FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/12/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
A Promised Land by Barack Obama—Ep 4 - Inauguration Day
4/11 Barack Obama reads from the highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/12/2020
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/12/2020
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/12/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/12/20 - Phosphates in the River Wye, drive-in carols and New Red Tractor Chair
Over 60% of the River Wye is in breach of new phosphate pollution standards.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mistle Thrush (Song)
David Attenborough presents the mistle thrush.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/12/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Minette Batters
Minette Batters, farmer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne
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09:45
A Promised Land by Barack Obama—Ep 5 - The First 100 Days
5/11 Barack Obama reads from the highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sharon D Clarke; Gender bias in school books; Outliving your mum - Claire's Story
The Olivier award-winning actor on a new role as narrator of a star-studded online panto.
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10:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, The Writer, Part 5
5/5 By Annamaria Murphy. The last ever episode of the magical drama.
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11:00
The Power of Three—Episode 3
3/3 A deeply personal series, as triplets face living apart for the first time.
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11:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—The Christmas 'Do'
Christmas creeps up on Arthur, leaving him little time to plan his festive arrangements.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/12/2020
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig—Episode 10
10/10 The Midnight Library is crumbling around Nora.
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12:18
You and Yours—Shein; Naked Wines; Christmas shopping
The fast fashion retailer Shein is expanding rapidly, but who's really behind the brand?
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12:57
Weather—18/12/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—18/12/2020
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Arthur Cares—Joe
5/5 People with minor problems seek the advice of 12-year-old Arthur.
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14:00
The Archers—17/12/2020
Philip sets his plan in motion.
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14:15
Drama on 4—London Particular, Episode 3
3/6 Alice uncovers powerful secrets in the forgotten corners of London. Time travelling drama.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Coconuts and Cacti
Peter Gibbs hosts the gardening panel show.
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15:45
Short Works—Baby by Tishani Doshi
A new short story for radio by poet and novelist Tishani Doshi.
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16:00
Last Word—John le CarrΓ© (pictured), Patience Thomson, Doug Scott, Dame Barbara Windsor
Matthew Bannister on an author, an educator, a mountaineer, an actor
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16:30
Feedback—18/12/2020
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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17:00
PM—18/12/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/12/2020 Greater Manchester Police chief stands down amid force failures
Greater Manchester Police chief, Ian Hopkins, stands down amid force failures.
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2020, Episode 2
2/3 The news of the week in big boy trousers.
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19:00
Front Row—George C Wolfe on Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Let Him Go reviewed, Winifred Atwell celebrated
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom director George C Wolfe
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19:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 11: The Writer, The Writer, Part 5
5/5 By Annamaria Murphy. The last ever episode of the magical drama.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Brandon Lewis MP, Lucy Powell MP, Professor Anand Menon, Lionel Shriver
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
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20:50
A Point of View—Off the Map
Sara Wheeler on navigating unmapped territory.
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21:00
The Reith Lectures—Mark Carney - How We Get What We Value, From Covid Crisis to Renaissance
3/4 Mark Carney looks at the tensions between economic and human values during the pandemic.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK covid infections rise by a fifth in a week
Boris Johnson says he hopes to avoid another national lockdown in England
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22:45
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig—Episode 10
10/10 The Midnight Library is crumbling around Nora.
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23:00
Americast—From Russia with Bugs?
What do we know about the cyber attack on the US government?
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23:30
Great Lives—David Spiegelhalter on Frank Ramsey
Statistician David Spiegelhalter champions the short, brilliant life of Frank Ramsey.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/12/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
A Promised Land by Barack Obama—Ep 5 - The First 100 Days
5/11 Barack Obama reads from the highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/12/2020
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/12/2020
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/12/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Right Reverend John Arnold.
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05:45
In Their Element—Series 4, Silver
1/5 Chemist Andrea Sella celebrates how the element silver enhances our lives.
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