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大象传媒 Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 25 December 2015

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2015
  
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 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.
3. 05:20
  
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2015
  
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 05:30
  
  News Briefing—25/12/2015
  
  News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
5. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—25/12/2015
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
6. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—Flowers at Christmas
  
  Sarah Swadling joins the winter narcissi harvest on the Isles of Scilly.
7. 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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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Natural Histories—Natural Histories Live - The Big Story
  
  Comedian Rory Bremner and presenter Brett Westwood tell stories of Earth's natural history (R)
2. 07:00
  
  Desert Island Discs—Commander Chris Hadfield
  
  Commander Chris Hadfield is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
3. 07:45
  
  Christmas Is a Sad Season for the Poor by John Cheever
  
  Martin Freeman reads John Cheever's classic Christmas tale about the power of giving.
4. 08:00
  
  Just a Minute—Junior Just a Minute, 25/12/2015
  
  Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence and two young players speak within the rules of Just a Minute.
5. 08:30
  
  Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats—Episode 1
  
  1/2 Much-loved characters from TS Eliot's verse collection are brought to life by Jeremy Irons
6. 09:00
  
  Christmas Service
  
  Bishop Nick Baines preaches in Ripon Cathedral.
7. 09:45
  
  Book of the Week—The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees, Episode 5
  
  5/5 A year after his Ash tree was felled, Robert has one final project - a writing desk.
8. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—Claudia Winkleman, Romesh and Shanthi Ranganathan, Frank Gardner and Odette Toilette
  
  Jenni and Jane host a Christmas party with sparkling conversation and festive treats.
9. 11:15
  
  15 Minute Drama—I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General, Piano and I
  
  5/5 It is 1889, and after 12 years at the Savoy Opera, Grossmith decides to go solo.
10. 11:30
  
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—The Christmas 'Do'
  
  Christmas creeps up on Arthur, leaving him little time to plan his festive arrangements.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—25/12/2015
  
  The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  Home Front—Christmas Day 1915 - Adeline Lumley
  
  Adeline Lumley makes a Christmas wish.
3. 12:15
  
  Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats—Episode 2
  
  2/2 Much-loved characters from TS Eliot's verse collection are brought to life by Jeremy Irons
4. 12:30
  
  June Whitfield: 90 Not Out—Take It From Here to Happy Ever After
  
  A 90th birthday conversation recorded at June's home with Joanna Lumley. (R)
5. 13:00
  
  News Summary—25/12/2015
  
  The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
6. 13:15
  
  Singing Piaf with No Regrets
  
  Caroline Nin listens to those drawn to sing the music of the legendary French performer. (R)
7. 13:45
  
  Roger Law: Art and Seoul—25/12/2015
  
  In the last in the series, Roger tries some Korean food for Christmas Day.
8. 14:00
  
  The Archers—24/12/2015
  
  It is Christmas Eve in Ambridge. (R)
9. 14:15
  
  Drama on 4—Lewis Carroll - The Hunting of the Snark
  
  Tony Robinson narrates a new adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic poem.
10. 15:00
  
  HM The Queen
  
  The Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
11. 15:05
  
  News Summary—25/12/2015
  
  The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
12. 15:15
  
  Alice Is Still in Wonderland
  
  Siouxsie Sioux celebrates Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
13. 15:45
  
  Shorts—New Irish Writing, A World of One's Own
  
  By Eugene O'Hare. In wintry Newry, an elderly man embarks on a new adventure.
14. 16:00
  
  A Good Read—Miriam Margolyes and Mark Haddon
  
  Miriam Margolyes and Mark Haddon discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
15. 16:27
  
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Christmas Special 2015
  
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince and special guests look at the science in Doctor Who.
16. 16:55
  
  The Listening Project—Aiden and Jack 鈥� Growing Up With Rugby
  
  Old Rugby League heads on very young shoulders.
17. 17:00
  
  With Great Pleasure—With Great Pleasure at Christmas: Penelope Keith
  
  Penelope Keith presents her favourite funniest readings to the Radio Theatre audience.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—25/12/2015 Army deployed amid further flood fears
  
  Army deployed amid further flood fears in Cumbria.
2. 18:15
  
  Pam Ayres at Christmas
  
  It.'s 'Operation Christmas' with Pam Ayres and Geoffrey Whitehead.
3. 18:30
  
  Dead Ringers—Christmas Special
  
  Politicians, media pundits and celebrities are given a Christmas roasting.
4. 19:00
  
  The Archers—25/12/2015
  
  Will Eddie's Christmas surprise be a hit or a turkey?
5. 19:15
  
  Front Row—Roy Hudd
  
  Samira Ahmed talks to the comedian, actor and music hall veteran Roy Hudd.
6. 19:45
  
  15 Minute Drama—I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General, Piano and I
  
  5/5 It is 1889, and after 12 years at the Savoy Opera, Grossmith decides to go solo. (R)
7. 20:00
  
  Archive on 4—Shhhhhhh
  
  Lucy Powell offers a quiet celebration of the rich and various virtues of silence. (R)
8. 21:00
  
  Home Front - Omnibus—21-25 December 1915 (Season 6 start)
  
  The first omnibus edition of Season 6 of this epic drama series set in Great War Britain.
9. 21:58
  
  Weather—25/12/2015
  
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  
  Drama on 4—Neil Brand - A Year at the Races
  
  Groucho Marx meets his comedy match in a young fast-talking fan. (R)
11. 22:45
  
  Book at Bedtime—A Snow Garden and Other Stories, Trees
  
  5/5 Oliver's dad makes a rather unusual request on New Year's Eve. He wants 20 trees.
12. 23:00
  
  Tim Key's Christmas Poetry Programme
  
  Comic poet Tim Key celebrates Christmas, via the medium of poetry.
13. 23:30
  
  Great Lives—Alvin Hall chooses James Baldwin
  
  Matthew Parris meets financial guru Alvin Hall, whose hero is James Baldwin. (R)
14. 23:55
  
  The Listening Project—Yasmin and Lana 鈥� Sharing a Room
  
  The minor irritations and the major pluses of sisterhood.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—26/12/2015
  
  The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  
  Christmas Meditation
  
  A reflection on the meaning of Christmas, with theologian and writer Tina Beattie.
3. 00:30
  
  Book of the Week—The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees, Episode 5
  
  5/5 A year after his Ash tree was felled, Robert has one final project - a writing desk. (R)
4. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2015
  
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  
  Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—26/12/2015
  
  大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
6. 05:20
  
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2015
  
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  
  News Briefing—26/12/2015
  
  The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—26/12/2015
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
9. 05:45
  
  iPM—Knit One, Heal One
  
  A listener on why knitting is a life saver, and another on his photo of 2015.

Saturday 26 December 2015