FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—This Long Pursuit, Episode 5
5/5 When William Blake died in 1827 he was 'already a forgotten man'. How was he resurrected? (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/12/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/12/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
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05:45
iPM—All the world's a stage
A listener's investigation into a lonely life, and reflections from the original Poldark.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—17/12/2016
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—17/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—Wordsworth's County Remade
Helen Mark visits the Lake District to hear how 'Wordsworth's County' is being remade. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Hunting
Charlotte Smith investigates the continuing controversy over hunting.
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06:57
Weather—17/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—17/12/2016
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Raymond Blanc
Raymond Blanc and the Inheritance Tracks of Maureen Lipman.
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10:30
The Prince Monolulu Quandary
Stephen K Amos investigates the incredible true story of Ras Prince Monolulu.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—17/12/2016
Steve Richards and guests look back over a momentous political year.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Rwandan Echoes
Kate Adie with correspondents' stories: Uganda, Venezuela, Portugal, Uzbekistan and India.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Scottish income tax goes north
Could we lose the Β£50 note?; Scots pay more income tax; credit union instant loans.
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12:30
The Now Show—Series 49, Episode 7
7/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. (R)
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12:57
Weather—17/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—17/12/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Jonathan Bartley, Dawn Butler MP, David Gauke MP, Esther McVey
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Askew Road Church in West London. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Strikes, Social Care
Is Theresa May heading for a Christmas of discontent?
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14:30
Neil Gaiman - Stardust—Part 1
Tristran Thorn travels to the mysterious land of Faerie in pursuit of a fallen star.
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15:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 14, Vivaldi's Gloria
3/3 The series celebrating original manuscripts ends with Antonio Vivaldi's joyous Gloria. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—The 2016 Powerlist, Masculinity, Glenda Jackson
The 2016 Powerlist; Grayson Perry on what it means to be a man; Glenda Jackson.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—All the world's a stage
A listener's investigation into a lonely life, and reflections from the original Poldark. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—17/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/12/2016 Hundreds of prisoners moved after riot
Up to 240 prisoners are being moved out of HMP Birmingham after a 12-hour riot.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Rufus Sewell, Simon Callow, London Hughes, Jools Holland, Honeyfeet, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—The White Helmets
Mark Coles profiles rescue workers in Syria said to have saved thousands of lives.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Hedda Gabler, Son of Joseph, Nadeem Aslam, Roger Hiorns, Maigret, Agatha Christie
A review of the week's cultural highlights, including Hedda Gabler and Son of Joseph.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Instant History
University of Hertfordshire students create an oral history archive - in a weekend. (R)
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21:00
Drama on 4—Robert Louis Stevenson: Terror in the South Seas, The Ebb Tide
2/2 Starring David Tennant. Three destitute men steal a schooner and try to steal pearls. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—17/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
We Need to Talk About Death—Series 1, Death Itself
Joan Bakewell explores what happens in the days and hours that surround death itself. (R)
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23:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 7, 2016
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the game of cryptic clues and convoluted connections. (R)
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23:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 8, Daisy Fried and Brenda Shaughnessy
2/4 A mix-tape of new poems from two American poets: Daisy Fried and Brenda Shaughnessy. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Out There—Outing
1/3 A man reflects on his life behind closed doors, in Allan Radcliffe's moving story. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/12/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Worcester Cathedral
Church bells from Worcester Cathedral.
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05:45
Profile—The White Helmets
Mark Coles profiles rescue workers in Syria said to have saved thousands of lives. (R)
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