FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/01/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
O Henry Stories—The Retrieved Reformation
3/3 Safebreaker Jimmy Valentine is unexpectedly released from prison and vows to go straight. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/01/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/01/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip
The bells of St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip, Somerset.
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05:45
Four Thought—Series 4, Refugee Stories
33/3 Agnes Woolley examines what is missing from the stories told by, and about, refugees. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—12/01/2014
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Keeping up Appearances
Mark Tully examines the human preoccupation with fashion.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Natural England
Caz Graham meets the Cumbrian hill farmer turned government advisor.
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06:57
Weather—12/01/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—12/01/2014
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Who is the Devil, Anti-semitic French comic, David Blunkett
Who is the Devil? Plus anti-semitic comics, and David Blunkett on Paul Goggins.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Alzheimer's Society
Rhod Gilbert presents an appeal on behalf of Alzheimer's Society.
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07:57
Weather—12/01/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—12/01/2014
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Living Waters
A service live from the Salvation Army's Regent Hall, London. Led by Major Richard Gaudion
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08:48
A Point of View—Unknown Knowns
John Gray reflects on the things we know but prefer not to think about. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Crossbill
David Attenborough presents the crossbill. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—12/01/2014
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—12/01/2014
Susan has the New Year blues. Meanwhile Pat can't believe her ears.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Nicola Benedetti
Kirsty Young talks to violinist Nicola Benedetti.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 2
2/6 David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Three inspirational cooks
Sheila Dillon revisits the inspirational caterers from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards.
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12:57
Weather—12/01/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—12/01/2014
The latest national and international news.
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13:30
Scoring Father Brown
Debbie Wiseman guides listeners through the world of the film composer.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Wiltshire
Eric Robson and the panel take questions in the county of Wiltshire. (R)
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14:45
Witness History—The First Panda in the West
In 1936, a US socialite and her Chinese guide captured a giant panda and brought it to NY.
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15:00
Classic Serial—The World According to Garp, Episode 2
2/3 Jenny becomes an ardent feminist, whilst her son tries to emulate her writing success.
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16:00
Open Book—Carlos Acosta; Victoria Hislop; Literary heroines with Samantha Ellis and Dr Paula Byrne
Books news with Mariella Frostrup. Carlos Acosta shares his Five of the Best Books.
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16:30
Radio Heaney
A compilation of some of Seamus Heaney's notable contributions to radio.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Chemical Weapons
Is enough being done to prevent rogue states and terrorists acquiring chemical weapons? (R)
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 15, Changeable
1/8 By Neil Brand. A woman in an isolated house, surrounded by floods, refuses to be rescued. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—12/01/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/01/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—12/01/2014
Catherine Bott makes her selection of the best of the previous seven days of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—12/01/2014
Pat has her suspicions.
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19:15
Warhorses of Letters—Series 3, Episode 1
1/4 Will the Battle of Waterloo divide the equine love of Marengo and Copenhagen?
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19:30
Political Animals—Series 1, Wilberforce
1/4 The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1973-1987, reflects on life with Margaret Thatcher (R)
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19:45
Modern Welsh Voices—The Abergorki Long Veg Growing Society
5/5 By Rachel Tresize. Selwyn's life begins to unravel when his cucumbers do not win a contest
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20:00
More or Less—The Week That Kills
Tim Harford tries to find out why this is the week of the year in which most deaths occur. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Simon Hoggart, Prof Janet Rowley, Saul Zaentz, Terry Biddlecombe, Phil Everly
A journalist, a cancer researcher, a film producer, a jockey, and an Everly Brother. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Energy prices drop; Investing in emerging markets; CPP compensation
Paul Lewis and guests discuss who is set to benefit from the energy bill price drop. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Alzheimer's Society
Rhod Gilbert presents an appeal on behalf of Alzheimer's Society. (R)
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21:30
Ariel Sharon: Israel's Warrior Politician
Richard Miron presents a profile of the former Israeli prime minister.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—12/01/2014
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—12/01/2014
A look at how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Chiwetel Ejiofor; Frank Cottrell Boyce; Ken Loach; What makes a film British?
Film news, as Francine Stock talks to Chiwetel Ejiofor about 12 Years a Slave. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Keeping up Appearances
Mark Tully examines the human preoccupation with fashion. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/01/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Sensory Multiculturalism in an East End Market; Cultural Passions
Laurie Taylor discusses the emotional commitment people bring to 'high' and 'low' culture. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip
The bells of St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip, Somerset. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/01/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/01/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/01/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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05:45
Farming Today—13/01/2014
Is the government taking too long to reduce the red tape around livestock movement rules?
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05:56
Weather—13/01/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bewick's Swan
David Attenborough presents the bewick's swan.
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