FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—My Judy Garland Life, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
2/5 Susie remembers her 'Judy-like' family Christmases and her attempts to emulate her heroine
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/12/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/12/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/12/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/12/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/12/2008
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—24/12/2008
Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
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09:45
Book of the Week—My Judy Garland Life, You Made Me Love You
3/5 Susie wonders why, when she meets Judy's daughter Liza, neither of them even mentions her.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Wearing red; Major Janet Pilgrim
The dos and don'ts of wearing red. Plus, Major Janet Pilgrim on her Royal Red Cross.
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11:00
Nowhere Fast?
Martin Plimmer looks at the ever-increasing pace of life and its consequences for us. (R)
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11:30
A Charles Paris Mystery—Dead Side of the Mic, Episode 3
3/4 The actor-sleuth heads to New York for a funeral, and to pursue his investigation.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—24/12/2008
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—24/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—24/12/2008
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
The Media Show—24/12/2008
Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
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14:00
The Archers—23/12/2008
Improv at the tech rehearsal.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Christmas Eve
Festive comic drama by Adam Beeson based on a short story by Gogol.
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15:00
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Stephen Cleobury directs the choir for the annual Festival from King's College, Cambridge.
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16:30
Thinking Allowed—Detectives
Laurie Taylor brings past and present together to explore the culture of the detective.
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17:00
PM—24/12/2008
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—24/12/2008
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Alistair Cooke's Seasonal Letters from America—Episode 1
1/8 Justin Webb introduces eight of Alistair Cooke's seasonal Letters from America.
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18:30
Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management—Episode 2
2/6 Will's godfather Peter invites fashion presenter Kathy to help him dress better.
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19:00
The Archers—24/12/2008
Usha seeks sanctuary.
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19:15
Front Row—People of the Year - Part 2
With Mark Lawson. Julie Walters, Catherine Johnson Phyllida Lloyd talk about Mamma Mia!
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Old Peter's Russian Tales, Prince Ivan
3/5 A kingdom and the fortunes of a young prince are thrown into disarray when a baby is born.
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20:00
Loose Ends—19/07/2008
Peter Curran presents conversation, comedy and music from the Latitude Festival. (R)
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20:45
Secret Lives—Episode 1
1/3 Gyles Brandreth persuades politicians to talk about their true selves.
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21:00
Music Feature—Musical Comedy Was My Dish
Ben Elton explores the lyrical side of PG Wodehouse, who wrote for many musical comedies. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—24/12/2008
Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
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21:58
Weather—24/12/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
News—24/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:06
The World Tonight—24/12/2008
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Christmas Carol, Episode 8
8/10 Scrooge is visited by the fearsome Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
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23:00
The Cornwell Estate—Series 1, Keith Butler
2/4 When cab driver Keith's wife goes into hospital, he's forced to re-evaluate his world view
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23:15
The Ladies—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4 An unattended bag causes confusion, and Lisa tries to deal with her pushy mother.
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23:30
Midnight Mass
From Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral with the archbishop of Liverpool, Patrick Kelly.
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Late
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:11
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/12/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/12/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/12/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/12/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Sarah Swadling.
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