FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/12/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa—Episode 3
3/5 Maria Ressa's career in journalism prepared her to take on a challenging new role.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/12/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/12/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/12/2022
Reflection with Fr Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church, Melrose.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/12/22 - Rural Payments Agency strikes, farriers
Rural Payments Agency staff look set to strike at a crucial time for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Michael Morpurgo on the Greater Flamingo
Author Michael Morpurgo visited the Camargue and found the flamingo touches his soul.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/12/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Nibelungenlied
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the medieval German epic The Song of the Nibelungs.
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09:45
How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa—Episode 4
4/5 The founders of Rappler determine to democratise activism in the Philippines.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Rachael Watts, Danielle De Niese, Royal race row
The woman whose testimony put the so-called Babes in the Wood killer behind bars.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Cold-calling Siberia
How has Putin's war against Ukraine affected one remote city in Siberia?
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11:30
Girl Reading
ZoΓ« Comyns explores the pose of the girl reader with painters and writers.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/12/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Joanna Jensen, Founder of Childs Farm
Our Gap Finder today is Joanna Jensen, the founder of Childs Farm.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Razors
Does the amount of blades really improve your shave?
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12:57
Weather—01/12/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—01/12/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Understand—The Economy, The Economy: 9. International Trade and Currency Markets
10/16 The reason we can eat pineapples and sell aeroplane parts.
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14:00
The Archers—30/11/2022
Chelsea has some unexpected company.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Because I’m a Mother
Jessica Hynes plays artist Marcie in a new drama by poet and playwright Caroline Bird.
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15:00
Open Country—Opening Up County Down
Helen Mark finds out how ancient woodland in County Down is being opened up to the public.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Toybox
Richard Coles makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Toybox.
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15:30
Open Book—Women subverting horror with Mariana EnrΓquez, Claire Kohda and Sophie White
Octavia Bright asks if there is a new wave of women authors turning to horror fiction.
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16:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 25, Hunting for Exoplanets
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the hunt for elusive planets outside our solar system.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Killer smog
Seventy years ago, the deaths of thousands in London's smog led to the Clean Air Act.
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17:00
PM—01/12/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/12/2022 Thousands of ambulance patients in England waited more than an hour to be admitted to hospital.
The Health Secretary says the government is taking "urgent action" to tackle the delays.
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18:30
ReincarNathan—Series 3, Bonobo
3/6 Comedy with Daniel Rigby, Ashley McGuire, Amy-Beth Hayes, Mike Wozniak and Freya Parker.
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19:00
The Archers—01/12/2022
Tracy is given something to think about.
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19:15
Front Row—Veronica Ryan - shortlisted for the Turner Prize, reviews of new Stormzy album and film White Noise
Turner Prize shortlisted artist Veronica Ryan.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—China's winter of discontent
What's behind the protests and dissent against the Chinese leader Xi Jinping?
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20:30
Casting a Wider Net
The women making a living out of commercial fishing, one of the last all-male bastions.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Killer smog
Seventy years ago, the deaths of thousands in London's smog led to the Clean Air Act.
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21:30
In Our Time—The Nibelungenlied
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the medieval German epic The Song of the Nibelungs.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Cyril Ramaphosa under pressure over Farmgate scandal
South African President in trouble over the 'Farmgate' scandal
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22:45
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney—Episode 9
9/10 Eileen makes a decision on her future with Simon.
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23:00
The Shuttleworths—Series 6, Rusty's Party
1/2 John Shuttleworth is back and preparing to go to a party.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—01/12/2022
Sean Curran reports on testy exchanges as MPs confront the government over rail delays.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/12/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa—Episode 4
4/5 The founders of Rappler determine to democratise activism in the Philippines.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/12/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/12/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/12/2022
Reflection with Fr Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church, Melrose.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/12/2022 - Cost of food production, free-range turkeys, equine stud
The cost of food production, falling turkey sales, and an IVF clinic for horses.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on the Coal Tit
Presenter Dermot O'Leary gazes into his garden to watch busy coal tits on the bird feeders
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