FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/01/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Brief Answers to the Big Questions, Episode 5
Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/01/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—05/01/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/01/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Stephen Cottrell.
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05:45
iPM—'I didn't want to die wondering if I could'
A listener on how a diagnosis inspired her to reinvent her career. ipm@bbc.co.uk
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—05/01/2019
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—The Strawberry Line Community
Far from being abandoned, the Strawberry Line in Somerset has a new role in the community
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06:30
Farming Today—Oxford farming conferences
Charlotte Smith considers the hot topics from this year's Oxford farming conferences.
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06:57
Weather—05/01/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—05/01/2019
News headlines and sport.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Bradley Walsh, Jodie Kidd and Mobeen Azhar
Len Johnrose describes living with MND. And advice on how to eat your Christmas Tree.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 23, Wookey Hole
Jay Rayner and his panel are in the Wookey Hole Caves.
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11:00
The Forum—From Straw Poll to Opinion Poll
Exploring the past, present and future of opinion polling
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Life in Lockdown
The impact of escalating violence on the people of Central African Republic.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/01/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—The cost of a 'no-fault' accident
Why your car insurance increases even if a crash isn't your fault.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 98, Episode 2
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp
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12:57
Weather—05/01/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—05/01/2019
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:15
One to One—Sian Harries and Isy Suttie on whether to have children
Comedy writer Sian Harries and Isy Suttie explore ambivalence to motherhood.
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13:30
Sketches: Stories of Art and People—Series 1, Landscapes
True stories of life-changing encounters with art in all its forms. (R)
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14:00
Art of Now—Inbox
The Inbox is open - a unique platform for the creativity of Radio 4 listeners.
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14:30
Drama on 4—The Canterbury Tales, The Canterbury Tales, Part 2
The Archers present more tales of courtly love, deadly rivalry and boisterous sex.
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15:30
Remembering Iolaire
The anniversary of the shipwreck of the Iolaire at the end of the First World War (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Life challenges, Books that changed your mind, Jennifer Pike, Food and fear
Four women on facing life's challenges. How to eat - and speak - without fear.
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17:00
PM—05/01/2019
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—'I didn't want to die wondering if I could'
A listener on how a diagnosis inspired her to reinvent her career. ipm@bbc.co.uk
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2019
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—05/01/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/01/2019 Surrey train victim was "honourable man"
Relatives of a man stabbed to death on a train have praised him as a devoted father
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18:15
Loose Ends—Lesley Sharp, Rebecca Front, Omar Meziane, Ishy Din, Art Brut, Novelist, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Stormzy
The rise of a south London grime artist to global stardom.
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19:15
Saturday Review—The Return of the Obra Dinn, Fashioned from Nature, The Horror of Dolores Roach and escape rooms
An alternative edition looking at fashion, podcasts, video games and escape rooms.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Where Politicians Come From
Elinor Goodman asks if there has ever been a golden era of public-spirited politicians.
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21:00
Drama on 4—Graeae's Amy Dorrit, Episode 1
Iconic Dickensian heroine fights her way out of poverty in 21st century Britain.
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22:00
News and Weather—05/01/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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22:15
Front Row—Arts Education in schools - a Front Row debate from Leicester
Stig Abell chairs a debate about the current state of arts education in schools.
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23:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 1, 2019
Tom Sutcliffe chairs a new series of the much-loved cryptic quiz.
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23:30
Conversations on a Bench—Strabane - Maureen Boyle
A poem by Maureen Boyle echoes stories told to Anna Scott-Brown on a bench in Strabane.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/01/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Wedding Speech by Big Tom Fallon
On his wedding day, a groom explains how he lost his sight but found a wife.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/01/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—06/01/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Manchester Town Hall
Bells on Sunday comes from Manchester Town Hall.
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05:45
Profile—Stormzy
The rise of a south London grime artist to global stardom.
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