BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 14 February 2024

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/02/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Fire Weather by John Vaillant—Episode 2
  2/5Fire 009 in Fort McMurray seemed like it could obliterate everything in its path...
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/02/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/02/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/02/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Love is
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Eleanor Jeans.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/02/24 Environmental payments to farms - details of the Sustainable Farming Incentive; Lower carbon beef
  More farmers take up payments to farm for nature, but does that mean growing less food?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Doug Allan on the Emperor Penguin
  Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls hearing an emperor penguin chick for the first time.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—14/02/2024
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  More or Less—Debt, students, shark and chips
  What is the government’s rule on debt? Do 90% of chip shops sell shark and chips?
3. 09:30
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Get an Early Night
  How getting an early night could boost your brain, your heart and help you lose weight.
4. 09:45
  Fire Weather by John Vaillant—Episode 3
  3/5The 2016 Fort McMurray fire spread quadrupled in just a few days. Firefighters struggled.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Surviving cancer five times, Government's independent rape advisor, Miners’ strike 40 years on, My Life with the Walter Boys
  Dr Natalie Yates-Bolton on surviving cancer five times.
6. 11:00
  Marianna in Conspiracyland—Why Do You Hate Me?, 3. Sadiq Khan: I Didn’t Say That!
  How faked audio of London's mayor inflamed hate on social media and tensions offline.
7. 11:30
  Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Series 3, 26. Mary Surratt - Assassinating a President
  Lucy Worsley tells the story of a woman accused of plotting to murder a president.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—14/02/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Ryanair vs booking sites, Auto renewal insurance and Fitbits
  Why have some online travel sites stopped selling Ryanair flights?
3. 12:57
  Weather—14/02/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—14/02/2024
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
5. 13:45
  In the Loop—3. A Strange Loop
  Poet Paul Farley goes walking in circles. Today he finds himself in a strange loop.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—13/02/2024
  Alistair jumps to conclusions.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Trespass
  A satirical play about over-population, inherited wealth and a remarkable poetry festival.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: When Can You Retire?
  Can you afford to retire or will you have to keep working?
9. 15:30
  Inside Health—Coffee, nap, rave, repeat...
  We discuss how much caffeine is too much, whether you need a nap and day-time raving.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Anonymity - Self-creation
  Laurie Taylor explores hidden and crafted identities.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—Prince Harry's dispute with the tabloids - who's next?
  Evan Harris, the Duke of Sussex's legal analyst, explains his approach.
12. 17:00
  PM—14/02/2024
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—14/02/2024 Hamas warns of potential "massacre" at Gaza hospital
  Israel says it has ordered Palestinians to leave the grounds of the hospital
2. 18:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 12, Killing Clare
  6/6Nali's leaving the Barker household. But there's some 'tidying up' to do first.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—14/02/2024
  Fallon and Harrison are due for a chat.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Ukraine drama A Small Stubborn Town, Emma Rice, The Hugo Awards
  Ukraine drama A Small Stubborn Town, Emma Rice, The Hugo Awards.
5. 20:00
  Moral Maze—The morality of marriage
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
6. 21:00
  When It Hits the Fan—F1’s Christian Horner, Soho House and The National Trust
  David and Simon discuss Red Bull, short selling PR and a culture wars pushback.
7. 21:30
  The Media Show—Prince Harry's dispute with the tabloids - who's next?
  Evan Harris, the Duke of Sussex's legal analyst, explains his approach.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Cameron urges US Congress to back Ukraine aid
  A Republican congressman responds to the foreign secretary's call to approve key funds.
9. 22:45
  Mr Norris Changes Trains by Christopher Isherwood—Episode 3
  3/5Arthur Norris has had to make a hurried exit from Berlin.
10. 23:00
  What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?—Series 2, 3. Love and Lust
  3/4Cringe-worthy confessions, and a robust study of love and lust from a unique perspective.
11. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 11, Episode 1
  1/8Jon Holmes's award-winning satirical comedy concept album returns to twist into the news.
12. 23:30
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Drink Green Tea
  Why green tea can boost your brain power, your mood and help your heart.
13. 23:45
  Today in Parliament—14/02/2024
  Alicia McCarthy reports as peers consider the government's Rwanda immigration law.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/02/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Fire Weather by John Vaillant—Episode 3
  3/5The 2016 Fort McMurray fire spread quadrupled in just a few days. Firefighters struggled.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/02/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/02/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/02/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Going the right way
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Eleanor Jeans.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—15/02/24 Green land investment in Scotland and its impact; Farm diversification businesses.
  Large estates managed for the environment and the impact on rural communities in Scotland.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Stuart Butchart on the Bronze-winged Jacana
  Dr Stuart Butchart from BirdLife International reveals the bronze-winged jacana.

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