FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/12/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Black music cultures in London
Black music cultures - how did they evolve in London?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of St Thomas, Norbury in Hazel Grove, Stockport
Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of St Thomas, Norbury in Stockport
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/12/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/12/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/12/2019
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Anna Magnusson
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05:45
Farming Today—02/12/19: Conservative farming manifesto; Scottish women in agriculture; Marina Gibson, fishing influencer
A new report from the Scottish government says change is needed to help women in farming.
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05:56
Weather—02/12/2019
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wigeon
John Aitchison presents the wigeon.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/12/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—India past and present
Amol Rajan with William Dalrymple, Anita Anand and Sumantra Bose.
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09:45
Grossman's War—Stalingrad: Destiny of a Novel, To Comrade Stalin
1/5 Catherine Merridale chronicles the tortuous gestation of Vasily Grossman’s Stalingrad.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Green Christmas Food, Gaia Vince, Glass Walls
How to make your Christmas food as green and ethical as possible.
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10:45
Middlemarch—Episode 7: False Expectations
7/12 George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims.
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11:00
The Unheard Third
Adrian Chiles speaks to habitual non-voters.
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11:30
Loose Ends—Niamh Cusack, Kim Longinotto, Laura Dockrill, Rick Wakeman, Marry Waterson & Emily Barker, Athena Kugblenu, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/12/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Grandmothers by Salley Vickers—6. Holidays
6/10 Nan takes Billy away and Blanche contemplates a trip of her own.
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12:18
You and Yours—GP Crisis, Social Housing Cladding, Kitchen Gadgets
Overworked GPs. Social housing cladding. The kitchen gadgets you don't need.
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12:57
Weather—02/12/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—02/12/2019
News, analysis and comment from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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14:00
The Archers—01/12/2019
Josh finds himself in trouble
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14:15
Massachusetts Avenue—1. Conspiracy
1/2 Police work and diplomacy meet in a thriller set in the British Embassy in Washington.
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15:00
Quote... Unquote—Ken Cheng, Helen Lewis, Luke Jennings
Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Ken Cheng, Helen Lewis and Luke Jennings.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Eating Animals Part 2: A Meat Q&A.
Dan Saladino, Sheila Dillon and a range of experts answer your questions on meat eating.
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16:00
The Poetry Editor
The poet TS Eliot was a famous poetry editor, too. Hannah Sullivan explores this role
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Rumi
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the appeal of the 13th century Persian poet Rumi.
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17:00
PM—02/12/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/12/2019 Eye witness account of London Bridge attack
Eye witness of attack describes how one victim was the first to confront the attacker.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 72, New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
4/6 The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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19:00
The Archers—02/12/2019
Helen is in a quandary
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19:15
Front Row—Edward Norton, Elizabeth is Missing, artist Luke Jerram
Edward Norton on Motherless Brooklyn, TV adaptation of Elizabeth is Missing reviewed
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19:45
Middlemarch—Episode 7: False Expectations
7/12 George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims.
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20:00
The Unheard Third
Adrian Chiles speaks to habitual non-voters.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—The Man Who Laughed at al-Qaeda
Remembering Raed Fares the Radio Fresh FM founder who fought hatred with humour in Syria.
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21:00
Art of Now—Batter! Batter! Boom!
How are some of Scotland’s newest noise-makers discovering the joys of sound art?
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21:30
Start the Week—India past and present
Amol Rajan with William Dalrymple, Anita Anand and Sumantra Bose.
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22:00
The World Tonight—President Trump lands at Stansted ahead of 2-day Nato summit
Alliance under increasing strain on 70th anniversary
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22:45
Grandmothers by Salley Vickers—6. Holidays
6/10 Nan takes Billy away and Blanche contemplates a trip of her own.
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23:00
Have You Heard George's Podcast?—Chapter 2, 13. A North West Story
George questions the motives of his audience and explores the conflict in his area
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23:30
The Untold—Strictly Come Langport
Grace Dent presents a series documenting the untold stories of 21st-century Britain.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/12/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Grossman's War—Stalingrad: Destiny of a Novel, To Comrade Stalin
1/5 Catherine Merridale chronicles the tortuous gestation of Vasily Grossman’s Stalingrad.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/12/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/12/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/12/2019
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Anna Magnusson
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05:45
Farming Today—03/12/19 Labour and Green Party manifestos, invasive crayfish
Today we hear from Labour and the Green party on their rural policies.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Long-Eared Owl
John Aitchison presents the long-eared owl.
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