FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/02/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Disability: A New History—Wooden Legs and Wheelchairs
7/10 Peter White has a close encounter with an aristocratic wooden leg.
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00:30
Short Works—Lift by Glenn Patterson
After she misses her bus into town, a woman shares an unusual taxi ride with a stranger.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/02/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/02/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster in Dorset
Bells on Sunday comes from the Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster in Dorset.
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05:45
Profile—Clare Smyth
The first female british chef to win 3 Michelin stars at her own restaurant.
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Morning
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06:00
News—07/02/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—The Outer Limits
Samira Ahmed reaches for the edge of the possible and explores the urge to exceed it.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Farming for Nature - The Long Game
Caz Graham finds out about projects aiming to manage the land in harmony with nature.
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06:57
Weather—07/02/2021
The latest weather forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—07/02/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—The Skipping Sikh; David Baddiel; Gospel Music
Emily Buchanan looks at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Haemochromatosis UK
Actor Stephen McGann makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Haemochromatosis UK.
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07:57
Weather—07/02/2021
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—07/02/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Chinese New Year
Marking Chinese New Year
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08:48
A Point of View—A Sense of Fear
Zoe Strimpel tries to understand her sense of panic at news of Britain closing its borders
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Andean cock-of-the-rock from Peru.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—07/02/2021
Lifting lockdown - BH convenes a Brains Trust to predict how restrictions can ease.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—07/02/2021
Tracy puts on a brave face and Tom puts his foot down.
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10:54
Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Pheasants
An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring pheasants.
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11:00
Desert Island Discs—George McGavin, entomologist and broadcaster
George McGavin, entomologist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
The Battles That Won Our Freedoms—3 Freedom of Religion
How post-Civil War England produced a radical idea - Toleration - and its role today.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/02/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 4
4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Cooking Blind
Sheila Dillon meets the blind and partially sighted cooks inspiring others.
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12:57
Weather—07/02/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—07/02/2021
Edward Stourton looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
The Listening Project—Conversations which will be stored in the British Library for future generations as a testament of how we live our lives today
Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Begonias and Window Boxes
Kathy Clugston hosts this week's gardening panel show.
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14:45
Disability: A New History—Sex and Marriage
8/10 Peter White explores sex and marriage between disabled people.
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15:00
Devils—Part 3
3/3 Dostoevsky’s unsetting tale of revolution and betrayal.
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16:00
Bookclub—Tana French - The Wych Elm
James Naughtie talks to Tana French about The Wych Elm.
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16:30
Modern Metamorphoses—Episode 1
1/3 Michael Symmons Roberts begins a new series on poetry, the body and metamorphosis.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Covid 19: Doctors and Deniers
Stories from the frontline in the fight against Covid-19.
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17:40
Profile—Clare Smyth
The first female british chef to win 3 Michelin stars at her own restaurant.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—07/02/2021
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/02/2021 Oxford scientists adjusting vaccine
New version of Oxford vaccine will protect against South African variant of coronavirus
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Emma Freud
Emma Freud chooses the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week
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19:00
Stillicide—Episode 6: Dragonfly
6/12 Cynan Jones' electrifying series set in a future a little, but not quite, like our own.
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19:15
Stand-Up Specials—Gemma Arrowsmith: Emergency Broadcast
Gemma Arrowsmith presents a lockdown sketch show, trapped inside Broadcasting House.
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19:45
The Last Resort—Alma
6/10 Eleven-year-old Agatha Christie fan Alma is determined to catch the thief.
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20:00
More or Less—Teachers, Test & Trace and Butterflies
Are teachers more at risk from Covid-19?
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20:30
Last Word—Lewis Wolpert, Cicely Tyson, Prince Khalid Abdullah and Captain Sir Tom Moore (pictured)
Matthew Bannister on a biologist, an actor, a Saudi Prince and a national hero.
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21:00
Money Box—Caravaners denied refunds on fees
Caravanners denied refunds on fees, energy price cap rise, more PPI woes and debt worries.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Haemochromatosis UK
Actor Stephen McGann makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Haemochromatosis UK.
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21:30
Analysis—Personality Politics
Are we predisposed by our personality to be drawn to certain policies or ideologies?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—07/02/2021
Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Angela Allen
Angela Allen: Marilyn And Me
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23:30
Something Understood—The Outer Limits
Samira Ahmed reaches for the edge of the possible and explores the urge to exceed it.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/02/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Word of Mouth—Bulls and Bears: animal metaphors in business language
Michael Rosen asks why there are so many terms related to animals in the business world.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster in Dorset
Bells on Sunday comes from the Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster in Dorset.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/02/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/02/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/02/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Revd Dr Paul Mathole
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05:45
Farming Today—08/02/2021 - Fish taskforce, fish re-branding and animal welfare.
What's the latest from the government's fish taskforce?
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05:56
Weather—08/02/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hoatzin
Sir David Attenborough presents the South American hoatzin.
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