Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—22/12/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Do our pets go to heaven?
Giles Fraser and guests explore, do our pets go to heaven?
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06:35
On Your Farm—Nuts about nuts
Caz Graham visits a farm in Warwickshire which specialises in growing nuts.
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06:57
Weather—22/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—22/12/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—A Plot Against the Pope, Christmas at Great Ormond Street, and the Spirituality of Gold
As we gear up for Christmas, Emily Buchanan bring you the latest religious stories.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—ERIC, The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity
Mollie Pearce makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ERIC
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07:57
Weather—22/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—22/12/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Carols for the Christ Child
The Chapel Choir of Methodist College from Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, Belfast.
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08:48
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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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Michael Palin on the Robin
Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—An End of Year Review of the New Government鈥檚 Work
We鈥檙e joined live by the minister Lucy Powell.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Gareth Southgate OBE, football manager
Gareth Southgate, football manager, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—22/12/2024
Feathers are ruffled by a visitor.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Daniel K艡et铆nsk媒
The Czech billionaire buying Royal Mail.
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12:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 82, Episode 2
2/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:57
Weather—22/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Fresh pressure on Archbishop of York
Stephen Cottrell says he regrets how the case of David Taylor was handled.
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13:30
Fifty-One Frenchmen
All accused of raping a woman sedated by her husband who had invited them. Only in France?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Kathy Clugston and the panel visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Christmas Pudding
John Yorke on the aristocratic festive foibles of Nancy Mitford鈥檚 Christmas Pudding.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Christmas Pudding
Nancy Mitford鈥檚 classic comedy and love-story. Wit and romance tied up in a festive bow.
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16:00
Take Four Books—Nick Harkaway
James Crawford speaks to writer Nick Harkaway about his new book and its three influences.
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16:30
Brain of Britain—The 2024 Final
Russell Davies hosts the final in the 2024 season of the classic general knowledge quiz.
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17:00
Witness History—How the air fryer was invented
In 2006, Dutch inventor Fred van der Weij cooked up an idea for a new kitchen device
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17:10
On the Run—Stay Alive
Helen Mort trails a history of running, from prehistoric times to present day.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—22/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/12/2024 Archbishop of York 'regrets' that abuse scandal priest had role renewed twice
More details have emerged about the Archbishop of York's handling of a sexual abuse case.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Huw Stephens
Huw Stephens chooses audio highlights from across the 大象传媒.
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19:00
The Archers—22/12/2024
Eddie has his eye on the prize
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19:15
Illuminated—The Horse at the Door
Why is Isy Suttie haunted by the memory of a creepy old horse knocking at her door?
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Reheat Pasta
How leftover carbs can improve cholesterol, reduce sugar spikes and boost gut health.
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20:00
Feedback—大象传媒 Radio Comedy, and the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols broadcast
Andrea Catherwood discusses listeners' views on 大象传媒 radio comedy.
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20:30
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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21:00
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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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—ERIC, The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity
Mollie Pearce makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ERIC
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21:30
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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22:00
Archive on 4—Sontag's Radical Will
Novelist Deborah Levy assesses the life and work of American writer Susan Sontag.
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23:00
In Our Time—Plutarch's Parallel Lives
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influential Greek biographer and his main work
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23:45
Bunk Bed—Series 10, 2. Peter Curran and Patrick Marber grapple with life's woes and wonders
2/6 Giggling in the dark about cartoon male friendships and Care in the Eating Community.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/12/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Argentina - Milei's Chainsaw
President Milei promised to hack Argentina's state and budget, what's the impact?
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00:45
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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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—23/12/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—23/12/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The first ever Transistor Radio
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/12/24 - 'Difficult' Stormont budget for environment minister, Victorian farm diaries, Turkey farmers
No specific funding allocated in the NI budget to address pollution in Lough Neagh.
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05:57
Weather—23/12/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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