FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/01/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Torn—The stories behind the clothes we wear, Viscose Rayon
5/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of viscose rayon, first known as 'fake silk'.
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00:30
Short Works—After the Romans
A fabular vision of the Dark Ages. New short fiction by Jo Lloyd, read by Jacob Ifan.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/01/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/01/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St John Baptist, Strensham, Worcestershire.
Bells on Sunday comes from St John Baptist, Strensham, Worcestershire.
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05:45
Profile—Paul Nowak
The new general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, Paul Nowak.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—08/01/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Taking Up the Thread
Samira Ahmed reflects on the different ways 'threads' can lead us and connect us.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Farmyard Warm Room
Anna Louise Claydon visits a farm in Suffolk which has opened a barn as a warm room.
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06:57
Weather—08/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—08/01/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Repairing Relationships; Faith in Prisons; Embracing Failure.
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Contact
Jane Garvey makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Contact.
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07:57
Weather—08/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—08/01/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The indestructibility of hope
A celebration of Christmas in Ukraine.
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08:48
A Point of View—Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
Tom Shakespeare goes in search of some light relief from the January blues.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Liz Bonnin presents the raucous calling sulphur-crested cockatoo from Australia.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—08/01/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—08/01/2023
Will there be a party to remember? And can relations be restored over dinner?
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Sir Malcolm Walker, retailer
Sir Malcolm Walker, retailer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—08/01/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 90, Peanut Butter, Westminster Abbey and Alan Shearer
2/8 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Shellfish: A Very British Image Crisis
The climate conscious food entrepreneurs who want us to think again about ugly shellfish.
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12:57
Weather—08/01/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—08/01/2023
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
The Exploding Library—The Bloater by Rosemary Tonks
Athena Kugblenu searches for Rosemary Tonks, a writer who 'vanished like the Cheshire Cat'
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Norfolk Broads
The GQT team are in the Norfolk Broads for this edition of the horticultural programme.
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14:45
Property of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—Three Items of Clothing
Robert Seatter selects objects from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's archive store and uncovers their stories.
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15:00
The Medici—Episode 1 - Cosimo
By Mike Walker, starring Patrick Baladi and Sirine Saba.
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16:00
Open Book—Katherine Mansfield
Exploring the writing of Katherine Mansfield a hundred years after her death.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Lindsey Hilsum
Roger McGough is joined by foreign correspondent Lindsey Hilsum to discuss war poetry.
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17:00
File on 4—How did my child die? The crisis in paediatric pathology
Adrian Goldberg investigates how a shortage of pathologists is impacting bereaved parents.
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17:40
Profile—Paul Nowak
The new general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, Paul Nowak.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—08/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/01/2023 Nurses say PM's comments 'optimistic'
The biggest nurses' union has said the PM's comments offer "optimism" in pay dispute
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Matthew Sweet
A selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio
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19:00
The Archers—08/01/2023
Kate is feeling apprehensive.
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19:15
The Confessional—Series 3, The Confession of Lady Antonia Fraser
5/6 Stephen Mangan continues his collection of the guilty secrets of the great and the good.
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19:45
The Circus—Episode 1 - The Singer
1/10 Although her sister is 'the talented one', Kate is ready for her turn in the spotlight.
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20:00
Rethink—Rethink Climate, Leadership
5/5 Are people with power doing enough to solve the climate crisis? With Amol Rajan.
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20:30
Last Word—Pope Benedict XVI, Dame Vivienne Westwood, James Caan, Georgia Holt
Matthew Bannister on a pope, a fashion designer, an actor and a singer.
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21:00
Money Box—Lasting Powers of Attorney and Tax Returns
The barriers facing people trying to set up lasting powers of attorney for their relatives
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Contact
Jane Garvey makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Contact.
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21:30
Icon—Episode 2: Read All About It
Celebrity culture through the lens of Elizabeth Taylor.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—08/01/2023
Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
Loose Ends—Mark Steel, Liz Kingsman, Claire McGowan, Iwan Rheon, Loose Ends, Malcolm MacWatt, Yasmeen Khan, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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23:30
Something Understood—Taking Up the Thread
Samira Ahmed reflects on the different ways 'threads' can lead us and connect us.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/01/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Self-improvement
Self-improvement: are 'wellness' and 'confidence' cultures enhancing our lives?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St John Baptist, Strensham, Worcestershire.
Bells on Sunday comes from St John Baptist, Strensham, Worcestershire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/01/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/01/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/01/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Harry Baker.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/01/23 UK hops, farm machinery, highland cattle
Hop growers are warning that unless something changes many won’t be able to continue.
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05:56
Weather—09/01/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Grey Plover
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Grey Plover.
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