FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/02/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Athena's Cancel Culture—Episode 1
1/4 Comedian Athena Kugblenu looks at the cultural phenomenon of cancelling the famous.
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00:30
Short Works—Headless Chicken
Alexandria Riley reads Rachel Trezise's darkly comic story about a miracle chicken.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/02/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/02/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Church of All Saints, Odiham in Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of All Saints, Odiham in Hampshire.
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05:45
Profile—Joe Rogan
Mark Coles profiles Joe Rogan, the host of Spotify’s most popular podcast.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—06/02/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—On Walking
Melissa Viney reflects on the physical and spiritual benefits of walking.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Living to Farm
Sarah Swadling meets a midwife who's obsessed with Shorthorn cows.
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06:57
Weather—06/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—06/02/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Licoricia Jewish statue unveiled; Hong Kong Christians and Forgiveness
Edward Stourton takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Rafiki Thabo Foundation
Adventurer Amar Latif presents the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rafiki Thabo Foundation
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07:57
Weather—06/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—06/02/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Queen's Accession
The community of Westminster Abbey marks the Queen's accession to the throne.
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08:48
A Point of View—Misopedia
Will Self deplores the British attitude to children, mixing sentimentality with cruelty
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Chris Baines on the Great Spotted Woodpecker
Naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines enjoys great spotted woodpeckers.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—06/02/2022
Paddy O'Connell on the Queen's accession, and lying in parliament.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—06/02/2022
Alice makes a dramatic decision and Kate heads down the wrong path.
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11:00
Desert Island Discs—Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter, statistician
Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
The Art and Science of Blending—Whisky
Is blending whisky an art or a science?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/02/2022
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, 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—Eco-labelling for food - what difference could it make?
How could environmental-impact labels help lower the carbon footprint of food production?
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12:57
Weather—06/02/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—06/02/2022
Radio 4’s look at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
The Listening Project—Ready for Change
Learning to read as an adult; grammar and punctuation; delays in fertility treatment.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Floating Gardens and Grow Light Guidance
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Candy Van
5/10 A van appears in Sapna's neighbourhood, luring children away to work in factories.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Berlin Alexanderplatz. Part 2
Alfred Döblin's modernist masterpiece set in the underworld of 1920s Berlin
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Missing Evidence
The consequences for victims and those accused of crimes when police lose evidence.
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17:40
Profile—Joe Rogan
Mark Coles profiles Joe Rogan, the host of Spotify’s most popular podcast.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—06/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/02/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Chris Hawkins
Chris Hawkins picks the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week.
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19:00
The Archers—06/02/2022
Fallon has a bone to pick.
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19:15
Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Child Care Problem
Marian and Tara tackle jealousy, code switching, frizzy hair and wandering accents.
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19:45
Bright Lights, Dead City—Episode 5. Breaking News
5/10 Local journalist Deirdre is inundated with sightings of the missing actress.
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20:00
More or Less—Does the UK have the fastest growing economy in the G7?
How fast is our economy growing? And what is happening with Omicron reinfections?
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20:30
Last Word—Sir Crispin Tickell, Barry Cryer (pictured), Darlene Hard, Elza Soares
Julian Worricker on a diplomat, a comedian, a sportswoman and a singer
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21:00
Money Box—Energy, employee rights and mortgages
Your questions on the energy price cap answered.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Rafiki Thabo Foundation
Adventurer Amar Latif presents the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rafiki Thabo Foundation
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21:30
Analysis—Can we create a universal Covid vaccine?
Can scientists develop a vaccine which can combat the coronavirus and all its variants?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—06/02/2022
Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
Think with Pinker—Being right
Why getting it right might mean admitting you're wrong.
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23:30
Bookclub—Stacey Halls
Stacey Halls discusses her novel, The Foundling
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/02/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—SKILL
Laurie Taylor explores the social construction of the notion of skilled work.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Church of All Saints, Odiham in Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of All Saints, Odiham in Hampshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/02/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/02/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/02/2022
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—07/02/2022 Shellfish deaths; Solar farm; Livestock markets
Disagreement over cause of shellfish deaths; giant solar farm plans; livestock marts.
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05:56
Weather—07/02/2022
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bonita Johnson on the Robin
Bonita Johnson recalls watching a pair of battling robins.
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