FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/12/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Boundless Sea by David Abulafia—Episode 5
5/5 David Abulafia charts the search for shorter routes across the world’s oceans.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/12/2020
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/12/2020
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/12/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Sharon Grenham-Thompson.
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05:45
Full Circle—Joe and Jus
Five interconnected couples tell all.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—05/12/2020
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Rediscovering Redesdale
How the community in Redesdale, Northumberland, is restoring and celebrating its landscape
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06:30
Farming Today—05/12/20 Farming Today This Week: Brexit planning and the Government's roadmap for the future of farming in England
Today's programme is unsurprisingly Brexit-tastic. We hear from farmers making plans.
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06:57
Weather—05/12/2020
The latest weather forecast
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07:00
Today—05/12/2020
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Ian Rankin
Breakdancing magician Magical Bones, explorer Ella Al-Shamahi and comedian Mark Watson.
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10:30
You're Dead to Me—The History of Football
Greg Jenner and his guests discover the history of the beautiful game.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—05/12/2020
Emily Ashton of Bloomberg and guests look back at the political week.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Stamping out dissent in Hong Kong
Stories from Hong Kong, Belarus, Chile, Australia and on Covid-19's impact on concerts.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/12/2020
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Fraud victims facing salary deductions
Universal Credit advance fraud, business insurance woes and NS&I glitches.
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12:30
The Now Show—Series 57, Episode 6
6/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
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12:57
Weather—05/12/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News—05/12/2020
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—John Caudwell, Thangam Debbonaire MP, Simon Hart MP, Larissa Kennedy
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
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14:00
Any Answers?—Brexit & the High Street
How can the Government help the High Street?
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14:45
Passenger List—1. Traffic
1/12 Mystery thriller about a missing plane. Starring Kelly Marie Tran.
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15:25
Passenger List—2. Flock of Geese
2/12 The replacement co-pilot, a suspected terrorist, the official version of events.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Working in retail; Sparking a love of nature; Women’s innovation in tech; Women and underpaid state pensions, Evil women
Women and retail; Sparking a love of nature; Women in tech
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17:00
PM—05/12/2020
Full coverage of the day's news
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17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—05/12/2020
Nick Robinson talks to Steve Rotheram in a personal and political interview.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—05/12/2020
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/12/2020
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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18:15
Loose Ends—Gary Wilmot, Barbara Dickson, Megan McCubbin, Martin Latham, Tankus The Henge, Erland Cooper, Sindhu Vee, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Demis Hassabis
The chess prodigy and video game designer behind a breakthrough that could change medicine
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19:15
My Dream Dinner Party—Ed Balls
The Strictly star and former MP in conversation with his heroes - brought back to life.
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19:45
What Is a Story?—History for the Record
5/12 Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary fiction.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Mad Monks
James Naughtie probes the chequered history and impact of prime ministers' top advisers.
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21:00
Tracks—Series 5: Abyss, Abyss: Episode Six
6/9 By Katherine Chandler. The final series of the conspiracy thriller.
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21:45
Rabbit Is Rich—Episode 8
8/10 With a new baby on the way, the house is getting pretty crowded. A decision must be made.
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22:00
News—05/12/2020
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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22:15
Moral Maze—Christmas 2020
Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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23:00
Quote... Unquote—Anna Ptaszynski, Steven Isserlis, Sophie Duker
Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz.
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23:30
Poems at Dusk
Poet Theresa Lola explores the relationship between poetry, old age and mortality.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/12/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The Creation of an Icon—Holy Perspectives
Iconographer Aidan Hart explains the strange perspectives of the icon.
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00:30
Short Works—The Crongton Soup Kitchen
A heartwarming Christmas story by Alex Wheatle.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/12/2020
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/12/2020
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Nicholas in Harpenden
Bells on Sunday comes from St Nicholas in Harpenden.
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05:45
Profile—Demis Hassabis
The chess prodigy and video game designer behind a breakthrough that could change medicine
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