FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Love of Country, St Kilda
5/5 At the end of her journey, Madeleine Bunting reaches the archipelago of St Kilda. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/12/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/12/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths.
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05:45
iPM—Two Christmas stories
We hear two stories from listeners who have very different Christmases. iPM@bbc.co.uk.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—24/12/2016
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—24/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—Winter Solstice at Newgrange
To celebrate winter solstice Helen Mark visits prehistoric monument Newgrange in Ireland. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Farm-made Christmas Gifts
Caz Graham takes a look at some festive gifts all made on farms.
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06:57
Weather—24/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—24/12/2016
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Arabella Weir
Arabella Weir joins Aasmah Mir and Suzy Klein, with the Inheritance Tracks of Bill Bailey.
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10:30
Kevin Bacon's Game of Fame
Rajesh Mirchandani meets with Kevin Bacon to explore the strange game of fame.
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11:00
The Nativity
A reimagining the story of the Nativity, 'written' by five- and six-year-old children.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Hollywood Smiles and Sweet Memories
Correspondents' stories from Somaliland, Catalonia, India, Russia and the City of Light.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Guide to the Unprotected - personal finance past and present
What can we learn from a personal finance guidebook that's 153 years old? (R)
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12:30
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2016, Episode 1
1/2 Tinselly satire, spreading good will to all - except those who'll be stuffed and roasted. (R)
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12:57
Weather—24/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—24/12/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:15
Pick of the Year—Pick of the Year 2016
Louiza Patikas introduces the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this year. (R)
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14:00
Drama on 4—Munchausen
Alistair McGowan plays all 44 parts in David Spicer's comic take on the Lord of Lies.
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15:00
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols—24/12/2016
Christmas carols and readings live from the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
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16:30
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour
How to mark the events of 2016 in gingerbread people. Working at Christmas. Sarah Phelps.
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17:00
iPM—Two Christmas stories
We hear two stories from listeners who have very different Christmases. iPM@bbc.co.uk. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—24/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/12/2016 Tunisian authorities uncover terrorist cell
Police in Tunisia have arrested three men they've described as a "terrorist cell"
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18:15
Loose Ends—Frank Skinner, Sheila Hancock, Amanda Abbington, Matthew Parris, Nine Below Zero, Kathryn Williams and Anthony Kerr, Sara Cox
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Raymond Briggs
Marks Coles profiles the author and illustrator Raymond Briggs.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Art at London's Old Vic, Scorsese's Silence, VR gaming, Yaa Gyasi's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔgoing, Alan Bennett
Art at London's Old Vic, Scorsese: Silence, VR gaming, Yaa Gyasi's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔgoing, Alan Bennett
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20:00
Archive on 4—The Many Faces of Ebenezer Scrooge
Christopher Frayling explores the enduring appeal of Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.
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21:00
Neil Gaiman - Stardust—Part 1
Tristran Thorn travels to the mysterious land of Faerie in pursuit of a fallen star. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—24/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Psychology of Money
Claudia Hammond explores our complex relationship with cash. (R)
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23:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 8, 2016
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections. (R)
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23:30
Midnight Mass
Midnight Mass, live from Westminster Abbey. With the dean, the Very Rev Dr John Hall.
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Late
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/12/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Durham Cathedral
Church bells from Durham Cathedral.
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05:45
Profile—Raymond Briggs
Marks Coles profiles the author and illustrator Raymond Briggs. (R)
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