FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—09/02/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Fall: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell by John Preston—1. Humble Beginnings
1/5 The life story of the notorious newspaper owner from birth to his mysterious death.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/02/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/02/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/02/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Revd Dr Paul Mathole
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05:45
Farming Today—09/02/21 Report demands more funding for natural flood defences, farrowing crates, farm in a box
A report by MPs accuses the government of failing to set targets for preventing flooding.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blue Rock Thrush
Liz Bonnin presents the blue rock thrush, perched high on a Spanish castle.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—09/02/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Global Philosopher—Vaccine Ethics
Michael Sandel and an international panel discuss the moral issues around the jab.
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09:45
Fall: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell by John Preston—2. Early Business Dealings
2/5 The eye-watering biography turns to Maxwell’s shape-shifting youth.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The women at the centre of the new drama 'It's a Sin'. Plus a look at the gendered economic impact of covid.
The women at the centre of the drama 'It's a Sin' set in London during the Aids crisis.
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10:45
Faith, Hope and Glory—Series 1, Hope
2/8 By Roy Williams. Century-spanning series charting the emergence of modern Britain.
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11:00
Black and Blue
Is racism on the rise in British policing? Hugh Muir investigates.
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11:30
Mary Portas: On Style—All Change: from fast fashion to rental with Jane Shepherdson, talking tights with Tahlia Gray, and the home office.
Mary Portas explores what style means to us and the way we live today.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—09/02/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:03
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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12:06
Light Perpetual by Francis Spufford—Episode 2
2/10 1964: Alec has followed in his father’s footsteps as a typesetter. Val goes to Margate.
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12:20
You and Yours—Call You & Yours - What is it like for the children you know, being taught at home?
Call You & Yours - What is it like for the children you know, being taught at home?
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12:57
Weather—09/02/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—09/02/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
Trading Spaces—The Queen Victoria
2/5 Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan examines the pandemic's impact on the High Street.
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14:00
The Archers—08/02/2021
The walls close in on Neil
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14:15
Drama on 4—Who Cares
Three young carers share the ups and downs of their lives. Verbatim drama by Matt Woodhead
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 31, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Economics: Episode 26
7/7 Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.
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15:30
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, A Weighty Matter Part 2/2
Is dark matter a fudge to fit existing theories to inexplicable observations?
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Hilary Mantel in conversation with Michael Rosen
Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf Hall, talks to Michael Rosen about her life in language.
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16:30
A Good Read—Tuppence Middleton & Matthew Shribman
The actress and the environmentalist talk about much-loved books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—09/02/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/02/2021 Hotel quarantine to cost Β£1,750
Travellers violating new measures face fines of up to Β£10,000 or prison.
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18:30
Victoria Wood - From Soup To Nuts—1. From Soup...
A look back at Victoria Wood's stand-up and songs with her own archives and tapes.
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19:00
The Archers—09/02/2021
Susan faces the consequences.
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19:15
Front Row—News of the World, Mary Wilson tribute, songwriter Roger Cook, Jean-Claude CarriΓ¨re remembered
A review of News of the World, and tributes to Mary Wilson and Jean-Claude Carriere.
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19:45
Incredible Women—Series 8, Episode 2
2/5 Jeremy starts to experience unexplained phenomena.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Unmasked: Stories from the PPE Frontline
What did the government get for the Β£12.5 billion it spent on PPE for NHS staff?
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20:40
In Touch—Assisted Guidance On London Underground; Audio Description For On-Demand TV
The London Underground's sporadic assisted guidance. Audio description for TV box sets.
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21:00
Inside Health—Covid Symptoms
Symptoms for Covid-19 test. Training your sense of smell. Delirium as a Covid-19 symptom.
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21:30
The Global Philosopher—Vaccine Ethics
Michael Sandel and an international panel discuss the moral issues around the jab.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Donald Trump's 2nd impeachment trial begins
Prosecutors show graphic video of last month's Capitol riots
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22:45
Light Perpetual by Francis Spufford—Episode 2
2/10 1964: Alec has followed in his father’s footsteps as a typesetter. Val goes to Margate.
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23:00
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—177. Loving that Bass and Reading the Journals, with YolanDa Brown
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey speak to musician and broadcaster YolanDa Brown.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—09/02/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—10/02/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Fall: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell by John Preston—2. Early Business Dealings
2/5 The eye-watering biography turns to Maxwell’s shape-shifting youth.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/02/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/02/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/02/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Revd Dr Paul Mathole
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05:45
Farming Today—10/02/21 Potential of peat, spinach emails, culling male chicks
The potential of peat as a carbon sink and conservation habitat - but is it being ignored?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dupont's Lark
Sir David Attenborough presents the Dupont's lark of southern Europe and North Africa.
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