FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee—1. Childhood
1/5 Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/12/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/12/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/12/2017
A prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths, Methodist minister and life peer.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural tourism, Artificial snow in the Cairngorms, Anglesey sea salt, the Cost of wool
Tourism chiefs believe they can double UK income from visitors by 2025.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 2 of 12
A seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/12/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Black Music in Europe: A Hidden History—Series 1, 1900-1910
1/3 The Wire's Clarke Peters reveals a surprising musical history from a century ago.
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09:30
One to One—Sian Harries and Grace Dent are ambivalent about motherhood
Comedy writer Sian Harries and columnist Grace Dent discuss whether to have a baby. Or not
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09:45
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee—2. The Street Where I Grew Up
2/5 Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Romola Garai, House plants, Rise in the reporting of sexual assaults
Romola Garai on her new role in the adaptation of bestselling book the Miniaturist.
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10:45
Holmes and Watford—Find the Lady
2/5 An old lady is reported missing. Is David Attenborough involved in her disappearance?
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11:00
Mysteries of Sleep—Series 1, Sleep Deprivation and Insomnia
If we don't snooze, we lose. How badly does lack of sleep affect our mind and our body?
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11:30
Viz: An Unfeasibly Large Success
Profane rubbish or bold rebellion? How did Viz become an acclaimed, best-selling magazine? (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—19 December 1917 - Alan Lowther
In Tynemouth, Alan Lowther feels the weight of responsibility.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Sex Education
What should we be telling our children about sex and relationships in the internet age?
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12:57
Weather—19/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—19/12/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
His Master's Voices—2. Laughter and Novelty
2/5 Cerys Matthews and Tris Penna consider the legacy of the UK's first gramophone records. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—18/12/2017
Lily seeks advice from an enemy. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Have You Seen This Child?
By Clare Dywer Hogg. A trip to the park turns into a nightmare for one grandmother. (R)
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 14, Christmas
6/6 Josie Long hears new documentaries set at Christmas.
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15:30
Mastertapes—Series 7, Benjamin Clementine (B-side)
Benjamin Clementine responds to audience questions about his album At Least for Now.
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16:00
I Was...—Series 4, I Was John Lennon's Trauma Surgeon
Andrew McGibbon talks to trauma surgeon Dr David Halleran, who tried to save John Lennon. (R)
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16:30
Great Lives—Louise Richardson on Daniel O'Connell
Louise Richardson nominates Daniel O'Connell, hero of Catholic emancipation in 1829.
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17:00
PM—19/12/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/12/2017 Blood scandal: Officials relied on discredited report
Officials have been using a discredited report into the worst scandal in NHS history.
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18:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Inverness
3/6 Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands and performs for the locals.
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19:00
The Archers—19/12/2017
Lynda puts her foot in it.
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19:15
Front Row—Mavis Staples, Carmen Maria Machado, Christmas ghost stories
Mavis Staples, Carmen Maria Machado and Christmas ghost stories.
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19:45
Holmes and Watford—Find the Lady
2/5 An old lady is reported missing. Is David Attenborough involved in her disappearance? (R)
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20:00
What Would Bagehot Say?
What does Bagehot's The English Constitution mean today? Adrian Wooldridge investigates.
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20:40
In Touch—New CEO of Guide Dogs
Tom Wright, the new CEO of Guide Dogs, on his ideas for the future.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Children of parents with mental illness, Exercise perception, Dame Kelly Holmes, Addressing panic attacks
Children of parents with mental illness, exercise, Kelly Holmes, addressing panic attacks.
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21:30
Black Music in Europe: A Hidden History—Series 1, 1900-1910
1/3 The Wire's Clarke Peters reveals a surprising musical history from a century ago. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—US Congress approves major overhaul of tax system
Significant cuts in corporation tax - first major legislative victory for President Trump.
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22:45
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—7. Dance? Could I?
7/10 Eleanor is surprised to find herself dancing at the golf club party.
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23:00
Where's the F in News—Pilot
A lively, fun, new show, with a largely female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/12/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee—2. The Street Where I Grew Up
2/5 Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/12/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/12/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/12/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Leslie Griffiths.
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05:45
Farming Today—Long-range weather forecasts, Cairngorms reindeer, Tax on second homes, Tewkesbury mustard
Could new research mean more accurate predictions for barbecue summers?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 3 of 12
A seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period.
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