FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/12/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub, Episode 1
1/5 The George Inn's early incarnation as a lawless Southwark drinking den.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/12/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/12/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/12/2012
A reading and a reflection to start the day with Bishop Donal McKeown.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/12/2012
As a group is fined for illegal hunting, supporters say the law is pointless and confusing
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/12/2012
Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—John Gurdon
2012 Nobel Prize winner John Gurdon on cloning a frog decades before Dolly the Sheep.
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09:30
One to One—Olivia O'Leary with Mick Fitzgerald
Olivia O'Leary meets one of the greatest ever jump-jockeys, Mick Fitzgerald.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub, Episode 2
2/5 The George enters literary history with the publication of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sheridan Smith; Meow Meow; Alcohol and teenagers
Meow Meow in cabaret, Sheridan Smith, alcohol and teenagers. Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise - A Taste for Death, Episode 2
2/5 Dinah reveals her special talent, a skill which explains why the bad guys were after her.
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11:00
Saving Species—Series 3, Wildlife Art / Wildlife Gardening Forum
16/24 Brett Westwood takes a look at the relationship between wildlife conservation and art.
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11:30
Riot Grrrls
A noisy exploration of the punk and politics of music's Riot Grrrl movement.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: more money for grassroots sports
Β£493 million is to be invested in grassroots sports - what will it mean for you?
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12:57
Weather—18/12/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—18/12/2012
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Grimm Thoughts—Episode 2
2/10 Marina Warner traces Grimms' tales back to their ancient origins.
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14:00
The Archers—17/12/2012
Will doesn't hold back.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Episode 1
1/2 Rumpole defends a gardener accused of blackmailing the master of an Oxford College.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 3, Birmingham
3/6 Jay Rayner and the Kitchen Cabinet team are with food enthusiasts in Birmingham.
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15:30
The Library Returns
Jonathan Glancey explores how libraries in Europe and the USA are being reinvented. (R)
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Under the Influence
Michael Rosen starts a new series by investigating the effects of alcohol on speech.
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16:30
Great Lives—Prince Alamayu
Lemn Sissay chooses Prince Alamayu who, like him, was Ethiopian but fostered in Britain.
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17:00
PM—18/12/2012
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Includes Weather.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/12/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Terrifying Life Made Even Scarier a Bit Some More
5/6 A new and terrible danger threatens Britain.
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19:00
The Archers—18/12/2012
Jim is disgruntled.
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19:15
Front Row—Salman Rushdie, Victoria Wood, Christmas Jukebox Jury
Salman Rushdie on the film of his novel Midnight's Children; Victoria Wood on Joyce Hatto.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise - A Taste for Death, Episode 2
2/5 Dinah reveals her special talent, a skill which explains why the bad guys were after her.
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20:00
Europe Moves East
Allan Little looks at the changing dynamic of the European Union, as power heads east.
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20:40
In Touch—18/12/2012
RNIB's Matt Davies tells Peter White of their concerns about the new regulations on PIPs.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Mind mindedness; communicating risk; dyslexia
Claudia Hammond investigates how reading a baby's mind helps its development.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—John Gurdon
2012 Nobel Prize winner John Gurdon on cloning a frog decades before Dolly the Sheep.
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21:58
Weather—18/12/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—18/12/2012
The latest on Andrew Mitchell and 'plebgate'. News and analysis with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Maeve Binchy Short Stories—2. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Coming
2/5 An unexpected visitor arrives in a Dublin restaurant.
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 7, Creating Life
Comedian Ed Byrne joins Robin and Brian to talk about science's quest to create life.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/12/2012
Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/12/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub, Episode 2
2/5 The George enters literary history with the publication of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/12/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/12/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/12/2012
A short reflection and prayer with Bishop Donal McKeown.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/12/2012
Warnings that Schmallenberg disease could be more widespread than expected.
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