FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/12/2015
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Penguin Post Office—Episode 2
2/5 Fierce storms and dense sea ice provide more challenges to the film crew. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 2
2/5 The Alexanders have fled Germany, and the house is to become home to a new family. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—30/12/2015
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/12/2015
News from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fenland Celery
Anna Hill celebrates the return of the winter speciality fenland celery in Cambridgeshire.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—House Wren
Sir David Attenborough presents the house wren found across the New World. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/12/2015
Guest editor Miriam Gonzalez Durantez takes charge of the programme.
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09:00
Midweek—Si King and Dave Myers, Michael Foreman, Lady Alexandra Shackleton, George Hinchcliffe
Libby Purves meets Si King and Dave Myers, also known as the Hairy Bikers.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 3
3/5 The Meisels can no longer visit the lake house, so Ella Fuhrman and her children move in.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Alicia Vikander, Women in the Catholic Church, Gender Equality in the Film Industry
Alicia Vikander. Women in the Catholic Church. Gender equality in the film industry.
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10:41
Incredible Women—Series 4, Mandy Fenwick
Rebecca Front introduces us to Mandy Fenwick, the huge child star of the 1980s.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Sophie and Jan – Love Without Borders
The allure of the exotic - and the power of shoes and ironed jeans to attract
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11:00
How My Sister Said Goodbye
Jonathan Freedland on his late sister's unique audio legacy.
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11:30
UK Confidential—1986
Martha Kearney reviews the release of secret government files from 1986.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/12/2015
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—30 December 1915 - Nell Kingsley
At the Bevan Hospital an injured soldier avoids returning to duty.
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12:15
You and Yours—Flooded businesses, The cost of 2016, Diaries
Small businesses affected by recent flooding ask for a new flood insurance scheme.
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12:57
Weather—30/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—30/12/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Shaun Ley.
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13:45
School of Thought—Vocational Training
David Willetts thinks universities should play a bigger role in vocational training.
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14:00
The Archers—29/12/2015
Helen and Rob have a proposition. (R)
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14:15
Tumanbay—Series 1, Strangle Hold
5/10 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Relationships and Money
If money is ruining your relationship, Ruth Alexander and guests are here to help.
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15:30
The Listeners—Series 3, Episode 2
2/3 A whale biologist is among those who reveal there is more to listening than hearing. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Fashion and Beauty
Laurie Taylor explores the pleasures and dangers in keeping up appearances.
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16:30
The Media Show—TV Remakes
TV remakes - risk-averse television or risky business?
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17:00
PM—30/12/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/12/15 Heavy rain and gales continue to batter the country.
Bad weather continues to batter the UK. Bill Cosby has been charged with sexual assault.
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18:15
Don't Start—Series 3, Christmas
1/4 Long-term partners, Neil and Kim, spend a harrowing Christmas Day together.
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18:30
It's Jocelyn—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Sketch show from comedian Jocelyn Jee Esien.
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19:00
The Archers—30/12/2015
Brian can always be relied on for his discretion.
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19:15
Front Row—Stories of the Year – Part One
The actors, musicians and artists who have been centre stage in 2015
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19:45
Incredible Women—Series 4, Mandy Fenwick
Rebecca Front introduces us to Mandy Fenwick, the huge child star of the 1980s. (R)
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20:00
A New Life in Europe
A family of Syrian migrants risks everything in a remarkable journey to Germany.
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21:00
Would You Eat an Alien?—Alien Persons
Christine Nicol explores the meaty problem of eating aliens. What if they are like people?
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21:30
Midweek—Si King and Dave Myers, Michael Foreman, Lady Alexandra Shackleton, George Hinchcliffe
Libby Purves meets Si King and Dave Myers, also known as the Hairy Bikers. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK storm connected to mild Arctic
What is the connection between El Nino, Storm Frank and an unusually mild North Pole?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 3
3/5 Our Lady attends Pamela Pringle’s cocktail party in Sloane Street.
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23:00
Woman's Hour—Late Night Woman's Hour: Naked for New Year
Intimate late-night conversation as Lauren Laverne and guests discuss nudity.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/12/2015
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Penguin Post Office—Episode 3
3/5 With their ship locked in ice, the crew attempt to walk across the frozen Antarctic waters (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 3
3/5 The Meisels can no longer visit the lake house, so Ella Fuhrman and her children move in. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—31/12/2015
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/12/2015
News from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Island Dairy
Sarah Swadling visits Scilly's only dairy farm, a tiny herd of ten cows on St Agnes.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Christmas Shearwater
Sir David Attenborough presents the Christmas shearwater. (R)
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