FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/01/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
From Fact to Fiction—Cold Turkey
Writer Hugo Rifkind creates a short story in response to a topical news story. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/01/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/01/2018
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—York Minster
Church bells from York Minster.
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05:45
Profile—President Hassan Rouhani
Mark Coles looks at the life and career of President Hassan Rouhani. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—07/01/2018
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Initiation
As we start a new year, Mark Tully considers initiation rituals and rites of passage.
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06:35
Living World—Mountain Hares
Sarah Pitt heads into a wintry Peak District in search of mountain hares. From 2005.
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06:57
Weather—07/01/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—07/01/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Britain's youngest railway chaplain, President Putin's Christmas, Getting to the Church on Time.
Britain's youngest railway chaplain and president Putin's Christmas.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Opportunity International UK
Actress Adjoa Andoh makes an appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK.
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07:57
Weather—07/01/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—07/01/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Three Kings from Persian Lands Afar
A meditation for Epiphany from Holy Name Church, Manchester.
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08:48
A Point of View—The Last Bohemia
Howard Jacobson on why we need to preserve Bohemia.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Doug Allan on the Emperor Penguin
Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls hearing an emperor penguin chick for the first time. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—07/01/2018
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—07/01/2018
Noluthando uses her initiative, and Pip prepares for a big night.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Charlie Brooker
Charlie Brooker, satirist and writer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/01/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—01/01/2018
Paul Merton interviews Nicholas Parsons about his time as host of the popular panel show. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Porridge
Sheila Dillon explores porridge.
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12:57
Weather—07/01/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—07/01/2018
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Hardeep's Sunday Lunch—Series 7, Northern Ireland
Hardeep Singh Kohli travels round the UK cooking lunch for people with remarkable stories.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Essex
Eric Robson and his panel of experts are joined by gardeners in Essex. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Coming Clean
Three exceptionally honest and revealing conversations.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Graeae's Midwich Cuckoos, Episode 2
2/2 As the Cuckoos' powers grow, so fears grow for their safety and the safety of others.
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16:00
Bookclub—Colin Thubron - In Siberia
James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to travel writer Colin Thubron about In Siberia
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16:30
In Pursuit of Edward Thomas
Matthew Hollis follows Edward Thomas's 1913 journey into the south west and towards poetry (R)
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17:00
Germany Without Merkel
How do young Germans imagine a future after Angela Merkel? (R)
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17:40
Profile—President Hassan Rouhani
Mark Coles looks at the life and career of President Hassan Rouhani. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—07/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—07/01/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/01/2018 The prime minister has confirmed that she is about to reshuffle her Cabinet
The prime minister has confirmed that she is about to reshuffle her Cabinet
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Jake Yapp
Broadcasters choose their Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—07/01/2018
Ruth has a difficult question to raise.
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19:15
The Break—Series 1, The Key
1/6 City boy Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life. (R)
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19:45
The Reservoir Tapes—Series 1, Joe's Story
15/15 The story of a disappearance. Bertie Carvel concludes Jon McGregor's gripping story series
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20:00
Open Book—David Walliams
David Walliams on his life as a children's writer. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Maureen Baker, Richard Cousins, Bronwen Lady Astor Chatelaine of Cliveden, Meic Povey, Rick Hall
Matthew Bannister on a designer, a businessman, a model, a writer, a producer. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Credit Card Charge Ban
Paying for a holiday by credit card? From next week you may not be able to. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Opportunity International UK
Actress Adjoa Andoh makes an appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Diversifying Russia's Economy
Can Russia diversify its economy beyond the energy sector? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—07/01/2018
Carolyn Quinn and guests look forward to the political year ahead.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Churchill in the movies; Rosamund Pike
Francine Stock talks to director Joe Wright about his Churchill bio-pic The Darkest Hour. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Initiation
As we start a new year, Mark Tully considers initiation rituals and rites of passage. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/01/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Housing Crisis, Squatting in Amsterdam
The housing crisis. Also, squatting in Amsterdam. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—York Minster
Church bells from York Minster. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/01/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/01/2018
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/01/2018
Spiritual reflection with Monica M Grady CBE, professor of planetary and space sciences.
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05:45
Farming Today—Devolved farm policy; Livestock in winter
Charlotte Smith asks how farm subsidies will work in devolved areas of the UK after Brexit
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05:56
Weather—08/01/2018
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Andy Radford on the Curlew
Professor Andy Radford recalls first hearing curlews as a child on the Yorkshire moors.
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