FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/12/2009
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Street Circus
Midge Ure travels to Cape Town to visit Zip Zap School of Circus Arts for Social Change. (R)
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—Pier Shorts, Don't Turn Around
3/5 By Marian Garvey. On a fun weekend, Lexy discovers that all is not quite as it seemed. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—27/12/2009
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/12/2009
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—27/12/2009
The sound of bells from St Margaret's Church, Dunham Massey in Cheshire.
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05:45
The Watchdog and the Feral Beast—Episode 2
2/3 Sir Christopher Meyer examines the relationship between the press and politicians.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—27/12/2009
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Born Lucky
Mark Tully explores how the circumstances of our birth affect the course of our lives.
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06:35
On Your Farm—27/12/2009
Adam Henson visits Charbel Akiki, a Lebanese who farms biodynamically.
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06:57
Weather—27/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—27/12/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—27/12/2009
Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Alstrom Syndrome UK
Kay Parkinson appeals on behalf of Alstrom Syndrome UK.
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07:58
Weather—27/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—27/12/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—28/12/2008
A suite of carols by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy and composer Sasha Johnson Manning. (R)
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08:50
A Point of View—Talking About Their Generation
Clive James reflects on the human condition and the need for liberal democracy to spread.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—27/12/2009
On the last BH of 2009, a cast of panto stars reviewing the papers and much more besides.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—27/12/2009
The week's events in Ambridge.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—David Tennant
Kirsty Young's castaway is the actor David Tennant.
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Afternoon
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12:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 52, Episode 6
6/6 Jack Dee chairs. With Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jo Brand and Jeremy Hardy.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Bread Skills
Sheila Dillon celebrates 'real' bread and those who make it.
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12:57
Weather—27/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—27/12/2009
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
On the Outside it Looked Like an Old Fashioned Police Box
Mark Gatiss explores the hugely popular Doctor Who novelisations of the 1970s and 80s. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—27/12/2009
Eric Robson chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, John Cushnie and Pippa Greenwood.
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14:45
Joan Armatrading's Favourite Choirs—Scunthorpe Co-Op Junior Choir
4/5 Joan meets the young members of a choir, as they prepare for the Choir of the Year contest (R)
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15:00
Classic Serial—Matilda, Episode 2
2/2 Matilda is determined to save the school from the vicious grip of Miss Trunchbull.
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16:00
Open Book—Diana Athill, Giles Foden, John Carey, DJ Taylor and Jenny Uglow
Mariella Frostrup investigates the role of the editor in the publication of a book.
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16:30
The Kalevala: Finland's National Epic
Nick Hennessey explores the mythical world of Finland's national poem, The Kalevala.
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16:56
1989: Day by Day—27th December 1989
The world comes to Romania's aid.
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17:00
The New Art of Diplomacy—Episode 2
2/2 James Naughtie asks if British diplomacy is still fit for purpose.
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 7, Chocolate
8/8 Katie Hims responds to the threatened takeover of British confectionary group Cadbury.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—27/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/12/2009
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—27/12/2009
Sheila McClennon introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on 大象传媒 radio.
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19:00
The Archers—27/12/2009
A stink in the bar.
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19:15
Americana—27/12/2009
Host Matt Frei is joined by evening news anchor Katie Couric.
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19:45
Afternoon Reading—An Italian Bestiary, At Home with Dormice
1/5 A family of dormice are sleeping in a crack in the outside wall. (R)
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20:00
Archive on 4—Walking on the Moon
Buzz Aldrin relives the dramatic moments of the final descent to the moon in 1969. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—26/12/2009
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Alstrom Syndrome UK
Kay Parkinson appeals on behalf of Alstrom Syndrome UK.
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21:30
In Business—Organising Salvation
Peter Day finds out how the Salvation Army is bringing innovation to salvation.
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21:58
Weather—27/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
News—27/12/2009
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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22:10
News Review of the Year—2009
Carolyn Quinn looks back at the stories that hit the headlines in 2009.
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23:00
1989: Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 26th December November 1989
Romanian President Nicolae Ceausescu is captured and executed.
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23:30
Something Understood—Born Lucky
Mark Tully explores how the circumstances of our birth affect the course of our lives.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/12/2009
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Bourgeois Power and Marriage
Was marrying within the family key to success of the ruling classes in Victorian England?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—27/12/2009
The sound of bells from St Margaret's Church, Dunham Massey in Cheshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—28/12/2009
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/12/2009
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/12/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/12/2009
Including an in-depth look at pig production.
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05:57
Weather—28/12/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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