FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Railways - Nation, Network and People, Episode 2
2/5 The sweep of change initiated by the railways also highlighted the nuances of the classes. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/12/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/12/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/12/2015
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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05:45
Farming Today—Global Shortage of the Badger TB Vaccine
The Welsh badger vaccination programme is suspended because of a shortage of the vaccine.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—White Tern
Sir David Attenborough presents the widespread marine species, the white tern. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/12/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—Marin Alsop, Sir Michael Codron, Wayne Hemingway, Carey Marx.
Libby Purves meets conductor Marin Alsop and producer Sir Michael Codron.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Railways - Nation, Network and People, Episode 3
3/5 The sweep of change meant that things were different off the trains too.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Listener Week; Glass blower Laura McKinley
Woman's Hour meets glass blower Laura McKinley as she works at a studio in South London.
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—Greater Love, Episode 3
3/5 Drama series charting the true story of the Plague in Eyam, Derbyshire.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Michaela and Mary - With Lots of Sparkle
A supportive friendship begun in a hostel for the homeless continues now life is better.
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11:00
The Joy of 9 to 5—02/12/2015
Lucy Kellaway asks whether we should be more open about what we are paid.
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11:30
Barry Cryer at 80
An all-star gala in celebration of Barry Cryer's 80th birthday. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
One to One—Mary Ann Sieghart talks to Charles Hanson
Mary Ann Sieghart talks to Charles Hanson about being convicted for the murder of his wife (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Care Crisis?, Zero-energy homes, Holiday car hire
Consumer affairs programme.
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12:57
Weather—02/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—02/12/2015
MPs to debate Syria airstrikes motion.
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13:45
A Walk of One's Own: Virginia Woolf on Foot—3. Cornwall
3/4 St Ives - where writer Virginia Woolf scramble over the cliffs, inspired by the waves (R)
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14:00
The Archers—01/12/2015
Who is that at the Brookfield door? (R)
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14:15
Tumanbay—Series 1, A Head Start
1/10 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Renting and Letting
What will the impact be on landlords and tenants from the buy-to-let stamp duty increase?
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15:30
All in the Mind—Bilingualism, Kevan Jones MP, Talking therapies and memorising art
Claudia Hammond finds out why bilingualism protects against damage caused by a stroke. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Everyday life, Cafe society
Laurie Taylor takes a sociological look at everyday life. Plus cafe society.
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16:30
The Media Show—Lord Puttnam on public service broadcasting, Peter Salmon on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studios, I'm a Celebrity
Including Lord Puttnam on his new inquiry into the future of public service broadcasting.
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17:00
PM—02/12/2015
PM at 5pm - Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/12/2015 MPs debate Syria air strikes
Cameron calls for attacks on "medieval monsters", Corbyn warns of mission creep
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18:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 3, Profit and Loss
3/6 Mr and Mrs Wrigglesworth receive some bad news about a friend.
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19:00
The Archers—02/12/2015
Bert gets his hands dirty for Freda.
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19:15
Front Row—A Very Murray Christmas, Conductor Xian Zhang, Macbeth at Young Vic, Big Bang show
With Kirsty Lang. Jason Solomons reviews A Very Murray Christmas.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Greater Love, Episode 3
3/5 Drama series charting the true story of the Plague in Eyam, Derbyshire. (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—Moral Certainty
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by David Aaronovitch.
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20:45
Four Thought—D Is for Diagnosis
Ann York discusses diagnoses - her own, and ones she gives to others.
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21:00
The Incubator
Clare Jenkins presents a personal insight into the world of premature babies. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—Marin Alsop, Sir Michael Codron, Wayne Hemingway, Carey Marx.
Libby Purves meets conductor Marin Alsop and producer Sir Michael Codron. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—MPs vote on military action against IS
This edition focuses on the parliamentary debate on possible military action against IS.
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22:45
Dark Corners by Ruth Rendell—3. Pressure
3/10 Carl's situation goes from bad to worse as Dermot threatens to go to the police.
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23:00
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 2, Beverley in Shoes
3/6 Beverley, once an avid traveller, now watches baking shows. Why? Stars Samantha Spiro.
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23:15
Before They Were Famous—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 What the world's best-known writers did for a living before they became famous. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—02/12/2015
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as MPs vote on military action in Syria.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Railways - Nation, Network and People, Episode 3
3/5 The sweep of change meant that things were different off the trains too. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/12/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/12/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/12/2015
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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05:45
Farming Today—Slavery in British farming, Saving the world's grasslands, The Milk Fountain
Includes an exclusive report on modern-day slavery in British farming.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Swan
Sir David Attenborough presents a widely regarded symbol of Australia, the black swan. (R)
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