FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/01/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The East Coast Listening Post—Series 2, Laugh
3/4 Jenna and Dana meet Mick Tanner, a man who wants to change his laugh to find love.
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00:30
The Poet and the Echo—Jubilate Agno
A poignant short story by Jessie Greengrass, inspired by Christopher Smart.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/01/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/01/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church, Allesley near Coventry
Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church, Allesley near Coventry
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05:45
Profile—Sue Gray
The mystery woman leading the investigation into Downing Street parties during lockdown.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—23/01/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—The Enclosed Garden
Composer Michael Zev Gordon reflects on the enclosed garden.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Wales' Only City Farm, Swansea
Ruth Sanderson visits Wales' only city farm, in Swansea.
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06:57
Weather—23/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—23/01/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Mary Beard's Forbidden Art; The Mormons and Tonga; Gordon Brown
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Orchid Project
Hoda Ali makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Orchid Project
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07:57
Weather—23/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—23/01/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Transformational Friendship
Two Belfast clerics reflect on how friendship can be transformational.
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08:48
A Point of View—The Right Side of History
Sarah Dunant asks if we should judge the past by the standards of the present - or future.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Song Thrush
David Rothenberg asks a question, why is the song thrush not famous?
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09:00
Broadcasting House—23/01/2022
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—23/01/2022
Kenton unleashes his inner dragon and Chris contemplates his future
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11:00
Desert Island Discs—John Caudwell, businessman
John Caudwell, businessman, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
New Year Solutions—Water
How can we avert a drought stricken future?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/01/2022
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 2
2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Angela Hartnett: A Life Through Food
Chef Angela Hartnett OBE shares stories of her life in hospitality with Sheila Dillon.
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12:57
Weather—23/01/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—23/01/2022
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—Resilience is...
Whistleblowers, living with epilepsy, acting and ageism. Fi Glover presents.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Sowing Roots and Hanging Fruit
Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Wedding
3/10 Sent to a village outside Delhi, Sapna discovers a wedding about to take place.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Darkness
Michael Symmons Roberts’ drama shines a light on Byron's poem β€Darkness’
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16:00
Open Book—Free Love, Richard Beard on Time, Bookshops as Social Spaces
Elizabeth Day speaks to Tessa Hadley about her new novel, Free Love.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Dana Gioia
The former poet laureate of California talks about his life in poetry.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Mental health rehab - the forgotten patients
Adam Eley investigates concerns over specialist mental health rehabilitation units.
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17:40
Profile—Sue Gray
The mystery woman leading the investigation into Downing Street parties during lockdown.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—23/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—23/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/01/2022 Cabinet ministers call for inquiry into Tory MP's sacking from government
Nus Ghani says she was told she was dismissed - in part - because of her Muslim faith
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Lindsey Chapman
Lindsey Chapman picks the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week.
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19:00
The Archers—23/01/2022
It’s the end of the road for David.
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19:15
Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The β€Resting Bitch Face’ Problem
Marian and Tara tackle serial bad-boy dating, a missing mojo and personal grooming.
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19:45
Bright Lights, Dead City—Episode 3. An Actor Prepares
3/10 Local actor Turlough has been cast in the series. Unfortunately he’s in great shape.
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20:00
More or Less—Are women 32% more likely to die after operations by a male surgeon?
Surgery death risks, Test and Trace costs in the UK and Germany, and podcast plans.
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20:30
Last Word—Lord Sainsbury, David Stuart, Elizabeth Selby, Ronnie Spector (pictured)
Matthew Bannister on a businessman, an LGBT support worker, a photo agent, a singer
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21:00
Money Box—Fraud and energy
Police investigation into Β£4m fraud described as β€woefulβ€.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Orchid Project
Hoda Ali makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Orchid Project
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21:30
Short Cuts—Video Games
Josie Long presents short documentaries about gaming.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—23/01/2022
Ben Wright hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
Think with Pinker—Sentence first, verdict afterwards
Life and death decisions in the courtroom.
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23:30
Something Understood—The Enclosed Garden
Composer Michael Zev Gordon reflects on the enclosed garden.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/01/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Why Sociology Matters
Why Sociology matters: an exploration of the meaning and purpose of Public Sociology.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church, Allesley near Coventry
Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church, Allesley near Coventry
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/01/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/01/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/01/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Julia Neuberger.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/01/22 Mystery shellfish deaths; Food labelling; New farm support payments.
Fishermen call for help after mass shellfish deaths; food labels; new subsidies system.
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05:56
Weather—24/01/2022
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Shoveler
Chris Packham presents the shoveler.
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