BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 18 January 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/01/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Word of Mouth—How to Disagree
  Michael Rosen and Darren Chetty explore ways of disagreeing that could help to unite us.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Holy Trinity, Ossett in West Yorkshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from Holy Trinity, Ossett in West Yorkshire
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/01/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/01/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/01/2021
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/01/21 Walkers trampling crops, Welsh veggies, vets and exports
  Lockdown walkers avoiding the mud but trampling the crops.
10. 05:56
  Weather—18/01/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
  John Aitchison presents the lesser spotted woodpecker.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—18/01/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Francis Bacon revealed
  Andrew Marr with Annalyn Swan, Russell T Davies and Mark-Anthony Turnage
3. 09:45
  English Pastoral by James Rebanks—Episode 1
  1/5Bestselling author and farmer James Rebanks considers how to live a good life on the land.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Lana Clarkson, Cosmetic Fillers, Confessions of a Duchess, Debut novel Girl A
  Lana Clarkson, and the prevalence of bodged fillers and what can be done about it.
5. 10:45
  Shardlake—Lamentation, 1. Theft
  1/10In 1546, the Queen writes about her religious beliefs, but the manuscript is stolen.
6. 11:00
  The Power of...—The Power of Night
  Lucy Cooke examines why it pays to stir when the sun goes down.
7. 11:30
  How to Vaccinate the World—Roll On The Roll Out
  Tim Harford reports on the global race to vaccinate the world against Covid-19.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—18/01/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—18/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 6
  6/10Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—City Living; Retail Bots; Work from Bed
  Has the pandemic changed the allure of city living forever?
5. 12:57
  Weather—18/01/2021
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—18/01/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
7. 13:45
  Bodies—Episode 1: Cutting and Crisis - Rediscovering the human body
  1/12Alice Roberts begins a time travelling tour of anatomical knowledge of the human body.
8. 14:00
  Drama on 4—Because I’m a Mother
  Jessica Hynes plays artist Marcie in a new drama by poet and playwright Caroline Bird.
9. 14:45
  The Why Factor—Age of Consent
  Why does the age of consent for homosexual relationships differ?
10. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 34, Heat 7
  7/13Another trio of music lovers joins Paul Gambaccini for the contest of musical knowledge.
11. 15:30
  The Food Programme—What to Eat to Save the Planet?
  Sheila Dillon and guests break down the latest on low carbon food production.
12. 16:00
  Dante 2021—Episode 2
  2/3Dante's Divine Comedy mined for 21st-century meaning by BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler.
13. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 23, Under our Night Sky
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how our relationship with the night sky has changed.
14. 17:00
  PM—18/01/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/01/2021 Four million people get Covid jab
  Vaccine rollout reaches four million, as hospitals treat record numbers
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/01/2021
  Kirsty lashes out and Brookfield fear someone is out to get them.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Ashley Walters makes his directorial debut
  Ashley Walters; Erica Wagner; Torrey Peters; Phil Spector's Wall of Sound
5. 19:45
  Shardlake—Lamentation, 1. Theft
  1/10In 1546, the Queen writes about her religious beliefs, but the manuscript is stolen.
6. 20:00
  How the Irish Shaped Britain—McAlpine's Fusiliers
  2/3Fergal Keane explores the profound influence the Irish have had on Britain.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Shipwreck
  The migrant shipwreck that rose again...
8. 21:00
  The Power of Three—Episode 2
  2/3A deeply personal documentary series, as triplets face living apart for the first time.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Francis Bacon revealed
  Andrew Marr with Annalyn Swan, Russell T Davies and Mark-Anthony Turnage
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Six Conservative MPs rebel on Universal Credit
  Labour motion calls for halt to "planned cut" of UC
11. 22:45
  The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line by Ruth Thomas—Episode 6
  6/10Ell Potter reads Ruth Thomas’s funny, heart-tugging story of betrayal and revenge.
12. 23:00
  Loose Ends—Tony Robinson, Noel Clarke, Rebeca Omordia, Passenger, Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Sara Cox, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—18/01/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/01/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  English Pastoral by James Rebanks—Episode 1
  1/5Bestselling author and farmer James Rebanks considers how to live a good life on the land.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/01/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/01/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/01/2021
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/01/21 Fishermen Protest, Dog Attack, Vets software
  Fishing companies protest outside Parliament because of post-Brexit export troubles.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—King Eider
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Arctic specialist the king eider duck.

Tuesday 19 January 2021