FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/01/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Vital Spark: Appointment in Arezzo, Episode 1
1/5 Alan Taylor's memoir of his friendship with the writer Muriel Spark. Read by Paul Higgins. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/01/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/01/2018
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/01/2018
A reflection and prayer with the Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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05:45
Farming Today—Embracing change in agriculture, Scottish agriculture promotion, Funny farmer, Oxford Real Farming Conference
As the New Year's resolutions kick in, it is all about 'embracing change' in farming.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Doug Allan on the Snow Petrel
Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls his encounters with snow petrels in Antarctica.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/01/2018
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Her Story Made History—Series 1, Madeha Al Ajroush
Lyse Doucet talks to Madeha Al Ajroush about Saudi women's battles for the right to drive.
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09:30
One to One—Mark Steel and John Parrott
Are the skills you need for stand-up comedy the same as those you need for sport? Really? (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Vital Spark: Appointment in Arezzo, Episode 2
2/5 Journalist Alan Taylor tackles rumours about author Muriel Spark's domestic arrangements.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Not drinking, Your side-line, Walking netball
Taking a break from alcohol. What's your side-line? And netball with a twist.
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10:45
Shardlake—Heartstone, Episode 2
2/10 CJ Sansom's Tudor mystery featuring lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake.
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11:00
The Far Future
How do we prepare for the distant future? Helen Keen meets the people who try to.
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11:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 16, Puccini's Turandot
Frances Fyfield is in Milan to explore the manuscript of Puccini's last opera Turandot.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/01/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—2 January 1918 - Cressida Marshall
At Collingwood, Cressida Marshall remembers her late husband.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - how hard have you found it to lose weight?
How hard have listeners found it to lose weight?
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12:57
Weather—02/01/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—02/01/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Conflict and Co-operation: A History of Trade—Series 1, Early Exchanges
2/10 Paul Seabright's exploration of our trading past: what human childcare teaches us.
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14:00
The Archers—01/01/2018
Will is on tenterhooks. (R)
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14:15
Elsinore—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4 Deadly plots, murderous politics and a possible assassination. Another day in Elsinore.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 19, Dumfries
Jay Rayner and his panel of cooking and eating experts are in Dumfries. (R)
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15:30
Making History—1968
The Prague Spring, a French take on our island story, and historical hangovers.
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16:00
The Lost Cockney Voice
Cole Moreton searches for the unique but vanishing East End voice of his nan's generation. (R)
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16:30
Great Lives—Hertha Ayrton
Helen Arney, scientist and geek songstress, nominates pioneer physicist Hertha Ayrton.
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17:00
PM—02/01/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/012018 Iran's supreme leader has spoken about the protests in his country - in which at least 22 people have been killed
Iran's supreme leader has spoken about the protests in which 22 people have died.
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18:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Hull
5/6 Mark Steel visits Hull and performs a bespoke comedy show for the local residents.
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19:00
The Archers—02/01/2018
Noluthando uses her initiative.
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19:15
Front Row—Costa Book Awards winners, Elizabeth Friedlander, musical interpolation
The category winners of the Costa Book Awards 2017 are announced exclusively on Front Row.
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19:45
Shardlake—Heartstone, Episode 2
2/10 CJ Sansom's Tudor mystery featuring lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake. (R)
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20:00
Germany Without Merkel
How do young Germans imagine a future after Angela Merkel?
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20:40
In Touch—Fred and Etta Reid
Dr Fred and Etta Reid talk to Peter White about their long-lasting relationship.
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21:00
Inside Health—Medical detection dogs
Mark Porter investigates the evidence for whether dogs can accurately smell cancer.
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21:30
Her Story Made History—Series 1, Madeha Al Ajroush
Lyse Doucet talks to Madeha Al Ajroush about Saudi women's battles for the right to drive. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—US plans emergency Security Council session to debate Iran unrest
UN Ambassador Haley says Washington wants to amplify the voices of protesters.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—How to Stop Time, Episode 7
7/10 Read by Tom Hollander. Nowhere is safe for Tom, Rose and Marion for long.
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23:00
Liam Mullone's Disappointing World
Liam celebrates heroically ill-conceived technology of land, sea, space and cyberspace. (R)
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23:30
Why the Moon, Luke?
Artist Luke Jerram is obsessed with the Moon, so he has made one to take around the world.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/01/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Vital Spark: Appointment in Arezzo, Episode 2
2/5 Journalist Alan Taylor tackles rumours about author Muriel Spark's domestic arrangements. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/01/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/01/2018
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/01/2018
A reflection and prayer with the Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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05:45
Farming Today—UK agriculture productivity, dairy farmers embracing change, Oxford Farming Conference and walking with alpacas
A new report tells UK farmers to shape-up in order to compete with foreign competitors.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Doug Allan on the Snowy Sheathbill
Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls his encounter with snowy sheathbills in Antarctica.
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