FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—25/12/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Good Will
Mark Tully on the angels' message of goodwill at Christmas. Readings from Derek Jacobi.
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06:35
Living World—Wren Hunt
Lionel Kelleway is in Scotland looking at the diminutive wren. Recorded in 1999.
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06:57
Weather—25/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Sunday—A Christmas special from Hampton Court Palace
Edward Stourton goes back to Christmas 1516 and time of Martin Luther.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—MapAction
Alexander Armstrong makes an appeal on behalf of MapAction.
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07:57
Weather—25/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
From Our Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Correspondent—25/12/2016
Including pieces on a special partridge, books, Jesus and Mary in Islam and Welsh carols.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Crested Tit
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Crested Tit. (R)
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09:00
Christmas Service
A service for Christmas from Durham Cathedral. With Canon Angela Tilby.
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09:45
The Listening Project—Christmas Day Omnibus
Father Christmas, Toy Story and six-year-old twins all feature in this festive edition.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—25/12/2016
Jennifer tries to keep the peace, and Lynda fears for her reputation.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Gareth Malone
Gareth Malone, choirmaster, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—25/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 6
6/6 Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and Miles Jupp join Jack Dee. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Wild Boar
Sheila Dillon explores the Wild Boar Feast, an ancient Christmas tradition.
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12:57
Weather—25/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News Summary—25/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:15
Just a Minute—Just a Minute Does Panto!
A tribute to the late broadcasting legend Nicholas Parsons, CBE.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Number 10 Downing Street
Eric Robson chairs a special edition recorded inside Number 10 Downing Street. (R)
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14:45
One to One—Peter Bazalgette on Empathy
Peter Bazalgette talks to Jane Davis about the power of reading in encouraging empathy.
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15:00
HM The Queen
The Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
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15:05
News Summary—25/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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15:15
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and Memories of Christmas Past
Rumpole shares some of his favourite yuletide stories as he recounts seasonal legal cases.
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16:00
Open Book—Literary Postcards
A special edition of Open Book - literary postcards from around the world.
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16:30
Four Seasons—Winter Poems
An anthology of seasonal poems old and new, read by actors and poets.
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17:00
The Listening Project—The Listening Project on the Road
Listening Project producers remember the highs and lows of the Booth summer tour.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—25/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/12/2016 Black Sea plane crash
A recovery operation is taking place after a Russian plane crashed into the Black Sea.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Antonia Quirke
The best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week.
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18:56
Radio 4 Appeal—MapAction
Alexander Armstrong makes an appeal on behalf of MapAction. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—25/12/2016
Helen has an early start.
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19:15
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 8, Randolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
2/2 Arthur sets up his own Japanese-themed Christmas wonderland.
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19:45
The Sons of Upland Farm
A resonantly beautiful seasonal story by George Mackay Brown. Read by Robert Jack.
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20:00
More or Less—Christmas Quiz
Tim Harford poses a tough statistical challenge. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Michael Nicholson, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Lord Prior, Rabbi Lionel Blue, Pauline Oliveros
Julian Worricker on a journalist, an actress, a politician, a rabbi, a composer. (R)
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21:00
Neil Gaiman - Stardust—Part 2
Tristran must find and rescue the star before she is captured by dark forces in Faerie.
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22:00
With Great Pleasure—With Great Pleasure at Christmas: Armstrong and Miller
Armstrong and Miller reunite to present their favourite bits of writing, music and song.
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23:00
Glenda Jackson and the Making of King Lear
Glenda Jackson's returns to the stage for the first time in 23 years playing King Lear.
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23:30
Something Understood—Good Will
Mark Tully on the angels' message of goodwill at Christmas. Readings from Derek Jacobi. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Christmas Meditation
Poet and spoken word artist Harry Baker looks back on his Christmases so far.
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00:30
A Point of View—Word of 2016: People
Howard Jacobson searches for his Word of the Year. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Durham Cathedral
Church bells from Durham Cathedral. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/12/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/12/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths.
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05:45
Farming Today—Music from bees; Dormouse monitoring; Milk stands calendar
The music that bees make! And monitoring the hazel dormouse.
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05:56
Weather—26/12/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Robin
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the robin. (R)
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