FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/02/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Meat Paradox by Rob Percival—Episode 3
3/5 The intrinsic dilemmas of Veganism and the importance of compassionate husbandry.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/02/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/02/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/02/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/02/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/02/2023
Spiritual reflection with Fr Dermot Morrin of St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
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05:45
Farming Today—02/02/2023 Fruit growers; Rural poverty; Record crops
Apple growers not planting new trees, rural hardship, and record-breaking arable farmer.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Green Sandpiper
Brett Westwood presents the Green Sandpiper.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/02/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Tycho Brahe
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 16th-century astronomer, renowned for his accuracy.
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09:45
The Meat Paradox by Rob Percival—Episode 4
4/5 What is the best diet for our future? Rob Percival explores the options.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Alex Kingston plays Prospero at the RSC; Captain Preet Chandi; Alcohol, sexual assault & recall; Folic acid; All good friends?
Prospero as a mother not an elderly Duke & father: actor Alex Kingston's current challenge
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—A Mosque Attack in Peshawar
A suicide bombing in a high security police mosque in Pakistan devastates the community.
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11:30
A Kiss
The poet Rachel Long explores the craft of capturing a kiss in writing.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/02/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Spice Kitchen founders Sanjay and Shashi Aggarwal
Gap Finders: Spice Kitchen founders Sanjay and Shashi Aggarwal.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Eco Laundry Products
Are the Ecoegg, laundry sheets and microfibre filters really better for the environment?
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12:57
Weather—02/02/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—02/02/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Buried—Series 1, Series 1 - 9. Fear of the Unknown
11/12 In his last days, Joe thought pollution was putting lives at risk. Was he right?
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14:00
The Archers—01/02/2023
Tom is getting carried away, and Harrison deals with a delicate situation.
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14:15
Nazis: The Road to Power—4. The Big Lie
4/8 Hitler recognises Goebbels’ propaganda skills and draws him deeper into the movement.
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15:00
Ramblings—The Hills are Alive! Commoners Choir in Calderdale
Boff Whalley and Commoners Choir take Clare for a hike and a sing in Calderdale.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Justice and Care
Simon Thomas makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Justice and Care.
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15:30
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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16:00
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Resurrection Quest
Can we bring extinct species back from the dead?
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Exploring the New Environmental Improvement Plan
What does the government's Environmental Improvement plan really mean?
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17:00
PM—02/02/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/02/2023 The Bank of England raises interest rates again
The Bank of England has raised interest rates to four percent.
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18:30
Prepper—Series 1, Hell Is Other People
2/4 Are you Armageddon-ready? Sylvia and Rachel road test survival courses.
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19:00
The Archers—02/02/2023
There’s an unexpected guest at Ambridge Hall, and has Natasha changed her tune?
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19:15
Front Row—TV drama Nolly and film The Whale reviewed, director M Night Shyamalan
A review of Nolly starring Helena Bonham Carter and written by Russell T Davies.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—How do we get over-50s back into work?
The government wants over-50s to re-enter the workforce, but will they come?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—The French correction?
What can the UK learn from France about economic growth? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Exploring the New Environmental Improvement Plan
What does the government's Environmental Improvement plan really mean?
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21:30
In Our Time—Tycho Brahe
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 16th-century astronomer, renowned for his accuracy.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Israeli Economy Minister, Nir Barkat
Israeli minister, Nir Barkat; Stalingrad anniversary; Omagh inquiry; Spitting Image
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22:45
My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor—Episode 4
4/10 The choir prepares for action. Their operation or rendimento is set for Christmas Eve.
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23:00
Unsafe Space—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Diversity of opinion, thought-provoking debate, and comedy from voices new to Radio 4.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—02/02/2023
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/02/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Meat Paradox by Rob Percival—Episode 4
4/5 What is the best diet for our future? Rob Percival explores the options.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/02/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/02/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/02/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/02/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/02/2023
Spiritual reflection with Fr Dermot Morrin of St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
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05:45
Farming Today—03/02/22 Dental deserts, forestry training, PCN resistant potatoes.
The dental deserts in the UK's rural and coastal towns.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Penny Anderson on the Red Grouse
Penny Anderson introduces the red grouse, a bird whose call always makes her laugh.
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