FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/02/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Hanseatic League
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the medieval trading network the Hanseatic League.
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09:45
Food for Life by Tim Spector—4. Tastes Like Chicken...
Meat remains on the menu for most people, but what is its cost to our bodies?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kaye Adams, Chemical attack, Gender gap, Saint Brigid
Loose Women star Kaye Adams says 10-year battle with HMRC left her feeling 'gaslit'.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Rebranding Indonesia's politicians
From strongman to cuddly grandpa figure: how Prabowo Subianto's image has been remade
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11:30
A Good Read—Ian Rankin and Colin MacIntyre
The crime writer and the musician choose books they love.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/02/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Squats and Shoplifting
Shari Vahl uncovers the role 'squats' play for criminal gangs operating shoplifting rings.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Toast - Jamie's Italian
What went wrong at Jamie Oliver's UK restaurant chain, Jamie's Italian?
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12:57
Weather—01/02/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—01/02/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes—Who's De Hoeghe?
The 9th part of Ian Hislop's series of comedy originals turns to early satirical cartoons.
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14:00
The Archers—31/01/2024
David steps in to help.
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14:15
McLevy—McLevy in the New World: Series 2, Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble
2/2 Jean’s deadly enemy, the Countess, arrives in San Francisco.
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15:00
Open Country—Reed cutting at Cley
Ruth Sanderson meets reed cutters in Norfolk's oldest nature reserve.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—The OHMI Trust
Tom Shakespeare makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The OHMI Trust.
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15:30
Open Book—Michael Cunningham
Michael Cunningham speaks to Johny Pitts about his new novel, Day.
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16:00
Wokewash—Femvertizing
Satirist Heydon Prowse investigates how brands are using feminism to boost their profits.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—When brains and computers meet
A look at the science and ethics behind the companies driving brain-computer interface.
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17:00
PM—01/02/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/02/2024 The EU has approved a 43 billion pound package of military and financial aid for Ukraine.
The EU has approved a 43 billion pound package of military and financial aid for Ukraine
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18:30
Olga Koch: OK Computer—Series 1, 1. Nationality
1/4 Olga unpacks the concept of nationality.
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19:00
The Archers—01/02/2024
Vince makes a surprising offer.
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19:15
Front Row—Legion exhibition at the British Museum and Mr and Mrs Smith reviewed
Legion: Life in the Roman Army at the British Museum reviewed
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20:00
The Briefing Room—What’s the point of Ofsted?
The pros and cons of school inspections.
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Meat
We're told we need to eat a lot less of it, so how is the industry responding?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—When brains and computers meet
A look at the science and ethics behind the companies driving brain-computer interface.
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21:30
In Our Time—The Hanseatic League
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the medieval trading network the Hanseatic League.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Biden imposes sanctions on violent settlers
How much more strain does the announcement place on US-Israel relations?
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22:45
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller—4: 'We've been looking for you.'
4/10 Tom Hollander reads the next in Madeline Miller's brilliant reimagining of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔr's Iliad.
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23:00
The Today Podcast—Does nanny (state) know best?
From smoking to sugar, what’s the problem with a bit of nanny now and then?
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23:30
Today in Parliament—01/02/2024
MPs debate legislation to implement the Stormont deal.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/02/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Food for Life by Tim Spector—4. Tastes Like Chicken...
Meat remains on the menu for most people, but what is its cost to our bodies?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/02/2024
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—02/02/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—02/02/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/02/2024
A reflection to start the day with MairΓ©ad Nic Craith, a professor of Public Folklore.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/02/24 UK farmer protests? Fish trade with the EU.
As European farmers continue their protests - what's happening here in the UK?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Andean cock-of-the-rock from Peru.
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