Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/12/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Bookclub—Alan Warner: Morvern Callar
A 大象传媒 Bookclub audience questions the writer Alan Warner about his novel Morvern Callar.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/12/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—08/12/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris
Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris
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05:45
In Touch—Disability Minister: Sir Stephen Timms
The minister for social security and disability answers your questions.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—08/12/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Religious Freedom
Giles Fraser and guests explore the impact of globalisation on religious freedom.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Regenerating Ben
Charlotte Smith meets Ben Taylor-Davies, aka Regen Ben, on his farm near Ross-on-Wye.
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06:57
Weather—08/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—08/12/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Notre-Dame reopens, Justin Welby's Lords farewell speech, and faith in Moana 2
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Able Child
Ade Adepitan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Able Child
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07:57
Weather—08/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—08/12/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Carols for the Christ Child : 鈥楩el yr Wyt鈥� / 鈥楢s you are鈥� 鈥� the Welsh Plygain Carol Tradition
An episode exploring the Welsh Plygain Carol tradition.
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08:48
A Point of View—A baby's-eye view of the world
Zoe Strimpel on the joys of seeing the world through the eyes of a nine-month-old.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Iolo Williams on the Merlin
Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams is fascinated by the merlin.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Syria: Assad falls
Celebrations in Damascus as Assad falls; what next for Syria?
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Ebony Rainford-Brent, former England cricketer
Ebony Rainford-Brent, cricketer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—08/12/2024
There鈥檚 a Christmas crisis at the Bull, and one resident makes a surprising admission.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Tom Molnar
One of the biggest names in the world of artisanal baking.
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12:30
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 3, Merthyr - home of Welsh heroes
6/6 Paul tests an audience in Merthyr Tydfil on their knowledge of Welsh heroes.
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12:57
Weather—08/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Bashar al-Assad flees Syria
The latest analysis following the end of over 50 years of the Assad regime.
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13:30
Missing Pieces: The Lesbian Mothers Scandal
An investigation into the legacy of court decisions separating children from lesbian mums.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Rosewell: Plant Names, Reflection and Perlite
Kathy and the GQT panel are in Rosewell to answer your gardening questions.
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14:45
Opening Lines—The Girl of the Sea of Cortez
John Yorke takes a look at Peter Benchley鈥檚 novel The Girl of the Sea of Cortez.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Girl of the Sea of Cortez
From the author of Jaws. A Mexican girl fights to protect the marine habitat she loves.
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16:00
Take Four Books—Tessa Hadley
James Crawford speaks to the writer Tessa Hadley about her new book and influences.
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16:30
Brain of Britain—Semi-final 3, 2024
Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz
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17:00
Witness History—Haile Selassie in Bath
In 1936, the Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie was exiled in Bath in the UK
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17:10
County Lines—Episode 2: Cycles
Exploring the powerful forces that keep young people trapped in county lines.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—08/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/12/2024 Rebels Topple Assad
Syria's president has fled the country after rebels capture the capital Damascus
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Luke Wright
Luke Wright chooses audio highlights from the past week on 大象传媒 radio.
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19:00
The Archers—08/12/2024
One resident faces a blast from the past.
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19:15
The Documentary—Ready to transmit
Contestants from around the world gather in Tunisia to send Morse code at incredible speed
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Breathe Through Your Nose
Why using your nose could benefit your gums, your lungs and even impact your memory.
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20:00
Feedback—The Archers scam week. The End of Short Cuts. The Naked Week
Andrea Catherwood hears views on The Archers scam week, and the end of Short Cuts.
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20:30
Last Word—Vicky Stone, Penny Chuter, Clifton Wharton Junior, Peter Sinfield
Matthew Bannister on a film-maker, a rower, a university leader and a lyricist.
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21:00
Money Box—Charity Bank Accounts and Attendance Allowance
New report finds nine out of ten charities have experienced difficulty with banking.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Able Child
Ade Adepitan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Able Child
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Sudan and the story of Mama Nour
Lyse Doucet tells the remarkable story of a woman helping others survive Sudan's civil war
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22:00
Westminster Hour—Iain Watson and guests look ahead to the next week in politics
Iain Watson hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
In Our Time—Nizami Ganjavi
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the great 12th-century Persian epic romantic poet.
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23:45
Short Works—Paul by Francesca Reece
Cleo worries her mother's fallen for a romance scam.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/12/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—France: trouble on the vine
Low harvests, economic and climate batterings, changing tastes - is French wine in crisis?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris
Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—09/12/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—09/12/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Coltrane鈥檚 鈥楲ove Supreme鈥�
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/12/2024 Port inspections risk spreading plant disease, dairy industry at 'tipping point'
Warnings that the new border inspection system risks letting in disease.
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05:57
Weather—09/12/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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