FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/12/2010
Guest editor Sam Taylor-Wood investigates the decline in home births.
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09:00
Midweek—29/12/2010
Libby Purves is reunited with four guests who were on Midweek a decade ago.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Proust's Overcoat, Episode 3
3/5 By Lorenza Foschini. Guerin is determined to salvage all he can from the house clearance.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—29/12/2010
With Jenni Murray. Including meditation: which kind should you choose, and how is it done?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 3
3/5 Vera and Irene have a major falling out over Vera's theories about Irene's relations.
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11:00
Where England Meets Wales—Episode 1
1/2 Hardeep Singh Kohli explores the past and present border between England and Wales.
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11:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 6, Tour Guide
3/6 Disappointed with a guided city bus tour, Arthur decides to start his very own tour.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—29/12/2010
Consumer affairs.
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12:57
Weather—29/12/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—29/12/2010
National and international news.
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13:30
The Media Show—29/12/2010
Steve Hewlett and guests discuss how the biggest media stories of 2010 may develop in 2011
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14:00
The Archers—28/12/2010
Lynda's on edge for the first night of the panto.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Hong Kong by Night
Locked out of her apartment, Poppy is invited by Arthur to explore Hong Kong by night. (R)
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15:00
Money Box Live—29/12/2010
Paul Lewis and guests answer your questions about travel rights and travel insurance.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—The Victorian Clown: The Circus Memories of James Frowde, Tenting & Travelling
2/3 Frowde remembers performing as a contortionist known as the 'Duke of Limbs'.
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15:45
A Woman's World—The Midwife
3/5 A husband and wife, both midwives, discuss attitudes towards men in their profession.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Utopia
Laurie Taylor explores new ideas about Utopia.
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16:30
Case Notes—A Night in ER
A festive look behind the scenes at Southampton's 21st century Emergency Department.
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17:00
PM—29/12/2010
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/12/2010
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
15 Minute Musical—Series 6, Thoroughly Modern Miliband
4/6 Ed Miliband gets a West End Musical makeover in Thoroughly Modern Miliband.
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18:30
Shappi Talk—Series 2, Addiction
2/4 Using her own experience, Shappi Khorsandi reveals what it's like being an addict.
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19:00
The Archers—29/12/2010
Helen stands firm.
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19:15
Front Row—Plan B and Tinie Tempah
John Wilson talks to two of the year's musical successes, Tinie Tempah and Plan B.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 3
3/5 Vera and Irene have a major falling out over Vera's theories about Irene's relations.
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20:00
Unreliable Evidence—Legal Aid
Clive Anderson and guests discuss proposed Government cuts in the legal aid budget.
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20:45
The Good Conductor
The writer Bernard Hare tells a moving tale of the power of human compassion.
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21:00
Schrodinger's Quantum Kittens
Robin Ince explores the legacy of Schrodinger's Cat - the paradox of quantum physics.
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21:30
Midweek—29/12/2010
Libby Purves is reunited with four guests who were on Midweek a decade ago.
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21:58
Weather—29/12/2010
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—29/12/2010
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 8
Witnessing bloodshed and horror on a wrecking trip, Mary escapes to seek help.
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23:00
iGod—Robot
3/6 Simon Day and David Soul star in this late-night series of fantastical comedy apocalypses.
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23:15
Comic Fringes—Comic Fringes: Series 5, Gone Phishing
3/3 By Jon Richardson. Tom meets a woman on the internet, but all is not what it seems. (R)
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23:30
The League of Gentlemen's Ghost Chase
The League of Gentlemen reunite for an evening in one of Britain's most haunted houses. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/12/2010
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—Obscure Animal Facts
3/4 The comedian aims to become the ultimate quiz show contestant. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—Proust's Overcoat, Episode 3
3/5 By Lorenza Foschini. Guerin is determined to salvage all he can from the house clearance.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/12/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/12/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/12/2010
With Steve Clifford, general director of the Evangelical Alliance.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/12/2010
Winter on the farm: Willow harvesting on the Somerset Levels.
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