FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/12/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
A Point of View—The End, yet again?
The author and philosopher John Gray on the merits of living for the present.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be: The Lionel Bart Story, Episode 1
1/5 Bart's East End childhood and early exposure to music.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/12/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/12/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/12/2011
Prayer and reflection with Bishop Steven Croft.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/12/2011
Rex Milton talks to Sarah Swadling about his family's herd of Exmoor ponies.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/12/2011
With Justin Webb and Evan Davis. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Colin Pillinger
Prof Jim Al-Khalili talks to planetary scientist Colin Pillinger about life on Mars.
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09:30
One to One—Bridget Kendall with Archbishop Rowan Williams
Bridget Kendall talks to Archbishop Rowan Williams about his fascination with Dostoyevsky.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be: The Lionel Bart Story, Episode 2
2/5 Bart meets Joan Littlewood and writes the songs for Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Twitter Special
Jane Garvey presents the guests and subjects inspiring the most Twitter comment in 2011.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 7
7/15 Roland and Maud try to find the truth about the relationship between Ash and LaMotte.
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11:00
Yeti's Finger
What do a film star, a biologist and a journalist have in common? A mysterious finger.
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11:30
Beatles Christmas
Alexei Sayle explores The Beatles festive fan club recordings and Christmas concerts.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Call You and Yours
The Big Society: Have you got involved and has your community benefitted?
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12:57
Weather—27/12/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—27/12/2011
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
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13:45
Food for Thought—Series 2, Yoko Ono
2/5 Chips, cabbage and chocolate? Yoko Ono discusses her life in food with Nina Myskow.
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14:00
The Archers—26/12/2011
Recriminations fly at Bridge Farm.
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14:15
Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities—2. The Old Order
2/5 Lucie Manette is a witness at Charles Darnay's trial for treason at the Old Bailey.
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15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Planet—Are Our Seasons Changing?
Do second flushes of spring blooms signal changing seasons?
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15:30
Questions, Questions—28/07/2011
Stewart Henderson ponders the universal appeal of the protest chant. (R)
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16:00
Word of Mouth—But I've Got a Degree!
Michael Rosen examines letters we use before and after our names.
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16:30
Great Lives—Ludwig II of Bavaria
Brian Sewell on his love of 'Mad' King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
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17:00
PM—27/12/2011
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/12/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
A Point of View—The Meaning of Debt
Sarah Dunant looks at different aspects of debt.
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18:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Douglas (Isle of Man)
4/6 Mark Steel creates a stand-up show for residents of Douglas on the Isle of Man.
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19:00
The Archers—27/12/2011
Pat tries to make amends.
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19:15
Front Row—Singers Joseph Calleja, Ian Bostridge, Mark Padmore and Iestyn Davies
Mark Lawson talks to singers Joseph Calleja, Ian Bostridge, Mark Padmore and Iestyn Davies
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 7
7/15 Roland and Maud try to find the truth about the relationship between Ash and LaMotte.
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20:00
Buying Defence
Is Britain wasting billions through bad defence procurement? Francis Tusa investigates.
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20:40
In Touch—Peter White meets actor Ryan Kelly - Jazzer in The Archers. 27/12/2011
Why playing Jazzer in The Archers is a dream come true for blind actor Ryan Kelly.
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21:00
Plumbers and Penguins
Chris Eldon Lee follows the fortunes of tradesmen recruited to work in the Antarctic. (R)
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Colin Pillinger
Prof Jim Al-Khalili talks to planetary scientist Colin Pillinger about life on Mars.
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21:58
Weather—27/12/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—27/12/2011
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 7
7/10 Linda's success with the communists does not extend to Christian.
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 5, The Science of Christmas
Robin Ince and Brian Cox discuss Christmas with Richard Dawkins and Mark Gatiss.
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23:30
For One Night Only—Series 6, BB King Live at the Regal
Paul Gambaccini tells the story behind BB King's classic 1964 album Live at the Regal. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/12/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
A Point of View—The Meaning of Debt
Sarah Dunant looks at different aspects of debt.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be: The Lionel Bart Story, Episode 2
2/5 Bart meets Joan Littlewood and writes the songs for Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/12/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/12/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/12/2011
Prayer and reflection with Bishop Steven Croft.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/12/2011
Sarah Swadling meets the beef herd on the Exmoor farm of the Milton family.
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