FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/01/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Writing a New Nigeria—Ideas of Identity
Wana Udobang meets the poets and writers exploring Nigerian ideas of identity. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/01/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/01/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—03/01/2016
Church bells from St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat, Somerset.
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05:45
Profile—Hartwig Fischer
Chris Bowlby profiles Dr Hartwig Fischer, soon to be the director of the British Museum. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—03/01/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Fear Not
Marie-Louise Muir reflects on the last words of poet Seamus Heaney, 'do not be afraid'.
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06:35
On Your Farm—A Life in Forestry
Bun Burrows has dedicated his life to forestry, planting thousands of trees on Exmoor.
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06:57
Weather—03/01/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—03/01/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—New Year's resolutions: the theology, and do they make us happy?
What is the theological meaning behind new year's resolutions?
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Room to Read
Jonathan Self presents an appeal on behalf of Room to Read.
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07:57
Weather—03/01/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—03/01/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Ceremony of Carols
A seasonal meditation on Britten's Ceremony of Carols led by Canon Stephen Shipley.
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08:48
A Point of View—Howard Jacobson: Wisdom
Howard Jacobson does not feel complimented when someone describes him as 'wise'. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—New Zealand Robin
Sir David Attenborough presents the New Zealand robin. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—03/01/2016
We hear from areas affected by floods. Plus the bluffer's guide to 2016.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—03/01/2016
Will all be alright on opening night? And will a brand new year offer a brand new start?
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Colm Toibin
Colm Toibin, writer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—03/01/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 5
5/6 Jack Dee, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Rob Brydon. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Eating to Run: Part 1
How important is diet to running performance? Dan Saladino looks at, and tries, new ideas.
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12:57
Weather—03/01/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—03/01/2016
Global news and analysis, presented by Edward Stourton.
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13:30
Hardeep's Sunday Lunch—Series 4, Journeymen Boxers
Hardeep Singh Kohli cooks a protein-packed lunch for journeymen boxers Johnny and Frank.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Old Royal Naval College
Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel from the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Artistic Expression
Clogs, burlesque and foreign attraction.
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15:00
Drama on 4—John Steinbeck - East of Eden, Episode 1
1/3 John Steinbeck’s epic tale inspired by the story of Cain and Abel.
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16:00
Bookclub—Richard Flanagan - The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Richard Flanagan talks about The Narrow Road to the Deep North, which won the Man Booker.
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16:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 6, Kathleen Jamie
Kathleen Jamie reads from her new book of poems for Paul Farley.
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17:00
The Boat Children
Hashi Mohamed follows the trail of of unaccompanied child migrants arriving in Europe. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Hartwig Fischer
Chris Bowlby profiles Dr Hartwig Fischer, soon to be the director of the British Museum. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—03/01/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/01/2016 Islamic State releases new video showing apparent execution of British "spies"
Islamic State video shows apparent killing of men accused of spying for Britain
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Liz Barclay
Liz Barclay chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—03/01/2016
Jill is feeling excited.
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19:15
June Whitfield: 90 Not Out—Terry and June to Eastenders and Beyond
A 90th birthday conversation recorded at June's home with Joanna Lumley. (R)
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19:45
From the Vineyard—Muscadet by Michele Roberts
3/3 Three new stories set in the wonderful world of wine.
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20:00
More or Less—Numbers of the Year 2015
Tim Harford looks back at some of the most interesting numbers behind the news in 2015.
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20:30
Last Word—Eric Tomlinson, Elsie Tu, Peter Dickinson, Lillian Vernon and Lemmy
Julian Worricker on a sound engineer, a campaigner, a writer, a businesswoman, a musician.
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21:00
Money Box—Can We Live Without Cash?
Could pocket change soon be a thing of the past? Paul Lewis and guests investigate.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Room to Read
Jonathan Self presents an appeal on behalf of Room to Read. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Not So Small Beer
Peter Day explores the rise of craft beer and how the big breweries are fighting back. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—03/01/2016
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—03/01/2016
Dennis Sewell of the Spectator analyses how the newspapers are covering the big stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Women in Film
Francine Stock hosts a discussion about the roles of women in the film industry. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Fear Not
Marie-Louise Muir reflects on the last words of poet Seamus Heaney, 'do not be afraid'. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/01/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Fashion and Beauty
Laurie Taylor explores the pleasures and dangers in keeping up appearances. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—03/01/2016
Church bells from St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat, Somerset. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/01/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/01/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/01/2016
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Neil Gardner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Oxford Farming Conference and the Oxford Real Farming Conference
Anna Hill previews the Oxford Farming Conference and the Oxford Real Farming Conference.
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05:56
Weather—04/01/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greater Rhea
Chris Packham presents the greater rhea roaming the South American pampas. (R)
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