FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/12/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Astronomy for Dummies
1/4 Josie unravels mysteries of the cosmos in her quest to better herself through learning. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—Proust's Overcoat, Episode 1
1/5 The story of one man's pursuit of the relics of his literary hero, Marcel Proust.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/12/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/12/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/12/2010
With Steve Clifford, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/12/2010
Caz Graham visits an organic veg farm where tough winter weather threatens the crop.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/12/2010
Including Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
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09:00
Fry's English Delight—Winter Special: Word Games
Stephen Fry celebrates, examines and plays word games and explains why they're important.
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09:30
Top of the Class—Series 2, Marcus du Sautoy
1/4 John Wilson reunites mathematician Marcus du Sautoy with his maths teacher and old school.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Proust's Overcoat, Episode 2
2/5 Robert's widow Marthe seizes her chance to get rid of everything relating to Marcel.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—28/12/2010
Presented by Jane Garvey. Vanessa Redgrave features in a programme to celebrate age.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 2
2/5 Irene holds back on her grievances with Vera when Vera's daughter Karen has a health scare
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11:00
Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 35
35/40 Saving Species goes to India to investigate a remarkable story about tiger conservation.
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11:30
A House for the End of Life
How architects are revolutionising hospices and small healthcare buildings.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—28/12/2010
Call You and Yours - Julian Worricker asks: Is the traditional family still alive ?
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12:57
Weather—28/12/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—28/12/2010
National and international news.
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13:30
The British Reggae Revolution
Don Letts examines how Britain produced its own reggae revolution in the late 1970s.
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14:00
The Archers—27/12/2010
Kirsty gets more than she bargained for and Tony faces facts.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Rose Tremain - The Darkness of Wallis Simpson
Imagining the last days of Wallis Simpson, for whom King Edward VIII gave up the throne.
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15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Planet—28/12/2010
Can crops replace rainforest? And life in the ocean depths.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—The Victorian Clown: The Circus Memories of James Frowde, Beginnings
1/3 Frowde remembers starting work doing menial jobs.
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15:45
A Woman's World—The Nail Bar
2/5 A male nail bar worker from Swansea discusses his decision to train in the beauty industry
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16:00
Word of Mouth—28/12/2010
Michael Rosen considers the language of travel and tourism.
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16:30
Great Lives—Sammy Davis Jr
Dancer and actor Lionel Blair chooses his friend, Sammy Davis Jr.
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17:00
PM—28/12/2010
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/12/2010
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
15 Minute Musical—Series 6, Mary Poppin-up-at-the-last-minute-to-score-the-winner
3/6 Fabio Capello engages a new coaching assistant to sort his players out.
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18:30
Cabin Pressure—Cabin Pressure at Christmas
It's the big day, but MJN Air is at work. Will Arthur get his festive celebration? (R)
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19:00
The Archers—28/12/2010
Lynda's on edge for the first night of the panto.
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19:15
Front Row—Films 'based on a true story'
Kirsty Lang reports on why so many films and TV dramas are 'Based on a True Story'.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 2
2/5 Irene holds back on her grievances with Vera when Vera's daughter Karen has a health scare
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20:00
Amnesty at 50
John Tusa asks if Amnesty can survive current controversies with its reputation intact.
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20:40
In Touch—28/12/2010
Peter White with news and information for blind and partially sighted people.
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21:00
Case Notes—A Night in ER
A festive look behind the scenes at Southampton's 21st century Emergency Department.
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21:30
Fry's English Delight—Winter Special: Word Games
Stephen Fry celebrates, examines and plays word games and explains why they're important.
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21:58
Weather—28/12/2010
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—28/12/2010
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 7
As abandoned Mary arrives back at Jamaica Inn, she finds herself in danger.
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23:00
The Phone—Tourist Trap by Jon Sen
4/4 Charlotte picks up the wrong bag at the airport starting a holiday from hell.
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23:30
All Bar Luke—Christmas Special
Luke ferries Lee and Hayley between Christmas dinners with their parents. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/12/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—The Enlightenment
2/4 The comedian sets out to validate herself through 18th-century philosophy. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—Proust's Overcoat, Episode 2
2/5 Robert's widow Marthe seizes her chance to get rid of everything relating to Marcel.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/12/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/12/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/12/2010
With Steve Clifford, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/12/2010
The Norfolk farmer who will spend Christmas looking after 4,000 sheep.
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