FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/12/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Diana Cooper - Darling Monster, Episode 5
5/5 John Julius is now a student at Oxford, while his mother continues to live in France. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/12/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/12/2013
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/12/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells.
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05:45
iPM—21/12/2013
'Our voices are part of people's lives' - discussing the role of Radio Announcer.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—21/12/2013
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—21/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—Royal Haslar Hospital
Felicity Evans explores the site of the Royal Haslar Naval hospital in Gosport. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
Sybil Ruscoe explores the world of smallholding.
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06:57
Weather—21/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—21/12/2013
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Lyricist Don Black and Sir Cliff Richard's Inheritance Tracks
Richard Coles and Anita Anand with Don Black and Sir Cliff Richard's Inheritance Tracks.
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10:30
The Playlist Series—The Duke of Wellington's Playlist
David Owen Norris discovers the Duke of Wellington - the musician.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—21/12/2013
Jackie Ashley of the Guardian looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Good to See You Again!
Reasons to be cheerful - five correspondents' tales.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Money Box—Bye-bye to Bitcoin?; Gender-blender insurance; World's most expensive moneybox
Has the bitcoin bubble burst? The true price of insurance. Copycat HMRC and moneyboxes.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 82, Episode 7
7/7 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. (R)
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12:57
Weather—21/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—21/12/2013
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Michael Portillo, Chris Mullin, Nikki King, Mark Damazer
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Harrow in Middlesex. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Heathrow expansion and giving extremists airtime
To expand or not to expand Heathrow, and should the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ give extremists a voice?
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14:30
Kneehigh's The Wild Bride
A magical, musical fairy tale about selling your soul at the crossroads.
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15:30
Soul Music—Series 17, Brahms' German Requiem
4/5 How Brahms's work, a tribute to his mother, has touched and changed people's lives. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: X Factor's Sam Bailey; Powerlister Nicola Sturgeon; Jack Monroe
The X Factor's Sam Bailey on the win that changed her life. Presented by Jane Garvey.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—21/12/2013
'Our voices are part of people's lives' - discussing the role of Radio Announcer. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—21/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/12/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Sting, Harry Hill, Nick Lowe, David Quantick, Orla Brady
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Vitali Klitschko
Mark Coles profiles world boxing champion turned Ukrainian politician, Vitali Klitschko.
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19:15
Saturday Review—New novel by Christos Tsiolkas; Stephen Ward the Musical; Death Comes to Pemberley; Anchorman 2; M R James ghost story
New novel by Christos Tsiolkas, plus Andrew Lloyd Webber's Stephen Ward the Musical.
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20:00
Archive on 4—When Comedy and Politics Collide
Is satire on radio and TV now harming rather than helping our politics?
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21:00
Roddy Doyle on Radio 4—The Commitments
Jim Sheridan directs Roddy Doyle's groundbreaking novel. Jimmy Rabbite is on a mission. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—21/12/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Whatever Happened to Community?: The Debate
Rev Dr Giles Fraser hosts a debate about community. Is it something we have lost? (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—16/12/2013
Nationwide general knowledge quiz, hosted by Russell Davies. (R)
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23:30
Poetry Please—Poetry Please Special: Edge
Edge - a journey through space in poetry by Katrina Porteous, music by Peter Zinovieff. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/12/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
O Henry Stories—The Gift of the Magi
1/3 A young couple struggle to find the money for a special Christmas present for each other. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/12/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/12/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—22/12/2013
The bells of Durham Cathedral.
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05:45
Profile—Vitali Klitschko
Mark Coles profiles world boxing champion turned Ukrainian politician, Vitali Klitschko. (R)
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