FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/01/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Outrun, Back from the Brink
2/5 After hitting rock bottom in London, Amy seeks treatment before the Orkney lambing season. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/01/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/01/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/01/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Padraig O Tuama.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural economy, Robotic chicken farming, Agricultural job on remote island
A new report highlights the contribution of rural businesses to the UK economy.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Sicklebill
Michael Palin presents the black sicklebill of New Guinea. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/01/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—Gerald Seymour, Amy Liptrot, Tim FitzHigham, John Bright
Libby Purves meets novelist Gerald Seymour and adventurer and comedian Tim FitzHigham.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Outrun, The Corncrake Wife
3/5 A job with the RSPB sees Amy scouring the islands nightly, listening for rare Corncrakes.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sleeplessness and new mothers, Margaret Drabble on Janet Frame, Are high street prices sexist?
Margaret Drabble discusses a favourite author. How serious is sleeplessness after birth?
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—The One about the Social Worker, Episode 3
3/5 Devon's mother has a surprise for him.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Jim and Robin - Setting Sail
Two friends united by their love of the sea.
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11:00
Road Stories—Nepal
From Nepal to Kenya via Stonehenge, Miles Warde discovers the power of roads.
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11:30
Bad Salsa—Series 2, Jumping the Shark
2/4 Marco's sister is less than impressed by Terri, and Jill is still wavering.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/01/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—20 January 1916 - Kitty Lumley
Kitty has a moment of hope for her missing brother.
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12:15
You and Yours—You and Yours investigates storage firm Store First
An investigation into why Store First investors are not getting promised returns.
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12:57
Weather—20/01/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/01/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Three Score Years and Ten—Dancing Towards Death
Bishop Richard Holloway reveals why the picture of a skeleton can stun him to tears.
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14:00
The Archers—19/01/2016
Lynda is ready for a grand reopening. (R)
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14:15
Tumanbay—Series 1, The Purge
8/10 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: How could the shake-up in local government finances affect you?
Exploring how the shake-up in local government finances could affect the public.
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15:30
Inside Health—Hospital admissions and the 'weekend effect', Peyronie's disease
Do more people die in hospital at the weekend? Dr Mark Porter examines the evidence. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Con Men in New York, Iconography of punishment
A look at con men in New York and the iconography of punishment.
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16:30
The Media Show—The future of ITV, Impress announces members, Trust in the media
Discussing the future of ITV and the British public's increasing trust in the media.
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17:00
PM—20/01/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/01/2016 Oil prices push down global markets
Concerns about oil send share prices plummeting
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18:30
It's Jocelyn—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Sketch comedy from Jocelyn Jee Esien.
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19:00
The Archers—20/01/2016
Ian is thinking about the future.
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19:15
Front Row—Elton John, Antonia Fraser on George Weidenfeld, Nicholas Searle
Elton John tells John Wilson about returning to his rock roots and the school run.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The One about the Social Worker, Episode 3
3/5 Devon's mother has a surprise for him. (R)
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20:00
Leader Conference—Series 5, 20/01/2016
Top journalists debate live with Andrew Rawnsley what leading opinion articles should say.
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20:45
Four Thought—Reaching Out
Charlie Howard argues that public services should find their users, not wait to be found.
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21:00
Science Stories—The meteorite and the hidden hoax
The riddle of the 19th century French meteorite that carried a secret for 100 years.
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21:30
Midweek—Gerald Seymour, Amy Liptrot, Tim FitzHigham, John Bright
Libby Purves meets novelist Gerald Seymour and adventurer and comedian Tim FitzHigham. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Special report on Turkish government battle with PKK
A special report on the battle between the Turkish government and Kurdish separatists.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Automobile Club of Egypt, Episode 3
3/10 Abd el-Aziz gets a new job. With tragic repercussions.
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23:00
Don't Start—Series 3, Driving
4/4 Kim and Neil's return from a funeral involves a missed left turn and the planet Zobula.
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23:15
Nurse—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Paul Whitehouse's series follows a community psychiatric nurse on her rounds. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/01/2016
David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn clash over the axing of student grants.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/01/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Outrun, The Corncrake Wife
3/5 A job with the RSPB sees Amy scouring the islands nightly, listening for rare Corncrakes. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/01/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/01/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/01/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Padraig O Tuama.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish land reform, Farm technology, GB food unit, Stoats
Charlotte Smith has an update on plans for land reform in Scotland.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kea
Michael Palin presents the kea from a windswept mountain in New Zealand. (R)
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