FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/02/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Traditionalism - Russian Orthodox Converts
Traditionalism and Russian Orthodox converts.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Bartholomew’s church in Orford, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from St Bartholomew’s church in Orford, Suffolk.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/02/2024
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—05/02/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—05/02/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/02/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Mark Clavier.
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05:45
Farming Today—05/02/2024 Trees burnt after budget cuts, funding crisis in agtech, sheepdog training
Millions of saplings are being burnt instead of creating new Scottish woodlands.
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05:56
Weather—05/02/2024
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Bustard
Chris Packham presents the great bustard.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/02/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Opium trade to synthetic opiates
Tom Sutcliffe with Amitav Ghosh, Richard Brittan and Fiona Measham.
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09:45
Food for Life by Tim Spector—6. Something Fishy
Can eating fish really be considered sustainable and healthy?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Ambika Mod, Forgiveness, Grandparent classes, Grammys
The actor taking on the role of Emma in Netflix's adaptation of bestselling novel One Day.
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11:00
The Gatekeepers—1. We Are as Gods
A hand-bound book cooked up in the summer of love inspires the pioneers of social media.
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11:30
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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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/02/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Train Fares; Banking Vans; Crochet and Knitting
There are more options for getting train tickets but choosing can be difficult.
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12:57
Weather—05/02/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—05/02/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Forgiveness: Stories from the Front Line—Paul
Paul was brutally attacked in his own home. Could he forgive his imprisoned assailant?
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14:00
The Archers—04/02/2024
Harrison has concerns.
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14:15
This Cultural Life—Juliette Binoche
Actor Juliette Binoche reveals the formative influences that shaped her career.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 37, Heat 9, 2024
9/13 The wide-ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Destination Food
Sheila Dillon explores what it means to travel to eat in a globalised world.
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16:00
The Forensic Jeweller
A single piece of jewellery can be the key to someone’s lost identity.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Religion and War
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
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17:00
PM—05/02/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/02/2024 Buckingham Palace announces King Charles has cancer
The King is stepping back from public engagements while he undergoes treatment
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 92, 5. Angela Barnes never scrimps on colonics
5/6 Eshaan Akbar and Angela Barnes join Sue Perkins for Just a Minute.
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19:00
The Archers—05/02/2024
There’s trouble at the Bull.
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19:15
Front Row—Steve McQueen and Bianca Stigter, Jez Butterworth and Declan McKenna
The directors of Occupied City, the playwright of The Hills of California and live music.
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20:00
Labour’s Scottish Challenge
Nick Eardley on whether the Labour Party are about to make a comeback in Scotland.
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20:30
Analysis—Has the family had its day?
Is staying together for the sake of the children a basis for a safe, successful society?
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21:00
Do We Still Need the Pips?
After 100 years of GTS on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, Paddy O'Connell asks Do We Still Need the Pips?
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21:30
Start the Week—Opium trade to synthetic opiates
Tom Sutcliffe with Amitav Ghosh, Richard Brittan and Fiona Measham.
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22:00
The World Tonight—King Charles diagnosed with a form of cancer
It was discovered recently while he was treated in hospital for enlarged prostate
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22:45
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller—6: 'This is what I was born for.'
6/10 Tom Hollander continues Madeline Miller's electrifying retelling of the Trojan wars.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Unequal English
Michael Rosen is joined by Ruanni Tupas to discuss English from around the world.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—05/02/2024
Sean Curran reports as MPs send their best wishes to the King.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/02/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Food for Life by Tim Spector—6. Something Fishy
Can eating fish really be considered sustainable and healthy?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2024
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—06/02/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—06/02/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/02/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Mark Clavier.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/02/2024 Rural domestic abuse, Microplastics in soil, Birds of prey to control pests
Domestic abuse and the impact on its victims in rural communities.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fieldfare
Chris Packham presents the fieldfare.
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