FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/01/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Food for Life by Tim Spector—2. The Magic of Mushrooms
Mushroooms are neither plants nor animals; what can these mysterious fun-guys do for us?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/01/2024
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—31/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—31/01/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/01/2024
A reflection to start the day with MairΓ©ad Nic Craith, a professor of Public Folklore.
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05:45
Farming Today—31/01/2024 Northern Ireland power sharing government and what it could mean for farmers; Dairy exports; Upland farmers.
As politicians look set to return to Stormont, what now for farmers in Northern Ireland?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bittern
Kate Humble presents the bittern.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/01/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
More or Less—Measles, Traitors and the cost of Brexit
Is measles spreading? How much is Brexit costing? How good are they at traitor guessing?
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09:30
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Do a Plank
How to plank your way to improve your posture, core strength and heart health.
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09:45
Food for Life by Tim Spector—3. Eat the Rainbow
How our food choices help or hinder the body's fight against disease.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Arlene Foster, french women and high heels
Former DUP leader Arlene Foster on a return to devolution in Northern Ireland.
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11:00
Marianna in Conspiracyland—Why Do You Hate Me?, 1. I Regret Posting Online That I Was Madeleine McCann
The woman who went viral for claiming to be Madeleine McCann explains her motives
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11:30
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—24. Frances Kidder - Wicked Stepmother
Lucy Worsley uncovers the case of a stepmother accused of drowning her stepdaughter.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/01/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Pharmacy First, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Batteries and Seaside Downsizers.
Will new rules on prescriptions help halt closures of pharmacies on the high street?
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12:57
Weather—31/01/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—31/01/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes—Any Women here?
The 8th part of Ian Hislop's quest for early British comedy looks at the work of women.
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14:00
The Archers—30/01/2024
There’s an emergency at the Bull.
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14:15
This Thing of Darkness—Series 3, The Dandelion and the Orchid
5/5 How thin is the line between love and hate?
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: How to Start a Business
Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden on the positives and pitfalls.
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15:30
Inside Health—A guide to the perimenopause
How to prepare for the perimenopause and why it’s not all bad.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Traditionalism - Russian Orthodox Converts
Traditionalism and Russian Orthodox converts.
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16:30
The Media Show—How air fryers cooked up a media feast
From books to TV to social, the culinary gadget that's hard to miss.
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17:00
PM—31/01/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/01/2024 Nicola Sturgeon tells Covid Inquiry she regrets not imposing lockdown sooner
The former First Minister was emotional at times while giving evidence in Edinburgh
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18:30
Clare in the Community—Series 12, Unlucky Louis
4/6 Clare is tempting fate in a visit to 'Unlucky Louis'.
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19:00
The Archers—31/01/2024
David steps in to help.
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19:15
Front Row—Killers of the Flower Moon star Lily Gladstone, author Leo Vardiashvili and the Great Escapes exhibition at Kew
The actress on working with Martin Scorsese, and the new book Hard by a Great Forest.
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20:00
Moral Maze—The Purpose of Punishment
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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21:00
When It Hits the Fan—Klopp’s reveal, vaping PR and Barbie’s disappointment
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss keeping secrets, vaping PR and managing bad news.
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21:30
The Media Show—How air fryers cooked up a media feast
From books to TV to social, the culinary gadget that's hard to miss.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Deal struck for power-sharing in Northern Ireland
How secure is the future of unionism in the province?
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22:45
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller—3: 'She cannot see us here.'
3/10 Tom Hollander continues Madeline Miller's electrifying retelling of the Trojan War.
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23:00
What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?—1. Ashley Nae Pals
Ashley charts the ups and downs of friendship while being weird, or an undiagnosed autist
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23:15
Sarah Keyworth - Are You a Boy or a Girl?—Series 1, 3: Clutch Bag
3/4 Comedian Sarah Keyworth explores her personal journey with gender fluidity and androgyny.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—31/01/2024
Alicia McCarthy reports on a new deal to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/02/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Food for Life by Tim Spector—3. Eat the Rainbow
How our food choices help or hinder the body's fight against disease.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2024
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—01/02/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—01/02/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/02/2024
A reflection to start the day with MairΓ©ad Nic Craith, a professor of Public Folklore.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/02/2024 Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme; Farmland birds; Meat imports and exports.
Farmers fear Sustainable Farming Scheme will have big impact on jobs and farm incomes.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Pied Butcherbird
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the virtuoso songster the pied butcherbird of Australia.
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