FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Shakespeare: Love Across the Racial Divide—Othello
1/5 The powerful drama of a marriage between the Moor Othello and the Venetian lady Desdemona. (R)
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00:30
Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—1. Childhood
1/5 A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/12/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/12/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farming Chaplain
Sybil Ruscoe meets the Rev Canon Eileen Davies, a farmer and vicar in west Wales.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Turtle Dove
Steve Backshall presents the turtle dove. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/12/2016
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Christmas Special 2016
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a special Christmas edition of the science/comedy show
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09:45
Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—2. Science
2/5 A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Woman's Hour Quiz
Andi Osho, Sofie Hagen and the Scummy Mummies join Jane Garvey for a fun quiz.
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10:45
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 7. Suspicions
7/10 Catherine is determined to discover how Mrs Tilney met her death.
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11:00
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. (R)
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11:30
Soul Music—Auld Lang Syne
Stories of love, loss and joy associated with Auld Lang Syne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—27 December 1916 - Edie Chadwick
In Tyneside, the Marshall Girls say 'fiddlesticks to convention'.
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12:15
You and Yours—You and Yours special: The UK Gambling Market
You & Yours investigates how punters have few consumer rights in the UK gambling market.
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12:57
Weather—27/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—27/12/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Travels with Bob—2. Neath
2/5 Paddy O’Connell travels the country with his dog, Bob. Today they’re in South Wales.
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14:00
The Archers—26/12/2016
Lilian's plans are scuppered. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and the New Year's Resolutions
Rumpole shares some of his favourite yuletide stories as he recounts seasonal legal cases.
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15:00
Mastertapes—Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney joins John Wilson and the audience at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Maida Vale to discuss songwriting (R)
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16:00
Objet Trouve—The Chaplain's Suitcase
A chance purchase of an old suitcase leads to the discovery of a forgotten war hero.
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16:30
Great Lives—Ruth Holdaway on Helen Rollason
Ruth Holdaway picks the sports broadcaster Helen Rollason as her great life.
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17:00
PM—27/12/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/12/2016 Actress Carrie Fisher dies
Carrie Fisher's death announced - hours after that of Watership Down author Richard Adams
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18:15
Some Hay in a Manger—Episode 2
2/2 The letters of Sandy (a camel) and Martha (a donkey). A comic perspective on the Nativity.
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18:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 1
1/6 John Finnemore returns with a festive special of his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
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19:00
The Archers—27/12/2016
Debbie does some straight talking.
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19:15
Front Row—Award Winners of 2016
With award winners Paul Beatty, Helen Marten, Leonardo DiCaprio and Denise Gough.
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19:45
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 7. Suspicions
7/10 Catherine is determined to discover how Mrs Tilney met her death. (R)
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20:00
Controlling the Unaccountable Algorithm
Emily Bell asks how we can control the powerful algorithms which shape modern life.
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20:40
In Touch—In Touch in Turkey meets Maggie Moore
Peter White meets Maggie Moore, who inspired Turkey's first guide dog association.
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21:00
James Wong's Alternative Country Garden
Garden designer James Wong asks if British gardening is stuck in the past. (R)
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21:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Christmas Special 2016
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a special Christmas edition of the science/comedy show (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies
We remember her career and talk to a long-time friend.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Persuasion, Episode 2
2/10 Anne Elliot meets Captain Wentworth, once her suitor, after eight long years apart.
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23:00
Desolation Jests—Episode 3
3/4 David Jason stars in David Renwick's dark and eclectic post-apocalyptic sketch comedy
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23:30
Poetry Please—Midwinter
Roger McGough presents a selection of winter poems read by some celebrated actors. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Shakespeare: Love Across the Racial Divide—Titus Andronicus
2/5 Yasmin Alibhai-Brown explores the relationship between Tamora and Aaron. (R)
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00:30
Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—2. Science
2/5 A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/12/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/12/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths.
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05:45
Farming Today—The Β£1 Farm
Vernon Harwood meets the new tenant who'll pay Β£1 a year for a farm in North Wales.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blackbird
Chris Packham presents the blackbird. (R)
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