FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Through the Wardrobe—Tilly's Tale
2/3 By Glenn Patterson. A couple grab a moment of passion in their bedroom cupboard. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/12/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/12/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—13/12/2015
Bells from the Church of St Augustine, Brooklands, Kent.
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05:45
Profile—Tyson Fury
Chris Bowlby profiles the outspoken world heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—13/12/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Myth of Christmas
During Advent, Mark Tully asks what we learn from Christmas myths.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Mini Salads
Micro cress, baby veg and edible flowers. Meet the farmer who specialises in the tiny.
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06:57
Weather—13/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—13/12/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Brighton's Advent calendar, Donald Trump, The pope's Year of Mercy
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children
Jon Bentley presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children.
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07:57
Weather—13/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—13/12/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Paying Attention
Third in an Advent series, Learning to See, live from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London.
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08:48
A Point of View—Howard Jacobson: Second-Hand Books
Howard Jacobson reflects on his lifelong passion for buying second-hand books. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Spoon-billed Sandpiper
Liz Bonnin presents the diminutive spoon-billed sandpiper of the high Russian tundra. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—13/12/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—13/12/2015
Helen is paid a special visit, and will someone help restore some Grundy 'pluck'?
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Kylie Minogue
Kirsty Young talks to pop star Kylie Minogue.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—13/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 2
2/6 Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Tony Hawks. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Juliet Harbutt: A Life Through Food
Cheese educator and campaigner Juliet Harbutt shares her life in food with Sheila Dillon.
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12:57
Weather—13/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—13/12/2015
Global news and analysis, presented by Shaun Ley.
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13:30
Shoah in Jerusalem
The extraordinary story of the day an epic Holocaust documentary was premiered in Israel.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—New North London Synagogue
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from the New North London Synagogue. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Life after the Troubles, taking on a farm, and filling retirement with fund-raising.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Arabian Nights, Episode 2
2/2 An inventive adaptation by Glen Neath of wondrously entertaining and earthy tales.
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16:00
Open Book—Tom Drury
The best new fiction and non-fiction, talking to writers and unearthing lost classics.
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16:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 6, James Fenton
Paul Farley meets poet James Fenton, recipient of the 2015 Pen Pinter prize.
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17:00
What Should We Teach Our Kids?
Robert Peston investigates the future for secondary education. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Tyson Fury
Chris Bowlby profiles the outspoken world heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—13/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—R4 1800 Dec 13th
The last British resident held at Guantanamo Bay -- Shaker Aamer -- speaks to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Catherine Bott
Catherine Bott chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—13/12/2015
Warning: stags in pub.
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19:15
Trodd en Bratt Say 'Well Done You'—Series 2, Episode 4
4/4 Evelyn and Gertie try to be nice, and - there's been a murder!
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19:45
Natural Histories: Short Stories—Series 1, A Total Neanderthal
Lionel Shriver reads her short story inspired by a visit to the Natural History Museum.
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20:00
Feedback—11/12/2015
Radio 4's forum for listener comment. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Marcus Klingberg, William McIlvanney, Setsuko Hara, Joel Elkes and John Peel
Obituary series, analysing and celebrating the lives of people who have recently died. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Gift Aid, Aviva, Self-invested personal pensions
There has been a call to scrap Gift Aid, which boosts the value of charitable donations. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children
Jon Bentley presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Truckers: Women behind the Big Wheel
The trucking industry has a staffing shortage, but why aren't more women behind the wheel?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—13/12/2015
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—13/12/2015
Dan Hodges of the Telegraph looks at how the newspapers are covering the week's stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—The Lost Star of The Fallen Idol, Andy Serkis on his film studio
Francine Stock talks to the child star of Carol Reed's Fallen Idol seven decades later. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Myth of Christmas
During Advent, Mark Tully asks what we learn from Christmas myths. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Land Ownership, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ at work
Laurie Taylor explores forgotten acres and looks at creating a sense of 'home' at work. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—13/12/2015
Bells from the Church of St Augustine, Brooklands, Kent. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/12/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/12/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/12/2015
A short reflection and prayer with Jonathan Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—Geese, Dairy 'road map', Microbrewery
Ben Jackson visits a farm that has been producing geese for nearly 30 years.
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05:56
Weather—14/12/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Ivory Gull
Chris Packham presents the ivory gull from the northern polar seas. (R)
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