FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee—5. The Cold Christmas Walk in the Country
5/5 Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/12/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/12/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/12/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rt Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells, bishop of Dorking.
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05:45
iPM—After the affair: the wife
A wife on rebuilding her marriage after her husband's affair.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—23/12/2017
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Torridge and Taw, North Devon
Writer Linda Cracknell joins Helen Mark in North Devon to seek out her maritime roots. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Condiments
Sybil Ruscoe finds out about the production of condiments.
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06:57
Weather—23/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—23/12/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Chris Difford
Aasmah Mir and the Reverend Richard Coles are joined by Chris Difford and John Lloyd.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 19, Cambridge
Jay Rayner and his culinary panel delve into Christmas cooking traditions.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—23/12/2017
Steve Richards looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—A Bet That Backfired?
Killing time on election day in Catalonia and the bitter experience of applying for a visa
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Learning about money
What should we be learning about money and when?
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12:30
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2017, Episode 1
1/2 A look at the world of politics and media with a little bit of tinsel to lighten the gloom (R)
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12:57
Weather—23/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—23/12/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Ed Davey, Marvin Rees, Kwasi Kwarteng, Anne Atkins
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Cheriton Fitzpaine in Devon. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Passports, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔlessness and Anonymity
Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:30
Turgenev's First Love
Ivan Turgenev's masterpiece is a tale of young love, helpless passion and bitter betrayal.
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15:45
Survivors by Laura Barnett
Tamsin Greig reads Laura Barnett's story of Christmas diplomacy amid blended families
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Jessica Chastain and Molly Bloom, Lingerie, Recovery from eating disorders
Jessica Chastain and Molly Bloom on new film Molly's Game.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—After the affair: the wife
A wife on rebuilding her marriage after her husband's affair. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—23/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/12/17 Ministers consider pay-per-mile road charge for hauliers
Consultation to be launched on overhauling tax scheme for lorry firms.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Bill Bailey, Joe Lycett, Shappi Khorsandi, Josie Naughton, Mica Paris, The Hempolics, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Sarah Mullally
Sarah Mullally, a former chief nurse, is appointed as London's first woman Bishop.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Hamilton musical, Irish film Sanctuary, Louise Erdrich novel, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV Christmas specials
A review of the week's cultural highlights.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Lenny Henry on Richard Pryor: The Making of a Satirist
Lenny Henry explores a transformative moment in the career of late comedian Richard Pryor.
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21:00
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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22:00
News and Weather—23/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
We Need to Talk About Death—Series 2, My Digital Legacy
2/3 Joan Bakewell explores what happens to our digital assets when we die. (R)
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23:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 6, 2017-18
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections. (R)
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23:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 10, Darkness Visible
Paul Farley is in the dark, with poets Kayo Chingonyi, Emily Berry and George Szirtes. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, Letter from Eurydice
Eurydice's view on love and death from Hades. By Natalie Haynes. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/12/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/12/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Manchester Cathedral
Church bells from Manchester Cathedral.
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05:45
Profile—Sarah Mullally
Sarah Mullally, a former chief nurse, is appointed as London's first woman Bishop. (R)
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