FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 4
4/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/12/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/12/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/12/2014
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Rev Alison Jack.
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05:45
Farming Today—Tidal surge, Christmas pork
Tidal surge anniversary, Christmas pork and the Potato Council. Anna Hill presents.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Brown Thrasher
Chris Packham presents the brown thrasher, usually seen in North America.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/12/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Damian Lewis
Kirsty Young interviews actor Damian Lewis. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 5
5/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sheila Scott; Symphysiotomy; Feminism and Men
Female aviator Sheila Scott, feminism and men, and wills that destroy families.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Patricia Highsmith - Carol, Episode 5
5/5 Carol and Therese's relationship seems to be over. But will love find a way?
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11:00
Hot Gossip!—2. Brains
2/2 Geoff Watts contunues his exploration of the science and culture of gossip
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11:30
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 5, The Hat
2/3 A respected Scots sheriff tries to retrieve a family heirloom from his brother's coffin. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—5 December 1914 - Joe Macknade
Joe Macknade dearly wants to enlist, but is it for glory, or to escape home?
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12:15
You and Yours—Pensions; Pubs; Supermarket politeness
More investigations into pension mis-selling. Plus pubs that grow their own produce.
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12:57
Weather—05/12/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—05/12/2014
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:45
Terror Through Time—The New Face of Terror
Has our response to terrorism changed since 1800? Fergal Keane ends his series.
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14:00
The Archers—04/12/2014
Emma gets round Will. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Lavinia Murray - The Beautiful Ugly
Drama imagining a day in the life of Hans Christian Andersen as a child. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Bournemouth
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Bournemouth.
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15:45
Short Rides in Fast Machines—About Time by Tania Hershman
3/3 A writer's research for a story about time machines takes a strange turn.
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16:00
Last Word—Jeremy Thorpe, Ian McLagan, Viktor Tikhonov, Trevor Pharo and Sabah
Matthew Bannister on a politician, a musician, an ice hockey coach, a clown, and a singer.
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16:30
Feedback—05/12/2014
Elan Closs Stephens on why listeners' views matter, plus behind-the-scenes of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Richard and Chris – On The Street
Friends who have both experienced homelessness find that it can have unexpected bonuses.
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17:00
PM—05/12/2014
Eddie Mair presents interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/12/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 85, Episode 7
7/9 Sandi Toksvig is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Fred MacAulay, Holly Walsh and Bob Mills.
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19:00
The Archers—The Christmas Lights Switch On
We delve into The Archers’ archive and it’s the night of the Christmas Lights Switch On.
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19:15
Front Row—Jim Broadbent; Young Adult Fiction; Tena Stivicic; Comedy DVDs
Jim Broadbent, young adult fiction, the Elgin Marbles, Tena Stivicic, and comedy DVDs.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Patricia Highsmith - Carol, Episode 5
5/5 Carol and Therese's relationship seems to be over. But will love find a way?
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20:00
Any Questions?—Mark Littlewood, Eric Pickles MP, Rachel Reeves MP, Mark Serwotka
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Felsted in Essex.
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20:50
A Point of View—Faking It
Roger Scruton muses on the difference between genuine art and that based on fake emotion.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—1-5 December 1914 (Season 2 start)
Everyone is looking to do their bit for the war effort.
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21:58
Weather—05/12/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—05/12/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. With David Eades.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—In Love and War, Episode 10
10/10 Esmond and Bruno attempt a rescue at Blackshirt headquarters.
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23:00
Jeremy Thorpe: The Silent Conspiracy
Tom Mangold investigates the life of Jeremy Thorpe, the former Liberal leader.
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23:40
Today in Parliament—05/12/2014
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 5
5/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/12/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/12/2014
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/12/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
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05:45
iPM—06/12/2014
'She must have held the patient's hand, I'm sure that's how she got infected.'.
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