FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Late Story—Back Chat, Squeezed
5/5 Victor the physio should not be allowed near any patients. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/12/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/12/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—21/12/2008
The sound of bells from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
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05:45
Profile—Dame Liz Forgan
Sheena McDonald profiles Dame Liz Forgan, the first woman to chair the Arts Council.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—21/12/2008
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Birth
Poet laureate Andrew Motion considers perceptions of birth.
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06:35
On Your Farm—21/12/2008
Elinor Goodman examines the work that goes into producing the nation's Christmas trees.
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06:57
Weather—21/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—21/12/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—21/12/2008
Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—The Tropical Health and Education Trust
Zeinab Badawi appeals on behalf of the Tropical Health and Education Trust.
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07:58
Weather—21/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—21/12/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Good Tidings to Zion
From Albany Road Baptist Church in Cardiff.
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08:50
A Point of View—It’s a Wrap
Clive James reflects on the burden of wrapping presents.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—21/12/2008
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—21/12/2008
The week's events in Ambridge.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—James Nesbitt
Kirsty Young's castaway is actor James Nesbitt.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Christmas Special
The panel are Graeme Garden, Jack Dee, Armando Iannucci and Sean Lock.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Forgotten Christmas Meals
Sheila Dillon joins a family of keen cooks to prepare a feast of forgotten Christmas meals
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12:57
Weather—21/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—21/12/2008
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
Where Scotland Meets England—Episode 2
2/2 Hardeep travels from Liddesdale to Gretna, and meets border resident Lord Steel. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—21/12/2008
Eric Robson chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Pippa Greenwood and John Cushnie.
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14:45
A Box of Wittgensteins—The Moody Genius
2/4 Margaret Stonborough investigates the life of her great-uncle through the family archive.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Jamila Gavin - Coram Boy, Angel Child
2/2 Toby and Aaron dream of finding their parents, but Toby's benefactor has other plans.
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16:00
Open Book—Nigella Lawson and debut novels
Nigella Lawson reveals the five books that mean the most to her.
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16:30
Ezra Caged
Jeremy Harding reads and explores Ezra Pound's Pisan Cantos poems.
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17:00
Reckless beyond Reason
Winifred Robinson investigates the extent and effects of teenage drinking in Britain.
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17:40
Profile—Dame Liz Forgan
Sheena McDonald profiles Dame Liz Forgan, the first woman to chair the Arts Council.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—21/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—21/12/2008
John Waite introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—21/12/2008
Eddie lets the side down.
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19:15
Go4it—21/12/2008
Natalie Barrass receives a chocolate tutorial from author Vivian French.
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19:45
The Railway Children—Episode 2
2/5 The children ask a favour of the Old Gentleman.
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20:00
More or Less—Strictly Voting Fiasco - Imperial Measures - Childhood Obesity - Knife-Crime Statistics
Tim Harford explores the voting system of Strictly Come Dancing.
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20:30
Last Word—19/12/2008
John Wilson presents the obituary series.
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21:00
Money Box—20/12/2008
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—The Tropical Health and Education Trust
Zeinab Badawi appeals on behalf of the Tropical Health and Education Trust.
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21:30
In Business—How to Go Bust
Peter Day asks if there is a right or wrong way to tackle intractable business problems.
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21:58
Weather—21/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—21/12/2008
Including Secret Lives.
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23:00
In Living Memory—Series 8, The Little Red Schoolbook
1/4 Jolyon Jenkins recalls the 1971 book which advised children about sex and drugs. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Birth
Poet laureate Andrew Motion considers perceptions of birth.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Chinese Capitalism - Concepts in Education
Laurie Taylor discusses the impact of China's economic reforms with Will Hutton.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—21/12/2008
The sound of bells from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/12/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/12/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/12/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
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05:45
Farming Today—22/12/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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05:57
Weather—22/12/2008
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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