FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/01/2023
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, Miniskirt
8/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the controversial history of the miniskirt.
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00:30
Short Works—The Private Room
A new story from Andrew O'Hagan about lost love, Robert Burns and the Clydebank Blitz.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/01/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/01/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Minster Church of St Peter, Leeds in West Yorkshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from the Minster Church of St Peter, Leeds in West Yorkshire.
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05:45
Profile—Nan Goldin
The renowned photographer, film-maker and activist against the US opioid addiction crisis.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—29/01/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Peeling the Dragon Skin
John McCarthy considers the benefits and drawbacks of having a tough hide.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Wool, women and winter
We visit a farm in Fife where sheep have been re-introduced on formerly arable land.
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06:57
Weather—29/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—29/01/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Spiritual Bear; Better Sermons
Edward Stourton examines some of the religious and ethical stories of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Justice and Care
Simon Thomas makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Justice and Care.
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07:57
Weather—29/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—29/01/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Lest we forget...
From West London Synagogue marking the atrocities of the Nazis, and other genocides.
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08:48
A Point of View—On Communal Living
Rebecca Stott asks if communal living could solve society's most pressing problems.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Greta Scacchi on the Goldfinch
Actress Greta Scacchi compares the birds she knew in Australia with those in London.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—29/01/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—29/01/2023
Brian has news that looks set to rock him and forces him to answer testing questions.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Professor Corinne Le QuΓ©rΓ©, climate scientist
Corinne Le QuΓ©rΓ©, scientist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/01/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 90, Wordle, Swing Dancing and Broken Resolutions
5/8 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Brexit and Food: How is it working out?
Jaega Wise finds out how Brexit is working out for food producers, three years on.
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12:57
Weather—29/01/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—29/01/2023
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
Why Coups Fail
Natalie Haynes explores why overthrowing a government by force is not as easy as it looks.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—From the Archives: Pests and Diseases
We dig into the GQT archives for a pests and diseases advice special.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Lady Chatterley's Lover - Episode 1
John Yorke takes a look at Lady Chatterley's Lover by DH Lawrence.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Chatterleys (Part 1)
DH Lawrence's classic retold in 21st century Redcar.
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16:00
Open Book—Dark Academia with Katy Hays, RF Kuang and Kate Weinberg. Plus Saba Sams' Book I'd Never Lend
Chris Power talks to Katy Hays, RF Kuang and Kate Weinberg about a ubiquitous new trend
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16:30
Poetry Please—Bhanu Kapil
The TS Eliot prize-winning poet makes her selection of listeners' favourite poems.
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17:00
File on 4—Learning to survive: The School Fighting the Cost of Living Crisis
The story of one primary school on the front line of the cost of living crisis.
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17:40
Profile—Nan Goldin
The renowned photographer, film-maker and activist against the US opioid addiction crisis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—29/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/01/2023 Nadhim Zahawi sacked
Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked as Conservative Party chairman
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Katie Thistleton
A selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio
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19:00
The Archers—29/01/2023
Who has been caught red-handed? Tony is put on the spot.
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19:15
Believe It!—Series 5, Autobiography
2/4 Richard decides it’s time to write his celebrity autobiography.
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19:45
The Circus—Episode 4 - The Impressionist
4/10 Could a talent show salvage a young impressionist’s relationship?
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20:00
More or Less—Coffee with the chancellor, inflation measures, GP numbers and toilet paper
We fact check Jeremy Hunt’s pledge to halve inflation.
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20:30
Last Word—Howard Baderman, David Crosby, Milly Thompson, Brenda Heywood
Matthew Bannister on a doctor, a musician, an artist and an archaeologist.
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21:00
Money Box—Bereavement Support and Energy Vouchers
For the first time unmarried parents will be entitled to bereavement benefits.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Justice and Care
Simon Thomas makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Justice and Care.
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21:30
Icon—Episode 5: Fabulous!
Celebrity culture through the lens of Elizabeth Taylor.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—29/01/2023
Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
Loose Ends—Layton Williams, Catherine Cohen, Steve Bugeja, Damian Dibben, Nickel Creek, Sacha T, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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23:30
Something Understood—Peeling the Dragon Skin
John McCarthy considers the benefits and drawbacks of having a tough hide.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/01/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Religion of Work and Welfare
The religion of work and welfare.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Minster Church of St Peter, Leeds in West Yorkshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from the Minster Church of St Peter, Leeds in West Yorkshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/01/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/01/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/01/2023
Spiritual reflection with Fr Dermot Morrin of St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
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05:45
Farming Today—30/01/23 Welsh Agriculture Bill; Rural poverty; Giant Hedge.
Senedd reports on Agriculture Bill in Wales, rural poverty, and a giant hedge.
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05:56
Weather—30/01/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Satish Kumar and the Peacock
Peacocks remind peace and environment activist Satish Kumar of childhood monsoons.
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