FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/01/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Disability: A New History—Freaks and Entrepreneurs
3/10 Peter White challenges our modern ideas of freaks - were they in fact great entrepreneurs?
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00:30
Short Works—This Sunday
An original short story for radio by actor and writer Jade Anouka.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/01/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/01/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Guildford Cathedral
Bells on Sunday comes from Guildford Cathedral in Surrey.
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05:45
Profile—Pat McGrath
The famed make-up artist and entrepreneur is the first in her industry to be made a dame.
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Morning
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06:00
News—10/01/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Made by Hand
Samira Ahmed reflects on the power and pleasure of making things by hand.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Four and a half acres and growing
Charlotte Smith meets Sinead Fenton and Adam Smith, a couple with growing ambition.
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06:57
Weather—10/01/2021
The latest weather forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—10/01/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—President Trump, white supremacy and Christianity; Children of Catholic Priests; Christmas lights stay on
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Ubuntu Pathways
Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ubuntu Pathways.
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07:57
Weather—10/01/2021
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—10/01/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Our Common Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Martin Palmer explores how faith can partner with conservation movements.
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08:48
A Point of View—A Turning Point for Democracy?
Adam Gopnik attempts to make sense of events in Washington this week.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Snow Petrel
Liz Bonnin presents an Antarctic specialist, the delicate-looking snow petrel.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—10/01/2021
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—10/01/2021
Justin has questions to answer, and Kirsty reveals the truth
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10:54
Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Crows
The carrion crow and near relative hooded crow feature in this extended Tweet of the Day
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11:00
Desert Island Discs—David Olusoga, historian and broadcaster
Historian David Olusoga shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—The Nelson Effect
The charisma of humility and service in Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—10/01/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 73/74, Lockdown Recording 2
6/6 73rd Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:32
The Food Programme—BrewDog: Punks grown up?
Jaega Wise explores world of craft beer giants, BrewDog
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12:57
Weather—10/01/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—10/01/2021
Radio 4’s look at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
Transcendence: How Can I Feel Art Again?
Gaylene Gould has become immune to art. Can she reawaken her sensitivity?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Growing Greens and Buzzing Bees
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Disability: A New History—Beauty and Deformity
4/10 Peter White on the impact that ideas about beauty and deformity had on people's lives.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Low
A quirky, darkly comic drama inspired by David Bowie's life in Berlin. By Sean Grundy.
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16:00
Open Book—Bryan Washington, Natalie Haynes, Trauma in fiction with Rebecca Watson and Peter Ho Davies
Chris Power talks to Bryan Washington about his debut novel, Memorial.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Kenneth Steven
The Scottish poet guests.
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17:00
Beyond Brexit
After four years of debate, what are the hopes for Britain beyond the EU?
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17:40
Profile—Pat McGrath
The famed make-up artist and entrepreneur is the first in her industry to be made a dame.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—10/01/2021
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/01/2021 Government says flexing of Covid-19 rules "could be fatal"
The health secretary has not ruled out tightening current lockdown measures in England
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Salma El-Wardany
Salma El-Wardany chooses the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week
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18:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Ubuntu Pathways
Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ubuntu Pathways.
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19:00
Stillicide—Episode 2: Paper Flowers
2/12 Cynan Jones' electrifying new series set in the very near future. Philip Arditti reads.
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19:15
Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis
A special stand-up show from Kiri Pritchard Mclean all about not wanting to procreate.
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19:45
The Last Resort—Lois
2/10 Lois wants to take her kids 'monster hunting', but are they already too grown-up?
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20:00
Bowie Five Years On—Bowie: Dancing Out In Space
Stuart Maconie explores the impact of Bowie and how he was always ahead of the curve.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—10/01/2021
Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn and Deepa Mehta.
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23:30
Something Understood—Made by Hand
Samira Ahmed reflects on the power and pleasure of making things by hand.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/01/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Word of Mouth—Talking Disability
Talking disability with Samantha Renke
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Guildford Cathedral
Bells on Sunday comes from Guildford Cathedral in Surrey.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/01/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/01/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/01/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
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05:45
Farming Today—11/01/21 Stranded Sheep, US Trade Deal, Vertical Farming
The stranded Scottish sheep which should be in Northern Ireland; plus vertical farming.
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05:56
Weather—11/01/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Lesser White-fronted Goose
Chris Packham presents the lesser white-fronted goose.
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