FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
News and Weather—27/12/2008
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—27/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—27/12/2008
Reporting from the tiny Channel island of Sark.
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06:30
Farming Today This Week—27/12/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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06:57
Weather—27/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—27/12/2008
Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather.
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09:00
Saturday Live—27/12/2008
Presenter Richard Coles is joined by author Stella Duffy. With poetry from Clare Fox.
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10:00
Excess Baggage—Postcards
Sandi Toksvig goes to a postcard fair with photographer and collector Martin Parr.
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10:30
Salman Rushdie and The Wizard of Oz
Salman Rushdie celebrates the seventieth anniversary of the classic film The Wizard of Oz.
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11:00
Beyond Westminster—Series 2, Episode 1
1/3 Andrew Rawnsley considers the potential for action on fighting child poverty.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—27/12/2008
Kate Adie introduces Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Money Box—27/12/2008
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
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12:30
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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12:57
Weather—27/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—27/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
News Review of the Year—2008
Edward Stourton looks back at the stories that hit the headlines in 2008.
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14:00
Scraps of Bacon
Novelist James Maw paints an unofficial portrait of Francis Bacon. (R)
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14:30
Saturday Drama—Michael Hastings - Tom and Viv
The nightmare, turbulent marriage of TS Eliot and Vivienne Haigh-Wood.
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16:00
Weekend Woman's Hour—27/12/2008
Highlights of the year's Woman's Hour programmes, presented by Jane Garvey.
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17:00
PM—27/12/2008
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn, plus sports headlines.
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17:30
iPM—27/12/2008
The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—27/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—27/12/2008
Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of the year's best conversation, comedy and music.
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19:00
Profile—Vaclav Klaus
Chris Bowlby spotlights Czech leader Vaclav Klaus.
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19:15
Saturday Review—The Best of 2008
Tom Sutcliffe and guests review the cultural highlights of the year.
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20:00
The Archive Hour—Rediscovering Your Inner Durrell
Naturalist Bridget Nicholls reflects on the life of conservationist Gerald Durrell. (R)
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21:00
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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22:00
Weather—27/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Pick of the Year—25/12/2008
Sandi Toksvig chooses her favourite moments from the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio in 2008.
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23:00
Brain of Britain—22/12/2008
Robert Robinson chairs the first semi final of the perennial general knowledge contest.
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23:30
Ezra Caged
Jeremy Harding reads and explores Ezra Pound's Pisan Cantos poems.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/12/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:12
Weather—28/12/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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00:15
Q & A by Vikas Swarup—10,000 Rupees
2/10 He got the first question right, but can Thomas win a billion on the Indian TV game show? (R)
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00:30
Songs Everlasting—Series 2, Deck the Halls
2/4 Bryn speaks to composers and scholars about the carol Deck the Halls.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/12/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/12/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—28/12/2008
The sound of bells from All Saints Church, Allesley in Coventry.
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05:45
Profile—Vaclav Klaus
Chris Bowlby spotlights Czech leader Vaclav Klaus.
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