FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/12/2018
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—5. Truth
5/5 Handel must confront the terrible truth that he is going blind. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—15/12/2018
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—15/12/2018
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/12/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Rose Hudson Wilkin
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05:45
iPM—'You will do it naked, won't you?'
A listener on fulfilling the deathbed promise she made
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—15/12/2018
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Leicester’s hidden gem - Bradgate Park - bought for the locals, but where’s all the archive?
Bradgate park bought for the people of Leicester from the heirs of Lady Jane Grey.
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06:30
Farming Today—Winter vegetables
Charlotte Smith visits company of specialist vegetable breeders.
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06:57
Weather—15/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—15/12/2018
News headlines and sport.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Hugh Dennis and Eric Idle's Inheritance Tracks
Firefighter and underwater archaeologist, Gary Bankhead and storyteller Jan Blake.
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10:30
The Tyranny of Story—Episode 2
John Harris considers the potent role of narrative in our public and private lives. (R)
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—15/12/2018
Paul Waugh of HuffPost looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Presidents, Prisoners and Potholes
We meet one of the pro-Catalan independence leaders in jail in Spain accused of rebellion
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—15/12/2018
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—If you've had a mental illness does that mean you will pay more for insurance?
Having a mental illness could mean pricier insurance. Another energy company goes under.
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12:30
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2018, Episode 2
There are still a few shopping days left to stock up for a cliff-edge Brexit. (R)
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12:57
Weather—15/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—15/12/2018
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Hilary Benn MP, Peter Bone MP, Sir Vince Cable MP, Caroline Nokes MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Bishop Luffa School in Chichester Sussex. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Brexit
Brexit - what do you think will happen now? What do you want to happen?
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14:30
Oscar Wilde—The Importance of Being Earnest
Mathew Baynton and Gemma Jones star in a sparkling production of Oscar Wilde's comedy
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Natasha Gordon, Consent videos, Two-week wait after IVF
The first black British female playwright in the West End. Consent videos. Roxane Gay
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17:00
PM—15/12/2018
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—'You will do it naked, won't you?'
A listener on fulfilling the deathbed promise she made
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—15/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—15/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/12/2018
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Sue Johnston, Lauren Child, Dan Schreiber, The Kingdom Choir, The Burning Hell, YolanDa Brown, Nikki Bedi
Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Dr Gail Bradbrook
Gail Bradbrook is behind the environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Snowflake, Mowgli, Emiliano Monge, Rachel Maclean, Springsteen on Broadway
Snowflake, Mowgli, Emiliano Monge, Rachel Maclean, Springsteen on Broadway
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20:00
Archive on 4—Apollo 8
British astronaut Helen Sharman on the first mission taking humans beyond Earth's orbit
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21:00
Drama on 4—Jayne Lake
15 years after losing her sight in an attack, a reunion brings ghosts from Meggie's past. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—15/12/2018
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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22:15
Brexit on the Border—Wales - England
How do young people feel about their prospects post-Brexit?
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23:00
Quote... Unquote—10/12/2018
Quote … Unquote, the popular celebrity quotations quiz, returns for its 54th series. (R)
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23:30
News That Stays News
How would the news sound if we gave poets a go? Ritula Shah presents the news with poets. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/12/2018
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Pale Blue Dots by Adam Marek
A virtual assistant shows its power to a new subscriber. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—16/12/2018
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—16/12/2018
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Anne’s Limehouse in London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Anne’s Limehouse in London.
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05:45
Profile—Dr Gail Bradbrook
Gail Bradbrook is behind the environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion. (R)
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