FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Starborn: How the Stars Made Us and Who We Would Be Without Them by Roberto Trotta—A Pale Blue Dot
1/5 Cosmologist Roberto Trotta explores our enduring relationship with the stars.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/12/2023
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—19/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—19/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/12/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Warren Elf.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/12/23 AHDB levy increase, food waste, edible festive wreaths
The AHDB is set to increase the levy they charge. Why is the rise justified?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jay
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the jay.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/12/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Michael Wooldridge on AI and sentient robots
Michael Wooldridge, professor of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, talks AI.
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09:30
One to One—Parenting advice in the age of social media: Samira Shackle and Helen Oliver
Journalist Samira Shackle meets school counsellor Helen Oliver.
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09:45
Starborn: How the Stars Made Us and Who We Would Be Without Them by Roberto Trotta—Cosmic Clocks
2/5 Cosmologist Roberto Trotta considers the role of the stars in timekeeping and navigation.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kirsty Wark on leaving Newsnight, Sports Personality of the Year
Kirsty Wark talks to Emma Barnett about stepping down from Newsnight after 30 years.
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11:00
Seven Deadly Psychologies—Gluttony
Becky Ripley and Sophie Ward delve into the psychology of the seven sins. Today: gluttony.
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11:30
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 9, Livia
4/4 First Empress of Rome, faithful wife and influential advisor - or serial killer?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Christmas decorations
Call You and Yours: How are you getting your home ready for Christmas?
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12:57
Weather—19/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—19/12/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Mythical Creatures—2. Dragons
Rhianna Pratchett is on the hunt for dragons, in her quest to meet mythical creatures.
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14:00
The Archers—18/12/2023
Alan faces a last-minute hitch.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Porcelain
Past, present, real and supernatural collide in a modern changeling story.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 42, Luton
5/14 Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
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15:30
Doctor, Doctor—Public health visionary Dr John Ashton
Dr Phil Hammond explores what drives the inspirational public health guru Dr John Ashton.
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16:00
The Big League
The football league for big players aiming to transform their lives.
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16:30
Great Lives—John Gray on JG Ballard
Philosopher John Gray chooses the iconic futuristic writer JG Ballard.
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17:00
PM—19/12/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/12/2023 Government issues guidance to schools on how to help children questioning their gender identity
It has urged a 'very cautious approach' and said in most cases parents should be informed
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18:30
Henry Normal: A Normal...—Journey
Henry Normal uses poetry, storytelling and comedy to explore life's big questions.
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19:00
The Archers—19/12/2023
Life gets awkward for Alice.
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19:15
Front Row—Movie stars Adam Driver and Bill Nighy, author AL Kennedy, and the Process of Poetry
Adam Driver in Ferrari, Radio Drama with Bill Nighy and AL Kennedy, the Process of Poetry
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20:00
Uninsurable Planet
Felicity Hannah explores how climate change is leaving communities 'uninsurable'.
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20:40
In Touch—Christmas Time at New College Worcester
In Touch asks some of the pupils New College Worcester how they prepare for Christmas.
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21:00
All in the Mind—What Mastermind can tell us about blinking, how music shapes memory and why anger can be a useful emotion
Emotive music can shape the way we store and recall memories, according to new research.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Michael Wooldridge on AI and sentient robots
Michael Wooldridge, professor of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, talks AI.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Gaza ceasefire talks continue at UN
UN Gaza vote postponed to Wednesday as talks continue on text
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22:45
The Happy Couple by Naoise Dolan—Episode 7
7/10 Luke explains what happened on the night of his engagement party.
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23:00
Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Thank You Card Problem
Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn solve your problems. Or try, at the very least.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/12/2023
On the last parliamentary day before Christmas Rishi Sunak faces questions from senior MPs
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Starborn: How the Stars Made Us and Who We Would Be Without Them by Roberto Trotta—Cosmic Clocks
2/5 Cosmologist Roberto Trotta considers the role of the stars in timekeeping and navigation.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2023
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—20/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—20/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/12/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Warren Elf.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/12/23 Rural dentists, swede harvest, mistletoe auction
Dental services in rural areas.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Poorwill (American Nightjar)
Michael Palin presents the common poorwill from an Arizona desert.
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