FM Schedule
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Early
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Giles, Cripplegate in the City of London
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Giles, Cripplegate in the City of London.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2023
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—25/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—25/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/12/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/12/23 - Christmas Trees
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ of a million Christmas trees.
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05:57
Weather—25/12/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Ramblings—Clare's Highlights
Clare chooses some favourite moments from her Ramblings year.
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07:00
Christmas Service
A Service for Christmas Morning from York Minster with Archbishop Stephen Cottrell.
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07:57
Tweet of the Day—Robin
David Attenborough presents a seasonal reflection of the robin.
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08:00
Soul Music—Series 17, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
5/5 The story of the melancholic song, first performed by Judy Garland in 1944.
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08:30
How to Play—Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia
A musician’s-eye view of classical music’s best-loved works.
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09:00
The Reunion—Band Aid
Sir Bob Geldof and guests recall the making of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas?
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09:45
Ian Fleming: The Complete Man by Nicholas Shakespeare—Episode 1. A Stormy Childhood
1/5 Fascinating new insight into the creator of James Bond - Ian Fleming. Alex Jennings reads.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The Queen of the Brassicas - the Brussels sprout!
Our Christmas Day special on why women should consider eating more sprouts.
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11:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 28, The Monkeys meet The Sky at Night
Brian Cox and Robin Ince team up with the Sky at Night team for some backyard astronomy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—25/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Pick of the Year—Pick of the Year 2023
Rachel Burden and Jon Kay choose the best Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ audio from 2023.
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12:57
Weather—25/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News—25/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:15
Counterpoint—Series 37, Heat 3, 2023-4
3/13 The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
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13:45
Mythical Creatures—6. Hobs
Rhianna Pratchett delves into the world of hobs, in her quest to meet mythical creatures.
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14:00
The Archers—24/12/2023
Alistair has some news to impart
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14:15
Drama on 4—Christmas by the Lake
Niamh Cusack and Robert Lindsay star in Rachel Joyce's beguiling Christmas Day drama.
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15:00
HM The King
The King's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
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15:05
News Summary—25/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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15:15
With Great Pleasure—25/12/2023
Ruth Jones chooses readings for our festive delight. With music from Kate Rusby.
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16:00
Drama on 4—Christmas Miracle on Brighton Pier
Can Angel Eustace save the planet by stopping William McFadden from taking his own life?
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17:00
Open Book—The Year in Fiction
Chris Power looks back at some of our highlights from 2023.
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17:28
Seven Deadly Psychologies—Gluttony
Becky Ripley and Sophie Ward delve into the psychology of the seven sins. Today: gluttony.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/12/2023
The early evening national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
The Wombles—Episode 1: Bungo
It's Bungo's first day at work on Wimbledon Common but can he avoid both humans and dogs?
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18:30
It's a Fair Cop—Christmas Special
Copper turned comic Alfie Moore takes us through the ins and outs of crime at Christmas.
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19:00
The Archers—25/12/2023
There’s a Christmas crisis at the vets
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Margaret Atwood
Award-wining author Margaret Atwood reveals the experiences that shaped her writing.
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20:00
You're Dead to Me—Medieval Ghost Stories
Greg is joined by actor Mathew Baynton to learn about medieval European ghost stories.
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21:00
The Food Programme—Christmas with The Food Programme
Chef Thomasina Miers and Sheila Dillon on doing more with less at Christmas.
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21:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2018
Tim Vine and the British public with a sack full of seasonal jokes.
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22:00
Uncanny—Series 3, S3. Christmas Special: The Haunting of Daisy May Cooper
Daisy May Cooper believes her house is haunted. Will Danny survive the night there?
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22:45
The Other Side of Christmas—On Christmas Day in The Morning (Part 1)
1/5 Margery Allingham’s tale of a perplexing Christmas Day crime.
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23:00
Loose Ends—Loose Ends Lounge: Suzanne Vega, Carminho, Joesef, Ondara, Sacha T, Romeo Stodart plus many more
Clive Anderson showcases some of the best music performances on Loose Ends this year.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Christmas Meditation - Hope for Heavenly Peace
A reflection on the meaning of Christmas with the Rev Angela Berners-Wilson.
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00:30
The Hauntening—Series 4, WordHell
3/4 Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets in this modern ghost story.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2023
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—26/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—26/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/12/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
Farming Today—26/12/2023 - The Rainforest Barge
A specially-designed barge is helping to save a Scottish rainforest.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Snow Bunting
David Attenborough presents the snow bunting.
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