FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/12/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees, Episode 3
3/5 Robert Penn takes a piece of his ash tree to Britain's best-known wood turner. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—24/12/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/12/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
Farming Today—The Mistletoe Consultant, Blackcurrants, Why Farming Matters, Gathering Winter Fuel
Why blackcurrant bushes need to chill a bit more this winter. Presented by Caz Graham.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Chowchilla
Michael Palin presents the secretive chowchilla from Queensland, Australia. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/12/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Michael Faraday
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the scientist Michael Faraday.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees, Episode 4
4/5 In Austria, a traditional craftsman turns a section of Robert's ash tree into a toboggan.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Liane Carroll, the night before Christmas, Bishop Rachel
Jenni Murray is joined by jazz singer Liane Carroll who performs live.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General, A Savoy Cocktail
4/5 It is 1885, and Grossmith is now the toast of the Savoy Opera.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Saving India's Parsis
India's Parsi population is declining. Can Parsis be persuaded to make more babies?
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11:30
Brain Tingles
Comedian and actor Isy Suttie explores the phenomenon of ASMR, or 'brain tingles'.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/12/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—24 December 1915 - Marion Wardle
The Turkish attack the British Indian garrison at Kut al Amara, and Marion meets a soldier
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12:15
You and Yours—Can the charity sector save its reputation?
You and Yours discusses whether Britain's biggest charities can save their reputations.
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12:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Save the Rhino
Sam Taylor presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Save the Rhino. (R)
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12:57
Weather—24/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—24/12/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:45
Roger Law: Art and Seoul—24/12/2015
Roger visits the island of Jeju, home to a remarkable selection of unusual museums.
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14:00
The Archers—23/12/2015
Does Rob have Christmas all wrapped up? (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Suggs: My Mad-Life Crisis
The Madness front man tells his funny and moving true-life story.
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15:00
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols—24/12/2015
Christmas carols and readings from the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
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16:30
The Film Programme—The Best Films of the Year
Francine Stock presents a festive edition with the best films of the year.
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17:00
PM—24/12/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/12/2015 Further storm worries for flood hit Cumbria
Further storm worries for flood hit Cumbria. A woman died when a car hit a coffee shop.
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18:15
Bridget Christie's Christmas List
Father Christmas helps bring about a feminist Christmas whether he wants to or not.
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18:30
Tina C—Tina C: Herstory, Episode 4
4/4 Tina brings us right up to date with a (slightly) festive look at where she is today.
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19:00
The Archers—24/12/2015
It is Christmas Eve in Ambridge.
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19:15
Front Row—Michael Palin, War and Peace, Diversity in film, Katie Puckrik's alternative Christmas
Michael Palin on the quest for Baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General, A Savoy Cocktail
4/5 It is 1885, and Grossmith is now the toast of the Savoy Opera. (R)
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20:00
The Report—A not so merry migrant Christmas in Vienna
Thousands of migrants are stuck in Vienna. Will they ever realise their European dreams?
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20:30
In Business—Christmas, Made in China
Peter Day visits the Chinese city that makes most of the world's Christmas decorations.
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—New Horizons Pluto update; friendly predatory bacteria; Christmas in the lab; human ancestry
New Horizons Pluto update;friendly predatory bacteria;Christmas in the lab;human ancestry
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21:30
In Our Time—Michael Faraday
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the scientist Michael Faraday. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—The Year in Review
Senior 大象传媒 correspondents discuss 2015 with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Snow Garden and Other Stories, Christmas Day at the Airport
4/5 Even in an airport of stranded passengers you can experience the true meaning of Christmas
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23:00
Love in Recovery—Christmas Eve
It's Christmas Eve at Alcoholics Anonymous and Andy is waiting for the others to turn up.
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23:30
Midnight Mass
The first Mass of Christmas, live from Brentwood Cathedral in Essex.
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Late
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—25/12/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/12/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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05:45
Farming Today—Flowers at Christmas
Sarah Swadling joins the winter narcissi harvest on the Isles of Scilly.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Northern Cardinal
Michael Palin presents the northern cardinal from a New York's Central Park. (R)
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