FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/12/2019
National and international news from 麻豆约拍 Radio 4
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00:15
Living Memory—That's Life, I Suppose!
Looking to the future in the company of some of Britain's centenarians.
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00:30
Unreliable Memoirs—Episode 1
1/5 Clive James reads the first part of his autobiography on his early life in Australia.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆约拍 World Service Programmes—31/12/2019
麻豆约拍 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆约拍 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/12/2019
National and international news from 麻豆约拍 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/12/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop John Inge
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05:45
Farming Today—Inspiring The Archers
Charlotte Smith visits the real-life farms that help inspire The Archers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 12 of 12
A seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/12/2019
Spoken word artist George the Poet guest edits the programme.
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09:00
Positive Thinking—The New Seaside
Farrah Jarral goes in search of a brighter future for Britain鈥檚 neglected seaside towns.
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09:30
Witness History—Chester Williams - South African rugby legend
The story of the only black player in the Springbok team that won the 1995 Rugby World Cup
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09:45
Unreliable Memoirs—Episode 2
2/5 Clive James reads the first part of his autobiography on his early life in Australia.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Mixed sex civil partnerships. Second Mums. DJ Lucy Edwards
Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan on mixed-sex civil partnerships.
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10:45
Charlotte and Lillian—Series 1, The Mirror
3/4 Charlotte spots a priceless vintage treasure as she helps Lillian clear out her garage.
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11:00
Fidget on Four
Dr Kat Arney examines the potential health benefits of jiggling and doodling.
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11:30
There Was A Young Fellow Named Palin
Michael Palin asks James Peak to write him some limericks. What could possibly go wrong?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/12/2019
The latest national and international news from 麻豆约拍 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Secret Commonwealth—Episode 7
7/10 Lyra meets the Furnace-Man. Book at Bedtime.
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12:18
You and Yours—Why is cutting down on alcohol so tough?
Call You & Yours: Why is cutting down on alcohol so tough? email youandyours@bbc.co.uk
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12:57
Weather—31/12/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—31/12/2019
News, analysis and comment from 麻豆约拍 Radio 4.
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13:45
Could an Ancient Athenian Fix Britain?—Episode 2: Lots of Potential
2/5 Jon Harvey explores how ancient democrats played the lottery. Could it be our lucky charm?
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14:00
The Archers—30/12/2019
Lee gets a lesson in farming
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14:15
North by Northamptonshire—North By Northamptonshire: Full Stop
Stars abound in this special final chapter of the much-loved comedy by Katherine Jakeways.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 27, Ludlow
Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are in Ludlow.
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15:30
Making History—Back to the Future
Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence explore the historical connections to today's big issues.
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16:00
Soul Music—Auld Lang Syne
Stories of love, loss and joy associated with Auld Lang Syne.
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16:30
Great Lives—Bill Bailey on his hero Alfred Russel Wallace
Bill Bailey and his love for Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace
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17:00
PM—31/12/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/12/2019 Australia deploys military to fires
Thousands flee to coast as aircraft and ships are sent to New South Wales and Victoria
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18:15
Ghost Stories from Ambridge—Lost Hearts
2/3 Three Ghost Stories from Ambridge read by John Rowe (aka Jim Lloyd).
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18:30
The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Case #524 - New Year's Evil
Max and Ivan investigate fearsome criminal matriarch Mama Shanks.
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19:00
The Archers—31/12/2019
Helen鈥檚 dressed to impress
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19:15
Front Row—Cultural Quiz of 2019
We test our guests' knowledge of 2019 in the arts.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 2
2/5 1975: As Jill prepares to marry John, she receives a surprise visitor.
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20:00
A Guide to Disagreeing Better
Why do we hold our opponents in contempt? And what steps should we take to stop?
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20:40
In Touch—A 鈥榤elodious鈥� New Year
In which four blind musicians share their stories.
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21:00
Have You Heard George's Podcast?—Special: Welcome to the World of George the Poet
A mix of poetry, music and conversation exploring what rap can teach us about education
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22:00
Pick of the Year—Pick of the Year 2019
A selection of highlights from the past year on 麻豆约拍 radio
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22:45
The Secret Commonwealth—Episode 7
7/10 Lyra meets the Furnace-Man. Book at Bedtime.
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23:00
Loose Ends—Music from The Divine Comedy, Bonnie Tyler, Six the musical, Jeff Goldblum and more
Clive Anderson with a choice selection of music performed live in the Loose Ends studio.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/01/2020
National and international news from 麻豆约拍 Radio 4
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00:15
Living Memory—Cope and Carry On!
Looking to the future in the company of some of Britain's centenarians.
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00:30
Unreliable Memoirs—Episode 2
2/5 Clive James reads the first part of his autobiography on his early life in Australia.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/01/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆约拍 World Service Programmes—01/01/2020
麻豆约拍 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆约拍 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/01/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/01/2020
National and international news from 麻豆约拍 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/01/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop John Inge
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05:45
Farming Today—National Pig Centre
Charlotte Smith visits the new National Pig Centre.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Song Thrush (Winter)
David Attenborough presents the song thrush.
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