FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—Pier Shorts, Love Lessons from Cephalopods
2/5 By Kay Sexton. A marine scientist challenges a Russian gangmaster to a swimming contest. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/12/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/12/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—20/12/2009
The sound of bells from St John the Baptist, Loughton.
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05:45
The Watchdog and the Feral Beast—Episode 1
1/3 Does the press act as freedom's guardian or is it a 'feral beast', in Tony Blair's phrase?
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—20/12/2009
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Festive Spirit
Madeleine Bunting explores the traditional desire of communities to create festivals.
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06:35
On Your Farm—20/12/2009
Adam Henson visits Hunmanby Grange Farm on the Yorkshire Wolds.
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06:57
Weather—20/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—20/12/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—20/12/2009
Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Build Africa
Dame Diana Rigg appeals on behalf of Build Africa.
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07:58
Weather—20/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—20/12/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—A Spotless Rose
A service from St John's College, Durham. The preacher is Rev Dr David Wilkinson.
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08:50
A Point of View—Clive James: Option Swamp
Clive James vents his frustration at automated customer systems.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—20/12/2009
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—20/12/2009
The week's events in Ambridge.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Sir Michael Caine
Kirsty Young's castaway is Sir Michael Caine.
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Afternoon
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12:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 52, Episode 5
5/6 Jack Dee chairs. With Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jo Brand and Jeremy Hardy.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Spirits
Sheila Dillon tastes her way through the long tradition of turning fruit into alcohol.
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12:57
Weather—20/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—20/12/2009
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
Over The Rainbow With Yip Harburg
Broadcaster Stephen Evans explores the life and work of lyricist Yip Harburg. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—18/12/2009
Peter Gibbs chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Chris Beardshaw and John Cushnie.
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14:45
Joan Armatrading's Favourite Choirs—London Bulgarian Choir
3/5 Joan meets a choir that practices in an embassy and reflects the culture of its homeland. (R)
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15:00
Classic Serial—Matilda, Episode 1
1/2 Dramatisation of Roald Dahl's modern children's classic about a five-year-old genius.
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16:00
Open Book—Crime Writing and 2010 Publishing Highlights
Mariella Frostrup talks to Mark Billingham and Barry Forshaw about Sherlock Holmes.
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16:30
Thomas Lynch's Season of Innocence
Thomas Lynch introduces a poignant and insightful programme on poetry inspired by children
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16:56
1989: Day by Day—20th December 1989
US forces looking for General Noriega invade Panama.
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17:00
The New Art of Diplomacy—Episode 1
1/2 James Naughtie asks if British diplomacy is still fit for purpose.
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 7, The Guilt Season
7/8 Writer Liz Jensen creates a fictional response to the week's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—20/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—20/12/2009
Val McDermid introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—20/12/2009
The hall is decked.
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19:15
Americana—20/12/2009
Matt Frei presents an insider guide to the people and the stories shaping America today.
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19:45
Afternoon Reading—Sputnik, The First King of Mars
5/5 By Nick Walker. There is plenty of time to think during the long journey to Mars. (R)
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20:00
More or Less—18/12/2009
Who really pays most tax and why Christmas shopping is an orgy of 'value destruction'.
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20:30
Last Word—18/12/2009
The lives of Paul Samuelson, Yegor Gaidar, Bobby Jaye, Sir John Quicke and Ken Wlaschin.
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21:00
Money Box—19/12/2009
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Build Africa
Dame Diana Rigg appeals on behalf of Build Africa.
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21:30
In Business—Let Me Entertain You
Peter Day finds out what businessmen can learn from rock musicians and comedians.
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21:58
Weather—20/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—20/12/2009
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
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23:00
1989: Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 19th December November 1989
FW de Klerk meets Nelson Mandela, Chile elects a civilian president to replace Pinochet.
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23:30
Something Understood—The Festive Spirit
Madeleine Bunting explores the traditional desire of communities to create festivals.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Prison Clothing - Lewes Arms Boycott
Laurie Taylor explores the history of prison clothing, and the power of the boycott.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—20/12/2009
The sound of bells from St John the Baptist, Loughton.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/12/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/12/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/12/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop Alan Abernethy.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/12/2009
The government stars a campaign warning people about buying Micro-pigs as presents.
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05:57
Weather—21/12/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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