FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/12/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Long View—Obesity in the 1930s and now
Jonathan Freedland compares current debates about obesity with concerns in the 1930s.
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09:30
Witness History—The Hong Kong Riots of 1967
Striking workers and students filled the streets calling for an end to British rule.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 2
2/5 Tenor Ian Bostridge explores the political context of Schubert's song-cycle.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Judith Weir; Testament of Youth; #gamergate
Jane Garvey with Judith Weir, the first woman to be Master of the Queen's Music.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Nigel Slater - Eating for England, Episode 2
2/5 An inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir.
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11:00
UK Confidential—30/12/2014
Martha Kearney reviews the release of secret government files from the mid 1980s.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—30 December 1914 - Esme Macknade
Esme desperately needs a friend, and finds one in an unexpected place.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours
How did you shop for Christmas? Plus how shopping in the sales was different this year.
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12:57
Weather—30/12/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—30/12/2014
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Edward Stourton.
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13:45
Out of Armenia—Paris
2/5 French-Armenian artists describe how Paris became a vibrant new homeland after 1915.
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14:00
The Archers—29/12/2014
Carol and Jill get emotional. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Roy Smiles - Memories of a Cad
Comedy drama about the relationship between Terry-Thomas and Richard Briers, by Roy Smiles
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 9, Berwick-upon-Tweed
3/7 Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Berwick-upon-Tweed. (R)
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15:30
A Portrait Of...—Andrew Motion
Programme following portrait artist Fiona Graham-Mackay as she paints poet Andrew Motion.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Why do we laugh?
Michael Rosen finds out why we laugh and why we cry, with neuroscientist Sophie Scott.
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16:30
Great Lives—Tom Solomon on Roald Dahl
Professor Tom Solomon talks about his former patient, writer Roald Dahl.
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17:00
PM—30/12/2014
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/12/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
15 Minute Musical—Series 8, It's a One-Hit-Wonderful Life
1/6 Simon Cowell contemplates ending his career, when his guardian angel Susan Boyle appears. (R)
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18:30
I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 6, Ann Widdecombe
1/6 Marcus Brigstocke persuades his guest Ann Widdecombe to try new experiences.
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19:00
The Archers—30/12/2014
Jennifer is determined.
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19:15
Front Row—People of the Year 2014 - Part 1
John Wilson with the writers, actors, artists and musicians who made the headlines in 2014
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Nigel Slater - Eating for England, Episode 2
2/5 An inventive adaptation of Nigel Slater's food memoir. (R)
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20:00
Build and Be Damned
The Victorians built grand ambitious railways, sewers and tunnels. Should we do the same? (R)
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20:30
In Touch—Rt Hon David Blunkett MP
Peter White talks to the Rt Hon David Blunkett MP about his plans for retirement.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Musical hallucinations and mental health in the novel
What musical hallucinations teach us about the brain, plus mental health in novels.
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21:30
The Long View—Obesity in the 1930s and now
Jonathan Freedland compares current debates about obesity with concerns in the 1930s. (R)
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21:58
Weather—30/12/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—30/12/2014
Anti-Putin demonstrations after critic convicted. In-depth reporting with David Eades.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Girls of Slender Means, This Marvellous Dress
2/5 During her 'brain work', Jane encounters writer and anarchist Nicholas Farringdon.
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23:00
Fresh from the Fringe 2014
Showcase of new comedy talent from the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe, hosted by Jason Cook. (R)
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23:30
Don't Log Off—Series 5, Identity
People from Russia, Ukraine and Pakistan grapple with issues of identity. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Dog Days—Sirius
3/5 By Olaf Stapledon. Can a man be a dog? Tales of a human obsession.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Ian Bostridge - Schubert's Winter Journey, Episode 2
2/5 Tenor Ian Bostridge explores the political context of Schubert's song-cycle. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/12/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/12/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/12/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rt Rev Richard Chartres.
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05:45
Farming Today—Celebration Foods: Truffles, Sparkling Wine and Champagne
On New Year's Eve: Celebration food and drink from the British countryside.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greater Hill Mynah
Sir David Attenborough presents the mimic specialist Greater Hill Mynah from Asia.
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