FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/02/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Age of Anger, Episode 1
1/5 Pankaj Mishra traces the tangled roots of hatreds and nationalisms across the world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/02/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/02/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/02/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Marie-Elsa Bragg.
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05:45
Farming Today—Sheep worrying, Rural bus routes, Disused oil rigs
Insurers say the cost of dog attacks on livestock could hit almost Β£1.5 million a year.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wigeon
John Aitchison presents the wigeon. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/02/2017
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Simon Wessely on unexplained medical syndromes
Simon Wessely on medically unexplained symptoms and syndromes.
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09:30
One to One—Nikesh Shukla talks to Deborah Jump
Nikesh Shukla asks Dr Deborah Jump how effective boxing gyms are at reducing offending.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Age of Anger, Episode 2
2/5 Pankaj Mishra traces the tangled roots of hatreds and nationalisms across the world.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Romantic love, Sex and intimacy in later life, IVF on the NHS, All-women art shows
The ideals of romantic love are unrealistic in the long term, according to Alain De Botton
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10:45
Modesty Blaise: The Silver Mistress—Episode 2
2/5 Modesty finds an injured man on a cliff ledge. Was he a witness to Sir Gerald's demise?
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11:00
The Rise of the Robots—Series 1, More human than human
Adam Rutherford explores our relationship with contemporary humanoid robots.
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11:30
Jazzed Up: How Jazz Changed Britain—Episode 1
1/3 A century after the first jazz recordings, how has jazz been received in the UK?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/02/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Brexit: A Guide for the Perplexed—Series 1, Could Brexit change our travel plans?
Will leaving the EU change how people travel in and out of Europe?
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours
Call You & Yours: What's happening in Britain's prisons?
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12:57
Weather—14/02/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—14/02/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy—Sanctions: Carrot or Stick?
7/10 How effective are sanctions in contemporary diplomacy?
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14:00
The Archers—13/02/2017
Tom struggles to accept the truth. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Hashtag Love
Ruth Jones and Stephen Tompkinson in a live romcom set behind the scenes of The Archers.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 15, Stirling
Jay Rayner and his panel of cooking experts are in Stirling. (R)
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Rig Retirement
Should we consider alternative ways to retire old oil and gas platforms?
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Intonation: The Music of Speaking
Michael Rosen explores the tunes we sing when we are speaking, without even realising it.
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16:30
A Good Read—Lionel Shriver and Mae Martin
Lionel Shriver and Mae Martin talk with Harriett Gilbert about books they love.
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17:00
PM—14/02/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/02/2017 North Korean leader's brother killed
The half-brother of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un, reported to have been murdered.
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18:30
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Success
1/4 Mark Watson, Tim Key and Tom Basden ask how we measure success. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—14/02/2017
Anisha has a difficult day at the office.
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19:15
Front Row—Eduardo Paolozzi, Self-publishing, Neil Gaiman
John Wilson explores the work of the artist Eduardo Paolozzi.
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19:45
Modesty Blaise: The Silver Mistress—Episode 2
2/5 Modesty finds an injured man on a cliff ledge. Was he a witness to Sir Gerald's demise? (R)
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20:00
The Pull of Putin
Tim Whewell asks why populist western politicians want warmer relations with Russia.
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20:40
In Touch—RNIB's acting head on the charity's future plans
RNIB's Acting CEO Sally Harvey talks to Peter White about the charity's future plans.
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21:00
Inside Health—NHS Special: What needs to give?
Dr Mark Porter hosts a special debate on the current state of the NHS.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Echoes of Watergate in Washington ?
After Michael Flynn's departure, we ask if comparisons to Watergate are far-fetched.
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22:45
The Transition by Luke Kennard—Episode 7
7/10 When Genevieve makes a big announcement, Karl worries she may be heading for a breakdown.
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 15, The Human Story: How We Got Here and Why We Survived.
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Ross Noble to look at how modern humans evolved. (R)
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23:30
Reimagining the City—Series 3, Preston
Artist Lubaina Himid on Preston, an unexpectedly creative city. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/02/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Age of Anger, Episode 2
2/5 Pankaj Mishra traces the tangled roots of hatreds and nationalisms across the world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/02/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/02/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/02/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Marie-Elsa Bragg.
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05:45
Farming Today—Icelandic fishing strike, Community hospitals, Tenant farmers in Cambridgeshire
Caz Graham hears why Grimsby is being hit hard by the Icelandic trawler strike.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Teal
Chris Packham presents our smallest duck the teal. (R)
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