FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/02/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay—1. Like Finding a Friend
1/5 A portrait of the tempestuous life of the iconic blues singer.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/02/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/02/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/02/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald
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05:45
Farming Today—23/02/21 - George Eustice on shellfish, flower pickers, on farm diversification and the future of farm payments
Anna Hill quizzes DEFRA Secretary of State George Eustice.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Melissa Harrison on the Stonechat
The stonechat's punctuating call reminds writer Melissa Harrison of walks in Dartmoor.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/02/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Richard Bentall on the causes of mental ill health
Why madness is in the world not in us. Prof Richard Bentall talks about his life and work.
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09:30
One to One—My Donation Story: Sabet Choudhury talks to Saj Khan
The broadcaster meets a teacher who’s been waiting for a kidney transplant since 2007
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09:45
Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay—2. Ma Rainey
2/5 Bessie joins a travelling show and faces violence in her second marriage.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Leadership and the effect of Covid-19 on leadership styles, Sex, Gender & the Census, Breast Reduction
Have leadership styles changed because of Covid-19?
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10:45
Little Blue Lines—Smudge
2/5 Kate Rawson’s bleakly funny and frank drama about miscarriage.
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11:00
Lady Chatterley's Bed Bugs
How the fascinating and disgusting lives of insects inspired modernist writers.
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11:30
Mary Portas: On Style—Innovate! Gymshark's Ben Francis, Christopher Kane and Kassia St Clair on technology and colour
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—23/02/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:03
Shipping Forecast—23/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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12:06
Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—2. Husband
2/10 Jean visits Howard Tilbury, jeweller, at his shop.
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12:20
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - How are you going to get through the next weeks of lockdown?
How are you going to get through the next weeks of lockdown?
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12:57
Weather—23/02/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—23/02/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
Naturebang—Ants and Social Distancing
Can ants teach us anything about how to avoid a pandemic? Or how to survive one?
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14:00
The Archers—22/02/2021
Tensions rise at Brookfield
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14:15
Drama on 4—Writ in Water
A new play to mark the 200th anniversary of the death of the poet John Keats in Rome.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Correspondents
Short documentaries with Josie Long about keeping in touch.
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15:30
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, More Frytful Scares
Why do people like to be scared?
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16:00
Born in Bradford—23/02/2021
Winifred Robinson finds out what's been happening to families tracked in Born in Bradford.
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16:30
A Good Read—Amrou Al-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette
The writer/drag performer and the television executive talk books with Harriett.
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17:00
PM—23/02/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/02/2021 Scotland to ease coronavirus restrictions from 26th April
Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, unveils her 'cautious' route out of lockdown.
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18:30
Henry Normal: A Normal...—Communication
Henry Normal takes a poetic look at the topic of communication
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19:00
The Archers—23/02/2021
Helen makes an important decision.
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19:15
Front Row—Keats, Bonnie Tyler, Museums and contested heritage
Marking 200 years since the death of John Keats.
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19:45
Little Blue Lines—Smudge
2/5 Kate Rawson’s bleakly funny and frank drama about miscarriage.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Dangers of Dating Apps
Livvy Haydock investigates dating apps and if the pandemic has made them more dangerous.
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20:40
In Touch—The Death Of Blind Rail User Cleveland Gervais
What lessons can be learned from the death of blind rail user Cleveland Gervais?
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21:00
Inside Health—Sexual health, contraception and tackling waiting lists
Contraception and sexual health during the Covid-19 pandemic. Tackling waiting lists.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Richard Bentall on the causes of mental ill health
Why madness is in the world not in us. Prof Richard Bentall talks about his life and work.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Facebook vs Australia
Facebook says it will restore news content to its users in Australia
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22:45
Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—2. Husband
2/10 Jean visits Howard Tilbury, jeweller, at his shop.
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23:00
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—179. We're All Wanging On, with Nicky Campbell
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey chat to presenter Nicky Campbell.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/02/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/02/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay—2. Ma Rainey
2/5 Bessie joins a travelling show and faces violence in her second marriage.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/02/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/02/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/02/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/02/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald
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05:45
Farming Today—24/02/21: NFU Conference, Labour Agriculture review, Fish markets
The National Farmers Union demands 'levelling up' for rural areas at annual conference.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Alex Gregory on the House Sparrow
Rower and Olympic gold medallist Alex Gregory on the house sparrow for Tweet of the Day.
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