FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/12/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—24. Sweet Harmony
Matthew Syed asks whether thinking musically could bring us more harmony in our lives.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Coventry Cathedral
Bells on Sunday comes from Coventry Cathedral.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/12/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/12/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Azariah France-Williams.
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05:45
Farming Today—Dahlia Beach
Anna Louise Claydon explores Dahlia Beach.
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05:56
Weather—27/12/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tim Birkhead on Guillemot Senses
Zoologist Tim Birkhead dispels the myth of a foolish guillemot for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/12/2021
Conservative peer and author of House of Cards Michael Dobbs guest-edits Today.
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09:00
Start the Week—Vaccinate, ventilate and breathe
Andrew Marr with Catherine Noakes, Teresa Lambe and James Nestor.
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09:45
Just William - The Great Performer by Richmal Crompton—William Joins the Carol Singers
1/5 Martin Jarvis has never broadcast this hilarious Christmas classic before!
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10:00
Woman's Hour—A Woman's Hour Christmas mixtape
Emma Barnett presents a Woman's Hour Christmas mixtape.
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11:00
The Hidden History of the Staircase
Rachel Hurdley climbs the staircase to discover a story of steps, status and segregation.
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11:30
Loose Ends—Rod Stewart, Miriam Margolyes, Les Dennis, Stacey Dooley, Graham Norton, Jo Brand, Anneka Rice, 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—27/12/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
The Princess Bride—Bitesize Backstories: The Book
Bitesize backstories from William Goldman’s classic tale of true love and adventure.
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12:18
You and Yours—Lasting Power of Attorney Fraud
An exclusive investigation by You and Yours into Lasting Power of Attorney fraud.
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12:57
Weather—27/12/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—27/12/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Call to Kabul—OK caller, you're on the air
1/5 Anita Anand tracks an unfolding story of three brothers being hunted by the Taliban.
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14:00
The Archers—26/12/2021
Susan’s got the wrong end of the stick
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14:15
Drama on 4—Eric the Skull
Fenella Woolgar and Mark Williams star in Simon Brett’s play about the Detection Club.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 35, Heat 1, 2022
1/13 The wide-ranging general knowledge music quiz with Paul Gambaccini
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15:30
The Food Programme—The Rise of Ultra-Fast Grocery Delivery
Leyla Kazim dives into the world of rapid grocery delivery - could it change how we shop?
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16:00
Faith in Music—Gustav Mahler
Sir James MacMillan considers composer Mahler’s complex faith life.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Satan
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
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17:00
PM—27/12/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/12/2021 No new Covid rules in England before new year - Sajid Javid
Mr Javid said people should be cautious, amid a record number of daily cases in England.
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18:15
Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 2, Krishnan Guru-Murthy
1/5 Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 76, Episode 5
5/6 Jack Dee hosts the long-running, self-styled antidote to panel games
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19:00
The Archers—27/12/2021
Jennifer receives a post-Christmas bonus.
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Tracey Emin
Tracey Emin on some of the deeply personal aspects of her life that have shaped her art.
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20:00
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Ed Balls Christmas Special One
Nick Robinson talks to Ed Balls about cooking, dancing and politics.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—The Runaway maids of Oman
A delicate rescue operation is helping hundreds of young African women trapped in Arabia.
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21:00
Wild Inside—The Ocean Sunfish
Ben Garrod and Jess French get under the skin of Mola mola the world's largest bony fish
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21:30
Start the Week—Vaccinate, ventilate and breathe
Andrew Marr with Catherine Noakes, Teresa Lambe and James Nestor.
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22:00
The World Tonight—No new covid restrictions before January
People urged to remain cautious and celebrate New Year's Eve outside
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22:45
Deborah Frances-White Introduces...—1. Herself
1/5 Deborah Frances-White gives storytellers the prompt of The Devil You Know.
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23:00
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 2
2/6 John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.
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23:30
Party—Christmas Special
The wannabe political agitators reunite after several years.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/12/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 1
1/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of the world.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/12/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/12/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Azariah France-Williams.
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05:45
Farming Today—Lake District Valley Tweeds
Caz Graham hears about 13 new Lake District Valley Tweeds.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Rosa Gleave on the Goldcrest
BirdLife International's Rosa Gleave on the goldcrest.
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