FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/02/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle, Episode 2
Textile artist Clare Hunter on the solace found in sewing for prisoners of war. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/02/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—06/02/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/02/2019
With Canon Simon Doogan, Church of Ireland rector of Ballyholme in Bangor, Co Down.
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05:45
Farming Today—US farmers on trade, the impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland's sheep farmers, an increase in organic sales
The president of the National Farmers Union of America talks about trade after Brexit.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blue Bird of Paradise
Sir David Attenborough presents the blue bird of paradise from Papua New Guinea. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/02/2019
News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Only Artists—Series 7, Val McDermid meets Vin Deighan
Crime writer Val McDermid meets graphic artist Vin Deighan.
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09:30
How to Disagree: A Beginner's Guide to Having Better Arguments—Episode 1
Timandra Harkness explores the best ways to disagree with other people - constructively.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle, Episode 3
Textile artist Clare Hunter on the power of sewing to evoke memory.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Shelly Chopra Dhar, Women's Rights in Poland, Lucy-Anne Holmes, OCD
Women's rights in Poland, Lucy-Anne Holmes, 'Pure O' OCD, and Shelly Chopra Dhar.
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10:41
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 3, Hannah's Gone
2/4 Josie Lawrence stars as a mother with a bad case of empty nest syndrome. (R)
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10:55
The Listening Project—A Generation of Lost Love
Love lost and found with father and son Paul and Robert.
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11:00
Me and My Fatwa
The story of the birth of a new fatwa on organ donation in the UK
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11:30
Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Total Eclipse of Descartes, If a Tree Falls in a Forest...
2/4 Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/02/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Brexit: A Guide for the Perplexed—Series 4, Settled Status
Could hundreds of thousands of EU citizens be living in Britain illegally after Brexit?
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12:18
You and Yours—Misleading advert, Fast-track degrees, Virtual reality care
How virtual reality technology is being used in end-of-life care.
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12:57
Weather—06/02/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—06/02/2019
News with Sarah Montague including Brexit latest and John Humphrys on leaving Today.
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13:45
Fatwa—3. It’s Not Easy to Burn a Book
British Muslims protest against the publication of The Satanic Verses.
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14:00
The Archers—05/02/2019
It's judgement day for Brian (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Ferryhill Philosophers, Wants and Desires
An ex-miner and a senior philosophy lecturer form an unlikely but intriguing partnership. (R)
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15:00
Money Box—Universal Basic Income - Can it work?
A state income for all might be great in principal, but can it ever work in practice?
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15:30
Inside Health—Genes and confidentiality; sore throats and cancer; diet for epilepsy; shaving for hospital drips
Genes and confidentiality; sore throats and cancer; diet for epilepsy; hair and drips.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Motorbikes
Motorbikes - a social and cultural history.
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16:30
The Media Show—Spotify's big move on radio
Swedish streaming company Spotify has announced a major expansion into podcasting.
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17:00
PM—06/02/2019
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/02/2019 Donald Tusk talks of "special place in hell" for Brexit politicians with no plan
Donald Tusk says "special place in hell" for Brexit-promoting politicians with no plan.
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18:30
ReincarNathan—Series 1, Shrimp
2/4 Nathan didn't really nail life so he's been reincarnated as a shrimp. Stars Daniel Rigby.
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19:00
The Archers—06/02/2019
It's all change for Alistair
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19:15
Front Row—Walls and Borders in Art
The artistic significance of walls and borders.
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19:45
Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 3, Episode 3
3/5 Samuel has disappeared and Meg is frantic. And then a body washes up out of the past. (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—The mental health of young people
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
The New Age of Capitalism—High Frequency Trading
Who wins in the new world of ultra-fast financial transactions?
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21:00
Sliced Bread—Skin care: Collagen and charcoal
Greg Foot is joined by beauty blogger Rebecca Humphries to study the science of skin care.
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21:30
Only Artists—Series 7, Val McDermid meets Vin Deighan
Crime writer Val McDermid meets graphic artist Vin Deighan.
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22:00
The World Tonight—06/02/2019
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Rabbit at Rest—Episode 8
8/10 Janice studies to become a real estate agent whilst Harry recovers from his operation.
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23:00
Life on Egg—Series 2, Oil
Prison-based sitcom starring Harry Hill. An oil field is discovered near the Egg.
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23:15
Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Sexuality—4. Are We Asking The Right Questions?
4/4 Mae Martin's focus is on the impact of millennials on ideas of sexuality (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—06/02/2019
Susan Hulme with the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/02/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle, Episode 3
Textile artist Clare Hunter on the power of sewing to evoke memory. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/02/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—07/02/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/02/2019
With Canon Simon Doogan, Church of Ireland rector of Ballyholme in Bangor, Co Down.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fish quotas, Scottish farmers, Getting out of dairy
Report says don't blame EU if fish quotas are a mess; Scottish farmers meet; leaving dairy
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Great Crested Grebe
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss recalls seeing a great crested grebe. (R)
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