FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—War Doctor, Episode 5
Frontline trauma surgeon David Nott is in Aleppo as the brutal conflict intensifies.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/03/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—02/03/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/03/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds
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05:45
iPM—Should I have to quit my job?
A listener explains how she was told to stop work in order to support her autistic son.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—02/03/2019
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Ramblings—Series 41, Long dresses, cloaks and bonnets. Cumbria.
Why climb a snowy Cumbrian hill in a long dress, cloak and bonnet? Clare Balding finds out (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Sheep
As lambing season gets underway, Charlotte Smith looks at the UK sheep sector
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06:57
Weather—02/03/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—02/03/2019
News headlines and sport.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Jo Malone and the Inheritance Tracks of Shakin' Stevens
Writer comedian Humza Arshad and Ishbel Holmes who cycled the world rescuing street dogs.
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10:30
And the Academy Award Goes To...—It Happened One Night
Paul Gambaccini traces the history of the Oscars and tells the story behind winning films
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—02/03/2019
Paul Waugh of HuffPost reviews the week's events in Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Losing hope in Venezuela
Salvation or invasion - how do Venezuelans feel about humanitarian aid from abroad?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—The loan charge : Mel Stride interview
Treasury minister Mel Stride on the government's attempts to clamp down on tax tricks.
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12:30
The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 2
2/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches (R)
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12:57
Weather—02/03/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—02/03/2019
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Liz Truss MP, Rachel Reeves MP, Heidi Allen MP, Costas Lapavitsas
Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from the Fisher Theatre in Bungay, Suffolk. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Brexit and Chris Grayling
Are you happy with the Brexit negotiations? If not, what should politicians be doing?
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14:30
Drama on 4—China Towns, Episode 5
5/11 Neil Dudgeon and Tim McInnerny star in an epic tale of money, passion and daring to dream.
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15:30
Quirke's Cast and Crew—Series 2, Foley Artists
Antonia Quirke celebrates the unsung heroes of cinematic sound - foley artists. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Periods, Caroline Criado Perez, Simran Kaur, Cook the Perfect... with Tom Kerridge
The stigma of periods, Tom Kerridge's perfect curry and boxer Simran Kaur.
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17:00
PM—02/03/2019
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
The Bottom Line—Magazines
Why do printed magazines endure in an era of declining advertising revenue and sales?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—02/03/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/03/2019 UK to maintain food standards after Brexit
Government says it won't abandon current rules to secure a trade deal with US
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18:15
Loose Ends—Steven Knight, Sophie Thompson, Shaun Williamson, Elf Lyons, 10cc, Dhafer Youssef, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Jennifer Doudna
Jennifer Doudna co-created the revolutionary gene editing technology CRISPR.
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19:15
Saturday Review—What They Had, Dressed, Renaissance Nudes, Maggie Gee, Mother Father Son
Hilary Swank in What They Had, Dressed, Renaissance Nudes, Maggie Gee, Mother Father Son
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20:00
Archive on 4—Walking the Wild Mind
Suzanne Vega explores Lou Reed's complexities with New Yorkers who knew him well.
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21:00
Drama on 4—Get Carter: Nights at the Circus, Episode 2
Angela Carter's raucous, fantastical story of circus star, the winged Sophie Fevvers. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—02/03/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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22:15
Moral Maze—The Morality of Disobedience
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. (R)
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23:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 9, 2019
Radio's most fiendish quiz, with Tom Sutcliffe asking the cryptic questions. (R)
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23:30
Poetry Please—Don Paterson
Roger McGough talks to poet Don Paterson as he chooses poetry requested by listeners. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—The Eighth Jew
An original short work for radio by Sheena Kalayil.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/03/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—03/03/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Bells on Sunday from the Monastery of the Transfiguration on the Solovki Islands in the Arctic Ocean.
Bells on Sunday from the Monastery of the Transfiguration.
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05:45
Profile—Jennifer Doudna
Jennifer Doudna co-created the revolutionary gene editing technology CRISPR. (R)
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