FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Shakespeare: Love Across the Racial Divide—A Midsummer Night's Dream
4/5 Yasmin focuses on love in the human and fairy worlds in A Midsummer Night's Dream. (R)
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00:30
Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—4. Arctic Trip
4/5 A meditation on snow by Marcus Sedgwick. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/12/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/12/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths.
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05:45
Farming Today—Weather Forecasting and Farming
Former Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ weatherman Peter Gibbs looks at the influence of weather forecasting on farming
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Nightingale Part 1
David Attenborough presents the nightingale. (Part 1 of 2) (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/12/2016
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Gareth Malone
Gareth Malone, choirmaster, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—5. Nature
5/5 Marcus Sedgwick concludes his meditation on the nature of snow.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—New Year new job; A comedian's guide to small talk
How to survive New Year parties and celebrating Honno women's press.
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10:45
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 10. Return
10/10 Catherine's visit has ended in disaster, but does she deserve a happy ending?
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11:00
The Science of Dr Seuss
Robin Ince explores the scientific ideas hidden within the wonderful world of Dr Seuss
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11:30
All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Comedy series by Katherine Jakeways about four generations of women living under one roof.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—30 December 1916 - Lester Reed
The Allies reject the German peace proposals, and Lester Reed stirs up the fighting spirit
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12:15
You and Yours—Twitter complaints, Consumer trends, Learning an instrument
Twitter complaints, consumer trends, learning an instrument.
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12:57
Weather—30/12/2016
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—30/12/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs with Shaun Ley.
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13:45
Travels with Bob—5. Peterhead
5/5 Paddy is on the harbour with trawlerman Jimmy Buchan, a man who has fishing in his blood.
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14:00
The Archers—29/12/2016
Kaz makes an observation. (R)
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14:15
Curious Under the Stars—Series 1, Gathering Storm
3/3 By Meic Povey. The village of Glan Don is hit by a violent storm. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Berkshire
Eric Robson and the panel are in Berkshire.
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15:45
The Goldilocks Zone
In Sophie Ward's new story, Greg and Hal face a dilemma trying to bring up their son.
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16:00
Last Word—Last Word End of Year Special
Matthew Bannister and Nick Serpell recall a year when obituarists were in huge demand.
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16:30
A Good Read—Judge Rinder and Stella Duffy
Robert Rinder, Stella Duffy and Harriett Gilbert discuss some of their favourite books. (R)
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16:55
The Listening Project—Jo and Andy - A Written Relationship
Sometimes partners in a marriage do not communicate in the same way.
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17:00
PM—30/12/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/12/2016 Russia won't expel American diplomats
Putin rejects reciprocal measures, after the US told 35 Russians to leave.
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18:15
15 Minute Musical—Xmas 2016, Cabarexit
Come join the Cabarexit! Cabaret meets Brexit in this sassy and sublime-sounding musical.
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2016, Episode 2
2/2 A look at the year that never was. What life would be like had Remain won and Trump lost?
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19:00
The Archers—30/12/2016
Ruth lays down the law.
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19:15
Front Row—Liam Neeson; Dancing Mad Hatters; Author Christian Jungersen; Assassin's Creed
Actor Liam Neeson; author Christian Jungersen; dancing Mad Hatters; Assassin's Creed.
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19:45
Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 10. Return
10/10 Catherine's visit has ended in disaster, but does she deserve a happy ending? (R)
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20:00
Correspondents' Look Ahead—Looking Ahead to 2017
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's senior journalists forecast what is likely to happen over the coming year.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Shape Of Our Time
Adam Gopnik explores the differences between patriotism and nationalism.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—26-30 December 1916
Germany's peace offer is rejected, but Christmas week still brings some cheer to Tyneside.
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21:58
Weather—30/12/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—China ivory trade ban hailed as 'historic'
China - the biggest ivory market in the world - says ban takes effect at end of 2017.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Persuasion, Episode 5
5/10 Anne Elliot moves to Bath and continues her acquaintance with her father's heir.
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23:00
Woman's Hour—Late Night Woman's Hour
Lauren Laverne and guests discuss the delights and perils of parties.
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23:30
Great Lives—Ruth Holdaway on Helen Rollason
Ruth Holdaway picks the sports broadcaster Helen Rollason as her great life. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Jo and Andy - Just Good Friends
A few years on from their divorce, their relationship is solid.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Shakespeare: Love Across the Racial Divide—Antony and Cleopatra
5/5 Yasmin Alibhai-Brown focuses on the relationship between Antony and Cleopatra. (R)
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00:30
Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—5. Nature
5/5 Marcus Sedgwick concludes his meditation on the nature of snow. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/12/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/12/2016
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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05:45
iPM—The husband
A husband explains why he cheated on his wife of 28 years.
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