FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee—3. Chelsea Bun
3/5 Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/12/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/12/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/12/2017
A prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths, Methodist minister and life peer.
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05:45
Farming Today—Trade post-Brexit, fairy jelly and local shopping at Christmas
Michael Gove says a new criteria for farm payments will be announced in January.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 4 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—21/12/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Beethoven
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and influence of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
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09:45
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee—4. Things I Wish I'd Known at 18
4/5 Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Foodbanks, Winter Solstice, Mother Christmas
What is it like going to a foodbank at Christmas?
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10:45
Holmes and Watford—Burglary
4/5 A burglary has taken place, and Tina thinks she knows who may have committed the crime.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—33 Ways to Dispel a Chinese Mistress
Ed Butler explores an unusual new industry that has taken hold in some of China's cities.
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11:30
Thinking Outside the Boxset: How Technology Changed the Story—Series 1, Episode 2
Mark Lawson continues to assess the ways new technology is affecting storytelling.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—21 December 1917 - Matilda James
In Tynemouth, it is the first shift back after the strike.
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12:16
Four Seasons—Aonghas MacNeacail - excerpt from The Great Snowbattle
Gaelic poet Aonghas MacNeacail reads an excerpt from his epic poem The Great Snowbattle.
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12:18
You and Yours—Old Tyres, Disability Benefits
The tyres that have plenty of tread but are too old to be safe.
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12:57
Weather—21/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/12/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:43
Four Seasons—Out of Danger by James Fenton
Poems to celebrate the winter solstice. Anton Lesser reads Out of Danger by James Fenton.
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13:45
His Master's Voices—4. The Theatre/EMI Archive
4/5 Cerys Matthews and Tris Penna consider the legacy of the UK's first gramophone records. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—20/12/2017
Alan attempts to take control. (R)
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14:15
Curious Under the Stars—Series 3, One Bad Apple
2/3 Lightning strikes the apple tree outside the Druid's Rest, unleashing an ancient spirit.
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15:00
Open Country—Torridge and Taw, North Devon
Writer Linda Cracknell joins Helen Mark in North Devon to seek out her maritime roots.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—First Story
Robert Webb makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of First Story. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Literary Christmas Gifts
Literary Christmas gifts and crowd-funded publishing. (R)
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16:00
Four Seasons—Winter Song by Katherine Mansfield
Poems for the winter solstice. Sir Derek Jacobi reads Winter Song by Katherine Mansfield.
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16:03
The Film Programme—Christmas Presents
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh and guests choose their favourite DVDs of the year.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Antisense RNA therapy, Fossils vs Trump, Printing mini-kidneys, Electric eel power
A turning point in treating brain diseases? Why are palaeontologists suing Donald Trump?
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17:00
PM—21/12/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:58
Four Seasons—Travelling in a Comfortable Car by Bertolt Brecht
Siobhan Redmond reads Travelling in a Comfortable Car by Bertolt Brecht.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/12/2017 Police face inquiry after Green sacking
Recriminations intensify a day after the PM sacks her deputy, Damian Green
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18:30
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Baking
3/4 Stand-up show. Susan Calman tries to relax by learning to bake with Selasi Gbormittah.
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19:00
The Archers—21/12/2017
Justin's evening takes a surprising turn.
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19:15
Front Row—Jodie Foster, Molly's Game, Christmas film round-up, Hamilton, Imtiaz Dharker
Jodie Foster on directing Black Mirror, The Hamilton phenomenon, Christmas film round-up.
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19:45
Holmes and Watford—Burglary
4/5 A burglary has taken place, and Tina thinks she knows who may have committed the crime. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—President Trump's End of Year Report
Has President Trump delivered on his campaign promises?
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20:30
In Business—Uganda's Refugee Entrepreneurs
You are a refugee in Uganda with no money. How on earth do you start a business?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Antisense RNA therapy, Fossils vs Trump, Printing mini-kidneys, Electric eel power
A turning point in treating brain diseases? Why are palaeontologists suing Donald Trump? (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Beethoven
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and influence of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—UN votes against US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital
President Trump threatens to cut off aid to countries supporting the motion.
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22:45
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—9. Please Don't Hurt Us
9/10 Humiliated by her childish infatuation, Eleanor seeks help.
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23:00
Welcome to Wherever You Are—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Comedy from Dubai, Kampala and Rome, hosted by Andrew Maxwell in London.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—21/12/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster on MPs' worries about Russian interference.
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23:55
Four Seasons—Winter Solstice poems
Poems for the winter solstice.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee—4. Things I Wish I'd Known at 18
4/5 Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/12/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/12/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/12/2017
A prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths, Methodist minister and life peer.
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05:45
Farming Today—Badger cull figures, wasabi, rust research
The government releases statistics on the 2018 badger cull in England.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 5 of 12
A seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period.
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