FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, The Last Pair of Jordans
On Christmas Eve, a beleaguered father searches for a present for his teenage son. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/12/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/12/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Church of Great St Mary's, Cambridge
Church bells from the Church of Great St Mary's, Cambridge.
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05:45
Profile—Sue Gray
Sue Gray is in the spotlight this week for her investigation into minister Damian Green. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—03/12/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Limits of Friendship
Journalist Abdul-Rehman Malik explores the nature and purpose of true friendship.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Queen of Cheddar
Pioneering craft cheesemaker Mary Quicke on the future of cheese exports.
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06:57
Weather—03/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—03/12/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Tamsin Greig, Europe's growing Muslim population, The pope in Bangladesh
Tamsin Greig on work to tackle sexual and gender-based violence across the globe.
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07:54
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields 2017
The Rev Dr Sam Wells makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for St Martin-in-the-Fields.
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07:57
Weather—03/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—03/12/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Longing for Hope
The Rev Roy Jenkins reflects on Hope in the Wilderness for the first Sunday of Advent.
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08:48
A Point of View—A Folder Called 'Hope'
Zia Haider Rahman on the abysmal race record of some of Britain's foremost institutions. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Michael Morpurgo on the Magpie
Children's author and poet Michael Morpurgo discusses the cackling magpie. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—03/12/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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09:45
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Making a Difference
A report on some of the lives changed by the 2016 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—03/12/2017
Alan does some award-worthy buttering up, and Justin has a big decision to make.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Tim Martin
Tim Martin, JD Wetherspoon founder, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—03/12/2017
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 68, Episode 3
3/6 Jack Dee, Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Tony Hawks and Andy Hamilton. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Cookbooks of 2017
Sheila Dillon and special guests look at the food, cookery and drink books of 2017.
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12:57
Weather—03/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—03/12/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
No Triumph, No Tragedy—Adam Hills
Peter White returns with a new series of No Triumph, No Tragedy and interviews Adam Hills.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Lancaster
Eric Robson and the panel are in Lancaster. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - We Aren't Always the Same Person
Identity is more than how you look or sound, or where you live.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Robert Rigby's dramatisation of Alan Sillitoe's short story about an angry young man. (R)
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16:00
Bookclub—Jennifer Egan: A Visit from the Goon Squad
Jennifer Egan talks to James Naughtie and readers about A Visit from the Goon Squad.
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16:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 10, Andrew Motion
Paul Farley hears Andrew Motion read from a new poem about his parents: Essex Clay.
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17:00
Is Uni Worth It?
Sixth formers Destiny and Maelo face a big question in their lives. (R)
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17:40
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Making a Difference
A report on some of the lives changed by the 2016 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—03/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Conservative MPs have been warned that Brexit won't happen unless they support Theresa May.
Ministers defend the government after full board of Social Mobility Commission resign.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Gerry Northam
Gerry Northam chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—03/12/2017
Pip comes to a life-changing decision.
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19:15
Dot—Series 1, Eenie Meenie Miney... Spy!
4/4 The Russian ambassador is in town. Can Dot and the gals snaffle the Russian secrets? (R)
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19:45
The Reservoir Tapes—Series 1, Donna's Story
10/15 A young woman remembers seeing Becky the summer before. Read by Kate O'Flynn.
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20:00
Feedback—01/12/2017
Roger Bolton speaks to Richard Burgess, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ UK news editor, about the royal engagement. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Unity Spencer, Lewis Golden OBE, John Butler, Joy Lofthouse
Matthew Bannister on a singer, a businessman, a painter, a piano tuner and a pilot. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—What's next for free cash machines?
Will proposed changes cause hundreds of free-to-use cash machines to vanish? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields 2017
The Rev Dr Sam Wells makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for St Martin-in-the-Fields. (R)
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21:30
In Business—What Keeps the Chancellor Awake?
Jonty Bloom explores the problems that might keep the chancellor of the exchequer awake. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—03/12/2017
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Michael Haneke
Francine Stock meets award-winning director Michael Haneke. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Limits of Friendship
Journalist Abdul-Rehman Malik explores the nature and purpose of true friendship. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Politics and Emotion
The evolution of our contemporary idea of emotions and how they play out in politics. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Church of Great St Mary's, Cambridge
Church bells from the Church of Great St Mary's, Cambridge. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/12/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/12/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/12/2017
A prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Karen Lund, Archdeacon of Manchester.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural healthcare, Welsh sheepdogs, Planting a forest
Sybil Ruscoe asks how the UK can address mounting pressure on rural heath care services.
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05:56
Weather—04/12/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greta Scacchi on the Goldfinch
Actress Greta Scacchi compares the birds she knew in Australia with those in London.
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