FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
News and Weather—28/12/2007
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Lady Curzon and a Pineapple
Ian Peacock picks up his spoon and delves into the history of "The King of Fruitsβ€. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—The King's Glass, Episode 4
4/5 As the religious climate began to alter, Henry VIII commemorated his wives in art.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2007
Weather information for shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/12/2007
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service for a selection of programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2007
Weather information for shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/12/2007
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/12/2007
Daily prayer and reflection with Rt Rev Tom Wright.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/12/2007
Mark Holdstock finds out why some Welsh farmers are giving up lamb in favour of mutton.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/12/2007
With Edward Stourton, James Naughtie. Including Weather; Sports Desk; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Victoria Wood
Kirsty Young's castaway is comedian Victoria Wood.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The King's Glass, Episode 5
5/5 The chapel windows remained unfinished at the death of Henry VIII.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Asma Jahangir on Benazir Bhutto; Jane Austen Adaptations
Pakistani lawyer Asma Jahangir on the legacy of Benazir Bhutto.
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11:00
Dancing Round the Mediterranean
Steve Carver puts on his dancing shoes and joins a cruise ship as a 'gentleman host'.
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11:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, Late Review
1/6 The ex-variety star is invited onto a book show, but first he must find a tea towel.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—28/12/2007
Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—28/12/2007
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—28/12/2007
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
The Message—28/12/2007
Jenni Murray and guests in conversation about how current media trends affect our lives.
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14:00
The Archers—27/12/2007
It all spills out.
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14:15
Drama on 4—A Warning to the Furious
By Robin Brooks. A feminist film-maker is making a documentary about writer MR James.
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15:00
Ramblings—Iconic Walks, Hampshire Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Clare Balding takes her favourite walk near her family home in Hampshire. (R)
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Cribbins at Christmas, Mr Bromley's Folly
4/4 By Roy Apps. A canine lapse in concentration causes chaos during the making of a movie.
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15:45
The Page Turners
A look at one of the most deceptively simple jobs in music. (R)
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16:00
Last Word—28/12/2007
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
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16:30
The Film Programme—28/12/2007
Francine Stock presents a special edition of the show celebrating Thelma Schoonmaker.
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17:00
PM—28/12/2007
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—28/12/2007
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
15 Minute Musical—Series 4, When You Wish upon a Car
4/6 A tornado dumps Jeremy Clarkson under the rainbow in the pedestrian-friendly Land of Oz. (R)
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 22, Episode 5
5/6 Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
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19:00
The Archers—28/12/2007
Bad feeling in The Bull.
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19:15
Front Row—28/12/2007
John Wilson meets architect Norman Foster, who discusses some of his most famous designs.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—M R James at Christmas, Number 13
5/5 Dr Anderson's interest in why his hotel doesn't include a number 13 puts him in danger.
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20:00
Correspondents' Look Ahead—28/12/2007
Stephen Sackur asks Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ correspondents to forecast the news stories for the year ahead.
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20:50
A Point of View—28/12/2007
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
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21:00
Friday Drama—Twenty Cigarettes
By Marcy Kahan. Oscar attempts to give up smoking and win the woman of his dreams. (R)
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21:58
Weather—28/12/2007
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—28/12/2007
National and international news and analysis with Roger Hearing.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Nine Tailors, Episode 5
5/10 Lord Peter Wimsey's manservant charms some vital information out of the postmistress.
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23:00
UK Confidential—1977
Martha Kearney and guests revisit 1977 through previously classified government documents.
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23:40
Water Song
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents a composition based on his own recordings. (R)
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23:55
Radio 4 Appeal—23/12/2007
David Tennant appeals on behalf of Headway.
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Late
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00:00
News and Weather—29/12/2007
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The Diary
Stories and insights into the secret world of ordinary diary-writers. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—The King's Glass, Episode 5
5/5 The chapel windows remained unfinished at the death of Henry VIII.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2007
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/12/2007
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service for a selection of programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2007
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/12/2007
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/12/2007
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Richard Hill.
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05:45
Nearer God's Heart—Vita Sackville-West
4/4 Anthony Noel visits Sissinghurst Castle. (R)
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