FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/12/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—'Over by Christmas' - Race, Sport and Politics
Laurie explores race and sport, also why people thought WW1 would be over by Christmas.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—19/12/2010
The bells of St Michael, Kingsteignton, Devon.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/12/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/12/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/12/2010
With the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/12/2010
The struggle to get sprouts through the snow to the Christmas dinner plate.
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05:57
Weather—20/12/2010
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/12/2010
The big freeze continues, Lord Heseltine remembers Anthony Howard, and The Archers turn 60
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09:00
Start the Week—20/12/2010
Andrew Marr talks to Anthony Caro, Michael Peppiatt, Sir Mark Jones and Justine Picardie.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Finishing the Hat, Episode 1
1/5 How Oscar Hammerstein influenced the early career of the young Sondheim.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—20/12/2010
Presented by Jane Garvey. Festive phone in about your family Christmas traditions.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Art of Deception, series 2, Episode 1
1/5 By Philip Palmer. Jessica has tracked down conman and art forger Daniel Ballantyne.
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11:00
The Teetotaller's Guide to Boozing
Sarfraz Manzoor looks at the life of a teetotaller in the UK.
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11:30
Jeeves in Manhattan—The Artistic Career of Corky
1/2 Martin Jarvis entertains a live Cheltenham audience with 'The Artistic Career of Corky'.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—20/12/2010
We'll ask the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers why heating oil is so expensive.
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12:57
Weather—20/12/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/12/2010
National and international news.
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13:30
Brain of Britain—20/12/2010
The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
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14:00
The Archers—19/12/2010
Helen struggles to forgive and forget.
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14:15
Drama on 4—On Mardle Fen, Series 3, Pitiless Storm
3/4 Warwick is in buoyant mood. Which is unsettling. It means he's up to something.
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15:00
The Archive Hour—I'm in Charge
Bruce Forsyth and Paul Jackson visit the London Palladium which opened on Boxing Day 1910. (R)
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15:45
The Bus Pass Road Trips—Episode 1
1/5 The Bicester parishioners who went on a pilgrimage from Canterbury to York.
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16:00
The Food Programme—Alternative Christmas Cakes
Panettone and chocolate logs: Sheila Dillon embraces our newer Christmas cake traditions.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Philanthropy
Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether faith inspires philanthropy.
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17:00
PM—20/12/2010
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/12/2010
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Les Kelly's Heroes
Les Kelly gives a little tinselly attention to the unsung heroes who make Britain great.
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19:00
The Archers—20/12/2010
Tony tries to make amends.
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19:15
Front Row—Ed Harris and Colin Farell in The Way Back
Kirsty Lang reviews Peter Weir's film The Way Back, starring Colin Farrell.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Art of Deception, series 2, Episode 1
1/5 By Philip Palmer. Jessica has tracked down conman and art forger Daniel Ballantyne.
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20:00
Freudian Slippage—Episode 2
2/2 David Aaronovitch explores Freud's influence on British society, and whether it has waned.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—The Two Faces of Bahrain
Bahrain says it's modern and progressive - but political opponents face jail and torture.
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21:00
Material World—16/12/2010
2010 - year of disasters. Quentin Cooper asks how science helped, and how it improved.
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21:30
Start the Week—20/12/2010
Andrew Marr talks to Anthony Caro, Michael Peppiatt, Sir Mark Jones and Justine Picardie.
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21:58
Weather—20/12/2010
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—20/12/2010
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 1
Arriving at Jamaica Inn, Mary's troubled by the reputation of her new home in Cornwall.
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23:00
Off the Page—I Don't Know
Dominic Arkwright discusses admitting uncertainty with his panel.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/12/2010
Susan Hulme reports on events at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/12/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Finishing the Hat, Episode 1
1/5 How Oscar Hammerstein influenced the early career of the young Sondheim.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/12/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/12/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/12/2010
With the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/12/2010
Snow isolates rural farmers.
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