FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/12/2012
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub, Episode 4
4/5 The age of the stagecoach changes the face of British pubs.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/12/2012
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/12/2012
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/12/2012
A short reflection and prayer with Bishop Donal McKeown.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/12/2012
Nearly half of EU member states will be producing illegal pork from the start of January.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/12/2012
Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Sister Wendy Beckett
Sister Wendy Beckett, nun and art expert, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub, Episode 5
5/5 The myths and the ghosts of landlords and ladies past.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—21/12/2012
The longest-serving NHS nurse is about to retire. Plus, cooking chestnuts at Christmas.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise - A Taste for Death, Episode 5
5/5 The showdown in the desert reaches its climax, as Modesty puts the escape plan into action
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11:00
Down and Out Debaters
Durham University debaters attempt to pass on their skills to those less privileged.
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11:30
Three Wishes
Janet Ellis celebrates that most unpredictable of mythological beings, the genie. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Grocery sales 2012, male grooming and alcohol pricing
Shoppers cut back on essentials and spend on comfort food instead. With Peter White.
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12:52
The Listening Project—Nadine and Frank - Autism
Fi Glover presents a conversation between the parents of Tommy, their child with autism.
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12:57
Weather—21/12/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/12/2012
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
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13:45
Grimm Thoughts—Episode 5
5/10 Marina Warner is drawn into the tales' rich history of illustration.
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14:00
The Archers—20/12/2012
Jazzer makes Lynda blush.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Long Count
A journalist joins a group who believe the Mayan prophecy that the world will end today.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Muncaster Castle, Cumbria
Eric Robson hosts a special Christmas edition of GQT from Muncaster Castle.
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15:45
Morven Crumlish - Murals—Banana Bread
2/3 A builder uncovers part of a mural and relives the life and death of his lost son.
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16:00
Last Word—A Russian opera diva, a famous British housebuilder, a reluctant union leader and a '60s trendsetter called 'Mr Freedom'
Matthew Bannister on Sir Lawrie Barratt, Galina Vishnevskaya, Jack Hart and Tommy Roberts.
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16:30
More or Less—Fact-checking US gun crime statistics
Tim Harford investigates US gun crime statistics and the average age of first-time buyers.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Phil and Nicky - The Price of Campaigning
Fi presents a conversation about the price paid by one online disability rights campaigner
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17:00
PM—21/12/2012
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/12/2012
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 79, Episode 1
1/8 Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. With Jeremy Hardy.
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19:00
The Archers—21/12/2012
It's all change at Ambridge View.
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19:15
Front Row—People of the Year 2012
New interviews with Judi Dench, Sam Mendes, Hilary Mantel, Sheridan Smith and more.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise - A Taste for Death, Episode 5
5/5 The showdown in the desert reaches its climax, as Modesty puts the escape plan into action
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20:00
Any Questions?—Haddenham Village Hall, Buckinghamshire
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Haddenham in Buckinghamshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—Economics Priesthood
Will Self warns against the false prophets of the new priesthood of economics.
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21:00
The Penny Dreadfuls—Revolution
Comic play about the French Revolution starring Richard E Grant and The Penny Dreadfuls (R)
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21:58
Weather—21/12/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—21/12/2012
Afghanistan, violence in Kenya and how the Poles view the EU. With Philippa Thomas.
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22:45
Maeve Binchy Short Stories—5. Euston
5/5 Christmas leads Mary to reflect on the family she's not seen in 20 years.
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23:00
Great Lives—Prince Alamayu
Lemn Sissay chooses Prince Alamayu who, like him, was Ethiopian but fostered in Britain.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—21/12/2012
Mark D'Arcy looks back at the year in parliament, as MPs begin their Christmas break.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Jo and George - Washing Your Dirty Linen in Public
Fi Glover presents a conversation about the daily irritations of living with one you love.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/12/2012
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub, Episode 5
5/5 The myths and the ghosts of landlords and ladies past.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—22/12/2012
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/12/2012
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/12/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Archbishop Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
iPM—22/12/2012
'Will you marry me, Mister?' A listener proposes to her boyfriend during a show about love
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