BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 11 January 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/01/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Word of Mouth—Talking Disability
  Talking disability with Samantha Renke
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Guildford Cathedral
  Bells on Sunday comes from Guildford Cathedral in Surrey.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/01/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/01/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/01/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/01/21 Stranded Sheep, US Trade Deal, Vertical Farming
  The stranded Scottish sheep which should be in Northern Ireland; plus vertical farming.
10. 05:56
  Weather—11/01/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Lesser White-fronted Goose
  Chris Packham presents the lesser white-fronted goose.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/01/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Scotland and the Union
  Andrew Marr with Ailsa Henderson, Ruth Wishart, Ben Jackson and Karin Bowie.
3. 09:45
  If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 1
  1/5The true story of how a forgotten data company in '60s America invented the future.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Bullied by my kids; Alexandra Heminsley; Healthcare workers on the frontline
  Where can parents living with violent children turn for help?
5. 10:45
  Going Straight by Melissa Murray—1. Betrayal
  1/5Lesbian Emma begins an affair with a man.
6. 11:00
  The Power of...—The Power of One
  Lucy Cooke explores why some species shirk company in favour of a solitary life.
7. 11:30
  How to Vaccinate the World—The Second Dose
  Tim Harford reports on the global race to vaccinate the world and end the Covid19 pandemic
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—11/01/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 1
  1/10Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Supermarket Prices; Cinema Future; Online Dog Sales
  What impact has leaving the EU had on the price of food at the supermarkets?
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/01/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—11/01/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—Chilling Food
  A fresh way to keep food cool and cut food waste.
7. 14:00
  Drama on 4—Sparks
  Powerful musical drama by Jessica Butcher and Anoushka Lucas about love, loss and grief.
8. 14:45
  The Why Factor—Group Thinking
  Why do we succumb to 'Groupthink' and how do we overcome the urge to be part of a crowd
9. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 34, Heat 6
  6/13Another trio of music lovers joins Paul Gambaccini for the contest of musical knowledge.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—BrewDog: Punks grown up?
  Jaega Wise explores world of craft beer giants, BrewDog
11. 16:00
  Dante 2021—Inferno
  1/3Dante's Divine Comedy mined for 21st-century meaning, by BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler.
12. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 23, In Praise of Flies
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover why flies should be celebrated, not swatted.
13. 17:00
  PM—11/01/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/01/2021 Government vaccine plan
  Ministers say tens of millions of people to be given Covid jabs by Spring
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/01/2021
  Kirsty is feeling guilty, and Harrison’s getting tough.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Ben Okri, The Pembrokeshire Murders, Michael Berkeley
  Writer Ben Okri on his new anthology, A Fire in My Head: Poems for the Dawn.
5. 19:45
  The Pillow Book—Series 7, Episode 1
  1/5A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
6. 20:00
  How the Irish Shaped Britain—Kingdoms of the Broad Sea
  1/3Fergal Keane explores the profound influence the Irish have had on Britain.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Libya's Brothers from Hell
  How seven ruthless brothers held a small Libyan town in their murderous grip.
8. 21:00
  The Power of Three—Episode 1
  1/3A deeply personal series, as triplets face living apart for the first time.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Scotland and the Union
  Andrew Marr with Ailsa Henderson, Ruth Wishart, Ben Jackson and Karin Bowie.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—2.3 million people have been given vaccine dose
  Prime Minister warns of "perilous moment" in the pandemic
11. 22:45
  The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 1
  1/10Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
12. 23:00
  Loose Ends—Lord Peter Hain, Mari Hannah, Ralf Little, Adil Ray, Calexico, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/01/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/01/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 1
  1/5The true story of how a forgotten data company in '60s America invented the future.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/01/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/01/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/01/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/01/21 Emergency sugar beet pesticides, Indian farmer protests
  The government explains why it will now allow farmers to use neonicotinoids on sugar beet.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Blackbird
  For Professor David Rothenberg, the blackbird is a beautiful melodic songster.

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