Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/12/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
Patriot by Alexei Navalny—Episode 4. Returning to Russia
4/5 Recovered from a nerve agent attack the fearless opposition leader returns to Russia.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—13/12/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—13/12/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The sound of Christmas number 1's
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—13/12/2024: Farmers market; environmental impact of farming; prison farm
A Christmas market run by farmers who explain how to cook their produce.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—13/12/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
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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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kerry Washington, Ovary removal following PMDD, Women returning to Syria
Actor, director, producer and activist Kerry Washington joins Anita Rani.
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11:00
The Food Programme—Restaurants: A Survival Guide
Restaurant businesses say it's getting tougher to survive? What does it take to succeed?
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11:45
Patriot by Alexei Navalny—Episode 5. The Prison Diaries
5/5 From a Siberian penal colony, the Russian opposition leader reflects on his convictions.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—13/12/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Rare Earth—Good Clean Fun
How to cut the carbon from live music and sport and film and TV production.
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12:57
Weather—13/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Alleged Chinese Spy with links to Prince Andrew is banned from the UK.
An alleged Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew loses appeal against ban from the UK.
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13:45
Shadow World—The Willpower Detectives, 5. Rich Pickings
5/7 Sue Mitchell investigates who people turn to when they fear vulnerable friends need help.
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14:00
The Archers—12/12/2024
Romance is in the air at Bridge Farm.
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14:15
Limelight—Aldrich Kemp and The Rose of Pamir, Aldrich Kemp and The Rose of Pamir - Chapter Four: The Missing Child
Clara and the Underwood Sisters are in Amsterdam. And Clara's patience is wearing thin.
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14:45
Something to Declare—How to Appreciate What Matters
Jack Boswell learns how Andean traditions inspire us to appreciate what truly matters most
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Brunel's SS Great Britain: Ponds, Wardian Cases and Figs
Kathy Clugston and the GQT Panel visit Brunel's SS Great Britain in Bristol.
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15:45
Short Works—Solstice by Rachel Dawson
Three friends balance coming of age with starting a cult.
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16:00
Last Word—Wolfgang Stange, Lord Renfrew, Julie Stevens, Mary McGee
Matthew Bannister on a choreographer, an archaeologist, a TV presenter and a racing driver
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16:30
Life Changing—Volunteering for Freedom
Dr Sian Williams talks to a victim of modern slavery who found freedom by helping others.
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17:00
PM—Mass rallies in Syria to celebrate end of Assad regime
People across Syria take to the streets after Islamist rebels seized power last Sunday.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/12/2024 China accuses Britain of fabricating spy stories after Chinese businessman barred from UK entry
The man was close to Prince Andrew and has been barred on national security grounds
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18:30
The Naked Week—Series 1, Episode 3: Prisons, Syria and Kemi's Catchphrase
3/5 We invade Nuneaton, and shout statistics at a dog.
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19:00
The Archers—13/12/2024
There鈥檚 more than one shock for Kirsty.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Lucy Shaw and Ben Nobuto take us to space
Lucy Shaw and Ben Nobuto join Anna and Jeffrey to add the next five tracks.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Sir Chris Bryant MP, Ellie Chowns MP, Emma Revell, Sir Jeremy Wright MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coventry.
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20:50
A Point of View—Monster Soup
Stephen Smith goes on a subterranean excursion to ponder the state of water companies.
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21:00
Free Thinking—Luck, predictability and superstition
Dr Christian Busch, Bobby Seagull, Sharron Davies, Dr Kate Tomas and Timandra Harkness.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Syrians celebrate freedom late into the night
We ask Syrians how they feel about an uncertain future.
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22:45
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst—10: 'Our revels are now ended.'
10/10 The final part of Alan Hollingurst's stunning new novel.
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23:00
Americast—Why is the internet obsessed with a suspected CEO killer?
The killing of a health insurance boss has divided America
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23:30
Today in Parliament—13/12/2024
Susan Hulme reports on moves to crack down on 'deepfakes' - online image abuse.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/12/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
Patriot by Alexei Navalny—Episode 5. The Prison Diaries
5/5 From a Siberian penal colony, the Russian opposition leader reflects on his convictions.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—14/12/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—14/12/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Hello Dali
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Fr Dermot Preston.
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05:45
Something to Declare—How to Appreciate What Matters
Jack Boswell learns how Andean traditions inspire us to appreciate what truly matters most
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