Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/12/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
Your Face Belongs to Us by Kashmir Hill—Episode 4
Law enforcement becomes enthusiastic about using facial recognition technology.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/12/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—20/12/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Kilt
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Fr Dermot Preston.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/12/24 - Rural councils warn of tax rises, surplus veg, pub Christmas carols.
Rural councils warn that council tax will have to rise and there will be cuts in services.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/12/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Cher, singer and actor
Cher, singer and actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Daisy Edgar-Jones, Gis猫le Pelicot, Trampolinist Bryony Page
The star of Normal People is now taking on the lead role in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
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11:00
The Food Programme—Christmas: The Gift of Food
Jaega Wise explores the tradition, planning and heart that goes into festive food giving.
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11:45
Your Face Belongs to Us by Kashmir Hill—Episode 5
The implications of facial recognition software for the right to a private life.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/12/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Rare Earth—Christmas Trees
Helen Czerski and Tom Heap celebrate the urban trees of Britain.
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12:57
Weather—20/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Could Isis comeback in Syria?
Could Isis return to the battlefield? What will happen to prisoners held in Syria?
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13:45
One to One—Nikki Bedi and Lauren Zalaznick
Nikki Bedi speaks to former TV executive Lauren Zalaznick about The Real Housewives.
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14:00
The Archers—19/12/2024
Will Eddie wave the white flag?
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14:15
Limelight—Aldrich Kemp and The Rose of Pamir, Aldrich Kemp and The Rose of Pamir - Chapter Five: At the Roof of the World
Mountain-top battles and parenting challenges in the final chapter of the Pamir adventure.
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14:45
Something to Declare—How to Treat Others with Reverence
Jack Boswell explores taarof, an Iranian custom where respect and courtesy deepen bonds.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Kathy Clugston and the panel visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
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15:45
Short Works—Not Even a Mouse
Adrian Scarborough reads John Finnemore's specially-commissioned short story for Christmas
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16:00
Last Word—Baroness Wilkins, Charles Handy, Renee Bornstein, Tony Brignull
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a philosopher, a holocaust survivor and a copywriter.
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16:30
Life Changing—A White Christmas for Annabelle
Dr Sian Williams talks to Lisa Hover about a diagnosis that changed her family's life.
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17:00
PM—30 new Labour peers appointed to the House of Lords
New peers include a string of ex-MPs and former chief of staff Sue Gray.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/12/2024 US politicians have hours to prevent shutdown of government
Two attempts have been made to strike a deal on government funding
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18:30
The Naked Week—Series 1, Episode 4: Spies, Uncanny Ghosts, and Christmas Crackers
4/5 We recruit a spy, and try to contact Nigel Farage with a ouija board.
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19:00
The Archers—20/12/2024
Ed has a controversial suggestion
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Festive classics with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roderick Williams
A special festive episode, with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roderick Williams.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Timandra Harkness, Richard Holden MP, Calum Miller MP, Emily Thornberry MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the 大象传媒 Radio Theatre in London.
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20:50
A Point of View—A Jolly Good Pud
Mary Beard reflects on why so many families have their own unique Christmas traditions.
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21:00
Free Thinking—Beer, crisps and the British pub
Tim Martin, Natalie Whittle, Professor Philip Howell, Dr Marianne Hem Eriksen, Ben Wright.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Two killed after car ploughs into crowd at German Christmas market
Two people killed, including a child, after car drove into Christmas market in Magdeburg
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22:45
Dark Tales by Shirley Jackson—5: The Lottery
5/5 One of the most controversial stories of all time from the US Queen of Gothic Horror.
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23:00
Americast—20/12/2024
Join the Americast team for insights from across the US.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/12/2024
Alicia McCarthy reports on an inquiry into the pensioner hardship this winter.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/12/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
Your Face Belongs to Us by Kashmir Hill—Episode 5
The implications of facial recognition software for the right to a private life.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/12/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—21/12/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—I wonder when Christmas begins for You?
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter
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05:45
Something to Declare—How to Treat Others with Reverence
Jack Boswell explores taarof, an Iranian custom where respect and courtesy deepen bonds.
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