FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/01/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Clubland by Peter Brown—Episode 3
3/5 The traditional singalong was a staple of clubland entertainment long before karaoke.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/01/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/01/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/01/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Harry Baker.
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05:45
Farming Today—12/01/23 Hare coursing; insects, food and pesticides; daffodil-picking robot
Some good news on how updated laws are helping police crackdown on hare coursing.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on the Sea Eagle
Dermot O'Leary searches for sea eagles, but with light fading, his chances look slim.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—12/01/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—John Donne
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the priest who was one of England's finest love poets.
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09:45
Clubland by Peter Brown—Episode 4
4/5 The legendary Batley club was opened in 1967 by impresario and showman James Corrigan.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Natasha Kaplinsky, Misogynist influencers, Professor Joanna Bourke, Dr Rebecca Gomperts
The former Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ newsreader on her new role as the first female president of the BBFC.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Saving Children from the Mafia
Why an Italian judge is taking kids away from Mafia families.
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11:30
Edward Thomas and the Song of the Path
Robert Macfarlane and Johnny Flynn with Edward Thomas's Poems and Songs for the Open Air.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/01/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Onto co-founder Rob Jolly
Gap Finders: Onto co-founder Rob Jolly
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Shampoo
Do you get what you pay for with more expensive shampoo?
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12:57
Weather—12/01/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—12/01/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Naturebang—Great Tits and Group Think
What can we learn about culture and creativity from a forest full of great tits?
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14:00
The Archers—11/01/2023
Justin gets community spirited.
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14:15
Nazis: The Road to Power—1. Long Live the Soviet Republic of Bavaria
1/8 Spring 1919: Corporal Hitler is summoned to Army Intelligence; they have a use for him.
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15:00
Open Country—Winter Wonder in East Lothian
Helen Mark is in East Lothian in Scotland to revel in the beauty of the winter landscape.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Contact
Jane Garvey makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Contact.
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15:30
Open Book—Katherine Mansfield
Exploring the writing of Katherine Mansfield a hundred years after her death.
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16:00
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Case of the Blind Mind's Eye
'Why can't I see images in my mind?' asks Jude from Australia.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Chatbot plagiarism
Does modern AI technology pose a threat to student learning?
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17:00
PM—12/01/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/01/2023 NHS patients in England face the worst waiting times for emergency care since records began
The latest figures paint a bleak picture for ambulance response times.
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18:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 10, 3. Full Five Pencil Belter
3/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
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19:00
The Archers—12/01/2023
Adam has an exciting idea.
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19:15
Front Row—The Last of Us & Enys Men reviewed
New series The Last of Us series starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey reviewed.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—NHS: Are there any quick fixes?
What's the quickest way to tackle the NHS crisis?
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20:30
Scotland's Ships
Michael Buchanan looks at the challenges faced by Scottish islanders who rely on ferries.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Chatbot plagiarism
Does modern AI technology pose a threat to student learning?
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21:30
In Our Time—John Donne
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the priest who was one of England's finest love poets.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Government β€not ruling outβ€ changes to Online Safety Bill
We speak to leading Tory rebel
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22:45
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus—9: 'Godless heathen!'
9/10 The next in Bonnie Garmus' comic debut featuring the iconic heroine Elizabeth Zott.
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23:00
Unsafe Space—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Diversity of opinion, thought-provoking debate, and comedy from many voices new to Radio 4
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23:30
Today in Parliament—12/01/2023
Sean Curran reports as MPs discuss mysterious crab deaths on England's north east coast.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/01/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Clubland by Peter Brown—Episode 4
4/5 The legendary Batley club was opened in 1967 by impresario and showman James Corrigan.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/01/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/01/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/01/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Harry Baker
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05:45
Farming Today—13/01/23 Floods; Trucks to Ukraine; Muck spreaders.
Flooded farmers in Somerset. Farm trucks to Ukraine. Hi-tech muck spreading.
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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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