria
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from North Cumbria. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Fi Glover with conversations about anorexia, second chances and dealing with loss.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Last Days of Troy, Episode 2
2/2 Gods and mortals squabble among themselves for the spoils of war and the hand of victory.
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16:00
Open Book—Emma Hooper on Etta and Otto and Russell and James
Canadian writer Emma Hooper on her first book, Etta and Otto and Russell and James.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Poems to Make You Laugh
Roger McGough presents poetry to make you laugh.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Prison Violence
With serious assaults at a record high, is there a crisis unfolding in the prison system? (R)
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 17, The All-Clear
5/8 By Amanda Whittington. After Je suis Charlie, two women fight fear to speak with freedom. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—18/01/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/01/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Stewart Henderson
Stewart Henderson chooses the best of this week's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—18/01/2015
Helen is anxious.
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19:15
The Rest is History—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Frank Skinner on funny moments in history. With Josh Widdicombe and Roisin Conaty.
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19:45
Subway—Out of the Depths
2/3 By Tom Connolly. A trip to the Paris catacombs does not go entirely to plan.
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20:00
More or Less—How big are the Conservatives' planned cuts?
Post-election spending, terrorism victims, Nigeria death toll and the worst board games. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Ray McFall, Richard Meade, Joan Benesh, Frank Atkinson and Brian Clemens
Obituaries of a club owner, a horseman, a choreologist, a curator and a screenwriter. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—New pension advice service, energy prices, savings bonds for those who are 65 plus
Paul Lewis with the latest on pension reforms, savings and energy prices. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Book Aid International
Jonathan Dimbleby presents an appeal on behalf of Book Aid International. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Money Making
Peter Day explores the future of money and digital currencies. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—18/01/2015
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—18/01/2015
Leading journalists analyse how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Nick Hornby on Wild; JK Simmons and Damien Chazelle on Whiplash
Nick Hornby on Wild, and director Damien Chazelle on Whiplash. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Song Inside
Melissa Viney reflects on people's need to express 'the song inside'. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/01/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Living Apart Relationships - Grading Universities
Laurie Taylor examines the rights and wrongs of the Research Excellence Framework. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—18/01/2015
The bells of St Matthew's Church, Stretford, Greater Manchester. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/01/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/01/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/01/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day. With Andrew Graystone.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish agriculture, Bee diseases, Farm machinery
New legislation could mean that Scottish farmers get more say in Europe.
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05:56
Weather—19/01/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Harpy Eagle
Michael Palin presents the harpy eagle flying over the Brazilian rainforest
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