FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/02/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Terrorism: does it work? - The 'Hotline'
Terrorism: does it work? Also, the origins and development of the 'hotline'. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Howden Minster, East Yorkshire
Church bells from Howden Minster, East Yorkshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/02/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/02/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/02/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Alison Murdoch.
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05:45
Farming Today—UK sugar beet industry and farm animal welfare
The UK sugar beet industry predicts a bumper year.
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05:56
Weather—20/02/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Herring Gull
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the herring gull. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/02/2017
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Sidney Nolan: Life and Work
Andrew Marr with Elaine Feinstein, Rebecca Daniels, Trevor Nunn and Ryan Wigglesworth.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Deaths of the Poets, A Portable Shrine
1/5 Poets Michael Symmons Roberts and Paul Farley ask 'What is the true cost of poetry?'.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton, Dame Vera Baird QC, Tanita Tikaram.
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10:45
44 Scotland Street—Series 4, Episode 1
1/5 Someone is looking for a thorn-free zone, and Irene Pollok's creativity reaps rewards.
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11:00
The English Fix—Series 1, The Common Market in the Garden of England
Patrick Wright traces the impact on Kent orchards and villages of Britain joining the EEC.
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11:30
Chain Reaction—Series 12, Joe Lycett Interviews Katherine Ryan
2/6 Joe Lycett asks some questions of Canadian stand-up star Katherine Ryan.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/02/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Witness History—Tilikum the Orca
On this day in 1991 a killer whale called Tilikum drowned one of its trainers.
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12:15
You and Yours—DIY weddings, Social care, Arriva Trains fines
How people are buying more crafting accessories to organise their DIY weddings.
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12:57
Weather—20/02/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/02/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
The Untold—Missing: Episode 1
Grace Dent tells the story of one woman's search to find her missing partner.
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14:00
The Archers—19/02/2017
Jennifer wants to strike the right note. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—What Will Survive
A couple struggle to cope with the death of their mothers. Will they lose each other too?
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 5, 2017
The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Let's Do Lunch
In the time taken for your average midday meal, Sheila Dillon unpacks the future of lunch. (R)
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16:00
Writing a New Caribbean—Under the Surface
A picture of the Caribbean now, as seen by a new generation of writers and poets.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 15, Making the Invisible Visible
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how science can make the invisible visible.
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17:00
PM—20/02/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/02/2017 Lords debate Brexit
Theresa May takes rare step of attending Lords to watch debate on triggering Brexit
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 77, Episode 1
1/6 Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 77th series of the iconic panel show.
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19:00
The Archers—20/02/2017
Eddie goes a step too far.
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19:15
Front Row—Patriots Day, Stephen Karam, EU Baroque Orchestra, Syria documentaries
Patriots Day, playwright Stephen Karam, EU Baroque Orchestra, documentaries about Syria.
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19:45
44 Scotland Street—Series 4, Episode 1
1/5 Someone is looking for a thorn-free zone, and Irene Pollok's creativity reaps rewards. (R)
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20:00
The Philosopher's Arms—Series 6, Cake or Biscuit?
Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit? One for the pub with both beer and philosophy.
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20:30
Analysis—How Voters Decide: Part One
Rosie Campbell examines the bias that voters bring to the ballot box.
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21:00
The Rise of the Robots—Series 1, More human than human
Adam Rutherford explores our relationship with contemporary humanoid robots. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Sidney Nolan: Life and Work
Andrew Marr with Elaine Feinstein, Rebecca Daniels, Trevor Nunn and Ryan Wigglesworth. (R)
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21:58
Weather—20/02/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UN declares famine in South Sudan
A government minister denies there is a famine in parts of the country.
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22:45
The Underground Railroad—Episode 1
1/10 After a violent incident on the Randall Plantation, Caesar asks Cora to run north with him
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Intonation: The Music of Speaking
Michael Rosen explores the tunes we sing when we are speaking, without even realising it. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/02/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/02/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Deaths of the Poets, A Portable Shrine
1/5 Poets Michael Symmons Roberts and Paul Farley ask 'What is the true cost of poetry?'. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/02/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/02/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/02/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Alison Murdoch.
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05:45
Farming Today—Council Tenant Farm sell-off, annual organic report & animal welfare in the slaughterhouse
Council tenant farm sell-off, annual organic report, animal welfare in the slaughterhouse.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Lesser Black-backed Gull
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the lesser black-backed gull. (R)
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