FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/01/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—In Search of Mary Shelley, Episode 4
4/5 The initial ardour shared between Mary and the poet Shelley seems to be fading. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/01/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/01/2018
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/01/2018
A reading and reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Ammonia emissions, Lamma show, 100 years of Ford tractors
Farms in Northern Ireland are warned to reduce their ammonia emissions.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kathy Hinde on the House Martin
Audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde is inspired by house martins.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/01/2018
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Angela Hartnett
Angela Hartnett, chef, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—In Search of Mary Shelley, Episode 5
5/5 Mary grieves as a widow but, after Frankenstein, her literary renown keeps growing.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Menopause and treatments, Meg Matthews, DPP Alison Saunders
What treatments support women through the menopause and how can we help ourselves?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me, Episode 5
5/5 The Emperor is increasingly paranoid that there is a plot against him.
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11:00
Stories from the Royal Collection
Amanda Foreman explores the tales, hidden in plain sight, amongst the documents and art.
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11:30
The Pale Horse—Episode 3
3/3 Mark Easterbrook has teamed up with Ginger to investigate the recent mysterious deaths. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/01/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Niche Work If You Can Get It—Series 1, Cuddle Therapists
Nick Baker meets the therapists who offer cuddle sessions by the hour.
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12:15
You and Yours—University Offers, Young Gambling, Veganuary
What is behind a rise in students being offered unconditional places at university?
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12:57
Weather—19/01/2018
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—19/01/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Roger Law: Art and Seoul—25/12/2015
In the last in the series, Roger tries some Korean food for Christmas Day. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—18/01/2018
Noluthando goes too far. (R)
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14:15
Stone—Series 7, Episode 10
10/10 Stone series finale by Vivienne Harvey. Detective series created by Danny Brocklehurst.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Hampshire WI
Peter Gibbs and his panel are hosted by the Hampshire WI at Sparsholt College.
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15:45
Short Works—Series 1, Portrait: Eric Gill Dreaming
By Alison MacLeod. The artist Eric Gill dreams about his work and life.
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16:00
Last Word—Rick Jolly, Dolores O'Riordan, Cyrille Regis, Jenny Joseph, Peter Wyngarde
Matthew Bannister on a doctor, a singer, a footballer, a poet, an actor.
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16:30
More or Less—Gender pay gaps and how to learn a language
How much more are men paid than women? And how many words do you need to speak a language?
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16:55
The Listening Project—John and Stella - An All-Consuming Notion
Donating a kidney to a stranger. (R)
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17:00
PM—19/01/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—The government is not going to mount a legal challenge to the decision to release the serial sex offender, John Worboys.
No government legal challenge to the decision to release sex offender, John Worboys
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 95, 19/01/2018
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—19/01/2018
There's a shock in store for Jennifer.
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19:15
Front Row—Last Flag Flying director, literary fiction in decline, poet Danez Smith
Film director Richard Linklater on Last Flag Flying, Why literary fiction is in decline.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me, Episode 5
5/5 The Emperor is increasingly paranoid that there is a plot against him. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Stanley Johnson, Nia Griffith MP, Andrew R T Davies, Leanne Wood AM.
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Ceredigion Museum in Aberystwyth.
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20:50
A Point of View—Daring to Marvel
Howard Jacobson on self-censoring and the language of appreciation.
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21:00
Conflict and Co-operation: A History of Trade—Omnibus, Episode 2
2/2 Paul Seabright presents the second part of his investigation into our trading past.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump Anniversary Threatened by Government Shutdown
Urgent talks still underway in Washington to prevent a shutdown of the US government.
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22:45
A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark—Episode 10
10/10 Even as she enjoys her new job, Nancy dreads the reappearance of writer Hector Bartlett.
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23:00
Great Lives—Justin Marozzi on Herodotus
Herodotus - father of history or father of lies? Matthew Parris presents. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/01/2018
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Dave and Amy - Feeling Lucky
A near fatal cycling accident has a lasting impact. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/01/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—In Search of Mary Shelley, Episode 5
5/5 Mary grieves as a widow but, after Frankenstein, her literary renown keeps growing. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/01/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/01/2018
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/01/2018
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Alison Jack of Edinburgh University.
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05:45
iPM—20/01/2018
A listener on receiving letters from a stalker, even though he is in prison.
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