FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/01/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 3
3/5 With JFK in the White House, Simulmatics make their pitch to government and big business.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—14/01/2021
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/01/2021
The latest news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/01/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
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05:45
Farming Today—14/01/21: Office for Environmental Protection, Sugar beet treatment, African locusts
Dame Glenys Stacey outlines the role of new Office for Environmental Protection.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Paul Brook on the Redwing
Paul Brook on the redwing which ignited his love of birdwatching for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/01/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Great Gatsby
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Fitzgerald's celebrated novel of the Jazz Age.
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09:45
If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 4
4/5 In 1966 Simulmatics goes to war – taking their brand of ‘people prediction’ to Vietnam.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Adult crushes, Identifying migrants lost at sea, Kishwer Falkner and the EHRC
Have you ever had an adult crush?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Going Straight by Melissa Murray, Episode 4
4/5 Emma's new boyfriend attempts to save her job, but Kirsty is set on doing the right thing.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Shipwreck
The migrant shipwreck that rose again...
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11:30
Art of Now—Good Vibrations
Comedian and actor Isy Suttie, seeking relaxation, explores the world of sound therapy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/01/2021
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 4
4/10 Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
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12:18
You and Yours—Bailiffs, Cheaper Weddings, Webcam Travel
Some of the biggest debt charities are reporting a huge surge in complaints about bailiffs
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12:57
Weather—14/01/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—14/01/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—The Legal Fight
Taking Governments and organisations to court enforce environmental law.
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14:00
The Archers—13/01/2021
Neil can’t stop fretting, and Jazzer has a challenge over breakfast.
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14:15
The Republicans—George W Bush: A Higher Father
Entertaining new dramas following the political swings of the Republican Party.
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15:00
Open Country—Snowdrop Country
Alan Street has spent his life discovering snowdrops - but now there is new demand.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Ubuntu Pathways
Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ubuntu Pathways.
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15:30
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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16:00
The Film Programme—Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets
Brothers Bill and Turner Ross discuss their film Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets.
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16:30
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Inside Science—UK Science post Brexit; GMOs vs Gene Editing regulation; Identical Twins That Aren't Indentical
UK Science after Brexit, changing the rules for GMO's, and how identical twins differ.
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17:00
PM—14/01/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/01/2021 'Calamitous' impact of coronavirus on NHS
A record number of nearly 4.5 million people are on waiting lists in England.
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18:30
Elephant in the Room—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 Sarah Millican's hit panel show with two winners - the Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda
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19:00
The Archers—14/01/2021
Jim is not holding back, and Helen’s concerned about Kirsty.
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19:15
Front Row—Stardust, The world's oldest painting, Jenni Fagan, Arts Students
David Bowie film Stardust reviewed, Jenni Fagan novel Luckenbooth, 45,500-year-old artwork
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19:45
The Pillow Book—Series 7, Episode 4
4/5 A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Covid and the NHS
Infections are rising, hospitals are filling up. Is the NHS coping with the Covid crisis?
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20:30
The Untold—Help for the Helpline
Grace Dent hears from the women battling to save a helpline for abuse victims in Scotland.
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21:00
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Inside Science—UK Science post Brexit; GMOs vs Gene Editing regulation; Identical Twins That Aren't Indentical
UK Science after Brexit, changing the rules for GMO's, and how identical twins differ.
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21:30
In Our Time—The Great Gatsby
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Fitzgerald's celebrated novel of the Jazz Age.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Republican rebels explain why they voted to impeach
Tom Rice, from South Carolina, tells us it was the right thing to do
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22:45
The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 4
4/10 Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
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23:00
Fred at The Stand—Series 3, Jo Caulfield, Al Murray, Louise Young and Kevin Bridges
4/8 A stand-up show like never before, featuring some of the country's funniest people.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—14/01/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/01/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 4
4/5 In 1966 Simulmatics goes to war – taking their brand of ‘people prediction’ to Vietnam.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—15/01/2021
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/01/2021
The latest news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/01/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
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05:45
Farming Today—15/01/21 Salmon not going to the EU, Pigs in China, Lockdown diary
Food companies caught up in the ‘catastrophic’ export situation.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red Grouse
Brett Westwood presents the red grouse.
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