FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Dear Darwin—Episode 2
2/5 Sir Jonathan Miller on advances in the study of genetics. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—Vincent van Gogh - The Letters, Episode 2
2/5 Vincent begins his artistic studies in earnest, and embarks on a troubled relationship.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/12/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/12/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/12/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/12/2009
Charlotte Smith follows a year in the life of four brothers who are all new to farming.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/12/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—30/12/2009
Lively and diverse conversation with guests including Fiona Shaw and Billy Childish.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Vincent van Gogh - The Letters, Episode 3
3/5 Full of hopes for an new beginning, Vincent leaves Paris for the warmth of southern France
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Dionne Bromfield; Boy babysitters; Women and technology
How much is new technology benefiting ordinary women? Plus, Dionne Bromfield sings live.
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11:00
UK Confidential—1979
Martha Kearney and guests revisit 1979 through previously classified government documents.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—30/12/2009
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—30/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—30/12/2009
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
The Media Show—30/12/2009
Reviewing the media year: MPs' expenses, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ pay, The Sun changing sides.
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14:00
The Archers—29/12/2009
Lilian must perform solo.
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14:15
Drama on 4—What Did I Say?
By Mark Lawson. Max Coleman is suspended from work for an allegedly offensive remark.
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15:00
Money Box Live—30/12/2009
Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on saving and investing.
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15:30
Bright Young Things—The Garden Party
2/3 By Katherine Mansfield. A wealthy family's lavish gathering is threatened by an accident.
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15:45
A View Through a Lens—Series 1, Poyang Lake
3/5 Having set up beside Poyang Lake in China, John waits for dawn and watches the birds. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Mobility to Higher Education
Laurie Taylor is at the University of Bedfordshire to discuss class and social mobility.
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16:30
Case Notes—Childhood Obesity
Dr Mark Porter on the teenagers who are helping researchers to track childhood obesity.
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16:56
1989: Day by Day—30th December 1989
The lavish home of Romanian dictator Ceausescu is revealed to the world.
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17:00
PM—30/12/2009
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—30/12/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
The News at Bedtime—Series 1, Episode 5
5/7 Mary Mary reports on a medical mystery involving an old woman who swallowed a fly.
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18:30
Ayres on the Air—Series 3, Passion
1/4 How to get all loved up. Poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—30/12/2009
Negotiation.
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19:15
Front Row—30/12/2009
John Wilson meets the new generation of British female singer songwriters.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—My Mad Grandad, Episode 3
3/5 Grandad scares the life out of Gil with his tales of the trenches.
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20:00
Unreliable Evidence—Justice Denied in the Civil Courts?
Can the civil courts system afford to give everyone their day in court?
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20:45
The Watchdog and the Feral Beast—Episode 3
3/3 Sir Christopher Meyer examines the impact of the internet.
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21:00
The Eureka Years—26/12/2008
Adam Hart-Davis explores the history of the technology of Christmas. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—30/12/2009
Lively and diverse conversation with guests including Fiona Shaw and Billy Childish.
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21:58
Weather—30/12/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—30/12/2009
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Tove Jansson - The True Deceiver, Episode 3
3/10 Eyebrows are raised in the village as Katri and Mats spend more time at the rabbit house.
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23:00
All Bar Luke—Christmas Special
Luke ferries Lee and Hayley between Christmas dinners with their parents.
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23:30
A Life With ...—Series 5, Ospreys
3/3 Paul Evans meets Roy Dennis, who has spent a life with ospreys, in the Scottish Highlands. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Dear Darwin—Episode 3
3/5 Prof Jerry Coyne tells of the evidence that has been discovered to support Darwin's work. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—Vincent van Gogh - The Letters, Episode 3
3/5 Full of hopes for an new beginning, Vincent leaves Paris for the warmth of southern France
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/12/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/12/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/12/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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05:45
Farming Today—31/12/2009
New smallholders Geoff and Sue Nicholls reflect on their first farming year.
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