FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/01/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—THE ENGLISH
THE ENGLISH: How the country house became ‘English’, and changing notions of England.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St George’s church in Didbrook, Gloucestershire
Bells on Sunday comes from St George’s church in Didbrook, Gloucestershire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—World Service
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—29/01/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/01/2024
A reflection to start the day with Mairéad Nic Craith, a professor of Public Folklore.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/01/24 International trade; Pollock fishermen; Land sales.
Exports and imports and how new border controls phased in this week will affect trade.
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05:56
Weather—29/01/2024
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Chaffinch
John Aitchison presents the chaffinch.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/01/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Made out of glass
Adam Rutherford with Jasmine Allen, Ayako Tani, John Parker and Claire Corkhill.
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09:45
Food for Life by Tim Spector—1. How We Choose Food
How do we make the right food choices to improve our lives and health?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Fasting and women, Conscription, Cuteness exhibition
How should men and women approach fasting differently?
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11:00
Black, African and British—Black, African and British in Culture
How black African British creatives are shaping on our nation's culture.
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11:30
The Bottom Line—Many unhappy returns
What really happens when you buy something online and then send it back?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/01/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Stolen Loyalty Points, EV Charging and Unexpected Deliveries
Points used to mean discounts but for some loyalty scheme members that’s not the case.
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12:57
Weather—29/01/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—29/01/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes—Animals
The sixth programme in Ian's series searching for early evidence of British comedy.
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14:00
The Archers—28/01/2024
It’s panic stations for Lilian.
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14:15
This Cultural Life—Frank Auerbach
Artist Frank Auerbach talks about his life and some of the influences on his work.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 37, Heat 8, 2024
8/13 The wide-ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
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15:30
The Food Programme—How has a small island become the nation with the highest rate of obesity?
Sheila Dilllon explores what we can learn from Nauru, the world's most obese country
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16:00
History on the Edge—Lennox Castle Hospital
Anita Anand uncovers hidden stories from recent British history.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—What Should We Teach in RE?
The quality of RE teaching is a 'postcode lottery'. What needs to change?
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17:00
PM—29/01/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/01/2024 President Biden weighs up military retaliation after US soldiers killed by Iranian-back militants
Iran has denied involvement in the attack in Jordon which killed three American troops
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 92, 4. Kerry Godliman was an Olympic diver
4/6 Daliso Chaponda and Zoe Lyons join Sue Perkins for Just a Minute.
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19:00
The Archers—29/01/2024
The results are in for Kenton.
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19:15
Front Row—Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Gruff Rhys, Colin Barrett
Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick on playing three couples on stage in Plaza Suite.
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20:00
The Rise of Sinn Féin
Ireland Correspondent Chris Page looks at the growth of Sinn Féin over the last 30 years.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—American Mercenaries: Killing in Yemen
Why former soldiers were hired to carry out assassinations in Yemen in 2015.
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21:00
Wild Inside—The Bearded Vulture
Ben Garrod and Jess French delve inside a decorated bird of of prey, the bearded vulture.
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21:30
Start the Week—Made out of glass
Adam Rutherford with Jasmine Allen, Ayako Tani, John Parker and Claire Corkhill.
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22:00
The World Tonight—White House mulls response to deadly strike on American troops
Trump's former National Security Adviser says the US should sink Iranian naval vessels
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22:45
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller—1: 'That is what a son should be.'
1/10 Tom Hollander begins Madeline Miller's electrifying retelling of the Trojan War.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Words for Sale!
Dr Pip Thornton and Michael Rosen explore how language has become an online commodity.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—29/01/2024
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/01/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Food for Life by Tim Spector—1. How We Choose Food
How do we make the right food choices to improve our lives and health?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—World Service
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—30/01/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/01/2024
A reflection to start the day with Mairéad Nic Craith, a professor of Public Folklore.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/01/2024 French farmers' protests; Import checks on fresh fruit and veg
French farmers blockade major routes around the country; what's behind the mass protests?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Linnet
Martin Hughes-Games presents the linnet.
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