FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—22/12/2008
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—22/12/2008
Andrew Marr is joined by John Parker, Tom Holland, Deborah Moggach and Andrew Price.
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09:45
Susie Boyt - My Judy Garland Life—Somewhere Over the Rainbow
1/5 Susie remembers a childhood trip to see The Wizard of Oz.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—David Cameron on violence against women; Author Judith Kerr
David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party on tackling violence against women.
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11:00
Together against the Odds—Series 2, Episode 1
1/3 Bringing up their severely autistic son nearly ruined Jamie and Nuala Gardner's marriage.
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11:30
Spending My Inheritance—Just One Night
6/6 A burst water pipe means hard-up Harry and his wife need a place to stay...
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—22/12/2008
Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
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12:57
Weather—22/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—22/12/2008
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
Brain of Britain—22/12/2008
Robert Robinson chairs the first semi final of the perennial general knowledge contest.
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14:00
The Archers—21/12/2008
Eddie lets the side down.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Borrowers, Episode 1
1/2 14-year-old Arietty is getting impatient to escape the confines of her cosy home.
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15:00
Money Box Live—22/12/2008
Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—The Hair of the Dog
Short story by Jane Gardam. Eleanor reflects on her daughter Rosie's wedding 25 years ago. (R)
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15:45
Songs Everlasting—Series 2, Unto Us a Child Is Born
1/4 Featuring an interview with the archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams.
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16:00
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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16:30
Beyond Belief—22/12/2008
Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
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17:00
PM—22/12/2008
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—22/12/2008
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Genius—Genius Christmas Special
Dave Gorman presents a Christmas edition of the show, with guest Lee Mack.
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19:00
The Archers—22/12/2008
Mabel arrives.
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19:15
Front Row—22/12/2008
With John Wilson. Damon Albarn reveals how he and Graham Coxon decided to reform Blur.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Old Peter's Russian Tales, Salt
1/5 Ivan the Ninny builds his fortune on salt, but suffers the jealous rage of his brothers.
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20:00
Things We Forgot to Remember—Series 4, Alfred the Great
4/4 Michael Portillo investigates Alfred the Great - English hero or Saxon spin-doctor?
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Islam and Canada
Bill Law investigates the extent of Islamist extremism in Canada.
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21:00
Science Friction—Series 2, Animal Experiments
2/3 Should scientists be using animals for experiments or concentrate on finding alternatives?
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21:30
Start the Week—22/12/2008
Andrew Marr is joined by John Parker, Tom Holland, Deborah Moggach and Andrew Price.
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21:58
Weather—22/12/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—22/12/2008
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Christmas Carol, Episode 6
6/10 The Ghost of Christmas Present reveals scenes of festivity and deprivation to Scrooge.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—16/12/2008
Michael Rosen hears how singing might make it easier to learn a second language.
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23:30
1968 The Sixty-Eighters at Sixty—Episode 1
1/2 Contributors include Kim Howells, Sheila Rowbotham and Bruce Anderson. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Susie Boyt - My Judy Garland Life—Somewhere Over the Rainbow
1/5 Susie remembers a childhood trip to see The Wizard of Oz.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/12/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/12/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/12/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/12/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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