FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—16/12/2018
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Annunciation
Mark Tully examines the importance of The Annunciation in the story of the birth of Jesus.
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06:35
Living World—Caledonian Pine Forest
Lindsey Chapman updates this Living World on the Caledonian Forest. From 2002.
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06:57
Weather—16/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—16/12/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—A Christmas Experience
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Prostate Cancer Research Centre
Stephen Fry makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Prostate Cancer Research Centre
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07:57
Weather—16/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—16/12/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Candle of Joy
From Christ Church Chorleywood with popular speaker and author Canon J John
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08:48
A Point of View—Money Sense
Will Self on why personal finance is an utterly alien concept.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Monty Don's Fieldfare Season
Writer, gardener and TV presenter Monty Don recalls the fieldfare arrival heralding winter
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09:00
Broadcasting House—16/12/2018
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—16/12/2018
Alistair comes to the rescue and Lily finds herself torn
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Mariana Mazzucato, economist
Mariana Mazzucato, economist, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/12/2018
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 70, Episode 5
5/6 70th series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Changing World of Chocolate
Charlotte Smith puts down her Kit Kat to ask what the future holds for chocolate
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12:57
Weather—16/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—16/12/2018
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:30
Sketches: Stories of Art and People—Series 1, Portraits
True stories of life-changing encounters with art in all its forms. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Horsham District
Eric Robson and the panel answer questions in the Horsham District, West Sussex. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus – Women and Work
Three conversations exploring the ever-changing face of women at work.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Born to be Wilde: An Ideal Husband
Oscar Wilde's comic melodrama, with songs. Sparkling and surprising new production.
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16:00
Open Book—Joyce Carol Oates, The Wind in the Willows, Orphans in fiction
Joyce Carol Oates discusses her latest novel, Hazards of Time Travel
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16:30
Welsh Ladies
Mab Jones looks at the image of the Welsh lady in traditional costume.
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17:00
Drawing a Line Under the Troubles
Can those caught up in Northern Ireland's Troubles achieve justice? Peter Taylor reports. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Dr Gail Bradbrook
Gail Bradbrook is behind the environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—16/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—16/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/12/2018 PM allies reject claims of second Brexit vote pressure
Two close PM supporters reject claims they've had talks about a second Brexit referendum
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Sheila McClennon
Sheila McClennon makes her pick of the week.
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19:00
The Archers—16/12/2018
The pressure gets to Lily
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19:15
Drama on 4—Looking for Oil Drum Lane
Dramatisation of Galton and Simpson's writing journey from Hancock to Steptoe and Son.
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19:45
Turbulence—Kochi to Doha
Twelve flights. Twelve travellers. Twelve stories. David Szalay's short story series.
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20:00
Feedback—14/12/2018
Listener guest editor, teacher Ben Forward discusses the targeting of younger audiences. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Peter Boizot, Judith Kazantzis, Sir Sze-Yuen Chung, Sister Cecylia Roszak, Scott English
Matthew Bannister on a businessman, a poet, a politician, a nun and a songwriter.
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21:00
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. (R)
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Prostate Cancer Research Centre
Stephen Fry makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Prostate Cancer Research Centre (R)
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21:30
In Business—The Golden Opportunity
Will life sciences lead Britain towards a new economic future? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—16/12/2018
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the prospects for the Brexit process in the New Year.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Pitch Battle: The Conclusion
Antonia Quirke and guests hear pitches for new candidates for biopics. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Annunciation
Mark Tully examines the importance of The Annunciation in the story of the birth of Jesus. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/12/2018
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Au pairing and domestic labour
Laurie Taylor explores the latest research into how society works. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Anne’s Limehouse in London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Anne’s Limehouse in London.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—17/12/2018
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—17/12/2018
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/12/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Rose Hudson Wilkin
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05:45
Farming Today—New Zealand quotas, Rural racism, Eels
Will New Zealand take UK to court over quotas? Country vet challenges racism; eels
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05:56
Weather—17/12/2018
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tawny Owl (Winter)
David Attenborough presents the Tawny Owl. (R)
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