FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—24/12/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—On the Eve
A Christmas edition wih Mark Tully talking to John Sentamu, archbishop of York.
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06:35
Living World—Ancient Holly
Joanna Pinnock is in Shropshire looking at ancient holly in this episode from 2011.
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06:57
Weather—24/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—24/12/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Bethleham, Bishop Sarah Mullally, Alternative Christmas
Special Christmas Eve edition of the religious news and current affairs programme.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Handicap International UK
Mike Wooldridge makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Handicap International UK.
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07:57
Weather—24/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—24/12/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Hope for the Future
Hope for the future - a service for the last Sunday in Advent.
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08:48
A Point of View—In Praise of the Feuilleton
Howard Jacobson on the art of the feuilleton and the joy of the ordinary. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 6 of 12
A seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—24/12/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—24/12/2017
Toby's life is changed forever, and there's a day to remember for Lilian.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Bruno Tonioli
Bruno Tonioli, Strictly judge, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/12/2017
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 6
6/6 Jack Dee chairs the long-running comedy panel game. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Sheila Dillon's Christmas Dinner
Sheila Dillon and very special guests share their favourite Xmas food and drink treats.
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12:57
Weather—24/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—24/12/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
From Our Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Correspondent—24/12/2017
Featuring the pleasures of Christmas Eve, do-it-yourself presents and festive cooking.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Christmas Special at Broadcasting House
Eric Robson presents a special edition of the show from London's Broadcasting House. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Inspiration
Stained glass, friends who listen, late-in-life-love, and mother-daughter closeness.
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15:00
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols—24/12/2017
Christmas carols and readings live from the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
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16:30
Four Seasons—Poems for the Winter Solstice
Poems for the winter solstice.
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17:00
What Would Bagehot Say?
What does Bagehot's The English Constitution mean today? Adrian Wooldridge investigates. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Sarah Mullally
Sarah Mullally, a former chief nurse, is appointed as London's first woman Bishop. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—24/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/12/2017 UN warns of a "dire" humanitarian situation in the Philippines, where 200 people have died in a tropical storm
The authorities are trying to help seventy thousand people who are homeless.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Antonia Quirke
Antonia Quirke chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—24/12/2017
Brian has some exciting news.
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19:15
Just William - Live!—Series 5, The Christmas Truce
1/2 Martin Jarvis performs The Christmas Truce by Richmal Crompton for a live audience.
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19:45
The Reservoir Tapes—Series 1, Ginny's Story
13/15 The story of a disappearance. Sara Kestelman continues Jon McGregor's compelling series.
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20:00
Feedback—22/12/2017
Roger Bolton speaks to listeners about their radio moments of 2017. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Professor Heinz Wolff, Aline Countess of Romanones, Tony Whitten, Fritz Lustig, Keely Smith
Matthew Bannister on a bioengineer, a spy, a conservationist, a secret listener, a singer. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Learning about money
What should we be learning about money and when? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Handicap International UK
Mike Wooldridge makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Handicap International UK. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Uganda's Refugee Entrepreneurs
You are a refugee in Uganda with no money. How on earth do you start a business? (R)
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22:00
News Summary—24/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Pick of the Year—Pick of the Year 2017
The best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio in 2017 with Clarke Peters.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Christmas Presents
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh and guests choose their favourite DVDs of the year. (R)
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23:30
Midnight Mass
Midnight Mass, live from the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool.
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Late
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Manchester Cathedral
Church bells from Manchester Cathedral. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/12/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/12/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/12/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rt Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells, bishop of Dorking.
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05:45
Farming Today—Festive support in rural areas, Christmas harvest, Farmyard nativity
We all hope for a happy Christmas, but the season can bring pressures to rural communities
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05:56
Weather—25/12/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 7 of 12
A seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period.
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