FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/02/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
On Consolation by Michael Ignatieff—1. The Voice in the Whirlwind
1/5 The first of five profound and inspirational essays on the language of consolation.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/02/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/02/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/02/2022
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Port Isaac fishing and the latest on the pigs crisis
The latest on the British pig meat crisis and the declining fishing industry of Port Isaac
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tony Juniper on the Black-tailed Godwit
Environmentalist Tony Juniper recalls his first encounter with a black-tailed Godwit.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—08/02/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Room 5—Series 1, 5. Gavanndra
6/9 Twenty years on, Gavanndra is struggling to make sense of a childhood trauma.
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09:30
The Political Butterfly Effect—Did a doomed West End musical shape Australia's immigration policy?
Jim Waterson asks if a doomed West End musical left migrants living on a Pacific island.
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09:45
On Consolation by Michael Ignatieff—2. Cicero's Tears
2/5 What is Cicero to do when tragedy strikes and his philosophy of stoicism fails to console?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Group screaming, Kim Leadbeater, Breast cancer treatment, Separated fostered siblings, Lazy Susan
Have you ever felt like you wanted to scream from the top of your lungs?
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11:00
The Coming Storm—S1: 6. The Usual Suspects
All the threads come together in a cowboy-themed barn.
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11:30
Headwaters
A 21st-century dip into literary stream of consciousness.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—08/02/2022
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke—2. Message
2/10 The birds bring Piranesi a message to the House.
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12:18
You and Yours—Call You & Yours: How easy is it to retrain in a new career?
How did you find the time and money to retrain mid-way through your career?
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12:57
Weather—08/02/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—08/02/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
Lemn Sissay's Poetry Rebels—The Political Poets
2/5 Lemn Sissay discovers how spoken word poets made space for politics in their work.
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14:00
The Archers—07/02/2022
Mia issues a stern warning.
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14:15
Limelight—Siege, Siege - Episode 2
2/5 You've seen the news, the blogs, and the pics. Now the hostages tell the inside story.
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14:45
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 5, The Kitchen Table
2/4 Jenny Eclair's comic monologue starring Monica Dolan.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 35, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Economics: Episode 52
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
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15:30
The Long View—Energy Transitions
Jonathan Freedland explores the history of energy adaptation.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Dropping the Mic and Jumping the Shark: Where Do Modern Idioms Come From?
Michael Rosen talks to Dr Gareth Carrol about the surprising origins of modern idioms.
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16:30
A Good Read—Katherine Rundell and Nathan Filer
Writers Katherine Rundell and Nathan Filer bring their favourite books to the table.
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17:00
PM—08/02/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/02/2022 Plan to tackle NHS waiting lists in England unveiled
The Health Secretary sets out fresh targets and promises more diagnostic centres.
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18:30
Please Use Other Door—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Satirical sketches on modern life.
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19:00
The Archers—08/02/2022
Wires are crossed for Chelsea.
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19:15
Front Row—The resurgence of black and white films, Oscar nominations and Hannah Silva
Black and white films, Oscar nominations and Hannah Silva.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Drink spiking
Drink spiking – are some criminals getting away with it?
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20:40
In Touch—The Elections Bill; Hearing the Universe
The Elections Bill is going through Parliament, with potential changes to the way we vote.
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21:00
Inside Health—Pig organs for transplant patients
We talk to the doctor behind the first successful pig heart to human operation.
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21:30
Room 5—Series 1, 5. Gavanndra
6/9 Twenty years on, Gavanndra is struggling to make sense of a childhood trauma.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Macron sees path to easing Russia/Ukraine tension
French President briefs EU leaders following trips to Moscow and Kyiv
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22:45
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke—2. Message
2/10 The birds bring Piranesi a message to the House.
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23:00
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—221. Daphne Spruce and Pippa Clack, with Helena Merriman
Fi and Jane are joined by broadcaster Helena Merriman.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—08/02/2022
Sean Curran reports as the health secretary unveils his NHS backlog plan.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/02/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
On Consolation by Michael Ignatieff—2. Cicero's Tears
2/5 What is Cicero to do when tragedy strikes and his philosophy of stoicism fails to console?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/02/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/02/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/02/2022
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/02/22 Australian trade deal, The Fast and the Farmer-ish, young livestock auctioneers
Farming groups express concerns over the Australian trade deal.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sarah Harris on the Blackbird
Sarah Harris recalls the excitement of watching clouds of migrating blackbirds arrive.
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