FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—09/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography, Episode 1
1/5 The story of one of the most extraordinary fashion designers of the 20th century. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/12/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/12/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/12/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
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05:45
Farming Today—Milk in biodigesters, Healthy broccoli, Eblex videos, Scottish food
With dairy prices still falling, could there be an alternative use for milk?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black-chinned Hummingbird
Liz Bonnin presents the North American black-chinned hummingbird.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—09/12/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reith Lectures—Dr Atul Gawande - The Future of Medicine, The Problem of Hubris
3/4 Atul Gawande calls for a new approach to the 'great unfixables' - ageing and death.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography, Episode 2
2/5 The story of one of the most extraordinary fashion designers of the twentieth century.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—What's wrong with being 'girly'?; The reality of part-time work on low pay; Zoe Williams on modern parenting
What's wrong with being 'girly'? Plus Zoe Williams on the madness of modern parenting.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: My Greenham, Episode 2
2/5 Ginette discovers her husband is having an affair, and she begins one herself at Greenham.
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11:00
Shared Planet—Orangutans and Drones
Can we share the planet with orangutans, and how can drones help us?
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11:30
Soul Music—Series 19, La Boheme
5/5 Opera director John Copley CBE reflects on his lifelong relationship with La Boheme.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—09/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—9 December 1914 - Ivy Layton
The Pleasure Gardens Theatre in Folkestone prepares for its variety show.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Are you struggling with the cost of living?
Consumer phone-in. Are you struggling with the cost of living?
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12:57
Weather—09/12/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—09/12/2014
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Manchester: Alchemical City—The Golden Sewer
2/5 Jeanette takes listeners on a journey by rail and canal into the land of Cottonopolis.
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14:00
The Archers—08/12/2014
Gossip is spreading about Brookfield. (R)
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14:15
Jon Canter - The Dog
Richard Wilson stars as a counsellor trying to save a marriage on its last legs.
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15:00
The Design Dimension—Series 2, For Better or Worse
4/4 Tom Dyckhoff considers the digital future of design.
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15:30
Mastertapes—Series 4, Noel Gallagher (the B-Side)
10/12 Noel Gallagher talks about his album, 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds'.
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16:00
Trauma Medicine—Trauma at War
2/2 Dr Kevin Fong travels to Afghanistan to meet the medical teams in Camp Bastion.
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16:30
Great Lives—Arthur Smith on Emil ZΓ΅topek
Comedian Arthur Smith tells Matthew Parris about the life of Olympic runner Emil ZΓ΅topek.
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17:00
PM—09/12/2014
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/12/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, Earning Your Corn
5/6 Tom's dad celebrates a milestone in governmental reform.
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19:00
The Archers—09/12/2014
Susan is fighting Neil's corner.
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19:15
Front Row—Christopher Jefferies Drama, Golden Age of Panto, Burrell Collection, Ghostwriting
With TV's Christopher Jefferies drama, pantomime, the Burrell Collection and ghostwriting.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: My Greenham, Episode 2
2/5 Ginette discovers her husband is having an affair, and she begins one herself at Greenham. (R)
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20:00
23 Amazing Reasons This Radio Programme Will Change Your Life
Inside the digital news outlets that are reinventing journalism for the social media age.
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20:40
In Touch—Verity Smith; Blind Cookery Course
Verity Smith, horsewoman, singer and author, joins Peter and Tom Walker on blind cooking.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Hoarding Disorder; Unfitness to Plead; Mood Phone Apps
Claudia Hammond on when stockpiling clutter and possessions tips into hoarding disorder.
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21:30
Document—The Hague Warning
Heather Jones explores a lost intelligence report warning of Germany's invasion of Poland. (R)
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21:58
Weather—09/12/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—09/12/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 2
2/10 In the aftermath of her mother's death, young Tess is beset by grief. Read by Niamh Cusack
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23:00
Yes, Nina Conti Really Is on the Radio
Britain's leading ventriloquist brings the crafty art back to radio. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—09/12/2014
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—10/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography, Episode 2
2/5 The story of one of the most extraordinary fashion designers of the twentieth century. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/12/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/12/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/12/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
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05:45
Farming Today—Badger Cull, Countrywide, Sprouts
Why support from vets for the government's controversial badger cull is faltering.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Northern Jacana
Liz Bonnin presents the northern jacana at home in Central American wetlands.
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