FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/03/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The New Anatomy of Melancholy—Who is free from melancholy?
1/12 A 400-year-old guide to melancholy. What can it teach us today?
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00:30
Short Works—The Sultan's Box of Sparrows
A Sultan is forced to try and make amends after he abandons his wife.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/03/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/03/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary's, Amersham in Buckinghamshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary's, Amersham.
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05:45
Lent Talks—Faith in 'Lost Causes'
A personal, hopeful reflection inspired by an aspect of the story leading up to Easter.
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Morning
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06:00
News—07/03/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—When Certainties Are Shaken
Samira Ahmed asks what we do when new revelations throw our past convictions into doubt.
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06:35
Natural Histories—Daffodils
Brett Westwood explores the role daffodils play in art, medicine, literature and belief.
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06:57
Weather—07/03/2021
The latest weather forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—07/03/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—A special programme to celebrate International Women's Day
Emily Buchanan talks to some inspiring women about important ethical and religious issues.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Lymphoedema Support Network
Prof Peter Mortimer makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lymphoedema Support Network.
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07:57
Weather—07/03/2021
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—07/03/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Young People In Lockdown
With the UK’s first bespoke ecumenical Christian community serving young people.
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08:48
A Point of View—Sacred Cows and Sushi Rolls
John Connell reflects on how the pandemic is breaking the spell of cities.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Cyrus Todiwala on the Ring-Necked Parakeet
London restaurant owner Cyrus Todiwala on the ring-necked parakeet for Tweet of the Day.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—07/03/2021
News with Paddy O'Connell: how damaging might Harry and Meghan's US interview be?
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—07/03/2021
There’s tension at Greenacres, and Alice finds herself under pressure.
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10:54
Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Stonechat and Whinchat
An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the stonechat and whinchat.
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11:00
Desert Island Discs—Mark Strong, actor
Mark Strong, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
The Battles That Won Our Freedoms—7 Catholic Emancipation
The long struggle to free pre-Victorian Catholics from laws barring them from public life.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/03/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:03
Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 2
2/10 Sue Perkins hosts a special episode of Just a Minute
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12:32
The Food Programme—Genome editing and the future of food
Dan Saladino looks at the future role of genome editing technology on food and farming.
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12:57
Weather—07/03/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—07/03/2021
Jonny Dymond looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
The Listening Project—The Nation in Conversation
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: Sweet Peas and Rusty Leaves
Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme with gardening experts.
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14:45
The New Anatomy of Melancholy—Hereditary disease
2/12 A 400-year-old guide to melancholy. What can it teach us today?
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15:00
Hardy's Women—The Hand of Ethelberta
All of London wants to marry the infamous poet, but she's not the lady they think she is.
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16:00
Bookclub—Kei Miller - The Cartographer Tries to Map a Way to Zion
James Naughtie talks to Kei Miller about The Cartographer Tries to Map a Way to Zion.
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16:30
Herman Melville's Sea Change
Moby-Dick was made in England. Paul Farley tells a story of fast fish and loose fish.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Shipping’s Dirty Secret
File on 4 lifts the lid on the dangerous and polluting world of international shipbreaking
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17:40
Profile—Anas Sarwar
The former dentist who’s just been elected the new leader of the Scottish Labour party.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—07/03/2021
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/03/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Jake Yapp
Jake Yapp chooses the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week.
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19:00
Stillicide—Episode 10: Potato Water
10/12 Cynan Jones' gripping series set in a near future in which water is commodified.
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19:15
Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Buchanan: Talking Shop
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ New Comedy Award winner Stephen Buchanan's debut stand up show for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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19:45
The Last Resort—Lynette
10/10 A surprising discovery halts the search party.
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20:00
Feedback—05/03/2021
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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20:30
Last Word—Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani (pictured), Sidney Alford, Alison Lurie, Chris Barber
Matthew Bannister on an oil minister, an explosives expert, an author and a jazz musician.
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21:00
Money Box—Economic abuse law changes
Economic abuse law change, pension underpayment, excluded self-employed and bank lotteries
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Lymphoedema Support Network
Prof Peter Mortimer makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lymphoedema Support Network.
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21:30
Analysis—Magic Weapons
What is political warfare and what should we do about it?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—07/03/2021
Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
The Film Programme—The World of the Coens
Antonia Quirke presents a guide to the universe of The Coen Brothers.
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23:30
Something Understood—When Certainties Are Shaken
Samira Ahmed asks what we do when new revelations throw our past convictions into doubt.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/03/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—4. Looping the Loop
What can the world's greatest fighter pilot tell us about decision making?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary's, Amersham in Buckinghamshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary's, Amersham.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/03/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/03/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/03/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishvapani.
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05:45
Farming Today—08/03/21 Hare coursing; Zero carbon supermarket suppliers; Beef
Hare coursing survey, supermarket sets net zero targets for farm suppliers, beef industry.
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05:56
Weather—08/03/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Greylag Goose
Orcadian writer Amy Liptrot on the greylag goose, which is widespread on the islands.
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