BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 14 January 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/01/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 3
  3/5With JFK in the White House, Simulmatics make their pitch to government and big business.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/01/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/01/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/01/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/01/21: Office for Environmental Protection, Sugar beet treatment, African locusts
  Dame Glenys Stacey outlines the role of new Office for Environmental Protection.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Paul Brook on the Redwing
  Paul Brook on the redwing which ignited his love of birdwatching for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—14/01/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Great Gatsby
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Fitzgerald's celebrated novel of the Jazz Age.
3. 09:45
  If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 4
  4/5In 1966 Simulmatics goes to war – taking their brand of ‘people prediction’ to Vietnam.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Adult crushes, Identifying migrants lost at sea, Kishwer Falkner and the EHRC
  Have you ever had an adult crush?
5. 10:45
  Going Straight by Melissa Murray—4. Sacked
  4/5Emma's new boyfriend tries to save her job, but Kirsty has other ideas.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Shipwreck
  The migrant shipwreck that rose again...
7. 11:30
  Art of Now—Good Vibrations
  Comedian and actor Isy Suttie, seeking relaxation, explores the world of sound therapy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—14/01/2021
  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 4
  4/10Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Bailiffs, Cheaper Weddings, Webcam Travel
  Some of the biggest debt charities are reporting a huge surge in complaints about bailiffs
4. 12:57
  Weather—14/01/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—14/01/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—The Legal Fight
  Taking Governments and organisations to court enforce environmental law.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—13/01/2021
  Neil can’t stop fretting, and Jazzer has a challenge over breakfast.
8. 14:15
  The Republicans—George W Bush: A Higher Father
  Entertaining new dramas following the political swings of the Republican Party.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—Snowdrop Country
  Alan Street has spent his life discovering snowdrops - but now there is new demand.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Ubuntu Pathways
  Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ubuntu Pathways.
11. 15:30
  Open Book—Bryan Washington, Natalie Haynes, Trauma in fiction with Rebecca Watson and Peter Ho Davies
  Chris Power talks to Bryan Washington about his debut novel, Memorial.
12. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets
  Brothers Bill and Turner Ross discuss their film Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—UK Science post Brexit; GMOs vs Gene Editing regulation; Identical Twins That Aren't Indentical
  UK Science after Brexit, changing the rules for GMO's, and how identical twins differ.
14. 17:00
  PM—14/01/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—14/01/2021 'Calamitous' impact of coronavirus on NHS
  A record number of nearly 4.5 million people are on waiting lists in England.
2. 18:30
  Elephant in the Room—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Sarah Millican's hit panel show with two winners - the Average Jolene and Maverick Matilda
3. 19:00
  The Archers—14/01/2021
  Jim is not holding back, and Helen’s concerned about Kirsty.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Stardust, The world's oldest painting, Jenni Fagan, Arts Students
  David Bowie film Stardust reviewed, Jenni Fagan novel Luckenbooth, 45,500-year-old artwork
5. 19:45
  The Pillow Book—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/5A new mystery set in 10th century Japan for Lady Shonagon and her Lieutenant Yukinari.
6. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—Covid and the NHS
  Infections are rising, hospitals are filling up. Is the NHS coping with the Covid crisis?
7. 20:30
  The Untold—Help for the Helpline
  Grace Dent hears from the women battling to save a helpline for abuse victims in Scotland.
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—UK Science post Brexit; GMOs vs Gene Editing regulation; Identical Twins That Aren't Indentical
  UK Science after Brexit, changing the rules for GMO's, and how identical twins differ.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Great Gatsby
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Fitzgerald's celebrated novel of the Jazz Age.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Republican rebels explain why they voted to impeach
  Tom Rice, from South Carolina, tells us it was the right thing to do
11. 22:45
  The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 4
  4/10Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
12. 23:00
  Fred at The Stand—Series 3, Jo Caulfield, Al Murray, Louise Young and Kevin Bridges
  4/8A stand-up show like never before, featuring some of the country's funniest people.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—14/01/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/01/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  If Then by Jill Lepore—Episode 4
  4/5In 1966 Simulmatics goes to war – taking their brand of ‘people prediction’ to Vietnam.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/01/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/01/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—15/01/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—15/01/21 Salmon not going to the EU, Pigs in China, Lockdown diary
  Food companies caught up in the ‘catastrophic’ export situation.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Red Grouse
  Brett Westwood presents the red grouse.

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