FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Poetry Please—Jason Allen-Paisant
Roger McGough is joined by Jason Allen-Paisant, who shares poems from listener requests.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2023
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—17/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—17/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St. Edward’s, Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire.
Bells on Sunday, comes from St. Edward’s, Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire.
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05:45
Profile—Tucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson, the former Fox newscaster, launching his own streaming network this week.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—17/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—The Annunciation
Mark Tully examines the importance of The Annunciation in the story of the birth of Jesus.
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06:35
Natural Histories—Ant
Brett Westwood investigates the biology and culture of Ants
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06:57
Weather—17/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—17/12/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Israel-Gaza latest; C of E same sex blessings; the rights and wrongs of 'Surveillance Santa'
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The Tree Council
Ben Fogle makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Tree Council.
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07:57
Weather—17/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—17/12/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—God's Justice: A place to live
A service reflecting on the issue of homelessness and Jesus's humble beginnings.
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08:48
A Point of View—Dearly Beloved
Will Self ponders the contemporary power of the sermon.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Sicklebill
Michael Palin presents the black sicklebill of New Guinea.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—17/12/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—17/12/2023
Alice faces a big decision, and Lilian makes a dramatic statement.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Greta Gerwig, writer and director
Greta Gerwig, writer and director, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/12/2023
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 5
5/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Dark and stormy: A journey through rum
From its origins on slave plantations to new ways of making it from scratch in the UK.
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12:57
Weather—17/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—17/12/2023
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—Marc
Two forensic psychologists interview Marc about his life and the crime he committed.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Wildmoor Heath
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Opening Lines—A Grain of Wheat
John Yorke looks at A Grain of Wheat, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s groundbreaking Kenyan novel.
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15:00
Drama on 4—A Grain of Wheat
Betrayal and love at the time of the Kenyan break from British rule.
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16:00
Open Book—Janice Hallett
Janice Hallett on her book The Christmas Appeal. Plus literary gems to put under the tree.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Jeanette Winterson
Roger McGough is joined by Jeanette Winterson with a seasonal selection of poems.
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17:00
File on 4—Shoplifting and organised crime
The organised crime gangs who use trafficked women and children for shoplifting across UK.
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17:40
Profile—Tucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson, the former Fox newscaster, launching his own streaming network this week.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—17/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/12/2023 Israel has opened a second crossing to allow more aid into Gaza
Israel has opened a second crossing to allow more aid into the territory
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18:15
Pick of the Week—William Crawley
William Crawley chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—17/12/2023
Chris finds his confidence knocked.
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19:15
Carbon Lifeforms—Christmas Special
Comedian Jon Long teams up with scientist Dr Tara Shine for a festive Carbon Lifeforms.
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19:45
Love on the Main Line—Episode 3 - Clapham Junction
3/5 Classic rom-com written by Colin Bytheway that asks if there's a place for data in dating.
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20:00
Feedback—Historian Dr Mary Beard on her first series for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, Being Roman
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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20:30
Last Word—Benjamin Zephaniah, Laura Lean, Stacy Marking, Eric Freeman
Matthew Bannister on a poet, a FANY officer, a documentary maker and a farmer.
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21:00
Money Box—Inflation, Gift Cards and Energy Deals
How high does inflation feel to you? We discuss a new way of measuring it.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—The Tree Council
Ben Fogle makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Tree Council.
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21:30
Loose Ends—Janine Harouni, Morfydd Clark, Jared Harris, Guvna B, Deniece Pearson, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—17/12/2023
Ben Wright and guests review the year at Westminster and look ahead to politics in 2024.
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23:00
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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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The Deadly Ring
An investigation into the 'white collar' boxing trend after a number of recent deaths.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St. Edward’s, Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire.
Bells on Sunday, comes from St. Edward’s, Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2023
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—18/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—18/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/12/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Warren Elf
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05:45
Farming Today—18/12/23 Welsh magpie row, Christmas farm experience, review into fresh produce sector
Come the new year, it'll be an offence for farmers in Wales to kill or take a magpie.
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05:56
Weather—18/12/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Gadwall
Chris Packham presents the gadwall.
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