FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/12/2023
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, Guests by Cherise Saywell
2/5 The second in this year's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award with Cambridge University.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2023
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—28/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—28/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/12/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/12/2023 Middleton North. From 2023 to 1805.
A farm being returned to how it was in 1805.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mallard
Chris Packham presents the mallard.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—Singer Ellie Goulding guest edits Today
Singer and activist Ellie Goulding guest edits Today.
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09:00
In Our Time—Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Shakespeare's great comedy of love, desire and marriage.
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09:45
Ian Fleming: The Complete Man by Nicholas Shakespeare—Episode 4. Dinner with JFK
4/5 A riveting new look at the life of James Bond creator, Ian Fleming.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Highflying care-leavers, Freebirths, 'Trouser-less' trend
Two care-experienced women on breaking through the so-called 'care ceiling'.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Bolivia’s giant fish intruder
The giant freshwater fish that's invading Bolivia's Amazonian rivers.
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11:30
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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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—28/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Archive on 4—Bob Dylan: Verbatim
The many variations of Bob Dylan’s life and music told in his own words.
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12:57
Weather—28/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—28/12/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Mythical Creatures—9. Banshees
Rhianna Pratchett learns about banshees, as she explores the world of mythical creatures.
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14:00
The Archers—27/12/2023
Alice finds herself on the spot
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14:15
Drama on 4—Waterloo Station
Award-winning drama by Katie Hims.
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15:00
Open Country—Seeking asylum in nature
Helen Mark meets a group of asylum seekers as they help with conservation work in Wales.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—ShelterBox
Joanna Lumley makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ShelterBox.
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15:30
Open Book—The Year in Fiction
Chris Power looks back at some of our highlights from 2023.
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16:00
Rewinder—Talking Dogs!
Greg James marks the end of the year with a rummage through the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archives.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—12 days of Christmas - science version
A festive special in the style of the 12 days of Christmas.
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17:00
PM—28/12/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/12/2023 More than 200 Palestinians are reported to have died in Gaza in the last 24 hours.
Egypt has confirmed it is going to put forward a new peace plan for the region.
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18:15
The Wombles—Episode 4: Bungo's Great Adventure
An impulsive incident leads to a rescue mission. Will Bungo find his best friend Orinoco?
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18:30
Ken Cheng: I Can School You—3. Not an Exact Science
Comedian Ken Cheng hosts a brand new series, all about school subjects.
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19:00
The Archers—28/12/2023
Justin takes a big step
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Sally Wainwright
TV writer and director Sally Wainwright on her formative cultural influences.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Aliens: Are we closer to finding intelligent life beyond Earth?
A US whistleblower’s shocking claims about UFOs have sparked a new debate on aliens
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20:30
Million Dollar Lover—6. Unforgettable
When a homeless man moves in with a rich widow is it true love or something much darker?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—12 days of Christmas - science version
A festive special in the style of the 12 days of Christmas.
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21:30
In Our Time—Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Shakespeare's great comedy of love, desire and marriage.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Israel threatens to intervene in Lebanon
We get a response from the Lebanese government.
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22:45
The Other Side of Christmas—Saki Celebrates Christmas
4/5 Two stories from Saki, skewer the social obligations that surround Christmas.
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23:00
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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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/12/2023
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, It's Me by K Patrick
3/5 The third in this year's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award with Cambridge University.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2023
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—29/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—29/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/12/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/12/2023 - Rare White Deer
A herd of rare white deer.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Brent Geese
Chris Packham presents the brent goose.
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