FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/02/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas—Episode 3
3/5 3/5 By Dimitris Xygalatas. Why seemingly senseless acts make life worth living.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/02/2024
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—29/02/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—29/02/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/02/2024
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4
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05:45
Farming Today—29/02/24 Welsh farmers protest at Senedd; Natural flood management; Battery storage plans
Thousands of farmers protest outside the Welsh Senedd about plans for new subsidies.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Joe Acheson on the Starling
Musician Joe Acheson recalls recording starling to use in his work as Hidden Orchestra.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/02/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Heisenberg's key role at the outset of quantum mechanics
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09:45
Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas—Episode 4
4/5 4/5 By Dimitris Xygalatas. Fascinating exploration into the impact of ritual on our lives.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Alabama IVF, Porn series, Tattoos
After an Alabama court casts doubt on the future of IVF, one woman shares her story.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Trump edges closer to Republican nomination
Donald Trump gains momentum with victories in the South Carolina and Michigan primaries.
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11:30
A Good Read—Paterson Joseph and Richard Coles
Actor Paterson Joseph and writer, broadcaster and musician Richard Coles select books.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/02/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders - Dave Fishwick
We talk to the man who found a gap in the banking industry.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Fitness trackers
How accurate are fitness trackers?
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12:57
Weather—29/02/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—29/02/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
The Political Butterfly Effect—Did one man from Iraq make Norway rich?
Jim Waterson asks whether one Iraqi man turned Norway into an incredibly wealthy country.
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14:00
The Archers—28/02/2024
Jim hatches a cunning plan.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Listening Room
Emotional drama about meetings between victims and perpetrators of three violent crimes.
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15:00
Ramblings—Walking at Night on the South Downs near Seaford
An unlit walk at night across the South Downs.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—EveryYouth
Sports broadcaster Ade Oladipo makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of EveryYouth
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15:30
Open Book—Kate Davies
Kate Davies talks to Chris Power.
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16:00
The Rise and Rise of the Microchip—When the Chips are Down
The story of the microchip's Cold War past, corporate present and quantum future.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Dimming the Sun
Should we even consider solar geoengineering?
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17:00
PM—29/02/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/02/2024 Palestinian leaders say Israel has killed more than 100 people surrounding aid lorries in Gaza
Officials in Gaza say 30,000 people have been killed there since Israeli offensive began
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18:30
Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 5, 2. I Want to Break Free
2/6 Tension mounts as the internet goes down, and Roger breaks a tooth.
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19:00
The Archers—29/02/2024
Susan and Neil scale the heights.
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19:15
Front Row—Dune 2, Brian Bilston, Angelica Kauffman RA, Nachtland
Dune 2, Brian Bilston, Angelica Kauffman RA, Nachtland
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20:00
The Briefing Room—How is technology changing warfare?
What have we learnt from recent conflicts and how might things change in the wars to come?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Rethinking retirement
Should we think about stepping down the career ladder as we approach pension age?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Dimming the Sun
Should we even consider solar geoengineering?
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21:30
In Our Time—Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Heisenberg's key role at the outset of quantum mechanics
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22:00
The World Tonight—Aid convoy tragedy - over 100 dead
More than a hundred Palestinians killed as they crowded around aid convoy
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22:45
What You Can See from Here by Mariana Leky—Episode 9
9/10 Luisa and Frederick have in theory broken up and Selma's health seems to be deteriorating.
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23:00
The Today Podcast—Mob rule: Where should we draw the line on protest?
Amol and Nick on protests, prejudice and why many Tories won’t call out Lee Anderson.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—29/02/2024
Sean Curran reports as MPs question the home secretary about the murder of Sarah Everard.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas—Episode 4
4/5 4/5 By Dimitris Xygalatas. Fascinating exploration into the impact of ritual on our lives.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2024
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—01/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—01/03/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/03/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Fr Matt Roche Saunders.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/03/24 AI Weather forecasts six weeks in advance; Trout farm; River pollution.
How AI could help farmers with weather forecasts six weeks ahead.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tony Juniper on the Corn Bunting
Environmentalist Tony Juniper describes the joy of seeing and hearing corn buntings.
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