FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Cold Therapy - with Michael Mosley, Cold Therapy - Ep 2: Cold Recovery
3/6 How icing injuries and alternating hot and cold can help pain, inflammation and recovery.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2023
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—13/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—13/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/12/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—13/12/23 Food and farming at COP28; Ecology out of kilter; Suffolk Punch horses
Climate summit progress with food and farming pledges.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dara McAnulty on the whooper swan
Fermanagh-based bird blogger Dara Mcanulty on the whooper swan for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—13/12/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reith Lectures—Ben Ansell: Our Democratic Future, 3. The Future of Solidarity
3/4 Ben Ansell's third 2023 Reith Lecture on why politics fails.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Imelda Staunton on depicting Queen Elizabeth II
The final series of The Crown, quitting parties and bystander safety.
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11:00
South Africa: The Children of Paradise—A deadly mixture
30 years after South Africa's momentous changes, what’s happened to the hope and promises?
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11:30
Being Roman with Mary Beard—6. Love in the Borderlands
A man and a woman meet and marry on Hadrian's Wall. Is it true love or exploitation?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—13/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Private medical cannabis clinics, Pet Christmas presents, Size of cars
The number of people turning to private medical cannabis prescriptions is increasing.
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12:57
Weather—13/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—13/12/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Empire of Tea—8. One for Each Person and None for the Pot
Did imperial tea really help Britain win the war?
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14:00
The Archers—12/12/2023
Lily has something to look forward to.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Receiver of Wreck
One bleak winter's day something arrives on a Lancashire beach that defies logic.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Christmas Spending and Scams
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas or are you already in the red?
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15:30
All in the Mind—The impact of bad news, compassion fatigue, and the psychology of whistleblowing
What affect does media exposure to traumatic news events have on our mental health?
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16:00
A Dyeing Wish
Facing his own mortality, an artist collaborates with a farmer to transform toxic dyes.
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16:30
The Media Show—Martin Lewis, Britain's most influential journalist?
How the Money Saving Expert earned the trust of a nation
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17:00
PM—13/12/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/12/2023 UN COP climate summit deal calls for move away from fossil fuels
Some have hailed the resolution as progressive; but others say it does not go far enough
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18:30
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 2, 1. Mummy Dearest
1/4 Selina’s off to the Palace to collect her OBE, with a jealous Florence in tow.
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19:00
The Archers—13/12/2023
Life gets complicated for Paul.
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19:15
Front Row—Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan on Maestro, Noel Coward's Songs, Wien Museum reopens
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan on Maestro, Noel Coward's Songs, Wien Museum reopens.
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20:00
AntiSocial—Trans kids and schools
How schools should deal with kids who want to change their gender identity.
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20:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Cold Therapy - with Michael Mosley, Cold Therapy - Ep 3: Cold Exercise
4/6 The unexpected advantages of exercising on a cold day.
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21:00
When It Hits the Fan—Baroness Mone, ITV and VIP PR
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss Baroness Mone, ITV and VIP PR.
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21:30
The Media Show—Martin Lewis, Britain's most influential journalist?
How the Money Saving Expert earned the trust of a nation
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22:00
The World Tonight—Nations agree on the need to "transition away" from coal, oil and gas
The role of the fossil fuel industry in tackling climate change
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22:45
The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan—Episode 3
3/10 Celine’s sister, Phoebe, decides to find Luke.
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23:00
Big Little Questions—Ben Asks...
6/6 We see out the series with a question from Chris’ son, which sends his old man spiralling.
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23:15
Nora Meadows' Week of Wellness—2. Bird, Bath and Beyond
A busy week for Nora, which includes the offer of a support animal to a needy client.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—13/12/2023
The final Prime Minister's Questions of 2023.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Cold Therapy - with Michael Mosley, Cold Therapy - Ep 3: Cold Exercise
4/6 The unexpected advantages of exercising on a cold day.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2023
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—14/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—14/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/12/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—14/12/2023 Dartmoor review; Winter veg; Small abattoir fund; Rare breeds farm
Independent review into farming and environmental management on Dartmoor.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wood Pigeon
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the wood pigeon.
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