FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—11/01/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Scotland and the Union
Andrew Marr with Ailsa Henderson, Ruth Wishart, Ben Jackson and Karin Bowie.
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09:45
If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 1
1/5 The true story of how a forgotten data company in '60s America invented the future.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Bullied by my kids; Alexandra Heminsley; Healthcare workers on the frontline
Where can parents living with violent children turn for help?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Going Straight by Melissa Murray, Episode 1
1/5 Lesbian Emma begins an affair with a man. Comedy drama about sex, work and family.
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11:00
The Power of...—The Power of One
Lucy Cooke explores why some species shirk company in favour of a solitary life.
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11:30
How to Vaccinate the World—The Second Dose
Tim Harford reports on the global race to vaccinate the world and end the Covid19 pandemic
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—11/01/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 1
1/10 Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
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12:18
You and Yours—Supermarket Prices; Cinema Future; Online Dog Sales
What impact has leaving the EU had on the price of food at the supermarkets?
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12:57
Weather—11/01/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—11/01/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—Chilling Food
A fresh way to keep food cool and cut food waste.
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14:00
Drama on 4—Sparks
Powerful musical drama by Jessica Butcher and Anoushka Lucas about love, loss and grief.
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14:45
The Why Factor—Series 3, Groupthink
1/10 What makes the will of the crowd more persuasive than the wisdom of one?
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 34, Heat 6
6/13 Another trio of music lovers joins Paul Gambaccini for the contest of musical knowledge.
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15:30
The Food Programme—BrewDog: Punks grown up?
Jaega Wise explores world of craft beer giants, BrewDog
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16:00
Dante 2021—Inferno
1/3 Dante's Divine Comedy mined for 21st-century meaning, by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Europe Editor Katya Adler.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 23, In Praise of Flies
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover why flies should be celebrated, not swatted.
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17:00
PM—11/01/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/01/2021 Government vaccine plan
Ministers say tens of millions of people to be given Covid jabs by Spring
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 1
1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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19:00
The Archers—11/01/2021
Kirsty is feeling guilty, and Harrison’s getting tough.
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19:15
Front Row—Ben Okri, The Pembrokeshire Murders, Michael Berkeley
Writer Ben Okri on his new anthology, A Fire in My Head: Poems for the Dawn.
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19:45
The Pillow Book—Series 7, Episode 1
1/5 A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
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20:00
How the Irish Shaped Britain—Kingdoms of the Broad Sea
1/3 Fergal Keane explores the profound influence the Irish have had on Britain.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Libya's Brothers from Hell
How seven ruthless brothers held a small Libyan town in their murderous grip.
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21:00
The Power of Three—Episode 1
1/3 A deeply personal series, as triplets face living apart for the first time.
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21:30
Start the Week—Scotland and the Union
Andrew Marr with Ailsa Henderson, Ruth Wishart, Ben Jackson and Karin Bowie.
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22:00
The World Tonight—2.3 million people have been given vaccine dose
Prime Minister warns of "perilous moment" in the pandemic
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22:45
The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 1
1/10 Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
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23:00
Loose Ends—Lord Peter Hain, Mari Hannah, Ralf Little, Adil Ray, Calexico, FrΓ nΓ§ois & The Atlas Mountains, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—11/01/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/01/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 1
1/5 The true story of how a forgotten data company in '60s America invented the future.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/01/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/01/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/01/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
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05:45
Farming Today—12/01/21 Emergency sugar beet pesticides, Indian farmer protests
The government explains why it will now allow farmers to use neonicotinoids on sugar beet.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Blackbird
For Professor David Rothenberg, the blackbird is a beautiful melodic songster.
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