FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/12/2011
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Etymologicon, Episode 4
4/5 The Etymologicon looks at the link between Jack Robinson, Thomas Derrick and guillotines.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—23/12/2011
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/12/2011
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/12/2011
Prayer and reflection with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/12/2011
The welfare of reindeer at Christmas attractions and the evolution of Christmas dinner.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/12/2011
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Julian Fellowes
Scriptwriter Julian Fellowes is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Etymologicon, Episode 5
5/5 The Etymologicon takes us to Venice, ancient Rome and the Hudson River.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Life in the freezer, contact after adoption, breast implants & Mrs Leather's carols
What's the appeal of living and working in the North and South Poles?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 5
5/15 Roland and Maud have opened a Pandora's Box and the chase is on to unravel the mystery.
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11:00
Inside the Academie Francaise
Agnes Poirier explores the role of the body which protects the French language.
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11:30
North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 A storm is gathering in the town, and Esther has a big question for Ken and Keith.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—23/12/2011
Consumer news with Peter White.
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12:57
Weather—23/12/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/12/2011
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
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13:45
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Last Post
15/15 As it sits on the brink of privatisation, what does the Royal Mail mean today?
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14:00
The Archers—22/12/2011
The stags and hens hit the town.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Christmas Eve
Festive comic drama by Adam Beeson based on a short story by Gogol. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Tenterden, Kent
A festive edition with Tenterden & District Horticultural Society, chaired by Eric Robson.
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15:45
O Henry Stories—The Gift of the Magi
1/3 A young couple struggle to find the money for a special Christmas present for each other.
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16:00
Last Word—Vaclav Havel, Kim Jong-il, Chris Athey, Cesaria Evora and Russell Hoban
Matthew Bannister on Kim Jong-il, Chris Athey, Russell Hoban, Cesaria Evora, Vaclav Havel.
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16:30
More or Less—Who are the 1% and who are the 99%?
Tim Harford discusses income inequality and discovers the maths in magic.
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17:00
PM—23/12/2011
Full 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—23/12/2011
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 76, Episode 1
1/8 It's Christmas - a festive review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
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19:00
The Archers—23/12/2011
Pat gets away from it all.
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19:15
Front Row—Dominic West; Tracey Emin; Tom Hooper; Great British Bake Off; Inbetweeners
Mark Lawson unwraps more new interviews with arts headline-makers of 2011.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 5
5/15 Roland and Maud have opened a Pandora's Box and the chase is on to unravel the mystery.
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20:00
Saving Species—Sustaining Life
The wildlife conservation programme Saving Species discusses human population and nature.
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20:50
A Point of View—Carols at Christmas
Lisa Jardine reflects on the power of music to move, especially at Christmas.
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21:00
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Office and the State
3/3 In 1870, the telegraph system came under the control of the post office.
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21:58
Weather—23/12/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—23/12/2011
Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Nancy Mitford - The Pursuit of Love, Episode 5
5/10 Linda's marriage does not turn out as she had hoped. Read by Diana Quick.
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23:00
Great Lives—Thomas Hobbes
Steven Pinker joins Matthew Parris to discuss the life of the philosopher Thomas Hobbes.
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23:30
Cat Women of the Moon—Episode 2
2/2 How science fiction has examined the different ways of continuing the human race. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/12/2011
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Etymologicon, Episode 5
5/5 The Etymologicon takes us to Venice, ancient Rome and the Hudson River.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—24/12/2011
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/12/2011
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/12/2011
Prayer and reflection with Bishop Steven Croft.
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05:45
iPM—24/12/2011
Emilia Fox, Rory Kinnear, Diana Rigg and Kenneth Cranham read short stories.
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