FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/12/2013
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Clive James
Andrew Marr talks to writer and former television presenter Clive James.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Love, Nina: Despatches From Family Life, Being a Nanny Is Great
1/5 Nina is faced with the problem of an eight-foot Christmas tree, too big for the house.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—French and Saunders; Fern Britton; Sara Khan
An advent treat with French and Saunders, plus a rare glimpse into Fern Britton's kitchen.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 1. The Tale of Pigling Bland
1/5 Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
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11:00
Mr Cole Comes to Kensington
Christopher Frayling on Henry Cole, the founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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11:30
North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 Life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—RSPCA spending, FM Radio, Spark Energy, Singles holidays
The singles holiday market, the future of FM radio, and an investigation into Spark Energy
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12:57
Weather—23/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/12/2013
National and international news.
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13:45
One to One—Frank Gardner talks to Tim Rushby-Smith
Frank Gardner talks to Tim Rushby-Smith about facing up to a life-changing accident. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—22/12/2013
Eddie is insistent. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Christmas of Inspector Steine
The Queen's first Christmas broadcast, but there is little festive spirit at the station.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—23/12/2013
Third heat of the nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Nutmeg: The Smell of Christmas?
For Nigel Slater, nutmeg is 'the scent of Christmas', but Sheila Dillon needs convincing. (R)
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16:00
Signs Taken for Wonders
Vivienne Parry explores how literary vision has been shaped by scientific discovery.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 9, Science and Spin
A witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the world of science communication.
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17:00
PM—23/12/2013
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/12/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Just a Christmas Minute
Nicholas Parsons ho-ho-hosts the best parlour game in the world with added Christmas.
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19:00
The Archers—23/12/2013
Helen has high hopes.
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19:15
Front Row—People of the Year 2013, part 1
Mark Lawson meets the people who have made headlines in the world of arts in 2013.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 1. The Tale of Pigling Bland
1/5 Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas. (R)
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20:00
Return to Angola
Mary Harper reports from Angola on the return of the Portuguese to their former colony.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Bangladesh: Trials of Strength
Farhana Haider investigates the war crimes trials which have divided Bangladesh. (R)
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21:00
Shared Planet—Noise in the Environment
Monty Don asks if human-produced noise removes us from the natural world. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Clive James
Andrew Marr talks to writer and former television presenter Clive James. (R)
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21:58
Weather—23/12/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—23/12/2013
Ritula Shah with the latest on the severe weather across much of the UK.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed out of the Window and Disappeared, Episode 1
1/10 At the old people's home in Malmkoping, it is Allan Karlsson's 100th birthday.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Prime Suspects
Michael Rosen and top crime writers on the changing language of the police interview. (R)
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23:30
Down the Line—A Tribute to Felix Dexter
A tribute to Felix Dexter, with Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/12/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Food for Thought—Series 2, David Sedaris
1/5 Nina Myskow in conversation with David Sedaris about how his family affected his eating. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—Love, Nina: Despatches From Family Life, Being a Nanny Is Great
1/5 Nina is faced with the problem of an eight-foot Christmas tree, too big for the house. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/12/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/12/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/12/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/12/2013
2013 has been a tricky year for British hop growers, but does a brighter future lie ahead?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dipper
David Attenborough presents the dipper.
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