BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 4 January 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/01/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—THE BED
  The Bed: an exploration of its history and many uses.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Saint Barnabas, Queen Camel in Somerset
  Bells on Sunday comes from Saint Barnabas, Queen Camel in Somerset
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/01/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/01/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/01/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Krish Kandiah
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/01/21 Mental wellbeing, Anaerobic Digesters, Weather forecasting farmers
  Huge farming survey aims to help charity understand the wellbeing of a farming generation.
10. 05:56
  Weather—04/01/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mat Waddington on the long tailed tit
  Mat Waddington found a long tailed tit playing cupid in his Worcester village.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—04/01/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Rethink—Rethink Fairness, Rethink Fairness: Wealth
  1/5Wealth Fairness: how much does it matter and how should it be addressed?
3. 09:45
  Coming of Age: Letters to 2021—Niall Ferguson
  1/5As the century turns 21, five essayists offer their personal appraisals and advice.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Emma Barnett presents Woman's Hour with Imelda Staunton, Mel C, Jeremy Hunt and Richard Ratcliffe
  Emma Barnett with Imelda Staunton, Mel C, Jeremy Hunt and Richard Ratcliffe
5. 10:45
  80 Not Out—The Saving of Albert Perks
  1/5Bernard Cribbins recounts what happens to Albert Perks from The Railway Children.
6. 11:00
  The Power of...—The Power of Celibacy
  Lucy Cooke discovers why some species reproduce without sex or the need for males.
7. 11:30
  How to Vaccinate the World—Larry Brilliant
  Tim Harford reports on the global race to vaccinate the world against Covid-19.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—04/01/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  In the Castle of My Skin by George Lamming—Episode 6
  6/10The rioters surround the houses, while the villagers watch, shaking with fear.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Travel Special
  The latest foreign travel situation and the impact 2020 has had on the travel industry.
4. 12:57
  Weather—04/01/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—04/01/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—Super Rice
  Meet the sharpest minds in the race to cut carbon, one smart idea at a time.
7. 14:00
  Drama on 4—You & Me
  Contemporary two hander about male/female relationships, with a twist
8. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 34, Heat 5
  5/13Another trio of music lovers joins Paul Gambaccini for the contest of musical knowledge.
9. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Inside the World Food Programme
  Dan Saladino tells the inside story of Nobel Peace Prize winners the World Food Programme.
10. 16:00
  Lady Chatterley's Bed Bugs
  How the fascinating and disgusting lives of insects inspired modernist writers.
11. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Religion and Science in Schools
  Ernie Rea explores the place and nature of faith in today's world.
12. 17:00
  PM—04/01/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—04/01/2021 New restrictions for England and Scotland
  PM to reveal measures, Nicola Sturgeon tells people to stay at home.
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 73/74, Lockdown Recording 2
  6/673rd Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—04/01/2021
  There's regret at Brookfield
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Dante's Divine Comedy 700 years on with Katya Adler; Costa Book Awards category winners
  Katya Adler on Dante; Costa category winners announced; Costa Novel winner interview.
5. 19:45
  80 Not Out—The Saving of Albert Perks
  1/5Bernard Cribbins recounts what happens to Albert Perks from The Railway Children.
6. 20:00
  I Am Robert Chelsea
  The first African-American to have a face transplant tells his own story.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Searching for Wisdom in Lagos
  How one young man went missing after Nigerian troops opened fire at a protest
8. 21:00
  Don't Log Off—Series 12, Opportunity
  Alan Dein searches for the stories that connect us in a changing world.
9. 21:30
  Rethink—Rethink Fairness, Rethink Fairness: Wealth
  1/5Wealth Fairness: how much does it matter and how should it be addressed?
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—New national lockdown across England announced
  PM says more restrictions needed to control covid variant
11. 22:45
  In the Castle of My Skin by George Lamming—Episode 6
  6/10The rioters surround the houses, while the villagers watch, shaking with fear.
12. 23:00
  Loose Ends—Cerys Matthews, Adjoa Andoh, Melissa Johns, Tanita Tikaram, David Morrissey, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
13. 23:30
  Wireless Nights—Series 6, A New Year's Resolution
  Jarvis Cocker on the nocturnal human condition, trying to get the perfect night's sleep
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/01/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Coming of Age: Letters to 2021—Niall Ferguson
  1/5As the century turns 21, five essayists offer their personal appraisals and advice.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/01/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/01/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/01/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Krish Kandiah
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/01/21 Brexit trade deal, biomethane on farm
  Farming under a new EU trade deal - what are the pitfalls and opportunities?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tree Sparrow
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the Tree Sparrow.

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