FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Rituals at Christmas
Laurie Taylor presents a special edition that explores rituals at Christmas and beyond. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—28/12/2014
The bells of Westminster Abbey. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/12/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/12/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/12/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rt Rev Richard Chartres.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farm Floods Revisited
Charlotte Smith revisits one of the Somerset farms affected by January's floods.
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05:56
Weather—29/12/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-throated Caracara
Sir David Attenborough presents the red-throated caracara from the Amazonian rainforest.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/12/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Sense of Place
Andrew Marr and guests discuss why some places mean so much more to us than others.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 1
1/5 Award-winning tenor Ian Bostridge explores Schubert's powerful song-cycle Winterreise.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Party Small Talk, Women and Slapstick, 2015 Fashion, Winning a Lotto Syndicate
How do you survive party chit-chat? Fashion trends for 2015, and women in slapstick.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Nigel Slater - Eating for England, Episode 1
1/5 An inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir.
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11:00
This Farming Life—Episode 1
1/2 Charlotte Smith follows several farmers' lives beyond the five-bar gate through autumn.
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11:30
Start/Stop—Series 2, 8. Hotel
8/8 David, Cathy and Fiona are otherwise occupied - can Barney and Alice get time together?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—29 December 1914 - Joe Macknade
England cricketer Colin Blythe arrives on a recruitment drive in Folkestone.
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12:15
You and Yours—29/12/2014
Christmas rail disruption, pet travel scheme, nostalgia, and complaints handling.
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12:57
Weather—29/12/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—29/12/2014
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Edward Stourton.
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13:45
Out of Armenia—Manchester
1/5 Starting a journey through the Armenian diaspora of Europe: Manchester's fragile community
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14:00
The Archers—28/12/2014
Kate has some news. (R)
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14:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 6, St Lewin
2/4 A dark fantasy adventure featuring the immortal wanderer, William Palmer, known as Pilgrim
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 1, 2015
The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Redemption through Food
Sheila Dillon presents inspirational stories from The Food Programme in 2014. (R)
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16:00
Sister Aimee
The story of the glamorous woman who invented broadcast evangelism.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Magna Carta
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the church's role in the creation of the Magna Carta.
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17:00
PM—29/12/2014
Eddie Mair presents interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/12/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Christmas With...—Clare Barker
4/6 Clare hates Christmas. But will a chance encounter bring back a bit of festive magic?
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 14, Episode 1
1/6 With Lloyd Langford, David O'Doherty, Susan Calman, Josh Widdicombe. David Mitchell hosts.
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19:00
The Archers—29/12/2014
Carol and Jill get emotional.
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19:15
Front Row—The rise and rise of Event Cinema
The year of event cinema - Billy Elliot the Musical Live topped one weekend's takings.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Nigel Slater - Eating for England, Episode 1
1/5 An inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir. (R)
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20:00
The Invisible Age—Let Yourself Go
3/3 Matthew Sweet urges us to rethink old age as an opportunity and worthy destination.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Abdi and the Golden Ticket
Crossing Continents follows Abdi Nor, one of the winners of the US green card lottery.
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21:00
Shared Planet—Pit Stops and Stopovers
Can we share the planet with migrating birds along the whole of their flight path? (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Sense of Place
Andrew Marr and guests discuss why some places mean so much more to us than others. (R)
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21:58
Weather—29/12/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—29/12/2014
Greek snap election called. In-depth reporting and analysis with David Eades.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Girls of Slender Means, All the Nice People Were Poor
1/5 Postwar London in 1945, but life carries on as usual at the May of Teck Club.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Ebola: How should we talk about it?
Michael Rosen talks to Oxfam's media officer on how we should speak about Ebola. (R)
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23:30
Don't Log Off—Series 5, Enduring Love
Stories of relationships under pressure in Arkansas, Ghana and Slovakia. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Dog Days—Flush
2/5 By Virginia Woolf. Is a pedigree overrated? Tales of a human obsession.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 1
1/5 Award-winning tenor Ian Bostridge explores Schubert's powerful song-cycle Winterreise. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/12/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/12/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/12/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rt Rev Richard Chartres.
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05:45
Farming Today—Yuletide Growers: Mistletoe, Poinsettia and Kentish Walnuts
Sarah Swadling meets the growers whose busiest time is Christmas.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Laughing Kookaburra
Sir David Attenborough presents Australia's laughing kookaburra.
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