FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/12/2009
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi, Episode 3
3/5 Grimaldi's performance in the new pantomime, Mother Goose, makes him a fully-fledged star.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—10/12/2009
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/12/2009
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/12/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Graystone.
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05:45
Farming Today—10/12/2009
Charlotte Smith on how a disagreement on labelling almost created a war of two sausages.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—10/12/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
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09:00
In Our Time—Pythagoras
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi, Episode 4
4/5 Still in his 30s, the years of physical comedy begin to take their toll on Grimaldi's body
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Irish abortion law; Arabella Dorman; Buying gifts for men
Irish abortion law discussed. Plus, war artist Arabella Dorman; and buying gifts for men.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Nablus
Alan Johnston returns to the West Bank town of Nablus to see how life has changed there.
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11:30
Open the Vaults
Razia Iqbal investigates banks as patrons of art.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—10/12/2009
Consumer news and issues with Peter White.
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12:57
Weather—10/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—10/12/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Off the Page—Me Time
Dominic Arkwright asks his guests to explain how 'me time' works. From 2009.
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14:00
The Archers—09/12/2009
Unwelcome guest.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Getting to Four Degrees
By Sarah Woods. Climate change specialists imagine the future at four degrees warmer.
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15:00
Open Country—Gloucestershire Wildlife ER
Helen Mark goes in search of the wild animals of Gloucestershire.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—大象传媒 Radio 4 St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal
The 83rd annual 大象传媒 Radio 4 St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Defining Moments, Art
3/3 A furtive reunion in Rome forces a woman to scrutinise her lover. Read by Jemma Redgrave.
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15:45
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Received with Thanks
Libby Purves hears the stories of people helped by the 2008 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal. (R)
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16:00
Bookclub—John Irving
James Naughtie and readers talk to John Irving about his novel, A Prayer for Owen Meany.
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16:30
Material World—10/12/2009
Ocean observatories? Quentin Cooper looks at global plans to monitor the deep sea.
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16:56
1989: Day by Day—10th December 1989
Czechoslovakia's first non-communist majority government in 41 years is sworn in.
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17:00
PM—10/12/2009
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/12/2009
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Andy Zaltzman's History of the Third Millennium, Series 1 of 100—World Politics
1/4 Andy Zaltzman tackles the subject of world politics.
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19:00
The Archers—10/12/2009
At a loose end.
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19:15
Front Row—10/12/2009
Heidi Thomas on writing Cranford; children's books for over 9s; film-maker Sally Potter.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 11: 1963-1966 - All My Trials, Episode 4
4/5 Amy faces a dilemma about what is best for her sister, who is in hospital in Trinidad.
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20:00
The Report—Climate Change Sceptics
Simon Cox on the row after emails were taken from a major climate research centre.
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20:30
In Business—Sugaring the Pill
Can ethanol champions Brazil convince the world that sugar really is good for you?
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21:00
What Scientists Believe—Episode 1
1/3 Stephen Webster talks to medical consultant Philip Kilner.
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21:30
In Our Time—Pythagoras
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans.
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21:58
Weather—10/12/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—10/12/2009
France is backing the British idea of a one-off supertax on bank bonuses.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Riceyman Steps, Episode 9
9/10 Elsie's sweetheart Joe has returned, but he is desperately ill.
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23:00
Chain Reaction—Series 4, David Tennant interviews Richard Wilson
2/4 The Time Lord and the famous TV pensioner have a no-holds-barred relay race discussion. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—10/12/2009
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/12/2009
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi, Episode 4
4/5 Still in his 30s, the years of physical comedy begin to take their toll on Grimaldi's body
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—11/12/2009
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/12/2009
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/12/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Graystone.
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05:45
Farming Today—11/12/2009
A look at how the Cornish Sardine has become Britain's 40th officially protected food.
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