BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 2 February 2023

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/02/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Meat Paradox by Rob Percival—Episode 3
  3/5The intrinsic dilemmas of Veganism and the importance of compassionate husbandry.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/02/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/02/2023
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/02/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/02/2023
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/02/2023
  Spiritual reflection with Fr Dermot Morrin of St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/02/2023 Fruit growers; Rural poverty; Record crops
  Apple growers not planting new trees, rural hardship, and record-breaking arable farmer.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Green Sandpiper
  Brett Westwood presents the Green Sandpiper.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/02/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Tycho Brahe
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 16th-century astronomer, renowned for his accuracy.
3. 09:45
  The Meat Paradox by Rob Percival—Episode 4
  4/5What is the best diet for our future? Rob Percival explores the options.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Alex Kingston plays Prospero at the RSC; Captain Preet Chandi; Alcohol, sexual assault & recall; Folic acid; All good friends?
  Prospero as a mother not an elderly Duke & father: actor Alex Kingston's current challenge
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—A Mosque Attack in Peshawar
  A suicide bombing in a high security police mosque in Pakistan devastates the community.
6. 11:30
  A Kiss
  The poet Rachel Long explores the craft of capturing a kiss in writing.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/02/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Gap Finders: Spice Kitchen founders Sanjay and Shashi Aggarwal
  Gap Finders: Spice Kitchen founders Sanjay and Shashi Aggarwal.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Eco Laundry Products
  Are the Ecoegg, laundry sheets and microfibre filters really better for the environment?
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/02/2023
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—02/02/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  Buried—Series 1, Series 1 - 9. Fear of the Unknown
  11/12In his last days, Joe thought pollution was putting lives at risk. Was he right?
7. 14:00
  The Archers—01/02/2023
  Tom is getting carried away, and Harrison deals with a delicate situation.
8. 14:15
  Nazis: The Road to Power—4. The Big Lie
  4/8Hitler recognises Goebbels’ propaganda skills and draws him deeper into the movement.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—The Hills are Alive! Commoners Choir in Calderdale
  Boff Whalley and Commoners Choir take Clare for a hike and a sing in Calderdale.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Justice and Care
  Simon Thomas makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Justice and Care.
11. 15:30
  Open Book—Dark Academia with Katy Hays, RF Kuang and Kate Weinberg. Plus Saba Sams' Book I'd Never Lend
  Chris Power talks to Katy Hays, RF Kuang and Kate Weinberg about a ubiquitous new trend
12. 16:00
  Curious Cases—Series 21, The Resurrection Quest
  Can we bring extinct species back from the dead?
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Exploring the New Environmental Improvement Plan
  What does the government's Environmental Improvement plan really mean?
14. 17:00
  PM—02/02/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/02/2023 The Bank of England raises interest rates again
  The Bank of England has raised interest rates to four percent.
2. 18:30
  Prepper—Series 1, Hell Is Other People
  2/4Are you Armageddon-ready? Sylvia and Rachel road test survival courses.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/02/2023
  There’s an unexpected guest at Ambridge Hall, and has Natasha changed her tune?
4. 19:15
  Front Row—TV drama Nolly and film The Whale reviewed, director M Night Shyamalan
  A review of Nolly starring Helena Bonham Carter and written by Russell T Davies.
5. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—How do we get over-50s back into work?
  The government wants over-50s to re-enter the workforce, but will they come?
6. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—The French correction?
  What can the UK learn from France about economic growth? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
7. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Exploring the New Environmental Improvement Plan
  What does the government's Environmental Improvement plan really mean?
8. 21:30
  In Our Time—Tycho Brahe
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 16th-century astronomer, renowned for his accuracy.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Israeli Economy Minister, Nir Barkat
  Israeli minister, Nir Barkat; Stalingrad anniversary; Omagh inquiry; Spitting Image
10. 22:45
  My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor—Episode 4
  4/10The choir prepares for action. Their operation or rendimento is set for Christmas Eve.
11. 23:00
  Unsafe Space—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Diversity of opinion, thought-provoking debate, and comedy from voices new to Radio 4.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—02/02/2023
  All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/02/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Meat Paradox by Rob Percival—Episode 4
  4/5What is the best diet for our future? Rob Percival explores the options.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/02/2023
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/02/2023
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/02/2023
  Spiritual reflection with Fr Dermot Morrin of St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy, Edinburgh
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/02/22 Dental deserts, forestry training, PCN resistant potatoes.
  The dental deserts in the UK's rural and coastal towns.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Penny Anderson on the Red Grouse
  Penny Anderson introduces the red grouse, a bird whose call always makes her laugh.

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