FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/01/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Wager by David Grann—Book of the Week: Episode 5 - A Fight for Survival
5/10 Marooned in freezing temperatures, the Wager's sickly crew faces a fight for survival.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—06/01/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/01/2024
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop David Walker.
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05:45
The Banksy Story—1. The Mild, Mild West
Banksy from hood-rat to hero. How did Bristol's radical nature shape Banksy and his art?
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—06/01/2024
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Creative Island with Anneka Rice
What makes the Isle of Wight one of the most creative places in the UK?
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06:30
Farming Today—06/01/24 Oxford Farming Conferences: political announcements and the power of diversity.
Farming conferences: The Oxford Farming Conference and the Oxford Real Farming Conference.
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06:57
Weather—06/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—06/01/2024
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Ed Byrne, Rhianna Pratchett, Rod Dimbleby, James May
Ed Byrne describes how he used comedy to grieve for the loss of his brother.
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10:00
You're Dead to Me—Catherine the Great
Greg and his guests kick off a new series with Catherine the Great of Russia.
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10:30
Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 2, London to Blackpool
1/6 Alexei Sayle travels from London to Blackpool, talking to strangers on his train.
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11:00
Finding My Father
Sue Mitchell reports on how loneliness and cognitive decline leaves people open to abuse
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Running Out of Road For A Two-State Solution
Political options prove elusive in the Middle East, ahead of US Secretary Blinken's visit.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/01/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—National Insurance Cut and Fraud Refunds
From today millions of UK workers will pay less National Insurance - what does that mean?
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 113, Best of 2023
1/10 A look back on some of the best bits of News Quizzing from 2023.
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12:57
Weather—06/01/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—06/01/2024
The latest national and international news and weather reports from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Baroness O'Grady, Fraser Nelson, Ash Sarkar, Lord Willetts
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Hinde Street Methodist Church, Marylebone.
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14:00
Any Answers?—06/01/2024
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
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14:45
The Banksy Story—2. Love & Death & BMX
From hood-rat to hero - James finds someone from Banksy's secret team, but will they talk?
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15:00
Electric Decade—USA by John Dos Passos, Episode One
1/3 USA is John Dos Passos’s masterpiece, an epic saga of American life from boom to bust.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour - Women in the metaverse, Author Vanessa Chan, Women and negotiation
Weekend Woman's Hour: Join Clare McDonnell for highlights from this week.
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17:00
PM—06/01/2024
Full coverage of the day's news
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17:30
Sliced Bread—Ice Baths
Do the claims made about ice baths hold water?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—06/01/2024
The latest weather forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/01/2024 Checks ordered after plane loses part of fuselage
US airline regulator grounds some Boeing 737 Max 9 jets and orders urgent inspections.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Helen George, Kevin McCloud, Dom Joly, Ellie Simmonds, Frances Barber, Al Lewis, Laville, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Richard Tice
The former Brexit campaigner and leader of Reform UK preparing for the general election.
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Andrew Scott
Actor Andrew Scott reveals his most important creative influences and experiences.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Saints and Sinners
Rev Giles Fraser looks back over a century of religious broadcasting in Britain.
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21:00
Drama on 4—Fake Psychic (Part 1)
Vicky Baker investigates the confessions of a fraudulent psychic.
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21:45
Short Works—The Portal in Lisbon
By Baret Magarian. An academic has a strange experience in Portugal.
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22:00
News—06/01/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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22:15
Screenshot—Booze and sobriety
Ellen and Mark explore drink and drunkenness on screen, with help from Richard E Grant.
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 37, Heat 4, 2024
4/13 The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
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23:30
Limelight—Dead Hand, 5: Ceasefire Babies
5/5 Dead Hand adds another voice to his code.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/01/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The Wilkie Collins Guide to Modern Life
Matthew Sweet on the life and work of the sensationally modern figure - Wilkie Collins.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—07/01/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Parish Church of Saint Buryan in Cornwall
Bells on Sunday, comes from the Parish Church of Saint Buryan in Cornwall.
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05:45
Profile—Richard Tice
The former Brexit campaigner and leader of Reform UK preparing for the general election.
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