FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/12/2011
With James Naughtie and Justin Webb. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—28/12/2011
Lively conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Simon Russell Beale.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be: The Lionel Bart Story, Episode 3
3/5 Lionel Bart begins work on his musical masterpiece, 'Oliver!'.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Shepherdess; jurors; diets; table manners
The life of a shepherdess; jurors and distressing evidence; children's table manners.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 8
8/15 The true weight of what happened between Ash and LaMotte is revealed.
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11:00
Make Me A National Treasure
Gyles Brandreth discovers what it takes to become a national treasure.
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11:30
Dave Podmore's Superinjunction
Dave Podmore takes out a superinjunction in a bid to get himself back in the spotlight.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—28/12/2011
Winifred Robinson with first-time buyers, self-sufficient town and vintage mobile phones.
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12:57
Weather—28/12/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—28/12/2011
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
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13:45
Food for Thought—Series 2, Andy McNab
3/5 From fat kid to fit soldier, Andy McNab talks about his life in food with Nina Myskow.
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14:00
The Archers—27/12/2011
Pat tries to make amends.
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14:15
Charles Dickens - A Tale of Two Cities—3. Two Promises
3/5 In a Paris wine shop, information is exchanged about a courtship.
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15:00
Money Box Live—28/12/2011
Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on consumer rights.
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15:30
The Dog and the Whale
Tucker the sniffer dog takes a boat trip to save the whales. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Life 4: Shared Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Laurie explores the home lifestyle of six young people who live together.
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16:30
The Media Show—The Media Show Special: Children and Television
Steve discusses research on TV's impact on children and claims of possible harm.
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17:00
PM—28/12/2011
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/12/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
A Point of View—Media Malpractice
Will Self reflects on the new landscape for the press.
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18:30
Heresy—Series 8, Episode 5
5/6 With comedian Dave Gorman and newspaper columnists Matthew Parris and Julia Hartley-Brewer
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19:00
The Archers—28/12/2011
Will Lynda's show be all right on the night?
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19:15
Front Row—Writers from India and Pakistan
Novelists from India and Pakistan on writing about profound social and political shifts.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 8
8/15 The true weight of what happened between Ash and LaMotte is revealed.
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20:00
Bringing Up Britain—Series 4, Consumer Children
3/4 Mariella and guests on what we buy our kids and who is choosing.
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20:45
Four Thought—Series 2, Tim Smit: Britain's Not Broken
Tim Smit argues that if we learn to trust one another, Britain could be great again.
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21:00
The Teetotaller's Guide to Boozing
Sarfraz Manzoor looks at the life of a teetotaller in the UK. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—28/12/2011
Lively conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Simon Russell Beale.
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21:58
Weather—28/12/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—28/12/2011
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Nancy Mitford - The Pursuit of Love, Episode 8
8/10 Linda is living in Paris with the seductive Fabrice, Duc of Sauveterre.
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23:00
Detective Sergeant Nick Mohammed—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 There's a riot going on... topical! Nick tackles a full-on student protest.
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23:30
For One Night Only—Series 6, Berlioz's Les Troyens
Paul Gambaccini re-visits Sir Colin Davis's triumph with the LSO and Berlioz's Les Troyens (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/12/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
A Point of View—Media Malpractice
Will Self reflects on the new landscape for the press.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be: The Lionel Bart Story, Episode 3
3/5 Lionel Bart begins work on his musical masterpiece, 'Oliver!'.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/12/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/12/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/12/2011
Prayer and reflection with Bishop Steven Croft.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/12/2011
Winter On An Exmoor Farm. Part 4, Conservation in the Cornfields.
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