FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—25/02/2020
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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00:30
The Crying Book, by Heather Christle—Episode 1
1/5 Poet Heather Christle meditates on how and why we cry.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/02/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—25/02/2020
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/02/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/02/2020
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/02/2020
Spiritual reflection with Fr Jamie McMorrin of St Mary's RC Cathedral, Edinburgh
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05:45
Farming Today—25/02/2020 - Food standards, powered pasture and the consequences of the floods
Will British farmers be undercut by cheap imports?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Michael Morpurgo on the Buzzard
Children's author Michael Morpurgo enjoys the call of buzzards when out for his daily walk
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Morning
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06:00
Today—25/02/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Anya Hurlbert on seeing colour
Anya Hurlbert tells Jim Al-Khalili how colours are made in the mind.
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09:30
One to One—Architect Elsie Owusu meets Lord Chris Smith
From the Eden Project to The Dome and beyond, Lord Chris Smith discusses his legacy.
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09:45
The Crying Book, by Heather Christle—Episode 2
2/5 Poet Heather Christle meditates on how and why we cry.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sharon Horgan, Weinstein verdict, Dads and Hair, and Noor Inayat-Khan
Sharon Horgan, Weinstein verdict, Dads and Hair and Noor Inayat-Khan.
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10:45
The Quarry Wood, by Nan Shepherd—Episode 2
2/5 Nan Shepherd's 1928 story of a young woman's journey to maturity and independence.
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11:00
The Inside Story of Election 19
Anne McElvoy talks to key figures inside the 2019 general election campaign.
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11:30
Leap
Artist Monster Chetwynd leads a delightfully bonkers exploration of the Leap Day.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—25/02/2020
The latest national and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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12:04
Apeirogon, by Colum McCann—Episode 2
2/10 In 1997, Smadar is killed. In 2007, Abir is killed.
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12:18
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - Which book got you through a difficult time in your life?
Which book got you through a difficult time in your life?
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12:57
Weather—25/02/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—25/02/2020
News, analysis and comment from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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13:45
The Californian Century—Dark Water
2/10 Stanley Tucci tells the story of the man who made LA possible: William Mulholland
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14:00
The Archers—24/02/2020
Jim is left stunned by some life-changing news.
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14:15
The Interrogation—Series 6, Ross
The detective duo interview a young prisoner about an attack on a fellow inmate.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 22, Dancing on the Radio
2/7 Josie Long presents stories about dancing.
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15:30
The Secret History of Science and Religion—3. On the Origin of Humans
3/3 Nick Spencer examines the historical relationship between science and religion.
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16:00
The Law Show—On parole
How effective is the Parole Board at predicting whether a criminal will reoffend?
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16:30
A Good Read—Richard Harrington & Njambi McGrath
Books worth reading chosen by actor Richard Harrington and comedian Njambi McGrath
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17:00
PM—25/02/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/02/2020 New coronavirus advice for people returning from Italy
New coronavirus advice: Britons returning from Italy told to self-isolate
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18:30
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—Hexagonal Phase, 3. In Space, No One Can Hear You Complain
3/6 Are Arthur, Trillian and Random really the last remaining humans in The Galaxy? Maybe not.
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19:00
The Archers—25/02/2020
Jim struggles to take in recent events
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19:15
Front Row—Zadie Smith on Authors as Readers, British Surrealism, Playwright Jingan Young, The Mirror and the Light publicity
Zadie Smith on reading, British Surrealism, playwright Jingan Young
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19:45
The Quarry Wood, by Nan Shepherd—Episode 2
2/5 Nan Shepherd's 1928 story of a young woman's journey to maturity and independence.
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20:00
File on 4—Something in the Air?
How safe is the air inside airline cabins?
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20:40
In Touch—Accessible transport, macular disease and would you want your sight restored?
Blind playwright Mandy Redvers Rowe on her new ±«Óãtv drama 'Second Sight'
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21:00
Inside Health—Cigarette Filters; Sepsis
Chris van Tulleken examines cigarette filters and how the media report sepsis.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Anya Hurlbert on seeing colour
Anya Hurlbert tells Jim Al-Khalili how colours are made in the mind.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Coronavirus outbreak: Iran's deputy health minister tests positive
Foreign Office is advising against all but essential travel to eleven towns in Italy
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22:45
Apeirogon, by Colum McCann—Episode 2
2/10 In 1997, Smadar is killed. In 2007, Abir is killed.
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23:00
Liam Williams: Ladhood—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Liam Williams recounts his youthful misadventures from Garforth to Cambridge University.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—25/02/2020
All the news from Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/02/2020
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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00:30
The Crying Book, by Heather Christle—Episode 2
2/5 Poet Heather Christle meditates on how and why we cry.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/02/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—26/02/2020
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/02/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/02/2020
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/02/2020
Spiritual reflection with Fr Jamie McMorrin of St Mary's RC Cathedral, Edinburgh
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05:45
Farming Today—26/02/20 - NFU Conference
Farming Today comes from the annual conference of the National Farmers' Union.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Michael Morpurgo on the Oystercatcher
Michael Morpurgo enjoys talking to the oystercatchers on the Isles of Scilly.
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