FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/03/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
A Tomb with a View by Peter Ross—Lilies
2/5 Orwell Fellow Peter Ross confronts the seductive power of martyrdom in Belfast’s Milltown.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/03/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/03/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—St David 900: Rejoice and Be Glad
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Fr Matthew Roche-Saunders.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/03/2023 - Chicken welfare, Pig medicine, Northern Ireland sheep
Fast-growing chicken breeds, zinc treatment for pigs, farmers and the Windsor agreement.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Matthew Capper on the Bittern
The RSPB's Matthew Capper recalls the joy of hearing a bittern for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/03/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
More or Less—UK v European energy prices, falling excess deaths, and is five grams of cocaine a lot?
We debunk a claim that the UK has by far the highest energy prices in Europe.
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09:30
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Nibble Some Nuts
Why eating nuts can reduce your waistline, help your heart and give your brain a boost.
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09:45
A Tomb with a View by Peter Ross—Anchor
3/5 Peter Ross uncovers the quiet dedication of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Cynthia Erivo, Eating disorder system failures, Writer Christina Patterson, Cancer gene testing
Award-winning actor and singer Cynthia Erivo on her new role in Luther: The Fallen Sun.
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11:00
I'm Not a Monster—The Shamima Begum Story, Series 2: 8. No Plan B
10/10 The so-called caliphate crumbles and a pregnant Shamima Begum is desperate to come home.
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11:30
Gloomsbury—Series 4, The Celtic Cringe
5/6 Ginny and Vera's relationship reaches crisis point.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/03/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Another Green 'Failure', French Anti Waste Laws and Pub Closures
Another green home scheme branded a failure - what's gone wrong?
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12:57
Weather—01/03/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—01/03/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Flight of the Ospreys—Through France
Emily Knight follows Scotland's ospreys through France on route to West Africa.
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14:00
The Archers—28/02/2023
Does Chelsea know what she’s volunteering herself for?
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14:15
Drama on 4—Maydays. Part 3: Human Dust
David Edgar’s powerful drama exploring idealism and revolutionary politics concludes.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Working Over 50
The finances and practicalities of returning to work after 50.
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15:30
Inside Health—Back pain
James Gallagher puts your back pain questions to an expert panel.
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16:00
Sideways—41. A Small Bowl of Rocket
Matthew Syed sticks his fork into the world of food to think about how taste is formed.
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16:30
The Media Show—Covid's back in the news
From Matt Hancock's texts to a new take on covid's origin, journalism is reliving 2020.
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17:00
PM—01/03/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/03/2023 Matt Hancock disputes claims that leaked messages show he rejected advice on Covid testing for care homes
The former Health Secretary claims that the messages have been doctored.
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18:30
Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 3. The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
3/6 This week, our passionate couple, Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam, are all at sea.
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19:00
The Archers—01/03/2023
Tony and Lilian have something important to discuss.
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19:15
Front Row—Barry Male Voice Choir, new play Romeo and Julie, WNO’s Blaze of Glory and Welsh culture minister Dawn Boden
Barry Male Voice Choir, WNO’s Blaze of Glory and Welsh culture minister Dawn Boden.
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20:00
Moral Maze—Leaders with faith
Michael Buerk examines the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
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20:45
Lent Talks—The People's Prayer - Our Father
Six people well known in their fields reflect on the story of Jesus' ministry and Passion.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Surrendering to the Waves?
Qasa Alom asks how long we can go on defending our coastline from the rising seas.
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21:30
The Media Show—Covid's back in the news
From Matt Hancock's texts to a new take on covid's origin, journalism is reliving 2020.
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22:00
The World Tonight—FBI says Covid started in Chinese lab
Beijing dismisses claim that leak in Wuhan triggered the pandemic
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22:45
Marcovaldo—The Rain and the Leaves
3/5 The Rain and the Leaves from Italo Calvino's Marcovaldo, dramatised by Toby Jones.
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23:00
Where to, Mate?—Series 2, '...I don't want to go...'
1/4 Semi-improvised comedy, eavesdropping on taxi journeys around the north west.
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23:15
The Skewer—Series 8, Episode 4
4/8 Jon Holmes's multi-award-winning The Skewer returns to twist itself into current affairs.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—01/03/2023
Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/03/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
A Tomb with a View by Peter Ross—Anchor
3/5 Peter Ross uncovers the quiet dedication of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/03/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/03/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—St David 900: Faith and Frugality
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Jonathan Thomas.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/03/2023 - Pig production and labelling of pork, growing more British fruit and veg
Producing pork and labelling to show welfare standards, and growing more British produce.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Steve Vickers on the Eider
RSPB volunteer Steve Vickers recalls childhood memories of the eider for Tweet of the Day.
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