BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 12 January 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/01/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Chris Jackson on sustainable geology
  Geologist Chris Jackson on the earth's past, deep salt and abseiling into a volcano.
3. 09:30
  One to One—The Dream of Success: Rosie Millard meets author Debbie Bayne
  The long-standing arts journalist asks what success and failure really mean.
4. 09:45
  If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 2
  2/5It’s 1960 and Ed Greenfield assembles a team to get a Democrat into the White House.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Young women and vaccines; Vaccine Deployment Minister Nadhim Zahawi; Lisa Montgomery, Death Row, Sex and the City
  The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
6. 10:45
  Going Straight by Melissa Murray—2. Pressure
  2/5Lesbian Emma's affair with a man threatens her best friend's business.
7. 11:00
  Sea of Faith
  Giles Fraser on the storm provoked by Don Cupitt's 1980s television series.
8. 11:30
  Sonnets for Albert
  The poet Anthony Joseph reflects on fatherhood, in his own work and that of fellow artists
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—12/01/2021
  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 2
  2/10Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How safe do you feel going out?
  Call You and Yours - how safe do you feel going out?
4. 12:57
  Weather—12/01/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—12/01/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—More Power from the Sun
  Solar energy is cheap and clean, but it could be better. Tom Heap discovers how.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—11/01/2021
  Kirsty is feeling guilty, and Harrison’s getting tough.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Lives in Transit
  Based on a true story of a Somali woman's flight from Al-Shabaab and her quest for asylum.
9. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 31, Home Economics: Episode 22
  3/7Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.
10. 15:30
  Curious Cases—Series 17, The Scientific Exploration of Astrology
  Could there be something to astrology? asks Dan in Australia
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—How to Disagree
  Michael Rosen and Darren Chetty explore ways of disagreeing that could help to unite us.
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—David Jonsson on Jean Michel Basquiat
  Actor David Jonsson champions artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
13. 17:00
  PM—12/01/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/01/2021 Police Promise Covid Crackdown
  A top police officer vows to issue fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches more quickly
2. 18:30
  Beta Female—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Sitcom by Amna Saleem, starring Kiran Sonia Sawar.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/01/2021
  Rex is out for himself, and Tracy’s keen to make something clear.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Regina King, classical music for kids, Northern Irish literature
  Oscar-winner Regina King on her directorial debut One Night In Miami.
5. 19:45
  The Pillow Book—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/5A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Undue Influence
  The relationship between social media influencers and clinics promoting cosmetic surgery.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—The New "Passenger Assist" App For Rail Users; Royal Art Works On Show
  The new "Passenger Assist" app for rail users. Royal art on show via Zoom sessions.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Statins and Nocebo, Vit D & Covid, new therapies for Covid
  Research trials for Covid-19. Do vitamin D supplements prevent infection from SARS-COV-2?
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Chris Jackson on sustainable geology
  Geologist Chris Jackson on the earth's past, deep salt and abseiling into a volcano.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—President Trump says attempts to impeach him are "witch hunt"
  Congress debates motion to force Trump from office
11. 22:45
  The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 2
  2/10Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
12. 23:00
  Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—173. If the Room Smells Good, the Podcast won’t Stink, with Fiona Bruce
  Fi Glover and Jane Garvey in conversation with Fiona Bruce.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—12/01/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/01/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 2
  2/5It’s 1960 and Ed Greenfield assembles a team to get a Democrat into the White House.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/01/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/01/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/01/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/01/21: EU exports, Farming in Brazil, School egg producers
  Scottish fishermen told to tie up boats after EU export hold-ups.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Glossy Ibis
  David Attenborough presents the glossy ibis.

Wednesday 13 January 2021