FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/01/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
English Pastoral by James Rebanks—Episode 1
1/5 Bestselling author and farmer James Rebanks considers how to live a good life on the land.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/01/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/01/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/01/2021
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/01/21 Fishermen Protest, Dog Attack, Vets software
Fishing companies protest outside Parliament because of post-Brexit export troubles.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—King Eider
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Arctic specialist the king eider duck.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/01/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Cath Noakes on making buildings Covid-safe
How good ventilation dramatically reduces the risk of inhaling tiny airborne pathogens.
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09:30
One to One—The Dream of Success: Rosie Millard with opera singer Patrick Egersborg
Arts journalist Rosie Millard explores what success and failure really mean
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09:45
English Pastoral by James Rebanks—Episode 2
2/5 Remembering childhood, farmer James Rebanks realises the pressure his father came under.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Ballerinas & Babies, Working From Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Safely, Delayed Smear Tests
Ballerinas having babies, working from home and domestic violence, delayed smear tests.
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10:45
Lamentation—Episode 2
2/10 Drama by Colin MacDonald, based on the novel by C.J. Sansom.
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11:00
Science Stories—The Day The Earth Stopped Standing Still
How a dying man's book demoted the earth and reconstructed the universe.
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11:30
Not Enough Pride for Charley Pride
Why don’t we all know more about African American country music legend Charley Pride?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/01/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:03
Shipping Forecast—19/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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12:06
The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 7
7/10 Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
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12:20
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - who do you miss these days?
Call You and Yours - who do you miss these days?
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12:57
Weather—19/01/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—19/01/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
Bodies—Episode 2: The skull cup and the shape-shifters - The body in prehistory
2/12 Alice Roberts continues a time travelling tour of anatomical knowledge of the human body.
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14:00
The Archers—18/01/2021
Kirsty lashes out and Brookfield fear someone is out to get them.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Breaking Blake
Who sprung George Blake from Wormwood Scrubs? By Barnaby Kay.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 31, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Economics: Episode 23
4/7 Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.
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15:30
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Mosquito Conundrum
What’s the point of mosquitoes? asks Cathy
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Being a Polyglot
Michael talks to Alex Rawlings about being a polyglot
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16:30
Great Lives—Caroline Catz on Delia Derbyshire
Actor Caroline Catz chooses Delia Derbyshire, who realised the theme to Doctor Who.
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17:00
PM—19/01/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/01/2021 Another 1,610 people have died within 28 days of a positive Covid test, the highest daily figure yet
Another 1,610 people have died within 28 days of a positive Covid test
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18:30
Beta Female—Series 1, Episode 3
3/5 Sitcom by Amna Saleem, starring Kiran Sonia Sawar.
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19:00
The Archers—19/01/2021
Pip vows revenge and Shula struggles with a terrible dilemma.
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19:15
Front Row—Patricia Highsmith centenary, Caroline Shaw, Baby Done comedy reviewed
Patricia Highsmith centenary, Caroline Shaw on her new album, Baby Done comedy reviewed.
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19:45
Lamentation—Episode 2
2/10 Drama by Colin MacDonald, based on the novel by C.J. Sansom.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Women Who Abuse
The hidden victims of female child sexual abuse, fighting for justice - and closure.
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20:40
In Touch—It's All About The Apps
A look at some of the apps being used by our reporting team in their daily lives.
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21:00
Inside Health—Oximetry at home, Rapid lateral flow tests for Covid
Could measuring oxygen levels at home, when people have covid, save lives?
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Cath Noakes on making buildings Covid-safe
How good ventilation dramatically reduces the risk of inhaling tiny airborne pathogens.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Last full day of the Trump presidency
Farewell video message wishes incoming Biden administration well
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22:45
The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 7
7/10 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—174. Tapestry Drying Racks, with Fearne Cotton
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by broadcaster Fearne Cotton.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/01/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/01/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
English Pastoral by James Rebanks—Episode 2
2/5 Remembering childhood, farmer James Rebanks realises the pressure his father came under.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/01/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/01/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/01/2021
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/01/21 River monitoring, Live imports, New vets
The Environment Agency says funding gap has lead to a decrease in water monitoring.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Great Crested Grebe
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss recalls seeing a great crested grebe.
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