FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/12/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Boundless Sea by David Abulafia—Episode 3
3/5 David Abulafia’s exploration of our relationship with the oceans reaches the New World.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—03/12/2020
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/12/2020
The latest news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/12/2020
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Muriel Pearson of Cranhill Church, Glasgow
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05:45
Farming Today—03/12/20 - Live export ban, potato trade after Brexit
Live exports for slaughter or fattening are set to be banned.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Knot
David Attenborough presents the knot.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—03/12/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Fernando Pessoa
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the great Portuguese poet and his many literary personas.
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09:45
The Boundless Sea by David Abulafia—Episode 4
4/5 As sea routes stretch around the globe the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Is Joint Enterprise being used unjustly? A career in virology. A true crime quest. My life in shoes
Is the continued use of Joint Enterprise unjust? A career in virology. My life in shoes.
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10:45
Karin and Andrew—Episode 4
4/5 An ex-offender gradually changes his life through his friendship with a photographer.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Belarusian Police – Behind the Balaclavas
Who are the balaclava clad officers keeping President Lukashenko in power?
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11:30
Behind the Scenes—John Wilson and OperaGlass Works
Conductor John Wilson tackles a Britten opera under lockdown in a Victorian music hall.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—03/12/2020
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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12:04
My American by Stella Gibbons—Episode 4
4/5 Stella Gibbons' novel read by Jan Ravens and abridged by Kate McAll
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12:18
You and Yours—Supermarket Deliveries, Christmas Ads, Garden Centres Online
Problems getting food delivery slots for Christmas
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12:57
Weather—03/12/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—03/12/2020
News, analysis and comment from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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13:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10), Chinese Han lacquer cup
4/5 Neil MacGregor's world history told through objects arrives in Han Dynasty China
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14:00
The Archers—02/12/2020
Jazzer finds himself under attack
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Beneficial Owner
An accountant is made an offer he really should refuse.
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15:00
Open Country—Rediscovering Redesdale
How the community in Redesdale, Northumberland, is restoring and celebrating its landscape
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Wellbeing of Women
Jennifer Saunders makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Wellbeing of Women.
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15:30
Open Book—Jenny Erpenbeck, Margaret Atwood on a classic dystopia, Paintings in fiction
Chris Power talks to Jenny Erpenbeck about her new non-fiction collection, Not A Novel.
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16:00
The Film Programme—Tom Burke on Orson Welles
Tom Burke on Orson Welles; lockdown horror Host
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16:30
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Inside Science—Protein folding; Hyabusa sample return; Holiday Covid testing
AI ‘solves’ protein puzzle; Chasing Asteroids; holiday testing students
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17:00
PM—03/12/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/12/2020 US expert questions UK vaccine approval speed
Infectious diseases expert questions speed at which the UK approved first Covid vaccine
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18:30
Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy—Series 2, Seventy-Three Seconds
1/3 Storyteller Sarah Kendall returns with more hilarious, gripping and moving stories.
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19:00
The Archers—03/12/2020
Eddie learns a valuable lesson
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19:15
Front Row—New Tracey Emin exhibition, The Crown controversy, Walter Presents: The Announcer
Tracey Emin and Edvard Much at the RA, The Crown controversy, The Announcer reviewed
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19:45
Karin and Andrew—Episode 4
4/5 An ex-offender gradually changes his life through his friendship with a photographer.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Brexit: Is It Oven Ready?
David Aaronovitch and The Briefing Room team explore Britain's readiness for 2021.
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21:00
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Inside Science—Protein folding; Hyabusa sample return; Holiday Covid testing
AI ‘solves’ protein puzzle; Chasing Asteroids; holiday testing students
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21:30
In Our Time—Fernando Pessoa
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the great Portuguese poet and his many literary personas.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Anthony Fauci apologises for questioning UK vaccine approval
US government’s top covid adviser walks back previous remarks on Pfizer jab
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22:45
My American by Stella Gibbons—Episode 4
4/5 Stella Gibbons' novel read by Jan Ravens and abridged by Kate McAll
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23:00
The Likely Dads—Series 1, Leisure
6/8 Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—03/12/2020
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/12/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Boundless Sea by David Abulafia—Episode 4
4/5 As sea routes stretch around the globe the most abominable form of trade begins to thrive.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—04/12/2020
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/12/2020
The latest news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/12/2020
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Muriel Pearson of Cranhill Church, Glasgow
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05:45
Farming Today—04/12/20 - The opportunities of Brexit, export of pigs for breeding, avian flu and barn owls
The opportunities of Brexit for farming.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Starling
David Attenborough presents the starling.
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