FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—12/01/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Chris Jackson on sustainable geology
Geologist Chris Jackson on the earth's past, deep salt and abseiling into a volcano.
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09:30
One to One—The Dream of Success: Rosie Millard meets author Debbie Bayne
The long-standing arts journalist asks what success and failure really mean.
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09:45
If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 2
2/5 It’s 1960 and Ed Greenfield assembles a team to get a Democrat into the White House.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Young women and vaccines; Vaccine Deployment Minister Nadhim Zahawi; Lisa Montgomery, Death Row, Sex and the City
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Going Straight by Melissa Murray, Episode 2
2/5 Lesbian Emma's affair with a man threatens her best friend's business.
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11:00
Sea of Faith
Giles Fraser on the storm provoked by Don Cupitt's 1980s television series.
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11:30
Sonnets for Albert
The poet Anthony Joseph reflects on fatherhood, in his own work and that of fellow artists
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/01/2021
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 2
2/10 Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
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12:18
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How safe do you feel going out?
Call You and Yours - how safe do you feel going out?
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12:57
Weather—12/01/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—12/01/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—More Power from the Sun
Solar energy is cheap and clean, but it could be better. Tom Heap discovers how.
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14:00
The Archers—11/01/2021
Kirsty is feeling guilty, and Harrison’s getting tough.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Lives in Transit
Based on a true story of a Somali woman's flight from Al-Shabaab and her quest for asylum.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 31, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Economics: Episode 22
3/7 Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.
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15:30
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Scientific Exploration of Astrology
Could there be something to astrology? asks Dan in Australia
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16:00
Word of Mouth—How to Disagree
Michael Rosen and Darren Chetty explore ways of disagreeing that could help to unite us.
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16:30
Great Lives—David Jonsson on Jean Michel Basquiat
Actor David Jonsson champions artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
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17:00
PM—12/01/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/01/2021 Police Promise Covid Crackdown
A top police officer vows to issue fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches more quickly
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18:30
Beta Female—Series 1, Episode 2
2/5 Sitcom by Amna Saleem, starring Kiran Sonia Sawar.
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19:00
The Archers—12/01/2021
Rex is out for himself, and Tracy’s keen to make something clear.
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19:15
Front Row—Regina King, classical music for kids, Northern Irish literature
Oscar-winner Regina King on her directorial debut One Night In Miami.
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19:45
The Pillow Book—Series 7, Episode 2
2/5 A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Undue Influence
The relationship between social media influencers and clinics promoting cosmetic surgery.
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20:40
In Touch—The New "Passenger Assist" App For Rail Users; Royal Art Works On Show
The new "Passenger Assist" app for rail users. Royal art on show via Zoom sessions.
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21:00
Inside Health—Statins and Nocebo, Vit D & Covid, new therapies for Covid
Research trials for Covid-19. Do vitamin D supplements prevent infection from SARS-COV-2?
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Chris Jackson on sustainable geology
Geologist Chris Jackson on the earth's past, deep salt and abseiling into a volcano.
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22:00
The World Tonight—President Trump says attempts to impeach him are "witch hunt"
Congress debates motion to force Trump from office
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22:45
The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 2
2/10 Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
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23:00
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—173. If the Room Smells Good, the Podcast won’t Stink, with Fiona Bruce
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey in conversation with Fiona Bruce.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—12/01/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/01/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 2
2/5 It’s 1960 and Ed Greenfield assembles a team to get a Democrat into the White House.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/01/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/01/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/01/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
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05:45
Farming Today—13/01/21: EU exports, Farming in Brazil, School egg producers
Scottish fishermen told to tie up boats after EU export hold-ups.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Glossy Ibis
David Attenborough presents the glossy ibis.
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