Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—21/12/2024
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
This Natural Life—Delia Smith
Martha Kearney meets much-loved cook Delia Smith to learn about her love of nature.
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06:30
Farming Today—21/12/24 - Inheritance tax row, poinsettia troubles and ancient carols
Caz Graham brings you the week's top rural stories.
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06:57
Weather—21/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—21/12/2024
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Peter Lord, Sarah Ward, Josh Widdicombe, The Choir With No Name
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
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10:00
Curious Cases—Series 1, 12. Bored to Death
Hannah Fry and Dara 脫 Briain wonder whether you die of boredom?
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 46, Walthamstow
6/6 Jay Rayner and the panel are answering questions from a hungry audience in Walthamstow.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—21/12/2024
The 大象传媒's deputy political editor Vicki Young and guests look back at the political year.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Searching for Syria's missing
Thousands of Syrian families are searching for relatives 'disappeared' by the Assad regime
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/12/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Energy Bill Support and Christmas Cheer!
How to access support from your energy supplier if you're struggling with your bills.
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12:30
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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12:57
Weather—21/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—21/12/2024
The latest national and international news and weather reports from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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13:10
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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14:00
Any Answers?—21/12/2024
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
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14:45
The Archers—20/12/2024
Ed has a controversial suggestion
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15:00
The Ambridge Mystery Plays—Episode 1
1/2 1/2 The Nativity. The Archers present a magical version of the medieval dramas.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman鈥檚 Hour: Anne-Marie Duff, Gisele Pelicot, Black female journalists, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Ballet Shoes
Anne-Marie Duff on her latest stage role as Regina Hubbard in The Little Foxes.
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17:00
PM—Germany market attack
The latest from Magdeburg where a man drove a car into a crowded Christmas market.
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17:30
Sliced Bread—Insulation Hacks
Can you insulate your home for less than 拢100?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—21/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/12/2024 9 year-old among five people killed in Christmas market attack in Germany
A 9-year-old child was among the five people killed at a Christmas market in Germany.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Toyah Willcox, Adam Riches, John Kearns, Grace Dent, 30 years of Stay Another Day, Georgia Cecile, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with a festive mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Daniel K艡et铆nsk媒
The Czech billionaire buying Royal Mail.
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19:15
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 31, Is Extinction the End?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the mammoth topic of de-extinction.
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20:00
Archive on 4—A Child's Christmas
Cerys Matthews steps into a world of Christmas tales written through the eyes of a child.
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21:00
Moral Maze—Should morality be enforced?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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22:00
News—21/12/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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22:15
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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23:00
Wing It—Series 1, 3. I Wasn't Supposed to Do That
3/4 Amy Cooke-Hodgson and Luke Manning improvise for Alasdair Beckett-King in Wing It.
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23:30
Brain of Britain—Semi-final 4, 2024
Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/12/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Take Four Books—AL Kennedy
James Crawford speaks to writer AL Kennedy about her new book and its three influences.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—22/12/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—22/12/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Sepulchre without Newgate in Holborn, London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Sepulchre without Newgate in Holborn, London
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05:45
In Touch—The UK's First Blind Female CEO
Sandi Wassmer is thought to be the UK's first blind female CEO.
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