FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—22/12/2013
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Walking and the Mind
John McCarthy explores the effects of walking on our creative and spiritual well-being.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Reindeer Herd
Caz Graham meets the Cairngorm reindeer herd at its busiest time of year.
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06:57
Weather—22/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—22/12/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—History of Father Christmas; Winter Solstice; Tackling Islamic extremism
What kind of bishop is a 'Pope Francis bishop'? John Allen talks about what it all means.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Mind
Stephen Fry presents an appeal for Mind.
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07:57
Weather—22/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—22/12/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Coming of Christ as a Child
The Advent season continues with a service live from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
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08:48
A Point of View—Islamo-Christian Heritage
William Dalrymple reflects on the co-habitation of Islam and Christianity. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Shelduck
David Attenborough presents the shelduck. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—22/12/2013
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—22/12/2013
Leonie is feeling lonely. Meanwhile Jennifer tries to help.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Miranda Hart
Kirsty Young talks to comedian and actor Miranda Hart.
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Afternoon
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12:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 6
6/6 Regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry are joined by David Mitchell. Jack Dee chairs. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Nutmeg: The Smell of Christmas?
For Nigel Slater, nutmeg is 'the scent of Christmas', but Sheila Dillon needs convincing.
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12:57
Weather—22/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—22/12/2013
The latest national and international news.
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13:30
Hardeep's Sunday Lunch—Series 2, Fisherman's Friends
Hardeep visits the picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac on the north Cornish coast.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—1870s Special at Beamish
Eric Robson chairs a special 1870s-themed episode of GQT from Beamish, the Living Museum. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Edition - Children's Voices
Fi Glover introduces children talking about siblings, ambition and stolen chocolate.
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15:00
Roddy Doyle on Radio 4—Roddy Doyle's The Van
In a dilapidated van, Jimmy Rabbitte and Bimbo venture into the fish 'n' chip industry.
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16:00
Open Book—Year of the Women Writers
Sally Gardner, Sarah Hall and Lennie Goodings discuss the 'Year of the Women Writers'.
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16:30
Poetry in Translation
Daljit Nagra explores the different practices behind translating poetry. (R)
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17:00
Lines in the Sand
Mark Doyle investigates the new threat from Africa's Islamist militants. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Vitali Klitschko
Mark Coles profiles world boxing champion turned Ukrainian politician, Vitali Klitschko. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—22/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/12/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—22/12/2013
Gerry Northam chooses the best of the previous seven days of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—22/12/2013
Eddie is insistent.
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19:15
Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, Episode 4
4/6 The pros and cons of being grown up enough to have a guest room.
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19:45
Modern Welsh Voices—The Eyas
2/5 By Jim Perrin. A young boy's obsession with taming birds of prey leads him into danger.
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20:00
More or Less—Britain's 80,000 homeless children
Tim Harford on a Shelter statistic. Plus wine shortage, maths and magic, and football. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Peter O'Toole, Lord Roberts of Conwy, Colin Wilson, Joan Fontaine, Ronnie Briggs
Matthew Bannister recalls an actor, a politician, an author, an actress and a train robber (R)
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21:00
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. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Mind
Stephen Fry presents an appeal for Mind. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Curtain Up
Peter Day goes behind the scenes at the pantomime to find out why it matters financially. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—22/12/2013
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—22/12/2013
Kevin Maguire of the Daily Mirror looks at how papers covered the week's biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—The Secret Life of Walter Mitty; American Hustle; All Is Lost; Location scouting
Francine Stock talks to Ben Stiller about The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Walking and the Mind
John McCarthy explores the effects of walking on our creative and spiritual well-being. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/12/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Couples and Chronic Illness; Fashion and Dress in Later Life
The links between clothing and age. Also, how couples deal with chronic illness. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—22/12/2013
The bells of Durham Cathedral. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/12/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/12/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/12/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/12/2013
There are concerns that not enough money goes towards environmental schemes in England.
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05:56
Weather—23/12/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Lesser Redpoll
David Attenborough presents the lesser redpoll.
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