FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
News and Weather—26/12/2007
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Christmas Meditation
The hopes and fears of all the years, with the Rt Rev Lord Richard Harries of Pentregarth.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The King's Glass, Episode 2
2/5 Henry VII used the chapel as a propaganda vehicle to emphasise his claim to the throne.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2007
Weather information for shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/12/2007
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service for a selection of programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2007
Weather information for shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/12/2007
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/12/2007
Daily prayer and reflection with Rt Rev Tom Wright.
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05:45
Farming Today—26/12/2007
Mark Holdstock explains why there is much more to pigs than bacon and sausages.
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Morning
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06:00
Following Wainwright
Mark Radcliffe discovers the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright, author and rambler. (R)
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07:00
Today—26/12/2007
Including Weather; Sports Desk; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—26/12/2007
Lively and diverse conversation.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The King's Glass, Episode 3
3/5 Henry VIII was able to spend lavishly on the arts.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Mistresses
An episode dedicated to exploring the role of mistresses.
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11:00
Art in the Trenches
David Snow joins an archaeolological dig in the WWI trenches in Thiepval Wood in France.
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11:30
Baggage—Series 3, Not Quite Part of the Plan
4/6 Caroline and Ruth struggle with Fiona's post-natal tantrums, unaware that worse is to come
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—26/12/2007
Consumer news and issues with Sheila McLennon and Stuart Flinders.
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12:57
Weather—26/12/2007
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—26/12/2007
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
Off the Page—When Will You Ever Learn
With historian Dominic Sandbrook, performer Dillie Keane and writer Isabel Losada.
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14:00
The Archers—25/12/2007
All star cast.
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14:15
Drama on 4—A Night in the Ukraine
Special adaptation of the Marx Brothers' award-winning musical, written by Dick Vosburgh.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—23/12/2007
Eric Robson chairs. Guests are Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and John Cushnie.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Cribbins at Christmas, Ho! Ho! Ho!
2/4 By Stephen Wyatt. Do people spare a thought for the man in the Father Christmas costume?
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15:45
Just What I Always Wanted
Huw Williams presents a compendium of Christmas joy and misery.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Ghosts of Berlin
Laurie Taylor explores the city of Berlin's continuing struggle with its troubled history.
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16:30
Current Puns
Stephen Fry and Arthur Smith investigate the peculiar English predilection for puns. (R)
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17:00
PM—26/12/2007
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/12/2007
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
15 Minute Musical—Series 4, How Do You Solve a Problem Like Camilla
3/6 Camilla Parker Bowles leaves the convent to help look after Charles Von Windsor's family. (R)
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18:30
4 Stands Up—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Featured performers include Shappi Khorsandi, Wil Hodgson and Rhod Gilbert.
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19:00
The Archers—26/12/2007
Eddie shoots off.
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19:15
Front Row—26/12/2007
Kirsty Lang presents a special programme about songs written for Disney films.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—M R James at Christmas, Lost Hearts
3/5 Stephen Elliot, orphaned at the age of 12, is troubled by dreams of two ghostly figures.
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20:00
Reality Check—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Government advisors, teachers and parents discuss admission to secondary schools.
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20:45
Stop the World—Episode 3
3/3 Kamran Nazeer talks to people who hold views totally at odds with the prevailing orthodoxy
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21:00
Frontiers—Disgust
Claudia Hammond investigates new research connecting moral revulsion with physiology.
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21:30
Midweek—26/12/2007
Lively and diverse conversation.
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21:58
Weather—26/12/2007
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—26/12/2007
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Nine Tailors, Episode 3
3/10 Lord Peter Wimsey returns to the village following two strange discoveries.
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23:00
The Maltby Collection—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Curators Rod and Julian are both planning grand gestures. (R)
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23:30
Christmas Crackers
Phil Jupitus recalls the way that television and radio have celebrated Christmas Day. (R)
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Late
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00:00
News and Weather—27/12/2007
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Just What I Always Wanted
Huw Williams presents a compendium of Christmas joy and misery.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The King's Glass, Episode 3
3/5 Henry VIII was able to spend lavishly on the arts.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2007
Weather information for shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/12/2007
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service for a selection of programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2007
Weather information for shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/12/2007
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/12/2007
Daily prayer and reflection with Rt Rev Tom Wright.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/12/2007
Mark Holdstock samples some traditional English ale.
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