FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/12/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Writing a New Nigeria—Suffering and Smiling
In Lagos, Wana Udobang meets writers reflecting on the issues of contemporary Nigeria. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—27/12/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/12/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—27/12/2015
Bells from the Church of St Andrew, Stratton in North Cornwall.
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05:45
Profile—Maggie Smith
Chris Bowlby looks at the life and career of actress Maggie Smith. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—27/12/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Candle
Sarah Cuddon reflects on the special qualities of candlelight.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Winter Sheep
In the far north of Scotland, Joyce Campbell is preparing her sheep for a hard winter.
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06:57
Weather—27/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—27/12/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Maggi Hambling's Winchester tapestries, Mohammed Ali's street art, Ghislaine Howard on the Seven Acts of Mercy.
A Sunday programme special on the relationship between religion and art.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—ChildLine
Esther Rantzen presents an appeal on behalf of ChildLine.
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07:57
Weather—27/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—27/12/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—All Rank Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here: 100 years of Toc H, spreading Peace and Goodwill to all.
Celebrating 100 years of the church organisation Toc H.
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08:48
A Point of View—Howard Jacobson: Sermons
Howard Jacobson would sooner see Radio 4's Thought for the Day more, not less, religious.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Asian Koel
Michael Palin presents the Asian koel's arrival to an Indian orchard. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—27/12/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—27/12/2015
David feels vulnerable, and will Eddie's Christmas surprise be a hit or a turkey?
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Patricia Greene
Kirsty Young interviews Patricia Greene, who plays Jill in the Archers.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/12/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 4
4/6 Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Sandi Toksvig. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Yotam Ottolenghi: A Life Through Food
Yotam Ottolenghi shares his life through food with Sheila Dillon.
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12:57
Weather—27/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—27/12/2015
Shaun Ley with former party leaders on 2015 and beyond, plus British theatre on Broadway.
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13:30
The Listening Project—The Listening Project: Lebanon
Seven conversations between refugees from Syria who are struggling with life in Lebanon.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Lincolnshire
Peter Gibbs hosts a Christmas episode from Lincolnshire.
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - C大象传媒
Conversations between children, recorded at the C大象传媒 Live and Digital Festival in Hull.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Memsahib Emma, Episode 2
2/2 Tanika Gupta's glorious adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma set in mid 19th Century India.
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16:00
Open Book—Look Back at the Year in Books
The best new fiction and non-fiction, talking to writers and unearthing lost classics.
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16:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 6, Sam Riviere and Emily Berry
Paul Farley hears new poems from two new poets, Sam Riviere and Emily Berry.
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17:00
A Meaty Problem
Henry Dimbleby unravels the deep-seated attachment of the British to eating meat. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Maggie Smith
Chris Bowlby looks at the life and career of actress Maggie Smith. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—27/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—27/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/12/2015 Large areas of northern England remain flooded
Rivers are overflowing and hundreds of people have been evacuated due to heavy rainfall.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Antonia Quirke
Film critic and broadcaster Antonia Quirke chooses her 大象传媒 Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—27/12/2015
Will all be alright on opening night?
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19:15
Drama on 4—Calendar Girls
Ambridge Am Dram Queen Lynda Snell presents Tim Firth's comedy drama smash hit.
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20:45
From the Vineyard—Red Burgundy by Peter Bradshaw
2/3 Three new stories about the wonderful world of wine.
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21:00
Last Word—Some of the most memorable lives of the past twelve months
A scientist, a diver, a marchioness and a singer - memorable lives from 2015 are recalled.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—ChildLine
Esther Rantzen presents an appeal on behalf of ChildLine. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Christmas, Made in China
Peter Day visits the Chinese city that makes most of the world's Christmas decorations. (R)
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22:00
News Review of the Year—2015
Paddy O'Connell assesses what stories and personalities really mattered in 2015 and why.
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23:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 1, Tattoos and Two Southern Gothics
9/13 Catherine Burns introduces tales about family history, growing up and surprises in prison.
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23:50
A Point of View—Howard Jacobson: Sermons
Howard Jacobson would sooner see Radio 4's Thought for the Day more, not less, religious. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/12/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—A Special Programme on Rituals
A special programme on rituals, at Christmas and beyond. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—27/12/2015
Bells from the Church of St Andrew, Stratton in North Cornwall. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—28/12/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/12/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—The Fergie at 70
The story of the little grey tractor that revolutionised farming. With Sarah Swadling.
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05:56
Weather—28/12/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—New Zealand Robin
Sir David Attenborough presents the New Zealand robin. (R)
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