FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/12/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Christmas Meditation
Milton Jones reflects on Christmas.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Stories in the Stars, 25/12/2014
4/5 The stories behind the names and shapes of the constellations that pattern the night sky. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—26/12/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/12/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/12/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Ten years on from the hunting ban
Farming Today explores what has changed ten years on from the Hunting Act.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wandering Albatross
Sir David Attenborough presents the wandering albatross of the South Atlantic Ocean.
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Morning
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06:00
Archive on 4—Peter and the Wolf
Christopher Frayling explores the untold story behind the creation of Prokofiev's classic.
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07:00
Today—26/12/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—The Most Reverend Justin Welby
Kirsty Young talks to the Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Stories in the Stars, 26/12/2014
5/5 The stories behind the names and shapes of the constellations that pattern the night sky.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Young men's attitudes to women; Plus-size exercise kit; Ellen White and the female charismatics
Young men's attitudes to women, plus-size exercise, and women who have founded religions.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Fun with Scrumms
5/5 As the term comes to an end, Molesworth must survive the perils of the playing field.
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11:00
Music to Save Grimethorpe
Ian McMillan celebrates his local brass band and the community it represents.
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11:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Arthur in Pantoland?
An invitation to star in a local pantomime gets Arthur excited about a return to the stage
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/12/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—26 December 1914 - Isabel Graham
The Grahams plan a quiet harmonious Boxing Day.
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12:15
You and Yours—The big brands that try to be a force for good
The good deeds done by big brands: window dressing or a genuine attempt to help?
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12:57
Weather—26/12/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—26/12/2014
News and current affairs presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:45
Food for Thought—Series 1, Joan Rivers
1/5 Nina Myskow discusses food-related fear and self-loathing with comedian Joan Rivers. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—25/12/2014
There is Christmas joy at No 1 The Green. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Blithe Spirit
Ambridge's queen of am-dram Lynda Snell brings a ghostly chill to Coward's classic comedy.
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15:45
King Albert's Book—Episode 2
2/3 Emmeline Pankhurst and Thomas Hardy and others pay tribute to the King of Belgium in 1914.
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16:00
Last Word—In a special edition of Last Word, Matthew Bannister talks to obituary editors from around the UK about the nature of their work
Matthew Bannister and guests offer an insight into the world of the obituary writer.
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16:30
A Good Read—Jeremy Paxman and Mary Beard
Mary Beard and Jeremy Paxman talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Kiki and Faith - Dreams of Daddy
Two young sisters come to terms with the death of their alcoholic father.
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17:00
PM—26/12/2014
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/12/2014
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:15
Christmas With...—Ed Reardon
3/6 Ed Reardon remembers Christmas past as he celebrates Boxing Day with Elgar.
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 13, Episode 1
1/2 The impression show to take the stuffing out of Boxing Day.
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19:00
The Archers—26/12/2014
Peggy hears something wonderful.
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19:15
Front Row—The Art of Book Cover Design
John Wilson explores the art of book cover design with artist Suzanne Dean.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Fun with Scrumms
5/5 As the term comes to an end, Molesworth must survive the perils of the playing field. (R)
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20:00
21st Century Mythologies—Omnibus, Part 1
16/17 Peter Conrad analyses 21st-century popular culture in the spirit of Roland Barthes.
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20:50
A Point of View—Monarch's Message
David Cannadine reflects on the history of the Queen's Christmas message.
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21:00
Home Front - Omnibus—22-26 December 1914
The Grahams host a family Christmas and Folkestone's festivities don't go entirely to plan
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21:58
Weather—26/12/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—26/12/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
5/5 A visitor calls to discuss an urgent matter.
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23:00
Great Lives—Brian Eno on Lord Young of Dartington
Brian Eno champions the life and work of social reformer Michael Young. (R)
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23:27
Good Omens—5. War, Famine, Pollution and Death
5/6 The Four Horsepersons of the Apocalypse gather and Aziraphale inhabits an unexpected body.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Claudia and Isabella - Sisterly Heirarchy
Sisters forever, but one will always be older, and one will always be younger.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/12/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Dog Days—The Call of the Wild
1/5 By Jack London. Is every dog a wolf in dog's clothing? Tales of a human obsession. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—Stories in the Stars, 26/12/2014
5/5 The stories behind the names and shapes of the constellations that pattern the night sky. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—27/12/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/12/2014
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/12/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rt Rev Richard Chartres.
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05:45
iPM—27/12/2014
The best of iPM 2014.
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