BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 8 February 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/02/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Word of Mouth—Bulls and Bears: animal metaphors in business language
  Michael Rosen asks why there are so many terms related to animals in the business world.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster in Dorset
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Minster Church of St Cuthburga, Wimborne Minster in Dorset.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/02/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/02/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/02/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Revd Dr Paul Mathole
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/02/2021 - Fish taskforce, fish re-branding and animal welfare.
  What's the latest from the government's fish taskforce?
10. 05:56
  Weather—08/02/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Hoatzin
  Sir David Attenborough presents the South American hoatzin.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—08/02/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Empire and class, shaping Britain
  Tom Sutcliffe with Sathnam Sanghera, Selina Todd and Anthony Anaxagorou
3. 09:45
  Fall: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell by John Preston—1. Humble Beginnings
  1/5The life story of the notorious newspaper owner from birth to his mysterious death.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Can all nurseries survive the pandemic?; Forced marriage; Re-creating the Bayeux tapestry
  We examine how falling demand has put some early years providers under threat.
5. 10:45
  Faith, Hope and Glory—Series 1, 1. Hope and Jim
  1/8By Roy Williams. Century-spanning series charting the emergence of modern Britain.
6. 11:00
  My Name Is...—My Name Is Anna
  Anna is branded a terf when she gets involved in the toxic debate around trans rights.
7. 11:30
  How to Vaccinate the World—Dr Anthony Fauci
  Tim Harford reports on the race to vaccinate the world and end the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—08/02/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  Light Perpetual by Francis Spufford—Episode 1
  1/101944: Five young lives are ended. But what of their possible futures? What if?
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—Stolen Dogs, Animal Welfare, Interior Colours
  As dog thefts rise, campaigners are calling for a change in the law to protect their pets.
5. 12:57
  Weather—08/02/2021
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—08/02/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
7. 13:45
  Trading Spaces—Harveys of Halifax
  1/5Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan examines the pandemic's impact on the High Street.
8. 14:00
  Homeschool History—Leonardo da Vinci
  Join Greg Jenner for a fun homeschool history lesson on Leonardo da Vinci.
9. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Pieces
  Sian Owen's modern fairy tale explores heartbreak, healing, and a little loving magic.
10. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 34, Semi-final 1
  10/13Another trio of music lovers joins Paul Gambaccini for the contest of musical knowledge.
11. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Cooking Blind
  Sheila Dillon meets the blind and partially sighted cooks inspiring others.
12. 16:00
  Sketches: Stories of Art and People—Tribute
  True stories of life-changing encounters with art in all its forms.
13. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 23, The Fundamentals of Reality
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the fundamentals of reality.
14. 17:00
  PM—08/02/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/02/2021 Johnson confident in Oxford vaccine
  Prime Minister backs jabs despite South African variant concerns
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 25, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/02/2021
  The walls close in on Neil
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Cathy Yan on her film Dead Pigs
  Cathy Yan; Michael Landy; Musical responses to news stories; Coventry City of Culture 2021
5. 19:45
  Incredible Women—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/5Jeremy Front and Rebecca Front return with another series of Incredible Women
6. 20:00
  After Trump—Overseas
  2/4James Naughtie looks at how Joe Biden will change how America deals with the world.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Rogue Cops
  How can we identify rogue cops?
8. 21:00
  Afterlives—Harry and Anne
  Two parents share stories of survival after their sons each took their own life.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Empire and class, shaping Britain
  Tom Sutcliffe with Sathnam Sanghera, Selina Todd and Anthony Anaxagorou
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—PM tries to reassure public over covid variants
  Boris Johnson says vaccines being used in UK are effective against mutations
11. 22:45
  Light Perpetual by Francis Spufford—Episode 1
  1/101944: Five young lives are ended. But what of their possible futures? What if?
12. 23:00
  Loose Ends—Sylvester McCoy, Zoe Adjonyoh, Angela Scanlon, Perfume Genius, Soothsayers, Scottee, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—08/02/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/02/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Fall: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell by John Preston—1. Humble Beginnings
  1/5The life story of the notorious newspaper owner from birth to his mysterious death.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/02/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/02/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/02/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Revd Dr Paul Mathole
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/02/21 Report demands more funding for natural flood defences, farrowing crates, farm in a box
  A report by MPs accuses the government of failing to set targets for preventing flooding.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Blue Rock Thrush
  Liz Bonnin presents the blue rock thrush, perched high on a Spanish castle.

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