FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Bone Stories—Series 1, Dodo
4/5 Ben Garrod reveals how the dodo might be brought back from extinction. (R)
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00:30
Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough—5. Armadillo
5/5 David recalls the mystery of the vanishing armadillo. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/12/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/12/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/12/2017
A reflection and prayer with the Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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05:45
iPM—After the affair: the husband
A husband on rebuilding his marriage after his affair.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—30/12/2017
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Nan Shepherd's Cairngorms
Helen Mark visits the Cairngorms to find out why writer Nan Shepherd found a refuge here. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Farming Today at 80
80 Years of Farming Today told through the sounds and voices of the past.
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06:57
Weather—30/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—30/12/2017
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Lemn Sissay
The poet Lemn Sissay joins the Reverend Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 19, Dumfries
Jay Rayner and his panel of cooking and eating experts are in Dumfries.
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11:00
The Forum—Making Scents: The Story of Perfume
Bridget Kendall and guests explore how fine fragrance became what it is today.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Memorable Moments
The migrants clinging to hope, NATO military manoeuvres and a jungle prince.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Price Comparison Websites
Lesley Curwen investigates the business models behind price comparison websites.
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12:30
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2017, Episode 2
2/2 The team imagines how Britain's media would cope if Donald Trump pressed the button. (R)
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12:57
Weather—30/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—30/12/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Correspondents' Look Ahead—Looking Ahead to 2018
Senior Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ journalists forecast what is likely to happen over the coming year. (R)
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14:00
Speaking with Smaller Tongues
Penzance-born Rory McGrath performs a Cornish song at the SUNS International Festival. (R)
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14:30
Anansi Boys—6/6
Desperate to rescue his brother, Fat Charlie crosses an ocean in search of help.
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15:30
The Body Electric
What can we learn about the body by experiencing it through the senses of artists? (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Women speaking out in 2017, Advice to my younger self, Views of masculinity
Highlights from the Woman's Hour week. Presented by Jenni Murray.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news with Luke Jones.
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17:30
iPM—After the affair: the husband
A husband on rebuilding his marriage after his affair. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—30/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/12/17 The number of politicians in New Year Honours list comes in for criticism
Theresa May accused of rewarding "cronies" and attempting to "buy future loyalty"
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18:15
Loose Ends—Rick Wakeman, Gina Yashere, Stormzy, Mica Paris, Sir Trevor McDonald, Meera Syal, Rupert Everett, Margaret Cho, Frank Skinner
Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi pick their Loose Ends highlights from 2017.
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19:00
Profile—Denise Coates
How a gambling hunch made the elusive Denise Coates Britain's best paid boss.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Listeners and reviewers choose the best of the arts from 2017 from across the genres
It's the best of the arts of 2017, chosen by listeners and reviewers.
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20:00
UK Confidential—1992
Martha Kearney looks at secret government papers from 1992.
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21:00
Drama on 4—April in Paris by John Godber
Bet wins a break in Paris, and drags a reluctant Al with her for their first trip abroad. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—30/12/2017
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, Bury Me at Sea
3/3 Joan Bakewell and her panel discuss how you can opt for a watery grave. (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—Bard Brain of Britain
Russell Davies chairs a contest to find Britain's top Shakespeare expert. (R)
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23:30
The Stately Pleasure Dome
Michael Symmons Roberts gives a poet's perspective on Manchester's Intu Trafford Centre. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/12/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Bone Stories—Series 1, Man-eating Tiger
5/5 Ben Garrod on how a man-eating tiger provides new evidence about human evolution. (R)
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, The Boundary
A short story for Radio 4 by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jhumpa Lahiri. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/12/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/12/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Petroc, South Brent in Devon
Church bells from St Petroc, South Brent in Devon.
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05:45
Profile—Denise Coates
How a gambling hunch made the elusive Denise Coates Britain's best paid boss. (R)
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