FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/01/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—Episode 1
1/5 Biography of revolutionary engineer Thomas Telford, much of whose work endures to this day (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/01/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/01/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/01/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Forage to snowbound Italy, banking report on young farmers, dairy AMR, stray sheep.
A mercy mission from England to Italy to help save animals trapped by massive snowdrifts.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greenfinch
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the greenfinch. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/01/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Alison Smith on algae
Professor Alison Smith talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the many and varied uses of algae.
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09:30
One to One—Nikesh Shukla meets Hayley Campbell
Novelist Nikesh Shukla shares his fascination for boxing with Hayley Campbell.
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09:45
Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—Episode 2
2/5 Biography of revolutionary engineer Thomas Telford, much of whose work endures to this day
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The experience of childbirth, Midwife Clemmie Hooper, Novelist Claire Fuller, Women's football
Midwife Clemmie Hooper answers listener's questions. Plus Crawley Old Girls football team.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Clutch, Throttle, Brake, Tuesday
2/5 Nat's mother Suki suspects that at a subconscious level Nat may not want to pass her test.
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11:00
Meet the Cyborgs
Are human cyborgs set to become a reality? Frank Swain investigates.
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11:30
Tunes from the Trash
South America correspondent Wyre Davies visits the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/01/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—31 January 1917 - Marion Wardle
In North Shields, Marion tells Edie Kitty's secret.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How has loneliness affected you?
How has loneliness affected you? Email youandyours@bbc.co.uk.
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12:57
Weather—31/01/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—31/01/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Against the Grain—Series 1, Bigger, Better?
How did farms get so big? And will they get bigger?
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14:00
The Archers—30/01/2017
Pip goes in search of the truth. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—All Mouth and Trousers
In 1966, Pauline Devaney becomes the first woman to write a TV sitcom. (R)
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 15, Woburn Abbey
Jay Rayner, Andi Oliver, Tim Hayward, Henry Dimbleby and Barry Smith are at Woburn Abbey. (R)
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15:30
Mastertapes—Series 6, Sir Tom Jones (B-side)
Sir Tom Jones answers questions about his 2010 back-to-his-roots album Praise & Blame.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Words Roadshow in Birmingham
Michael Rosen discusses interesting family words and phrases with listeners in Birmingham.
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16:30
A Good Read—Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes
Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes join Harriett Gilbert to discuss the books they love.
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17:00
PM—31/01/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/01/17 Rudd: Trump's ban on travel could help IS
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Secretary says ban is divisive and wrong
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18:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 6
6/6 John Finnemore brings the sixth series of his award-winning sketch show to a close.
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19:00
The Archers—31/01/2017
Ruth makes a shocking discovery.
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19:15
Front Row—Cyrano, VΓkingur Γ“lafsson plays Philip Glass, Toni Erdmann
Deborah McAndrew adapts Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac, and we celebrate European cinema.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Clutch, Throttle, Brake, Tuesday
2/5 Nat's mother Suki suspects that at a subconscious level Nat may not want to pass her test. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Turnaround Game
What protection do small businesses have when banks treat them badly?
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20:40
In Touch—NHS England Information Standards; guide dog owner sues taxi driver
Olivia Butterworth on NHS Accessible Info Standard and GDO Charles Bloch on taxi access.
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21:00
Inside Health—Why hernias, hands and varicose veins might not be treated on the NHS
Hernias, hands and varicose veins might not be treated on the NHS in the future.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Alison Smith on algae
Professor Alison Smith talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the many and varied uses of algae. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump to make his choice for Attorney-General
President Trump to choose a conservative judge - Democrats expected to fight nomination.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Reading Europe - Norway: The Bird Tribunal, The Nithhogg
7/7 In Agnes Ravatn's taut thriller, the mythic story of the dragon Nithhogg casts a shadow.
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 15, Science's Epic Fails
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guest Rufus Hound look at some of science's epic fails. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—31/01/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/02/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—Episode 2
2/5 Biography of revolutionary engineer Thomas Telford, much of whose work endures to this day (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/02/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/02/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/02/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Genome editing, Discards ban, Lynx rewilding, Cotswold 'Lion'
Chinese scientists claim to have bred cattle resistant to TB using genome editing.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Coal Tit
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the coal tit. (R)
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