FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—09/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi, Episode 2
2/5 The young Grimaldi begins to make his mark as a comic performer in London.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/12/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/12/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/12/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Graystone.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/12/2009
Anna Hill on the food labels designed to protect traditional recipes.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—09/12/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—09/12/2009
Libby Purves is joined by Simon Callow, Cedric Robinson, Chanee Brule, Jacqui Dankworth.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi, Episode 3
3/5 Grimaldi's performance in the new pantomime, Mother Goose, makes him a fully-fledged star.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women in the boardroom; Scary books for children
How many women on the board of directors can make a difference?
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11:00
In Living Memory—Series 11, The Mapplethorpe Affair
2/4 Chris Ledgard examines the work of iconic photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.
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11:30
Ballylenon—Series 7, Episode 3
3/6 Phonsie treats Muriel to a meal and Bernie Gallagher is back in town.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—09/12/2009
Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
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12:57
Weather—09/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—09/12/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
The Media Show—09/12/2009
Peter Fincham on X Factor; Royal privacy; Geordie Greig.
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14:00
The Archers—08/12/2009
A father speaks.
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14:15
Drama on 4—One in A Million
By Peter Kesterton. A maths lecturer is arrested for attempted assault on a young woman.
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15:00
Money Box Live—09/12/2009
Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on tax and the pre-budget report.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Defining Moments, The Westlink Upgrade
2/3 A young couple begin to realise their relationship has changed - they have fallen in love.
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15:45
Darwin: My Ancestor—Episode 3
3/4 Ruth explores the losses which Darwin experienced in his life and their effect on him. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Solo Living - Response to Wall Street
Why are more people living on their own and what are the consequences for society?
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16:30
All in the Mind—Working Memory - Mental Illness and Domestic Violence
Scientists say testing our 'working memory' instead of IQ would be more accurate.
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16:56
1989: Day by Day—9th December 1989
Mikhail Gorbachev warns that the Communist Party faces the threat of extinction.
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17:00
PM—09/12/2009
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—09/12/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Unwelcoming neighbour Annabelle quizzes an unsuspecting soul over his wind chimes.
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19:00
The Archers—09/12/2009
Unwelcome guest.
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19:15
Front Row—09/12/2009
Michael Frayn discusses his travel writing; Elvis Costello on the Black-E arts centre.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 11: 1963-1966 - All My Trials, Episode 3
3/5 Amy Barbour-James struggles to find the money to pay for her sister's care in Trinidad.
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20:00
Moral Maze—09/12/2009
Michael Buerk chairs. With Michael Portillo, Kenan Malik, Claire Fox and Clifford Longley.
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20:45
Political Roots—Labour
2/2 Richard Reeves examines the intellectual and philosophical roots of the Labour leadership.
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21:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 1, Extraterrestrial Life
Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by Jon Ronson and Seth Shostack from SETI Institute.
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21:30
Midweek—09/12/2009
Libby Purves is joined by Simon Callow, Cedric Robinson, Chanee Brule, Jacqui Dankworth.
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21:58
Weather—09/12/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—09/12/2009
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Riceyman Steps, Episode 8
8/10 Henry's bluff is called when he takes a turn for the worse and the doctor is summoned.
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23:00
The Ladies—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 A neurotic Egyptologist tries to come to terms with her heavy workload. (R)
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23:15
All Bar Luke—Series 3, The Hen Night
4/6 Luke is trapped in the hen party from hell when he is appointed chief bridesmaid. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—09/12/2009
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—10/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi, Episode 3
3/5 Grimaldi's performance in the new pantomime, Mother Goose, makes him a fully-fledged star.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/12/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/12/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/12/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Graystone.
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05:45
Farming Today—10/12/2009
Charlotte Smith on how a disagreement on labelling almost created a war of two sausages.
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