FM Schedule
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Early
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00:45
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—25/12/2022
A selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/12/2022
The latest news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey, Essex
Bells on Sunday comes from The Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey, Essex.
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05:45
Profile—Nigella Lawson
The TV chef who told us to relax in the kitchen - especially at Christmas.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—25/12/2022
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Good Will
Mark Tully on the angels' message of goodwill at Christmas. Readings from Derek Jacobi.
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06:35
Natural Histories—Yew
Brett Westwood explores our relationship with the ‘churchyard tree’, the yew. From 2016
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06:57
Weather—25/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Christmas Service: Hope for the Nations
Christmas morning service from Bath Abbey, a house of prayer for all nations.
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07:56
Radio 4 Appeal—Dogs for Good
Broadcaster Andrew Cotter makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Dogs for Good.
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08:00
Broadcasting House—Paddy’s Christmas Cracker
An extended Christmas special edition of Broadcasting House. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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09:58
Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 7 of 12
A seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—25/12/2022
As Ambridge prepares to face the music, will one villager reveal what they know?
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Kirsty Young, broadcaster
Kirsty Young, broadcaster, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—25/12/2022
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 78, Episode 6
6/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Food, Philosophy & Football: Christmas with Delia Smith
Delia Smith, the woman who taught the UK to cook speaks to Sheila Dillon.
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12:57
Weather—25/12/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—25/12/2022
National and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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13:15
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 25, Why does wine taste good?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out what science tells us about wine.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Norwich
Kathy Clugston and a panel of horticultural experts answer your questions from Norwich.
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14:45
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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15:00
HM The King—25/12/2022
The King's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
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15:05
News Summary—25/12/2022
National and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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15:17
Drama on 4—The Signalman
Charles Dickens’ eerie tale of isolation, dread and supernatural occurrences.
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16:15
Hunting Ghosts with Gatiss and Coles
Mark Gatiss and Richard Coles share a passion for ghosts. But can they see a real one?
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17:00
Christmas Recycled
Can we find a way to be sustainable at Christmas?
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17:40
Profile—Nigella Lawson
The TV chef who told us to relax in the kitchen - especially at Christmas.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—25/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/12/2022 King Charles reflects on the rising cost of living - and his late mother - in his first Christmas broadcast
The King has sympathised with people struggling to cope with the rising cost of living
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Simon Armitage
A selection of highlights from the past week on Â鶹ԼÅÄ radio
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19:00
The Archers—25/12/2022
Will it be a Merry Christmas at Brookfield?
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19:15
The Confessional—Series 3, The Confession of Sheila Hancock
3/6 It's Dame Sheila Hancock's turn to share her guilty secrets with Stephen Mangan.
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19:45
Voices in the Valley—9: A Celestial Event
Friends gather to support their friend, whose wife has died in strange circumstances.
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20:00
Soul Music—I Believe in Father Christmas
'The Christmas we get we deserve.' How Greg Lake's 1975 hit gives people hope and comfort.
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20:30
You're Dead to Me—Christmas with Charles Dickens
Join Greg Jenner and discover what Christmas was like with Charles Dickens.
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21:00
Money Box—Money Box Christmas
Paul Lewis celebrates those helping others manage the rising cost of living
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Dogs for Good
Broadcaster Andrew Cotter makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Dogs for Good.
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21:30
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Michael Symmons Roberts on the enduring appeal of Robert Frost’s masterpiece, a century on
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22:00
Loose Ends—Includes Cerys Matthews, Brian Bilston, Imelda May, Luke Wright, Polarbear, Salena Godden, Judy Collins and John Shuttleworth
Clive Anderson's Christmas selection of poets and performers.
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22:45
Excuse Me, Are You John Shuttleworth?—2. The Big Time
2/2 The man behind Brian Appleton and John Shuttleworth shares his story.
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23:00
Poetry Please—Christmas with Roger Robinson and Liz Lochhead
Roger Robinson and Liz Lochhead join Roger to share favourite seasonal poems
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23:30
Something Understood—Good Will
Mark Tully on the angels' message of goodwill at Christmas. Readings from Derek Jacobi.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/12/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:15
Christmas Meditation
A reflection on the meaning of Christmas with Adjoa Andoh.
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00:30
Short Works—The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke
A specially commissioned wintry short story by Susanna Clarke, the award-winning writer.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey, Essex
Bells on Sunday comes from The Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey, Essex.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—26/12/2022
A selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/12/2022
The latest news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/12/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop David Walker.
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05:45
Farming Today—26/12/22 - Kingdom Forge Blacksmiths & Brewery
Step into the Brundish countryside to explore the UK's only licensed forge
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05:56
Weather—26/12/2022
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 8 of 12
A seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period.
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