FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/02/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Museums
Museums: Then and now.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Mary of the Assumption, in Ufford in Suffolk.
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary of the Assumption, in Ufford in Suffolk.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/02/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/02/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/02/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Emma Whittick
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05:45
Farming Today—06/02/23 - Restoring landscapes and growing food; wetlands; peat.
Restoring landscapes, and how that fits in with growing food.
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05:56
Weather—06/02/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Michael Morpurgo on the Magpie
Children's author and poet Michael Morpurgo discusses the cackling magpie.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/02/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Power, violence and witches
Kirsty Wark with Zinnie Harris, Marion Gibson and Jo Ingabire Moys.
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09:45
Let Me Tell You What I Mean: A New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion—Episode 1
First part of eight essays offering a glimpse into the mind and process of Joan Didion.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Janhavee Moole, Julia Golding, Holly Bourne, Sam Quek, Rachel Williams, Ella Whelan, Abbie Cheeseman
Uplifting fiction for young adults? Why do so many books contain dark themes?
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11:00
Learning From the Great Tide
Justin Rowlatt asks what lessons can still be learned from the North Sea flood of 1953.
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11:30
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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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/02/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Stolen house sales, Air fryers, Energy efficiency standards
Criminals setting up as estate agents. Air fryer costs. Energy targets in rented homes.
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12:57
Weather—06/02/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—06/02/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Understand—The Economy, The Economy: 11. Pricing and discounting
12/16 How does pricing work, and when is a bargain really a bargain?
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14:00
The Archers—05/02/2023
Kate gets a wake-up call, and Ruairi is feeling side-lined.
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14:15
This Cultural Life—Rachel Whiteread
Artist Dame Rachel Whiteread reveals the influences behind some of her most famous works.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 36, Heat 5, 2023
5/13 The wide-ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Pierre Koffmann: A Life Through Food
Born in Gascony, celebrated for cooking in London, Pierre Koffmann tells his food story.
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16:00
A Kiss
The poet Rachel Long explores the craft of capturing a kiss in writing.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Same-Sex Marriage
Aleem Maqbool explores why many same-sex couples can't have a religious wedding ceremony.
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17:00
PM—06/02/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/02/2023 Deadly earthquakes kill more than two thousand five hundred people in Turkey and Syria
Two powerful earthquakes in southern Turkey and northern Syria have killed thousands.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 90, Mods and Rockers, The Perfect Mullet and Deep Sea Diving
7/8 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.
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19:00
The Archers—06/02/2023
Freddie needs to manage a tricky conversation, and Alice offers some support.
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19:15
Front Row—Costume designer Sandy Powell, playwright Chris Bush, Donatello sculptures at the V&A
Costume designer Sandy Powell, playwright Chris Bush, Donatello sculptures at the V&A.
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20:00
Taiwan: Hyper-democracy
Can Taiwan's hyper-democracy provide lessons for the world's older democracies?
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20:30
Analysis—Blaenau Ffestiniog and the Foundational Economy
Blaenau Ffestiniog investigates whether the foundational economy is viable.
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21:00
Is Psychiatry Working?—Diagnosis
What is the role and place of diagnosis in psychiatry?
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21:30
Start the Week—Power, violence and witches
Kirsty Wark with Zinnie Harris, Marion Gibson and Jo Ingabire Moys.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Huge earthquakes in southern Turkey and northern Syria
More than three-thousand people have died
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22:45
My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor—Episode 6
6/10 Christmas Eve 1943 finds Father Hugh entering the maze of tunnels beneath the Vatican.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Snap Crackle and Every Little Helps - the language of food advertising
Michael Rosen delves into the fascinating world of food and drink advertising.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—06/02/2023
Susan Hulme reports as a minister promises help for earthquake victims.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/02/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Let Me Tell You What I Mean: A New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion—Episode 1
First part of eight essays offering a glimpse into the mind and process of Joan Didion.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/02/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/02/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/02/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Emma Whittick
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05:45
Farming Today—07/02/2023 River pollution and poultry farming; Peat; Eco homes.
Poultry producer's pledge on river pollution. Growing without peat. Eco homes for locals.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kingfisher
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the kingfisher.
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