FM Schedule
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Early
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—25/12/2020
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/12/2020
The latest news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/12/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Right Reverend John Arnold.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/12/20 Swapping an urban life for a future in rural farming
We meet city dwellers who have gone back to the land and bought a small holding or farm.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Christmas Shearwater
Sir David Attenborough presents the Christmas shearwater.
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Morning
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06:00
Something Understood—Hope in an Age of Adversity
Mark Tully presents a special edition from his home in Delhi, seeking light in dark times.
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07:00
With Great Pleasure—With Great Pleasure at Christmas
A festive celebration of The Archers, with readings, music and anecdotes from the cast.
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08:00
Desert Island Discs—Sir Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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08:45
Short Works—±«Óãtv by Christine Dwyer Hickey
In 1978, a young girl moves to London at Christmas to start a new life.
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09:00
Christmas Service: Born for us Today
The Revd Richard Carter leads a socially-distanced retelling of the Christmas story.
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09:45
A Promised Land by Barack Obama—Ep 10 - The Raid
10/11 In Barack Obama's memoir the defining military action of his presidency commences.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Christmas Day on Joy
Christmas Day with Jane Garvey and guests talking about Joy.
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10:45
The Mystery of Edwin Drood—Part 5
5/10 By Charles Dickens, adapted by Mike Walker. With Pippa Nixon as Kate Dickens.
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11:00
You're Dead to Me—The Victorian Christmas
Greg Jenner and his guests explore the surprising history of the Victorian Christmas
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11:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Poundsqueezers
Christmas isn't just about charity! Arthur heads to the pound shop for his gifts.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—25/12/2020
The latest national and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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12:04
An Almost Perfect Christmas by Nina Stibbe—Episode Five: Turkey and Me
5/5 Short stories and personal reflections on Christmas from the author of Love, Nina.
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12:18
Pick of the Year—Pick of the Year 2020
Michael Rosen and his son Joe choose the best of ±«Óãtv Radio this year
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12:57
Weather—25/12/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News Summary—25/12/2020
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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13:15
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Object 101
Neil MacGregor updates his famous radio series with an object chosen to represent 2020.
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13:45
Why Why Why?—What's going on?
5/5 Phill Jupitus talks about what's happening in our lives with historian Rutger Bregman.
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14:00
The Archers—24/12/2020
Kirsty demands answers
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14:15
Drama on 4—Christmas by the Lake
Niamh Cusack and Robert Lindsay star in Rachel Joyce's beguiling Christmas Day drama.
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15:00
HM The Queen
The Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
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15:05
News Summary—25/12/2020
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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15:15
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at ±«Óãtv: Merry Christmas
Kathy Clugston and her team of gardening experts answer your questions.
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16:00
Drama on 4—Star Child
Jim Broadbent stars in Patrick Barlow’s unique and loving take on the Christmas story.
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17:00
Nature Table—The Nature Table Christmas Special
A festive extended version of Nature Table
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/12/2020
The latest national and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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18:15
Excuse Me, Are You John Shuttleworth?—Episode 1
1/2 After years hiding behind the masks of made-up people, Graham Fellows tells his own story.
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2020, Episode 3
3/3 The show goes behind the scenes to reveal what those in charge are up to at Christmas.
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19:00
Front Row—Australian composer, musician and actor, Tim Minchin
Tim Minchin on Matilda, success and failure, and his first solo album
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19:45
The Mystery of Edwin Drood—Part 5
5/10 By Charles Dickens, adapted by Mike Walker. With Pippa Nixon as Kate Dickens.
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20:00
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—171. Cyprian Santas and Silhouettes, with Dawn French
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by special guest Dawn French.
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20:50
A Point of View—Spiritual Pick and Mix
Bernardine Evaristo reflects on spirituality and syncretism.
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21:00
The Reunion—Strictly Come Dancing
An all-star cast share memories of the very start of one of the ±«Óãtv's most popular shows.
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22:00
Loose Ends—Music from Sting & Melody Gardot, Suzanne Vega, Jamie Cullum and more
Clive Anderson with a choice of some of the best music performances on Loose Ends.
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22:45
An Almost Perfect Christmas by Nina Stibbe—Episode Five: Turkey and Me
5/5 Short stories and personal reflections on Christmas from the author of Love, Nina.
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23:00
Great Lives—The Great Lives of Great Lives
After 450 episodes, Matthew Parris thinks it's time to find out what makes a great life.
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23:30
Wireless Nights—Series 6, Destiny's Child
Jarvis Cocker hosts a festive edition, with stories of a shepherdess and a miracle birth
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/12/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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00:15
Christmas Meditation
A reflection on the meaning of Christmas with Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
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00:30
A Promised Land by Barack Obama—Ep 10 - The Raid
10/11 In Barack Obama's memoir the defining military action of his presidency commences.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—26/12/2020
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/12/2020
The latest news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/12/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells.
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05:45
In Their Element—Series 4, Helium
4/5 Chemist Andrea Sella celebrates how the element helium enhances our lives.
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