FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/12/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Tipping points
Laurie Taylor explores 'The Tipping Point' in new research at Durham University.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—18/12/2011
The bells from Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/12/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/12/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/12/2011
Prayer and reflection with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/12/2011
Caz Graham finds out why cheese made in Stilton can't be marketed as Stilton cheese.
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05:57
Weather—19/12/2011
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/12/2011
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—The Spirit of Christmas: Claire Tomalin, Susan Hill and Canon Giles Fraser
Andrew Marr on the idea of Christmas with Claire Tomalin, Giles Fraser and Susan Hill.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Etymologicon, Episode 1
1/5 From a turn-up for the books to avocado, via gambling in medieval France.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—19/12/2011
Jane Garvey presents a phone-in about the first night with a new baby.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 1
1/15 Research assistant Roland Michell finds some letters that could change literary history.
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11:00
Tales from the Arab Spring—Revolution (Egypt)
1/3 Stories from the year that changed the face of the Middle East with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Jeremy Bowen
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11:30
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off—Series 5, Rocket Man
4/4 Giles meets some leftover post-Soviet rocket fuel. What could possibly go wrong?
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Why a compulsory medical test for drink drivers is not happening
Drink drivers, a new contract for dentists and changes to food labelling laws.
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12:57
Weather—19/12/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—19/12/2011
Martha Kearney presents the national and international news.
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13:45
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Telegraph
11/15 In 1870, the telegraph system came under the control of the post office.
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14:00
The Archers—18/12/2011
Tony and Pat wait nervously.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Down and Out in Auchangaish
By Donna Franceschild. Comedy drama about a young homeless man in rural Scotland.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—19/12/2011
Chaired by Russell Davies. With four contestants from the North of England.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Gin and Botanicals
Dan Saladino explores the past, present and future of the most British of drinks, gin.
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16:00
The Art of Darkness
Richard Coles on the inspiration to artists of darkness and the Northern lights in Norway.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 5, I'm a Chemist Get Me Out of Here
Dara O'Briain joins the Infinite Monkeys Robin Ince and Brian Cox for science/comedy chat.
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17:00
PM—19/12/2011
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/12/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 56, Episode 6
6/6 From Watford Colosseum, with Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
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19:00
The Archers—19/12/2011
Helen is feeling upbeat.
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19:15
Front Row—Jennifer Saunders; the new Mission: Impossible film
Interview with Jennifer Saunders and the verdict on the latest Mission: Impossible film.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 1
1/15 Research assistant Roland Michell finds some letters that could change literary history.
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20:00
How New Is the New Philanthropy?—Victorian Philanthropy and its Critics
2/3 Professor Hugh Cunningham explores the lives of the 'deserving' and 'undeserving' poor.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—China's Migrant Worker Mega-City
Tales of discontent and reform from Guangzhou, China's mega-city of migrants.
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21:00
Material World—15/12/2011
The Higgs particle, pairing scientists with MPs, amateur scientists and moon art.
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21:30
Start the Week—The Spirit of Christmas: Claire Tomalin, Susan Hill and Canon Giles Fraser
Andrew Marr on the idea of Christmas with Claire Tomalin, Giles Fraser and Susan Hill.
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21:58
Weather—19/12/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—19/12/2011
Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Nancy Mitford - The Pursuit of Love, Episode 1
1/10 Fanny Logan's story of her beloved aristocratic cousins.
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23:00
Off the Page—Birmingham
Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss Birmingham, its flaws and its fabulousness.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/12/2011
Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/12/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Etymologicon, Episode 1
1/5 From a turn-up for the books to avocado, via gambling in medieval France.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/12/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/12/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/12/2011
Prayer and reflection with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/12/2011
Why scientists think a pink flowering plant could be the key to sustainable meat and milk.
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