FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Chess worlds, Competitive entrepreneurs
Laurie Taylor looks at chess communities and the competitive culture of the self-made men. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—20/12/2015
Bells from the High Cathedral of Saints Peter and Mary, Cologne, Germany. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/12/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/12/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
Farming Today—Flooding Clear Up
The farmers clearing up after the floods.
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05:56
Weather—21/12/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Asian Koel
Michael Palin presents the Asian koel's arrival to an Indian orchard. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/12/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Space Survival and Exploration
Andrew Marr with Kevin Fong, Martin Rees, Carole Haswell and Stephen Baxter.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees, Episode 1
1/5 Robert Penn begins his search for the perfect tree in woodland near his South Wales home.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Lucy van Pelt, Baroness Verma, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔlessness, Little Green Dress, Memory
Lucy van Pelt, Baroness Verma, homelessness, Little Green Dress, Memory.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General, A Man of Jollity
1/5 It is 1877, and Gilbert and Sullivan cast comedian George Grossmith in their new opera.
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11:00
The Disused Chapel on the Cornish Skyline
Petroc Trelawny on Cornwall's disused chapels and the changing identity of the county
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11:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, The Trial of Father Christmas
5/5 The Anthony Hancock Strolling Players with a cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—21 December 1915 - Florrie Wilson (Season 6 start)
Folkestone begins to recover from a major landslide and the Wilsons develop little rituals
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12:15
You and Yours—Space tourism, Solar subsidies, Loneliness in Japan
The man who has bought a ticket into space: when will tourists take off?
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12:57
Weather—21/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/12/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:45
Roger Law: Art and Seoul—21/12/2015
Roger Law discovers how Korean potters became so skilled at ceramics.
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14:00
The Archers—20/12/2015
It is a big day for Eddie. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Joseph Wilde - Wildsong
A drama of estranged brothers, with music created from the sounds of the Somerset Levels. (R)
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15:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 10, 2015
Tom Sutcliffe chairs another contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections.
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15:30
The Food Programme—No Mere Trifle
Tim Hayward discovers the secret underground culture of 'dirty trifle'. (R)
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16:00
My Life on Paper
Jane Godber explores the UCAS personal statement - how close to the truth is it? (R)
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Yule
Ernie Rea and guests explore the pagan origins of Christmas.
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17:00
PM—21/12/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/12/2015 Blatter and Platini get 8 year bans
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini get 8 year bans after an ethics enquiry
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 4
4/6 Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Sandi Toksvig.
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19:00
The Archers—21/12/2015
David feels vulnerable.
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19:15
Front Row—Tony Jordan and Ron Howard, plus Kurt Masur remembered
Arts news, interviews and reviews with guests Tony Jordan and Ron Howard.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General, A Man of Jollity
1/5 It is 1877, and Gilbert and Sullivan cast comedian George Grossmith in their new opera. (R)
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20:00
The Philosopher's Arms—Series 5, Hate Speech
The Philosopher's Arms asks whether speech can harm.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Cambodia: Trust Me, I'm not a Doctor
The risks people take in rural Cambodia to get basic healthcare. (R)
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21:00
Putting Science to Work—Air Pollution
Jim Al-Khalili and three scientists tackle air pollution from dirty vehicle emissions. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Space Survival and Exploration
Andrew Marr with Kevin Fong, Martin Rees, Carole Haswell and Stephen Baxter. (R)
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21:58
Weather—21/12/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—March of anti-austerity parties in Europe
Yanis Varoufakis on Podemos gains in the Spanish election.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Snow Garden and Other Stories, A Faraway Smell of Lemon
1/5 It is almost Christmas, but Binny is struggling to find her festive spirit.
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23:00
Mastertapes—Series 5, Georgie Fame (the A Side)
Georgie Fame talks to John Wilson about his 1963 album, 'Rhythm & Blues At The Flamingo'
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23:30
Stepping Stones—Stick by the Sea: A Childhood Tale
1/5 Piers Plowright returns to the small Welsh village he was evacuated to during World War II (R)
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23:45
Today in Parliament—21/12/2015
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees, Episode 1
1/5 Robert Penn begins his search for the perfect tree in woodland near his South Wales home. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/12/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/12/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
Farming Today—Payment priority for flood-hit farmers, Farming Today Cow TB test, Poinsettia
Six hundred flood hit farmers will have their annual support payment claims fast-tracked.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Ostrich
Michael Palin presents the avian record breaking ostrich in the Kalahari Desert (R)
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