FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Poetry Please—Benjamin Zephaniah
Roger McGough is joined by Benjamin Zephaniah, who shares poems from listener requests.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—03/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary the Virgin in Bures, Suffolk.
Bells on Sunday, comes from the parish church of St Mary the Virgin in Bures Suffolk.
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05:45
Profile—Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI
It has been a turbulent few weeks for Sam Altman, CEO of Open AI, owners of ChatGPT.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—03/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Keeping a Mind Open
Mark Tully debates the pros and cons of an open mind - in life, politics and philosophy.
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06:35
On Your Farm—The Grass Route: A different way of raising beef
Richard Baynes visits an American oil executive turned farmer in South Ayrshire.
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06:57
Weather—03/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—03/12/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Power of religion at Cop28; Shane McGowan's Catholicism; Near-death experiences
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—The Vicar's Christmas Appeal for the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields
The Reverend Dr Sam Wells makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for St Martin-in-the-Fields.
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07:57
Weather—03/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—03/12/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—God's Justice: towards the earth
Live from the chapel of St Catharine’s College in Cambridge.
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08:48
A Point of View—On the Curiosity of Children
Rebecca Stott reflects on the importance of nurturing the curiosity of children.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Barnacle Goose
Martin Hughes-Games presents the barnacle goose.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—03/12/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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09:45
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Making a Difference
Hugh Dennis reports on some of the lives changed by last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—03/12/2023
Tom seeks validation, and Harrison faces an awkward meeting.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Marina AbramoviΔ‡, performance artist
Marina Abramović, artist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—03/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 80, Episode 3
3/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:32
The Food Programme—The food books of 2023
Sheila Dillon presents The Food Programme’s favourite food books of the year.
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12:57
Weather—03/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—03/12/2023
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
Behind the Crime—Fran
Two forensic psychologists interview Fran about her life and the crime she committed.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Opening Lines—A Many-Splendoured Thing - Episode 2
John Yorke delves into Han Suyin’s fascinating love story A Many-Splendoured Thing.
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15:00
Love Stories—A Many-Splendoured Thing, Part 2
A new dramatisation of Han Suyin’s landmark novel of passion and revolution in Hong Kong
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16:00
Bookclub—Donal Ryan: The Spinning Heart
Donal Ryan discusses his novel The Spinning Heart with a group of readers.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Jackie Kay
Jackie Kay joins Roger McGough to pick favourite poems from listener requests.
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17:00
File on 4—Artificial Intelligence: The Criminal Threat
Artificial intelligence: are the criminals one step ahead? File on 4 investigates.
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17:40
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Making a Difference
Hugh Dennis reports on some of the lives changed by last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—03/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/12/2023 - UN warns of displacement crisis in Gaza.
The UN warns of a displacement crisis in Gaza, as Israel intensifies bombardments.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Geoff Bird
Geoff Bird chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—03/12/2023
Kate is on a mission.
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19:15
The 13 Million Club
13 million people in the UK are disabled. Briony May Williams hosts some of the funniest.
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19:45
Love on the Main Line—Episode 1 - London Victoria
1/5 Classic romcom written by Colin Bytheway that asks if there's a place for data in dating.
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20:00
Feedback—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ International Editor Jeremy Bowen responds to listener Feedback
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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20:30
Last Word—Henry Kissinger, Terry Venables, Paul Watson, Rachel Heller
Matthew Bannister on a US diplomat, a football manager, a documentary maker and an artist.
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21:00
Money Box—Cyber-Attack Hits Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sales and Charity Bank Accounts
Hundreds of house sales stuck in limbo after a cyber-attack last week.
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21:25
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—The Vicar's Christmas Appeal for the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields
The Reverend Dr Sam Wells makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for St Martin-in-the-Fields.
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21:30
Loose Ends—Max Boyce, AJ and Curtis Pritchard, Caryl Lewis, Non Evans, Angharad Jenkins & Huw Warren, Aisha Kigs, Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—03/12/2023
Leila Nathoo hosts topical discussion with politicians and commentators.
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23:00
The Reith Lectures—Ben Ansell: Our Democratic Future, 1. The Future of Democracy
1/4 Professor Ben Ansell delivers the first 2023 Reith Lectures on Our Democratic Future.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—55. Perfectly Mediocre
Matthew Syed asks what happens when we shun excellence and embrace mediocrity.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary the Virgin in Bures, Suffolk.
Bells on Sunday, comes from the parish church of St Mary the Virgin in Bures Suffolk.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—04/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/12/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—04/12/23 COP28 food and farming, pollock, wet crops
Today food, farming and climate diplomacy.
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05:56
Weather—04/12/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Oilbird
Michael Palin presents the oilbird, from a Venezuelan cavern
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