FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Love of Country, Jura
1/5 Feeling the pull of the north west, a journalist travels to the Hebridean island of Jura. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/12/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/12/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Geese, pigs in blankets and mistletoe
Has the WHO report on the cancer risks of eating bacon affected our shopping habits?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Willow Tit
Martin Hughes-Games presents the willow tit. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/12/2016
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Neil de Grasse Tyson on Pluto
US science superstar, Neil de Grasse Tyson describes why Pluto isn't a planet.
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09:30
One to One—Peter Bazalgette on Empathy
Television exec Peter Bazalgette examines empathy in doctors and the difference it makes.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Love of Country, Iona
2/5 Madeleine Bunting visits Iona and uncovers the remote island's well-connected past.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Diabulimia, Zsa Zsa Gabor, 2016 in biscuits, Families and survivors of sexual abuse
Reducing insulin to control weight, Zsa Zsa Gabor and power, 2016 in gingerbread.
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10:45
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 2. The Disappearance
2/10 Catherine Morland becomes extremely worried. Stars Georgia Groome.
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11:00
Almost Human Rights
Is this the beginning of a new expansion in human rights for great apes?
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11:30
Country Down Under
How country music became a powerful form of expression for Australia’s Aboriginal peoples.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—20 December 1916 - Adeline Lumley
On the day German peace proposals are published, Adeline has negotiations of her own.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours- have you ever been on strike - did it work?
Do strikes work? Callers discuss their experiences with industrial action.
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12:57
Weather—20/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/12/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs with Martha Kearney.
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13:45
The History of Secrecy—God's Secrets
A look at the purpose and power of secret objects and knowledge in different religions.
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14:00
The Archers—19/12/2016
Susan celebrates at Ambridge View. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Deceit, Desire and the Viking Helmet
A musical love story with a twist, by poet and comic John Hegley.
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15:00
Artist in the Director's Chair
Miranda Sawyer explores the London Film-makers' Co-op and its refreshing approach to film.
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15:30
Shared Experience—Series 6, Lost
What is it like to get seriously lost? Fi Glover meets three people who know.
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16:00
Objet Trouve—To Whom It May Concern
Proinsias O'Coinn sets out to untangle the secret history of a vintage army jacket.
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16:30
Great Lives—Orlando Murrin on Dinu Lipatti
Matthew Parris invites Orlando Murrin to discuss the life of Romanian pianist Dinu Lipatti
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17:00
PM—20/12/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/12/2016 Berlin attacker could still be at large
Police release Christmas market suspect and say attacker could still be on the loose
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18:30
Clare in the Community—Series 11, You Take the High Road
6/6 Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips.
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19:00
The Archers—20/12/2016
Jennifer tries to keep the peace.
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19:15
Front Row—Barry Jenkins, The Witness For The Prosecution, Saint Joan, Meilyr Jones
Barry Jenkins, Agatha Christie's The Witness for the Prosecution, Saint Joan, Meilyr Jones
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19:45
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 2. The Disappearance
2/10 Catherine Morland becomes extremely worried. Stars Georgia Groome. (R)
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20:00
Out in Africa
Charles Adesina explores what it means to be gay, lesbian or transgender in Africa.
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20:40
In Touch—The In Touch Christmas Stocking
Peter White and his guests discuss suitable gifts for blind and partially sighted people.
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21:00
Playing Tennis in a Coma
Researchers and families discuss a study of consciousness in patients with brain injuries.
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21:30
Lionel Blue: My Obituary
In a typically playful turn, Lionel Blue presents his own obituary.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Berlin attack - IS claims responsibility
Pressure mounts on Angela Merkel to change her immigration policy.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Christmas Short Stories, The Revenge, or Otherwise, of Herbie Bontemps
A talented chef learns humility in this short story by Alexander McCall Smith.
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23:00
Desolation Jests—Episode 2
2/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick’s dark sketch show about laughter after the apocalypse.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/12/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Love of Country, Iona
2/5 Madeleine Bunting visits Iona and uncovers the remote island's well-connected past. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/12/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/12/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Asparagus, Christmas poultry auctions and handmade festive gifts.
Asparagus from the Vale of Evesham gains EU protected food status after a 4-year campaign.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tree Sparrow
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Tree Sparrow. (R)
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