FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Christmas Meditation
Dr James Hanvey leads a spiritual reflection on the incarnation.
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00:30
Book of the Week—My Judy Garland Life, I Can't Give You Anything But Love
4/5 Susie reflects on the notion of fandom and visits a Judy museum.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/12/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/12/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/12/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
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05:45
Farming Today—26/12/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
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06:00
The Archive Hour—Not Like That, Like This
Julian Worricker looks back at 60 years of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ masterclasses featuring great musicians. (R)
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07:00
Today—26/12/2008
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—James Nesbitt
Kirsty Young's castaway is actor James Nesbitt.
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09:45
Book of the Week—My Judy Garland Life, Get Happy
5/5 Susie gingerly accepts an invitation to perform at a 'Judy Night' in Brooklyn.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Older women in the press; Sulking; Child sponsorship
Manju Ghosh and Christine Jackson on travelling across England on their bus passes.
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11:00
The Eureka Years—26/12/2008
Adam Hart-Davis explores the history of the technology of Christmas.
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11:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Count Arthur Strong's Christmas Special
The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—26/12/2008
Consumer news and issues with Peter White.
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12:57
Weather—26/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—26/12/2008
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
More or Less—Celebrity Quiz - Divorce at Christmas
Tim Harford is joined by former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq and comedian Dave Gorman.
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14:00
The Archers—25/12/2008
Jack's Christmases past.
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14:15
Sherlock Holmes—The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Series 3, The Remarkable Performance of Mr Frederick Merridew
1/4 A night at the music hall ends in death, as Holmes is engaged by a most unexpected client.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 9, Northumbria - Northumbrian Coast
Clare Balding walks the Northumbrian coast with walking magazine editor Jonathan Manning. (R)
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15:27
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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15:30
Daphne Du Maurier—And His Letters Grew Colder
A passionate affair gradually dies. An early story by Daphne du Maurier discovered in 2006
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15:45
Songs Everlasting—Series 2, Fantasia on Christmas Carols
4/4 Bryn explores Ralph Vaughan Williams's 1912 work Fantasia on Christmas Carols.
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16:00
Music Feature—Killer Bs
A celebration of a virtually extinct aspect of the music industry, the B-side of a record. (R)
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16:30
The Film Programme—26/12/2008
Francine Stock discusses the best films of the year with director Asif Kapadia.
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17:00
PM—26/12/2008
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/12/2008
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Alistair Cooke's Seasonal Letters from America—Episode 3
3/8 Justin Webb introduces eight of Alistair Cooke's seasonal Letters from America.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 25, 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—26/12/2008
In with the peerage.
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19:15
Front Row—Harold Pinter
A special edition in tribute to the Nobel prizewinning playwright Harold Pinter.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Old Peter's Russian Tales, Frost
5/5 When Martha's stepmother decides to marry her to Frost himself, her father fears for her.
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20:02
With Great Pleasure—With Great Pleasure at Christmas
Terry Pratchett revels in some of his favourite pieces of writing. (R)
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20:50
A Point of View—Jesus
Clive James reflects on life after the grave and Shakespeare's beliefs.
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21:00
Friday Drama—The Loved One
A struggling writer, working in a pet cemetery, meets a young female embalmer.
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21:58
Weather—26/12/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—26/12/2008
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Christmas Carol, Episode 10
10/10 Scrooge awakes on Christmas morning to find that there is still time to change the future.
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23:00
Great Lives—Beachcomber
The Snowman author Raymond Briggs chooses JB Morton, aka Beachcomber.
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23:30
Bad Nature
Jo Brand discovers what wildlife presenters really think of the animals they talk about. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Q & A by Vikas Swarup—5,000 Rupees
1/10 An Indian street kid wins a place on a TV quiz. Novel that inspired Slumdog Millionaire. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—My Judy Garland Life, Get Happy
5/5 Susie gingerly accepts an invitation to perform at a 'Judy Night' in Brooklyn.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/12/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/12/2008
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/12/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Lynn Gallagher.
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05:45
A Voyage to Lundy—5. Gateway to the Other World
5/5 Gwyneth Lewis considers the satisfaction of adventure close to home. (R)
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