FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/12/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Food for Thought—Series 2, Andy McNab
3/5 From fat kid to fit soldier, Andy McNab talks about his life in food with Nina Myskow. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—Love, Nina: Despatches From Family Life, Dissertations, Romance and Subterfuge
5/5 Dissertation crises, spotting Samuel Beckett and employing subterfuge to save face. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/12/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/12/2013
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/12/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Leslie Griffiths.
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05:45
iPM—28/12/2013
'This was the year that I found out I was a woman' - news sent in by listeners.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—28/12/2013
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—28/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire
Helen Mark visits Doddington Hall in Lincolnshire, where festivities include a shoot. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
Charlotte Smith takes a look back at the biggest rural stories of 2013.
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06:57
Weather—28/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—28/12/2013
Including Sports Desk, Thought for the Day and Weather.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Philosopher Angie Hobbs
Anita Anand and JP Devlin with philosopher Angie Hobbs and Boycie's Inheritance Tracks.
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10:30
The Playlist Series—Nell Gwyn's Playlist
David Owen Norris recreates the musical world of Nell Gwyn in Drury Lane.
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11:00
The Forum—Ice
Marvel at the frozen world of the polar ice caps with Bridget Kendall and guests.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Transglobal Express
A special edition featuring the best of the year's most unusual and entertaining stories.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Money Box—Listeners take on financial firms
Paul Lewis celebrates the tenacity of Money Box listeners who've taken on financial firms.
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12:30
Chain Reaction—Series 9, Terry Christian talks to Kevin Bridges
1/6 TV presenter Terry Christian talks to stand-up comedian Kevin Bridges. (R)
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12:57
Weather—28/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—28/12/2013
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:15
Pick of the Year—Pick of the Year 2013
Sandi Toksvig picks the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this year. (R)
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14:00
Saturday Drama—Otherwise Engaged
Simon Gray's best-loved comedy. A publisher tries to enjoy a Saturday listening to Wagner. (R)
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15:30
Soul Music—Series 17, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
5/5 The story of the melancholic song, first performed by Judy Garland in 1944. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Why the Queen topped the Power List; Gail Rebuck; Baroness Hale; Dido Harding
Jane Garvey presents highlights from interviews with the women on the first WH Power List.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—28/12/2013
'This was the year that I found out I was a woman' - news sent in by listeners. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—28/12/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/12/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Emma Freud, Arthur Smith, Danny Wallace, Miranda Sawyer, Scottee, Emma Kennedy, Alison Moyet, London Community Gospel Choir
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Idris Elba
Chris Bowlby profiles actor Idris Elba, who plays Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Love/Hate in 2013
Love them or hate them - the arts items that split the critics in 2013.
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20:00
Archive on 4—The Three Day Week
White explores the political significance of the 1970s crisis, when Edward Heath was PM.
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21:00
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. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—28/12/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
The Island at the End of the World
A rare visit to Palmerston, the south Pacific island, where all are descended from one man
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22:30
Stig at Fifty
David Almond celebrates the 50th birthday of the classic children's book Stig of the Dump. (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—23/12/2013
Third heat of the nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies. (R)
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23:30
Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere—The Black Friars
4/6 Richard heads to the monastery where he must undergo a terrifying ordeal to obtain the key (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/12/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Mr Capra Goes to Hollywood
An exploration of the filmmaker Frank Capra's enduring vision of the American dream. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/12/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/12/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—York Minster
The bells of York Minster.
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05:45
Profile—Idris Elba
Chris Bowlby profiles actor Idris Elba, who plays Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom. (R)
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