FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/01/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—David Olusoga, historian and broadcaster
Historian David Olusoga shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 5
5/5 After a disastrous campaign in Saigon, the writing is on the wall for Simulmatics.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Wonder Woman at 80; Virginity tests; Bridgerton; Choked Up
As a new Wonder Woman film is released, we look at the ultimate female superhero's story.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Going Straight by Melissa Murray, Episode 5
5/5 Lesbian Emma has ruined best friend Kirsty's business, but new boyfriend Isaac has a plan.
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11:00
Three Pounds in My Pocket—Series 4, Episode 2
2/3 2001: the year everything changed for British South Asians
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11:30
Skeletons in the Cupboard—A Midsummer Night's Scream
Guilt drives Maureen and Lesley back from a French hideaway to dispose of David's body.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—15/01/2021
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 5
5/10 Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
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12:18
You and Yours—15/01/2021
News and discussion of consumer affairs
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12:57
Weather—15/01/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—15/01/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—Phenomenal Photosynthesis
Can we improve nature's engine room- the amazing process of photosynthesis?
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14:00
The Archers—14/01/2021
Jim is not holding back, and Helen’s concerned about Kirsty.
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14:15
The Republicans—Donald Trump: This Isn’t Happening
Entertaining new dramas following the political swings of the Republican Party.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Â鶹ԼÅÄ: Witch-hazel and Walnut Trees
Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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15:45
Short Works—Covert
Delia likes to tell people that her husband believed dinosaurs were living in his knees.
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16:00
Last Word—Michael Apted (pictured), Kay Ullrich, Katharine Whitehorn, Reginald Foster
Julian Worricker on a film-maker, a politician, a journalist, a translator.
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16:30
More or Less—How effective is one dose of the vaccine?
Is the first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine 52% or 90% effective?
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17:00
PM—15/01/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/01/2021 Safe travel corridors suspended
From Monday, everyone arriving in UK from abroad has to self-isolate for up to 10 days.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 104, Episode 3
3/8 A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
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19:00
Front Row—Music festivals, Keeley Hawes, WandaVision reviewed
What hopes for music festivals later this year?
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19:45
The Pillow Book—Series 7, Episode 5
5/5 A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Dr Saleyha Ahsan, Kate Green MP, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, Chris Philp MP
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
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20:50
A Point of View—Whose Free Speech?
John Gray argues that social media bans on Donald Trump pose many risks.
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21:00
39 Ways to Save the Planet—The Big Ideas 6-10
Beating climate change takes the best ideas from the smartest minds.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Further border restrictions being imposed
All safe travel corridors suspended for at least a month
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22:45
The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 5
5/10 Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
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23:00
Americast—Donald and the Giant Impeach
Donald Trump has been Impeached. Again.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—15/01/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/01/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 5
5/5 After a disastrous campaign in Saigon, the writing is on the wall for Simulmatics.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—16/01/2021
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/01/2021
The latest news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/01/2021
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Soundstage—The Oak Woodland
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson captures the changing soundscape of an oak woodland.
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