FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Years by Annie Ernaux—Episode 3
3/5 The Second World War might be over, but a new conflict is looming for 1950s France.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2023
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—07/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—07/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/12/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—07/12/23 Funding for African crops at COP28; Bluetongue virus in cattle; Care farm.
New $50 million initiative launched at COP28 to develop more resilient crops in Africa.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-headed Woodpecker
Sir David Attenborough presents the red-headed woodpecker found in North America.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/12/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Karl Barth
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influential Swiss protestant theologian.
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09:45
The Years by Annie Ernaux—Episode 4
4/5 Ernaux's memories of life in 1968 have little in common with those found in the media.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Conductor Marin Alsop, actor Diana Quick and a campaign to protect domestic abuse victims
A jazzy version of Handel's Messiah and a new adaptation of The Famous Five.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Cyprus: The battle over songbird slaughter
How killing migrating birds became a multi-million dollar criminal business.
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11:30
Great Lives—Mohammad Mossadegh, PM of Iran ousted in a coup
Mohammad Mossadegh was toppled in a coup in Iran in 1953.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Amber Probyn and Hazel McShane from Peequal
Gap Finders: Amber Probyn and Hazel McShane from Peequal
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Bedding
Can changing your sheets be good for you - and the environment?
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12:57
Weather—07/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—07/12/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Empire of Tea—4. The Tea Wars
How Britain’s sale of opium to buy tea changed China’s view of the west.
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14:00
The Archers—06/12/2023
Justin makes a surprising decision.
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14:15
Broken Colours—Series 3, Episode 2
2/4 Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin star in a new series of Matthew Broughton's drama thriller.
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15:00
Open Country—Unearthing the past at Vindolanda
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby visits the Roman site of Vindolanda in Northumberland.
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15:27
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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15:30
Bookclub—Donal Ryan: The Spinning Heart
Donal Ryan discusses his novel The Spinning Heart with a group of readers.
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16:00
Legend—The Joni Mitchell Story, 6. Both Sides Now
6/6 Joni comes full circle with the help of a community of musicians, friends and fans.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Vagrant Birds
Why are non-native species of birds arriving in the UK?
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17:00
PM—07/12/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/12/2023 Rishi Sunak urges MP to back new Rwanda immigration plan
The Prime Minister described the new legislation as the "only approach"
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18:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 6, 5. Exposure
5/6 Alfie Moore and his team of audience cops investigate a case of exposure.
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19:00
The Archers—07/12/2023
The Grundys keep their fingers crossed.
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19:15
Front Row—Benjamin Zephaniah, Wim Wenders' Anselm,The Famous Five, Xmas Ads
Front Row pays tribute to the poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Ukraine: what's the counter-offensive latest?
As Ukraine heads into winter, how has their summer counter-offensive fared?
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20:30
Million Dollar Lover—3. The Fight
When a homeless man moves in with a rich widow is it true love or something much darker?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Vagrant Birds
Why are non-native species of birds arriving in the UK?
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21:30
In Our Time—Karl Barth
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influential Swiss protestant theologian.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Ofsted inspection 'contributed' to head teacher's death, coroner finds
Coroner rules that Ofsted inspection "contributed" to the death of Ruth Perry
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22:45
Miss Buncle's Book by DE Stevenson—Episode 9
9/10 The village is in uproar after Sarah Walker’s denials but the Christmas party must go on.
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23:00
The Today Podcast—Sunk! Is Sunak’s Tory Party over?
Amol and Nick discuss Sunak’s woes as Today gets the only interview with Suella Braverman.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—07/12/2023
Sean Curran reports as MPs ponder the next steps for the government's asylum policy.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Years by Annie Ernaux—Episode 4
4/5 Ernaux's memories of life in 1968 have little in common with those found in the media.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2023
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—08/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—08/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/12/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—08/12/23 Food security report; Bluefin tuna; Young farmers at COP28
New report says food security is a public good and farmers should be paid accordingly.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Brambling
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the brambling.
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