FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/12/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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00:15
Disability: A New History—The Only Dwarf in Liverpool
1/10 Peter White finds a remarkable letter in his history of disabled people.
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00:30
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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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—27/12/2020
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/12/2020
The latest news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire.
Bells on Sunday comes from Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire.
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05:45
Profile—Brendan O'Carroll
Becky Milligan charts the bumpy ride to stardom for the creator of Mrs Brown's Boys.
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Morning
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06:00
News—27/12/2020
The latest national and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—The Instinct for Meaning
Jake Arnott explores how a sense of narrative is essential for how we understand the world
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06:35
Natural Histories—Beaver
Beavers are back, but Brett Westwood asks if they can recover their place in our culture.
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06:57
Weather—27/12/2020
The latest weather forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—27/12/2020
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Hope, Devotional music, Cold water swimming
William Crawley looks at some of the good things that happened in 2020 and gave us hope.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—MAG
Rosamund Pike makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of MAG (Mines Advisory Group).
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07:57
Weather—27/12/2020
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—27/12/2020
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—"Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?"
The Archbishop of Canterbury marks the 850th anniversary of the murder of Thomas Becket.
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08:48
A Point of View—Spiritual Pick and Mix
Bernardine Evaristo reflects on spirituality and syncretism.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Indian Cuckoo
Chris Packham presents the Indian cuckoo found across much of South East Asia.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—27/12/2020
News with Paddy O'Connell including science in 2020 and Prue Leith's tips on leftovers.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—27/12/2020
Gavin reaches the end of his tether and Kirsty demands answers
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10:54
Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Barn Owl
An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the Barn Owl.
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11:00
Desert Island Discs—Colonel Lucy Giles
Colonel Lucy Giles shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—The Best to You Each Morning
Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/12/2020
The latest national and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 73/74, Lockdown Recording 1
4/6 73rd Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Loving the Leftovers
How cooking with leftovers can not only reduce waste, but also deliver incredible dishes
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12:57
Weather—27/12/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—27/12/2020
Radio 4’s look at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
The Listening Project—27/12/2020
Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at ±«Óãtv: Merry Christmas
Kathy Clugston and her team of gardening experts answer your questions.
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14:45
Disability: A New History—Miracle Cures
2/10 Peter White investigates the roots of the idea of the 'miracle cure'.
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15:00
Passenger List—5. Inoperative Operative
5/12 A familiar song, a friend unmasked, a rogue agent.
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16:00
Open Book—Reading in 2020
In a year many would rather forget, Sara Collins asks what are the books worth remembering
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16:30
Poetry Please—Ian McMillan
The poet, playwright, and broadcaster talks Roger McGough through his top poetry choices.
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17:00
Can I Talk About Heroes?
Poet Vicky Foster looks at how ideas of heroism have impacted on society and her own life.
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17:40
Uncorked—Jancis Robinson talks wine and rugby with Brian Moore
Jancis Robinson recommends wine to ex-rugby player and wine connoisseur Brian Moore
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—27/12/2020
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/12/2020 New path for UK financial services, post Brexit
Chancellor says things will be done differently, after City loses automatic access to EU
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Pick of the Podcasts 2020 with Alice Levine
Alice Levine chooses the best of ±«Óãtv Podcasts in 2020.
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19:00
Strictly Stories—Paso Doble
Maksym is perfecting his Paso Doble for the Blackpool championships.
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19:15
Big Broadcast—Series 4, Sex
2/2 Neil Brand's musical caper set in a Chicago radio station in 1937
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19:45
The Hotel—15: The Film
The finale of Daisy Johnson's ghost story series set on the Fens, read by Sara Kestelman.
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20:00
My Favourite Things
Andrew McGibbon explores why John Coltrane's version of My Favourite Things became a hit.
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20:30
Last Word—Millie Small, JJ Williams, Maurice Healy, Dame Fanny Waterman
Julian Worricker on Millie Small, JJ Williams, Maurice Healy and Dame Fanny Waterman
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21:00
Money Box—Eve and Nick
Eavesdrop as a couple open up to a relationship counsellor about their personal finances.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—MAG
Rosamund Pike makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of MAG (Mines Advisory Group).
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21:30
My Name Is...—My Name Is Roman
Roman is 11 and loves Minecraft - should his parents be so strict about screen time?
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22:00
News Review of the Year—2020
Jonny Dymond and his guests look back at a year in which a lot happened besides Covid-19.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Christopher Nolan & Tom Shone
Christopher Nolan and Tom Shone on The Nolan Variations
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23:30
Anansi Boys—1/6
Neil Gaiman's mythical fantasy. Stars Jacob Anderson and Lenny Henry.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/12/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Disinformation
Laurie Taylor examines the spread of disinformation and how it can be challenged.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire.
Bells on Sunday comes from Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—28/12/2020
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/12/2020
The latest news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/12/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/12/20 - The Dartmoor Shepherd
The young Dartmoor shepherds who aim to keep traditional breeds and practices alive.
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05:56
Weather—28/12/2020
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Hooded Crow
Writer Amy Liptrot discusses how hooded crows in Berlin remind her of her youth.
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