FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/12/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Born Lippy by Jo Brand—3. Being Kind
3/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/12/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—06/12/2018
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/12/2018
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Karen Smith
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05:45
Farming Today—Growing crops with no people, Herd of cattle poisoned, Prawn fishing
More food on less space; botulism kills 157 cows; who'll buy Scottish prawns post Brexit?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Horned Screamer
Michael Palin presents the Venezuelan horned screamer (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/12/2018
News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Thirty Years War
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the devastating war across the Holy Roman Empire 1618-1648
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09:45
Born Lippy by Jo Brand—4. Clothes
4/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Grannies-to-be. SEN provision in schools. Neo-classical painter Angelica Kauffman reimagined.
Rubina, Erika, Angie and Rosemary look ahead to being grandmothers.
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10:45
Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 4
4/10 Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Inside Burundi’s Killing Machine
An investigation into repression in Burundi, one of Africa's most secretive countries.
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11:30
Dwelling—Strange Boats
The stories of migration past and present that have shaped the Derry and Donegal region.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/12/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver—4. Neighbour
4/15 1874: Thatcher visits his intriguing neighbour Mary Treat, who's engaged in an experiment.
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12:18
You and Yours—Exporting and Brexit, New parking bill, Disney remakes
The ban on TV gambling ads. And a sharp rise in demand for a post-Brexit planning course.
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12:57
Weather—06/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—06/12/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
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13:45
A History of Delusions—Long Shadows: Trauma and Delusions
Clinical psychologist Daniel Freeman explores cases of delusion.
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14:00
The Archers—05/12/2018
Elizabeth finds herself overwhelmed
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14:15
Tracks—Series 3: Chimera, Chimera: Episode Six
6/9 Part 6 of the conspiracy thriller. Written by Caroline Horton and starring Hattie Morahan.
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15:00
Open Country—Life on the canals at Foxton Locks
Life on the canals, from the lock keeper to those who live on the water at Foxton Locks.
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15:27
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields 2018
The Revd Dr Sam Wells makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for St Martin-in-the-Fields (R)
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15:30
Bookclub—Meg Wolitzer - The Interestings
Meg Wolitzer discusses her novel The Interestings with James Naughtie and readers. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Boots Riley, Alfonso Cuaron
Boots Riley on his anti-capitalist satire Sorry to Bother You
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Greenland ice sheet melting; Gingko biloba and CO2; Jodrell Bank and quantum compass
Greenland ice sheet melting; gingko biloba and CO2; Jodrell Bank and Quantum compass.
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17:00
PM—06/12/2018
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/12/2018 Brexiteers reject PM compromise on backstop
Commons vote to go ahead on Tuesday, despite widespread opposition
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18:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Winter Holiday
1/8 Tony, Andree and Bill head to Brighton for a seaside holiday... in November. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—06/12/2018
Emotions stir for Helen
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19:15
Front Row—Jimmy McGovern, Tania Bruguera, Arts and insomnia
Screenwriter Jimmy McGovern on his new Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One drama Care, Cuban artist Tania Bruguera
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19:45
Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 4
4/10 Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Les Gilets Jaunes
As Paris braces for another weekend of demonstrations, we ask what's going on in France.
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20:30
In Business—The Business of Tutors
Caroline Bayley delves into the booming industry of private tutoring.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Greenland ice sheet melting; Gingko biloba and CO2; Jodrell Bank and quantum compass
Greenland ice sheet melting; gingko biloba and CO2; Jodrell Bank and Quantum compass.
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21:30
In Our Time—The Thirty Years War
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the devastating war across the Holy Roman Empire 1618-1648 (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Brexiteers reject Theresa May's attempt to find Irish backstop compromise
Downing Street says Commons vote on Mrs May's deal will go ahead on Tuesday
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22:45
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver—4. Neighbour
4/15 1874: Thatcher visits his intriguing neighbour Mary Treat, who's engaged in an experiment. (R)
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23:00
TEZ Talks—Series 3, 12. The Elephant in the Room
Tez Ilyas talks about people's attitudes towards animals.
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23:15
Sam Simmons Is Not a People Person—Glenn
4/4 Sam and Henry are trying to make a show about birds but Sam keeps being distracted (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—06/12/2018
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/12/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Born Lippy by Jo Brand—4. Clothes
4/5 Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/12/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—07/12/2018
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/12/2018
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Karen Smith
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05:45
Farming Today—Mussels, chestnuts and getting the most out of soil
To plough or not to plough? Harvesting chestnuts and growing mussels.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Rook
Bill Oddie presents the rook.
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