FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/01/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Tribute to Ulrich Beck (1944 - 2015) - Dissident Irish Republicanism
Laurie Taylor on dissident Irish republicans, plus a tribute to sociologist Ulrich Beck. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—25/01/2015
The bells of St Nicholas's Church in Leeds, Kent. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/01/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/01/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/01/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Ed Kessler from the Woolf Institute.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fracking, Milk
A group of MPs call for a moratorium on fracking. Presented by Charlotte Smith.
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05:56
Weather—26/01/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-Eyed Vireo
Michael Palin presents the red-eyed vireo from North America.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—26/01/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Organising the Mind
Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss creativity and the organised mind.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible, Episode 1
1/5 Peter Pomerantsev on modern Russia's journey from communism to a new form of dictatorship.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Knitting and coding; Women's rights in Saudi Arabia; Forced marriage
Jane Garvey asks whether there will be changes for Saudi women with a new ruler in place.
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10:45
Tinsel Girl—Tinsel Girl and the Tropical Trip, Episode 1
1/5 Lou Ramsden's comedy drama about wheelchair user Maz. Starring Cherylee Houston.
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11:00
Out of the Ordinary—Series 3, Esperanto
2/3 Jolyon Jenkins explores Esperanto, the language designed to bring world peace and harmony.
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11:30
The Best Laid Plans—Caution: Angel At Work
4/4 Ardal O'Hanlon plays an idiot angel who's sent to earth to fix his mistakes.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/01/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
A History of Ideas—How Has Technology Changed Us?
Melvyn Bragg is joined by Tom Chatfield, Gabriel Weston, Justin Champion and Matt Pope.
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12:15
You and Yours—Pension Liberation, BHS, Demise of the Casserole?
Should pension firms be able to stop you removing money? And we're making fewer casseroles
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12:57
Weather—26/01/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—26/01/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:45
Churchill's Other Lives—Cinema
6/10 Historian Sir David Cannadine explores Winston's Churchill's love affair with cinema. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—25/01/2015
Adam and Charlie have a chat. (R)
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14:15
GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 2, Episode 6
6/10 The second series of the criminal family saga, from 1961-70, based on GF Newman's novel.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 5, 2015
The nationwide general knowledge quiz, with Russell Davies asking the questions.
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15:30
The Food Programme—The Secret Formula
Sheila Dillon lifts the lid on powdered baby milk. (R)
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16:00
With Great Pleasure—Sanjeev Bhaskar
Sanjeev Bhaskar presents his favourite pieces of writing to the Radio Theatre audience.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 11, Fierce Creatures
Brian Cox and Robin Ince tackle (verbally!) the most dangerous creatures on the planet.
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17:00
PM—26/01/2015
Carolyn Quinn presents interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/01/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 5
5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
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19:00
The Archers—26/01/2015
Lilian confides in Jolene.
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19:15
Front Row—Kingsman: The Secret Service; Puppeteer Basil Twist; Album Auctions
Samira Ahmed talks to Matthew Vaughn and Mark Millar about Kingsman: The Secret Service.
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19:45
Tinsel Girl—Tinsel Girl and the Tropical Trip, Episode 1
1/5 Lou Ramsden's comedy drama about wheelchair user Maz. Starring Cherylee Houston. (R)
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20:00
Inside the Unit - Treating Disorder
Carole Hayman serves time in a secure unit for men detained under the Mental Health Act.
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20:30
Analysis—Maskirovka: Deception Russian-Style
Lucy Ash explores maskirovka, the Russia strategy of military deception.
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21:00
Shared Planet—Natural Symbols
A panel of experts choose an object they feel represents our relationship with nature. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Organising the Mind
Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss creativity and the organised mind. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—New Greek government sworn in
Germany rules out writing off Greece's debts, warns Athens to honour commitments.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Bottle Imp, Episode 1
1/5 A young sailor buys an enchanted bottle, but soon regrets it.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Are you really Somali? Using language to determine country of origin
Michael Rosen on the use of language analysis to judge asylum seekers' country of origin. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—26/01/2015
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/01/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible, Episode 1
1/5 Peter Pomerantsev on modern Russia's journey from communism to a new form of dictatorship. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/01/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/01/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/01/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/01/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Ed Kessler from the Woolf Institute.
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05:45
Farming Today—European Milk, Scottish land, rural Anglicans
The farming minister claims that better times are ahead for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Poorwill (American Nightjar)
Michael Palin presents the common poorwill from an Arizona desert.
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