FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Pilgrimage for a Pint
Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart journey to the most remote pub in mainland Britain.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2023
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—31/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—31/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Clement Danes, in the City of Westminster London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Clement Danes, in the City of Westminster London.
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05:45
Profile—Sir Mufti Hamid Patel
Sir Mufti Hamid Patel, chief executive of education trust Star Academies.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—31/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—At the End of the Year
Mark Tully draws on the ancient prayer tradition of the Examen.
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06:35
Natural Histories—Turtle
Brett Westwood explores how the venerable, ancient turtle has influenced human culture.
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06:57
Weather—31/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—31/12/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Tackling the rise in homelessness
Emily Buchanan takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Pets As Therapy
Actor Josette Simon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Pets As Therapy.
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07:57
Weather—31/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—31/12/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Revelations of Divine Love
Marking Julian of Norwich's Revelations of Divine Love, 650 years ago.
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08:48
A Point of View—A Lump of Coal and a Black Bun
Alex Massie on the changing face of a Scottish New Year.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Mistle Thrush: Part One
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the mistle thrush.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—31/12/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—31/12/2023
There’s a Christmas crisis at the vets, and Justin takes a big step.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Peter White, broadcaster
Peter White, broadcaster, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
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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12:32
The Food Programme—New Year’s Eve Food Around the World
Join Leyla Kazim for a tour of New Year’s Eve food traditions around the world.
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12:57
Weather—31/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—31/12/2023
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
Finding My Father
Sue Mitchell reports on how loneliness and cognitive decline leaves people open to abuse
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Sarratt
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Short Works—Hearing Aids by Roddy Doyle
Misunderstandings and miscommunications on a car journey in Dublin.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Rumpelstiltskin's Radio Drama Romance
The Radio Drama Department are recording their annual Christmas Pantomime.
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16:00
Open Book—Endings and New Beginnings
Chris Power is joined by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Aminatta Forna and Lucy Caldwell.
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16:30
The Wilkie Collins Guide to Modern Life
Matthew Sweet on the life and work of the sensationally modern figure - Wilkie Collins.
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17:00
Incandescent: The Phoebus Cartel
Shaun Keaveny marks the centenary of planned obsolescence by exploring the Phoebus Cartel.
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17:40
Profile—Sir Mufti Hamid Patel
Sir Mufti Hamid Patel, chief executive of education trust Star Academies.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—31/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/12/2023 US destroys boats in the Red Sea
US Navy, protecting commercial ships from Houthi rebels in Yemen, hits 3 small vessels.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Pick of the Pods: Geoff Lloyd & Sara Barron
Geoff Lloyd and Sara Barron bring you their pick of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ podcasts from 2023.
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19:00
The Archers—31/12/2023
Resolutions are made at The Bull.
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19:15
Sigmund Troy'd
President of The Greeters Guild Troy Hawke tackles psychotherapy in an award-winning show.
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19:45
Love on the Main Line—Episode 5 - Gatwick Airport
5/5 Classic rom-com written by Colin Bytheway that asks if there's a place for data in dating.
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20:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Survival Guide
A post Christmas guide to surviving the sales, filing your tax return and how to regift!
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20:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Pets As Therapy
Actor Josette Simon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Pets As Therapy.
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20:30
Last Word—Jacques Delors, Nancy Pearce, Elinor Otto, Tony Allen
Kirsty Lang on a politician, a factory worker, a charity founder, a comedian
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21:00
Archive on 4—Doctor Who: 60 Years of Friends and Foes
Sue Perkins explores how Doctor Who has reflected our social history on and off screen.
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22:00
Loose Ends—Loose Ends Lounge: Music from Pokey LaFarge, Fantastic Negrito, Rae Morris, Galen & Paul and many more
A selection box of music from across the Loose Ends year.
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23:00
But First, This...
Radio 4’s continuity announcers invite you into their world.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/01/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Short Cuts—Series 33, Time Stops
Josie Long presents short documentaries that play with our perception of time.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Clement Danes, in the City of Westminster London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Clement Danes, in the City of Westminster London.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/01/2024
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—01/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—01/01/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/01/2024
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Rachel Mann.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/01/2024 - Exmoor Ponies
Rare breed Exmoor ponies.
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05:56
Weather—01/01/2024
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Grouse
Kate Humble presents the black grouse.
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