FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Blood in the Machine by Brian Merchant—Book of the Week: Ep 1 - A portentous comet marks the dawn of the industrial revolution
1/5 1811: Workers take action when the rise of the machines imperils their jobs.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/03/2024
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—12/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—12/03/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Baking
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Kate Wharton
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05:45
Farming Today—12/03/24 River pollution from poultry farming; Chicken litter used to generate power; Ramadan lamb
Soil Association report calls for a halt to any new intensive broiler farms.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black-necked Grebe
David Attenborough presents the black-necked grebe.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—12/03/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Jonathan Van-Tam on Covid communication and the power of football analogies
Sir Jonathan Van-Tam discusses his work around infectious diseases and Covid-19.
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09:30
One to One—Psychedelics and Mental Health: Rose Cartwright meets Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner
Rose Cartwright talks to Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner about psychedelics and mental health.
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09:45
Blood in the Machine by Brian Merchant—Book of the Week: Ep 2 - The Luddite movement is born
2/5 Displaced by machines, textile workers across the industry turn to General Ludd.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Body shaming in dance, Author Charlotte Wood, Mothers’ Manifesto
The woman who has made a legal claim against a dance school for body shaming.
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11:00
Young Again—11. Mel B
Pop star Mel B and the advice she would give her younger self.
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11:30
Dead Famous—Episode Two - Van Gogh
Rosie Millard uncovers Van Gogh’s rise to superstardom.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/03/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Do you get value for money from your vet?
Call You and Yours: Are you getting value for money from your vet?
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12:57
Weather—12/03/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—12/03/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Strike Boy—7. Battle-Weary
"He fetched truncheon down on the lad's top of his head. He went, whack! It haunts you."
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14:00
The Archers—11/03/2024
Ed and Emma come to a decision.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Hello, I Appear to Have Killed My Husband
By Eugene O’Hare. Powerful psychological drama starring Michelle Fairley.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 43, Newcastle
4/12 Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
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15:30
A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris and Xand—Series 3: Exercise, S3. Ep 6 - Overcoming Barriers
The Van Tulleken twins explore exercise and the dangers of inactivity.
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16:00
The Law Show—Fighting Knife Crime
Knife Crime: how can we save lives and keep young people out of prison?
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16:30
A Good Read—Katy Hessel and Amy Blakemore
Art historian Katy Hessel and author Amy Blakemore discuss their favourite books.
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17:00
PM—12/03/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/03/2024 Ministers admit comments reportedly made by Conservative donor were racist
Frank Hester reportedly said the MP Diane Abbott made him "want to hate all black women"
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18:30
ReincarNathan—Series 2, Max
6/6 Comedy series about a man struggling to cope with being reincarnated as various animals.
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19:00
The Archers—12/03/2024
Kate offers some advice.
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19:15
Front Row—Philippa Gregory on Richard III, Blackpool's Showtown, has the superhero franchise bubble burst?
Philippa Gregory on Richard III, Showtown, has the superhero franchise bubble burst?
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20:00
File on 4—Investigating Employee Assistance Programmes
Are 'Employee Assistance Programmes' always offering a good service?
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20:40
In Touch—The Impacts of an Inactive Government - Northern Ireland
In Touch assesses the impacts of Northern Ireland's Assembly being inactive.
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21:00
All in the Mind—How nightmares link to real-life fears, and new research tackling post-cardiac arrest PTSD
The link between phobias and nightmares, and treating PTSD in cardiac arrest survivors.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Jonathan Van-Tam on Covid communication and the power of football analogies
Sir Jonathan Van-Tam discusses his work around infectious diseases and Covid-19.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Downing Street admits comments by Conservative donor were racist
Frank Hester allegedly said Diane Abbott made him "want to hate all black women"
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22:45
Frenchman's Creek by Daphne du Maurier—Episode 7
7/10 A classic story of love, daring and a painted pirate ship in a hidden Cornish creek.
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23:00
Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian—Series 3, Chinese Boyfriend
2/2 Ken Cheng on romantic endeavours and finding lockdown love.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—12/03/2024
Alicia McCarthy reports on plans to release some prisoners early to ease overcrowding.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Blood in the Machine by Brian Merchant—Book of the Week: Ep 2 - The Luddite movement is born
2/5 Displaced by machines, textile workers across the industry turn to General Ludd.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/03/2024
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—13/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—13/03/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Appreciation
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Kate Wharton.
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05:45
Farming Today—13/03/24 Vet shortage, brewing by-product, lamb virus
MPs discuss how a shortage of vets in England is affecting farming and food safety.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kestrel
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the kestrel.
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