FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/12/2015
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 2
2/5 Robert Penn fells an ash tree and begins his quest to find as many uses for it as he can. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/12/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/12/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
Farming Today—Antibiotic resistance, Raspberry the new cranberry?, Holly harvest, Christmas food charity
Should a vital antibiotic of 'last resort' for humans be banned on farms?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mauritius Kestrel
Michael Palin presents the Mauritius kestrel, from the island of Mauritius. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/12/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—Carmen Munroe, Denis King, Ralph Montagu.
Libby Purves meets actor Carmen Munroe, composer Denis King and Ralph Montagu..
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees, Episode 3
3/5 Robert Penn takes a piece of his ash tree to Britain's best-known wood turner.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Ely Cathedral's Choristers
The programme joins Ely Cathedral's girl choristers as they get ready for a service.
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General, A Disagreeable Man
3/5 1884. After a successful run of operas, tempers fray when Princess Ida fails to catch fire
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10:55
The Listening Project—Oscar and Isaac – Badges and Adventures
A mentoring relationship in the Cub Scouts grew into friendship
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11:00
Stars of Wonder
Miranda Sawyer explores the magic of the school nativity play.
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11:30
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 7, Two Desperate Men
3/4 A kidnap by two daft, 1930s' con men goes awry.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—23 December 1915 - Albert Wilson
In Folkestone, Albert tries to lift the curse on the house of Wilson.
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12:15
You and Yours—A dog's Christmas, Airport shops, Japan care
The pet shops are full of Christmas gifts, but which should you avoid giving to your dog?
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12:57
Weather—23/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/12/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell..
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13:45
Roger Law: Art and Seoul—23/12/2015
Roger Law visits the 'Hollywood of Seoul' to find out how their movies get made.
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14:00
The Archers—22/12/2015
There is a gathering at Keeper's Cottage. (R)
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14:15
Tumanbay—Series 1, Hidden Knowledge
4/10 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
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15:00
The Educators—The First Teachers
Sarah Montague looks at the role of parents in early years learning.
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15:30
The Listeners—Series 3, Episode 1
1/3 Professional listeners reveal how there is far more to listening than hearing. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—A Special Programme on Rituals
A special programme on rituals, at Christmas and beyond.
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16:30
The Media Show—Robin Esser; reporting migration; Formula 1; stories of 2016
Including Robin Esser, reporting on migration, Formula 1 and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, plus stories of 2016
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17:00
PM—23/12/2015
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/12/2015 Economic growth slows unexpectedly
Economic growth has slowed markedly, taking the City by surprise.
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18:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 3, A Christmas Not Special
6/6 The doorbell interrupts an already unconventional Wrigglesworth family Christmas.
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19:00
The Archers—23/12/2015
Does Rob have Christmas all wrapped up?
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19:15
Front Row—Jennifer Lawrence on Joy; a cultural look ahead to 2016
Jennifer Lawrence on her new film Joy, and a cultural look ahead to 2016.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General, A Disagreeable Man
3/5 1884. After a successful run of operas, tempers fray when Princess Ida fails to catch fire (R)
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20:00
Natural Histories—Natural Histories Live - The Big Story
Comedian Rory Bremner and presenter Brett Westwood tell stories of Earth's natural history
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21:00
Would You Eat an Alien?—Sociable Aliens
Christine Nicol explores the meaty problem of eating aliens. How would you decide?
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21:30
Midweek—Carmen Munroe, Denis King, Ralph Montagu.
Libby Purves meets actor Carmen Munroe, composer Denis King and Ralph Montagu.. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Special report on migrants in Calais
A special report looking on whether more should be done for the migrants in Calais.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Snow Garden and Other Stories, I'll Be Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ for Christmas
3/5 All the most famous pop star in the world wants is a normal family Christmas.
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23:00
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 2, Waiting For Billy
6/6 Anita Dobson plays a rock star's wife with a deeply buried secret.
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23:15
Before They Were Famous—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Even the most successful writers have, at some point, had to take jobs to pay the bills. (R)
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23:30
Stepping Stones—Splash: The Water in Winter
4/5 Piers Plowright goes for a winter swim in the men's pond on Hampstead Heath. (R)
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23:45
Nabokov's Christmas
Nabokov's beautiful Christmas story of loss and redemption. Read by Robert Glenister. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/12/2015
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 3
3/5 Robert Penn takes a piece of his ash tree to Britain's best-known wood turner. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/12/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/12/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
Farming Today—The Mistletoe Consultant, Blackcurrants, Why Farming Matters, Gathering Winter Fuel
Why blackcurrant bushes need to chill a bit more this winter. Presented by Caz Graham.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Chowchilla
Michael Palin presents the secretive chowchilla from Queensland, Australia. (R)
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