FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, Granny Flat
By Cameron Raynes. Dan's son is leaving, but might his dad take over the flat? (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/12/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/12/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Eadburgha, Ebrington in Gloucestershire
Church bells from St Eadburgha in Ebrington, Gloucestershire.
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05:45
Profile—Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda, of award-winning hip-hop musical Hamilton. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—17/12/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Having Enough
Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand examines the prevalent feeling of not having enough.
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06:35
Living World—Godwits
Chris Sperring visits a meadow visited by 2,000 black-tailed godwits in winter. From 2013.
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06:57
Weather—17/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—17/12/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—France's crumbling cathedrals, Bishop George Bell, the Religion of Mike Pence
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—First Story
Robert Webb makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of First Story.
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07:57
Weather—17/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—17/12/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Hope of a Saviour
Mel Giedroyc and Wei (hip-hop artist, Greenjade) partner with Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir.
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08:48
A Point of View—The Novelist's Complicity
Zia Haider Rahman reflects on the demise of the literary novel. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Golden Oriole
Musician Fyfe Dangerfield recalls the joy of hearing then seeing a golden oriole in France (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—17/12/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—17/12/2017
Pip is torn, and Alan reaches the end of his tether.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Christine McVie
Listen again to Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie's Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/12/2017
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 5
5/6 68th series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—The World's Most Popular Cheese: The Story of Cheddar
Dan Saladino on the past, present and future of the world's most popular cheese, cheddar.
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12:57
Weather—17/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—17/12/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
No Triumph, No Tragedy—17/12/2017
Peter White meets disabled people who talk about motivation and their achievements to date
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Hamble Valley
Peter Gibbs presents the horticultural panel show from the Hamble Valley, Hampshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - In Recovery
Recovery from PTSD, addiction and everyday life.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Baroness Orczy - The Scarlet Pimpernel, Episode 2
2/2 James Purefoy stars as Sir Percy Blakeney in a new adaptation of Baroness Orczy's classic.
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16:02
Open Book—Literary Christmas Gifts
Literary Christmas gifts and crowd-funded publishing.
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16:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 10, Darkness Visible
Paul Farley is in the dark, with poets Kayo Chingonyi, Emily Berry and George Szirtes.
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17:00
Grenfell: Dust on Our Lips
Views on the future of Grenfell Tower, from those living under its shadow. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda, of award-winning hip-hop musical Hamilton. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—17/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/12/2017 A British embassy worker in Beirut has been found dead
Lebanese Police say a British embassy worker has been murdered in Beirut
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18:15
Pick of the Week—John Waite
John Waite makes his pick of the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—17/12/2017
Toby's life is changed forever.
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19:15
Jeeves - Live!—Series 3, Jeeves and the Yule-Tide Spirit
2/2 Martin Jarvis performs Jeeves and the Yule-Tide Spirit by PG Wodehouse.
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19:45
The Reservoir Tapes—Series 1, Irene's Story
12/15 A local cleaner remembers an unexpected visitor. Read by Jacqueline Redgewell.
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20:00
Feedback—15/12/2017
Roger Bolton speaks to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Editor of Voice about changes in the way we listen. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Max Clifford, Norman Baker, Tony Garrett, Virginia Surtees, Keith Chegwin
Matthew Bannister on a publicist, an adventurer, a businessman and a TV presenter. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—British Steel pension member - the worst decision of my life?
Concern over advice to British Steel pension scheme members. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—First Story
Robert Webb makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of First Story. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Ryanair - a change of direction?
In September Ryanair was in crisis. Has this forced the company to change direction? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—17/12/2017
Carolyn Quinn and guests review the year in politics and look ahead to 2018 at Westminster
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23:00
The Film Programme—Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Adam Rutherford joins Francine Stock to assess the latest instalment in the Star Wars saga (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Having Enough
Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand examines the prevalent feeling of not having enough. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Trojan Horse Affair - Religion in schools
Laurie Taylor asks if there was an attempt to Islamicise schools in Birmingham. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Eadburgha, Ebrington in Gloucestershire
Church bells from St Eadburgha in Ebrington, Gloucestershire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/12/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/12/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/12/2017
A prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths, Methodist minister and life peer.
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05:45
Farming Today—Chlorinated Christmas turkey, Chilli farm, New arrivals on Scottish island
A new report warns that future trade deals with the US could affect our Christmas turkeys.
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05:56
Weather—18/12/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 1 of 12
A seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period.
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