FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/12/2021
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 3
3/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of new towns.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/12/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/12/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Azariah France-Williams.
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05:45
Farming Today—Curling
Nancy Nicolson explores the surprising history of Scottish farming and top level curling.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Snow Bunting
David Attenborough presents the snow bunting.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/12/2021
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter guest-edits the programme.
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09:00
In Our Time—Fritz Lang
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss a giant of cinema in Weimar Germany and Hollywood.
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09:45
Just William - The Great Performer by Richmal Crompton—William's Midnight Adventure
4/5 Martin Jarvis performs. A starchy spinster has moved in next door to William. Problems!
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Ghislaine Maxwell verdict, Novelist Susie Boyt, Girls' education in Afghanistan, Disability rights activist Abia Akram
Pakistani disability rights activist, Abia Akram - one of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's 100 Women in 2021.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Peru's left behind children
The hidden pandemic in Peru; the thousands of children who have lost a parent to Covid-19.
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11:30
Faith in Music—Ralph Vaughan Williams
Composer Sir James MacMillan considers Vaughan Williams’ complex faith life.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/12/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
The Princess Bride—Bitesize Backstories: The Henchman
William Goldman’s classic tale of true love and adventure.
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12:18
You and Yours—Changes to the discount on EV chargers
Top tips on taking advantage of the home charger discount for electric vehicles.
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12:57
Weather—30/12/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—30/12/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Call to Kabul—Escape from the Taliban
4/5 Anita Anand tracks an unfolding story of three brothers being hunted by the Taliban.
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14:00
The Archers—29/12/2021
Alice gets a rude awakening
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14:15
Drama on 4—What’s Love Got to Do with it?
Tina & Turner are madly in love, until they delete an app that manages their relationship.
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15:00
Open Country—Reflections and Connections
As the year turns, four individuals reflect on their relationship with the landscape.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Encephalitis Society
Catherine Jessop makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Encephalitis Society.
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15:30
Open Book—Open Book's highlights for 2021
Elizabeth Day and Johny Pitts look back at the highlights of their first year at the helm.
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16:00
Think with Pinker—The Climate Game
How flaws in the way we think make it harder to tackle climate change.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—A new space age?
Could humans be on the Moon and Mars before this decade is out?
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17:00
PM—30/12/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/12/2021 Victim relieved by Maxwell verdict
Victim of Jeffrey Epstein has spoken of her relief at the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell
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18:15
Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 2, Lyse Doucet
4/5 Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with correspondent Lyse Doucet.
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18:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 1
1/4 Ramesh is coining it in after the Lenzie House Of Wax proves to be a hit.
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19:00
The Archers—30/12/2021
There’s a girls night out for Ruth
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney reveals the key moments and events that shaped his life as a songwriter.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Who Do We Think We Are?
David Aaronovitch explores the new political demography of Britain and asks who are we?
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20:30
Lights Out—Series 4, Fallout
1/4 Documentary adventures that encourage you to take a closer listen.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—A new space age?
Could humans be on the Moon and Mars before this decade is out?
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21:30
In Our Time—Fritz Lang
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss a giant of cinema in Weimar Germany and Hollywood.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Biden-Putin phone call
US and Russian leaders discuss build-up of troops on Ukraine's eastern border
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22:45
Deborah Frances-White Introduces...—4. Steve Ali
4/5 Deborah Frances-White gives Steve Ali the prompt of The Devil You Know.
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23:00
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 5
5/6 John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.
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23:30
Great Lives—Noor-Un-Nissa Inayat Khan
The muslim princess who became a WW2 Special Agent
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/12/2021
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 4
4/4 Paul Sinha presents his virtual audience with an A-Z of facts.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/12/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/12/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Azariah France-Williams.
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05:45
Farming Today—Vital Seeds
Rachel Lovell visits Vital Seeds in Devon.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Monty Don's Fieldfare Season
Writer, gardener and TV presenter Monty Don recalls the fieldfare arrival heralding winter
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