FM Schedule
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Early
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/12/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/12/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/12/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop Alan Abernethy.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/12/2009
How to make the best of your Christmas turkey.
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Morning
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06:00
Archive on 4—A Laureate's Legacy - The Poetry Archive
Andrew Motion tells the story of the proudest legacy of his time as Poet Laureate. (R)
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07:00
Bryn Terfel Masters Wine
Opera singer Bryn Terfel attempts to become a master sommelier. (R)
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07:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 John Lloyd and Sean Lock invite guests Tim Minchin, Philip Pullman and Clive James. (R)
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08:00
Desert Island Discs—Sir Michael Caine
Kirsty Young's castaway is Sir Michael Caine.
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08:45
The Santa Tapes—Santa's Everywhere
4/4 Alan Dein catches up with Santa as he crosses the globe.
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09:00
Christmas Service
A service with carols old and new from All Souls Church, Langham Place in London.
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09:45
Paw Tracks in the Moonlight by Denis O'Connor—Episode 5
5/5 O'Connor reflects on Christmas Day how much better life is post kitten rescue.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Carol Ann Duffy; Childhood and Christmas
Are today's children unable to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas?
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11:00
A Funny Sort of Sound
Julian Clary pays tribute to the wit and ingenuity of comedy musical acts. (R)
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11:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Murder Most Fouled Up
2/6 Arthur steps in to play a prominent role in Lord and Lady Preston's murder mystery.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News—25/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Loose Ends—25/12/2009
Clive Anderson introduces an eclectic mix of the year's best music and conversation.
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13:00
With Great Pleasure—With Great Pleasure at Christmas
James Naughtie shares some of his favourite pieces of writing.
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14:00
The Archers—24/12/2009
Family tree.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Tea Time for the Traditionally Built
1/2 Precious Ramotswe has an important new client from the incomprehensible world of football.
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15:00
HM The Queen
The Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
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15:07
News—25/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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15:15
Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The Seller of Beds
2/2 The detectives are embroiled in the murky world of the football cheat.
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16:00
Frequently Asked Questions
Ian Sansom examines the changing relationship between authors and their readers. (R)
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16:30
The Film Programme—25/12/2009
Francine Stock talks to 92-year-old actress Googie Withers, star of Night And The City.
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16:56
1989: Day by Day—25th December 1989
Ceausescu and his wife are executed in Romania.
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17:00
Pick of the Year—25/12/2009
Rob Brydon unwraps the best of the year's offerings from across Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—25/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/12/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Yuletide Stress & Santa's Strike
2/7 All the latest festive news from John Tweedledum and Jim Tweedledee.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 29, Episode 5
5/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news.
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19:00
The Archers—25/12/2009
The truth is out.
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19:15
Front Row—25/12/2009
Mark Lawson in conversation with Alan Bennett in a special edition of Front Row.
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19:45
Roald Dahl—Someone Like You, 5. Nunc Dimittis
5/5 A slighted lover plots an elaborate revenge.
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20:00
Archive on 4—The Anniversary Anniversary
Dominic Sandbrook scrutinises our obsession with anniversaries. (R)
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20:50
A Point of View—Talking About Their Generation
Clive James reflects on the human condition and the need for liberal democracy to spread.
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21:00
The Late Mr Shakespeare
A former boy actor reminisces about his time spent with The Bard. Stars Jim Broadbent.
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21:58
Weather—25/12/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
News—25/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
We Three Kings
Ian Hislop probes the story and importance of the three kings of the Nativity. (R)
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Ingoldsby Legends, A Singular Passage, Part 2
10/10 A young woman is tormented by two men bent on exploring the dark arts.
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23:00
Great Lives—Vivian Stanshall
Neil Innes discusses the life of his colleague and friend Vivian Stanshall.
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23:30
The Music Group—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 Phil Hammond's guests include Don Warrington, Laura Barton and Martyn Poliakoff. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Christmas Meditation
Children's author Michael Morpurgo reflects on the magic of storytelling at Christmas.
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00:30
Paw Tracks in the Moonlight by Denis O'Connor—Episode 5
5/5 O'Connor reflects on Christmas Day how much better life is post kitten rescue.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/12/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/12/2009
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/12/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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05:45
Running Away—Baroness Julia Neuberger
5/5 Baroness Julia Neuberger takes a stroll through the Victorian gardens in Leamington Spa. (R)
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