FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/01/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Vanishing Man, Episode 3
3/5 John Snare decides to show his famous picture north of the border. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/01/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/01/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/01/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Krish Kandiah.
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05:45
Farming Today—New fishing rules, Lamb sales, Farm shops
Peterhead fishermen say new EU fishing rules will threaten the Scottish fishing fleet.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Snail Kite
Michael Palin presents the snail kite from the Florida Everglades. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/01/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Saturn
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the planet Saturn.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Vanishing Man, Episode 4
4/5 Snare is awarded damages by the Edinburgh court but, despite this, is nowhere to be seen.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Commander of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Lieutenant Colonel Lucy Giles
The first woman to command the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Lt Colonel Lucy Giles.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 9
9/10 Only women remain at the Bluestone Road house, and their isolation is becoming dangerous.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Molenbeek, Through the Looking Glass
Can Belgium solve the problems of the Brussels district dubbed Jihadi Central?
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11:30
Bus Lines
First Bus company run a writing competition for their drivers. Hop on board...
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/01/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—14 January 1916 - Isabel Graham
Isabel discovers Belgian refugees in Folkestone.
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12:15
You and Yours—VW compensation, Subscription traps, Bereavement damages
After the emissions scandal, will Volkswagen pay compensation to owners in the UK or not?
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12:57
Weather—14/01/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—14/01/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
The Ever Widening War—The Atlantic War
Christopher Clark explores America's entry into the First World War.
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14:00
The Archers—13/01/2016
Wassail, wassail all over the town! (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Two Pipe Problems, I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends
1/2 Sandy turns chef, as he and William save the day for an unhappy father and his son. (R)
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15:00
Open Country—Yorkshire in the Dark
Yorkshire looks different in the dark. Helen Mark looks into the heavens and underground.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—The Gurkha Welfare Trust
Joanna Lumley presents an appeal on behalf of the Gurkha Welfare Trust. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Francesca Kay on The Long Room
Alex Clark talks to Francesca Kay about her novel The Long Room. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Alejandro Inarritu on The Revenant
Oscar-winning director of Birdman, Alejandro Inarritu, discusses his western The Revenant.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—The 100,000 Genome Project, Stem cell doping, Nuclear waste, Dinosaur sex
Adam Rutherford finds out how the 100,000 Genome Project is helping children and families.
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17:00
PM—14/01/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/01/2016 Heist Convictions
Three men have been convicted for taking part in the biggest burglary in British history
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18:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 5, Episode 2
2/6 The voice in John's head pushes him to tipping point, and a new approach to the news.
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19:00
The Archers—14/01/2016
Is Ian feeling sociable?
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19:15
Front Row—Oscar Nominations Special
John Wilson reports on the nominations for the 2016 Oscars.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 9
9/10 Only women remain at the Bluestone Road house, and their isolation is becoming dangerous. (R)
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20:00
The Report—Momentum
Should Labour MPs be scared of Momentum? Stephen Bush of the New Statesman finds out.
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20:30
In Business—California - Agriculture and Migration
Peter Day discovers the impact of migration on farming in California.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—The 100,000 Genome Project, Stem cell doping, Nuclear waste, Dinosaur sex
Adam Rutherford finds out how the 100,000 Genome Project is helping children and families. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Saturn
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the planet Saturn. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Anglican Church Avoids Schism
Sanctions for the Episcopal church. Plus Alan Rickman's casting director.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Beach, Episode 9
9/10 Richard tracks the rafters as they cross the island, and Sal makes a chilling request.
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23:00
Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 4, 2. Sheffield
2/4 Mark and his studio audience consider community gardening, homelessness and education. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—14/01/2016
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/01/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Vanishing Man, Episode 4
4/5 Snare is awarded damages by the Edinburgh court but, despite this, is nowhere to be seen. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/01/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/01/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/01/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Krish Kandiah.
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05:45
Farming Today—Milk prices, Tree charter, Frome Food Assembly
The NFU brands milk price cuts as 'morally wrong' and the new Tree Charter.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Harpy Eagle
Michael Palin presents the harpy eagle flying over the Brazilian rainforest (R)
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