FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—Writer Hanif Kureishi guest edits Today
Hanif Kureishi's guest edit explores the impact his injuries have had on his relationships
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09:00
Life Changing—Harriet: what happened next
A live audience hears how telling us her story was another life-changing experience.
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09:45
Ian Fleming: The Complete Man by Nicholas Shakespeare—Episode 2. A Secret Service - The War Years.
2/5 Intriguing, new and fascinating insight into the life of James Bond creator, Ian Fleming.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women who dig for the truth
Women who go to all lengths for the truth, including historian Philippa Langley.
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11:00
Seven Deadly Psychologies—Wrath
A cold hard look at the psychology of the seven sins. Brace yourself for wrath.
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11:30
Hotel Room Art
Ian McMillan gets close to the art in hotel rooms.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Archive on 4—Joni Mitchell: Verbatim
Joni Mitchell's influential life and career, told in her own words.
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12:57
Weather—26/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—26/12/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Mythical Creatures—7. Giants
Rhianna Pratchett looks for giants, as she continues her quest to meet mythical creatures.
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14:00
The Archers—25/12/2023
There’s a Christmas crisis at the vets
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14:15
Drama on 4—A Single Act
Bill Nighy stars in AL Kennedy's drama. Three lonely people connect through comedy.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 42, Canterbury
6/14 Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
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15:30
Doctor, Doctor—Psychiatrist, comedian and author Dr Benji Waterhouse
Dr Phil Hammond uncovers the career and life of comedian and psychiatrist Benji Waterhouse
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16:00
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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16:30
Great Lives—Eartha Kitt proposed by Faye Tozer
Faye Tozer from Steps nominates a singer and dancer with a trademark growl.
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17:00
PM—26/12/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/12/2023 Israeli army says it is making progress in northern Gaza
But the head of the Israeli forces warned the war will go on for months
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18:15
The Wombles—Episode 2: The Christmas Party and Mr D Smith
Great Uncle Bulgaria invites an elderly human visitor to share a Christmas feast.
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18:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Christmas Eve Party
7/8 Hancock throws a Christmas party and finds himself in court.
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19:00
The Archers—26/12/2023
Disaster strikes at Little Grange
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Nick Cave
Singer-songwriter and author Nick Cave shares his formative creative influences.
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20:00
Incandescent: The Phoebus Cartel
Shaun Keaveny marks the centenary of planned obsolescence by exploring the Phoebus Cartel.
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20:40
In Touch—The Blind Chocolatier
In Touch pays a visit to The Blind Chocolatier in the Lake District.
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21:00
With Great Pleasure—25/12/2023
Ruth Jones chooses readings for our festive delight. With music from Kate Rusby.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Head of Israeli army warns war in Gaza will go on for months.
Israel also suggests war is spilling over into a wider regional conflict.
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22:45
The Other Side of Christmas—On Christmas Day in The Morning (Part 2)
2/5 Margery Allingham's Campion continues his investigation of a Christmas Day crime.
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23:00
Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Moving Problem
Marian and Tara try to tackle problems, large and small, sent in by their listeners.
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23:30
My Dream Dinner Party—Suggs's Dream Dinner Party
Singer-songwriter Suggs in conversation with his heroes – brought back to life.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2023, Comorbidities by Naomi Wood
1/5 The first in this year's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award with Cambridge University.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2023
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—27/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—27/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/12/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/12/2023 The Welsh Grand National
Behind the scenes at the Welsh Grand National.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blackbird
Chris Packham presents the blackbird.
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