FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/12/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Horologicon, Episode 3
3/5 As the amell approaches, it's time to dash to a grubbery.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/12/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/12/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/12/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Pastor Alex Robertson.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/12/2012
Charlotte Smith asks what the Autumn Statement means for the green economy and for farmers
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/12/2012
Osborne and Balls on the Autumn Statement, plus sentencing guidelines and 'road wars'.
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09:00
In Our Time—Bertrand Russell
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss influential British philosopher Bertrand Russell.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Horologicon, Episode 4
4/5 Feeling refreshed after your post-lunch slooming? Then get on with your faciendum.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Phyllida Lloyd; Alaa Murabit
Phyllida Lloyd and Melissa Dunne on gender-blind casting, and activist Alaa Murabit.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—China Girl, Episode 4
4/5 Reality hits as Nick and Naomi try and settle the baby into their lives.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Sexual Abuse in US Prisons
Linda Pressly looks at the disturbing story of rape and sexual abuse in America's prisons.
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11:30
The Physicist's Guide to the Orchestra
Trevor Cox on the physics behind the way orchestral instruments make their unique sound
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Green Deal delays, dog walkers and Christmas loans
Delays to Green Deal energy assessments, professional dog walkers and Christmas loans.
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12:57
Weather—06/12/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—06/12/2012
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
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13:45
The Global Gap—Series 1: Mexico, Obesity Doctors
4/5 Doctors from the UK and Mexico compare notes on their experiences.
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14:00
The Archers—05/12/2012
Mike takes the plunge.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Stevie G Method
By Gary Ogin. Actors often take odd jobs to survive. But can Stevie tackle psychotherapy?
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15:00
Open Country—The Canal That Never Was
Jules Hudson discovers the secrets of 'The Canal That Never Was'.
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15:27
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal
The St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal. Give on 0800 082 8284 or Radio 4 website.
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15:30
Bookclub—Sathnam Sanghera - The Boy with the Topknot
Sathnam Sanghera discusses his award-winning memoir The Boy with the Topknot.
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16:00
The Film Programme—06/12/2012
Martin McDonagh and Sam Rockwell on Seven Psychopaths, and Charlotte Rampling on I, Anna.
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16:30
Material World—06/12/2012
How science can save boring climate talks and an interview with DNA pioneer James Watson.
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17:00
PM—06/12/2012
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/12/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Births, Deaths and Marriages—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Chief registrar Malcolm Fox is a stickler for regulations at Woodborough Register Office. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—06/12/2012
Kenton is nervous.
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19:15
Front Row—Ali Smith, Dave Brubeck, crime fiction
The Bodyguard musical, Dave Brubeck remembered, and Jeff Park on the latest crime fiction.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—China Girl, Episode 4
4/5 Reality hits as Nick and Naomi try and settle the baby into their lives.
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20:00
The Report—Surgeons under Scrutiny
Matthew Hill asks why the Cornwall surgeon Rob Jones remained in practice so long.
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20:30
In Business—Strong Medicine
Peter Day visits two Swiss pharmaceutical companies to look at future drug development.
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21:00
Saving Species—Series 3, Scottish Species Action Framework
14/24 Brett Westwood reports from the Scottish Natural Heritage conference in Edinburgh.
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21:30
In Our Time—Bertrand Russell
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss influential British philosopher Bertrand Russell.
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21:58
Weather—06/12/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—06/12/2012
Egyptian protests escalate, Ghana's oil-driven elections, and creating a capital city.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Mighty Walzer, Episode 9
9/10 Howard Jacobson's hilarious tale of the coming-of-age of a wannabe ping-pong champion.
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23:00
The Headset Set—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 The call centre installs a thermostat, which makes temperatures rise.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—06/12/2012
MPs reflect on the future of rail services on the West Coast Mainline. Sean Curran reports
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/12/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Horologicon, Episode 4
4/5 Feeling refreshed after your post-lunch slooming? Then get on with your faciendum.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/12/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/12/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/12/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Pastor Alex Robertson.
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05:45
Farming Today—07/12/2012
The government's latest plans for controlling ash dieback. With Charlotte Smith.
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