Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/12/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Take Four Books—Nick Harkaway
James Crawford speaks to writer Nick Harkaway about his new book and its three influences.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/12/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—29/12/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Breslin Tower at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, America.
Bells on Sunday comes from the Breslin Tower, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee
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05:45
In Touch—Christmas Eve: With Chris McCausland and Betsy Griffin
In Touch celebrates Christmas Eve with two very special guests.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—29/12/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Blue Christmas
Do religions do enough for those grieving at times of collective merriment?
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06:35
On Your Farm—Dairy Goats
A love affair with raising goats has become a big business producing kefir.
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06:57
Weather—29/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—29/12/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—29/12/2024
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The Mango Tree
Jennifer Saunders makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Mango Tree
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07:57
Weather—29/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—29/12/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Notre Dame de Paris
The Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley celebrates the remarkable renaissance of Notre Dame.
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08:48
A Point of View—On Resolutions
Megan Nolan reflects on New Year's Resolutions, after rediscovering a childhood diary.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Anneka Rice on the Canada Goose
Broadcaster Anneka Rice enjoys watching geese near her home.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—29/12/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Marianela N煤帽ez, ballerina
Marianela N煤帽ez, ballerina, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—29/12/2024
There鈥檚 a Christmas Eve surprise in Ambridge, and Joy has a big question to ask.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Ruth Jones
The woman behind the 大象传媒 sitcom Gavin & Stacey.
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12:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 82, Episode 3
3/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:57
Weather—29/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—29/12/2024
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
Whisky Galore No More?
Is the Scotch whisky industry on the rocks? Kirsty Wark investigates.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—From the Archives: Christmas
Peter Gibbs digs through the GQT archives in this festive edition of the programme.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Miss Happiness and Miss Flower
John Yorke takes a look at Rumer Godden鈥檚 children鈥檚 book Miss Happiness and Miss Flower.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Miss Happiness and Miss Flower
Dramatisation of Rumer Godden鈥檚 beloved children鈥檚 Christmas classic about two lost dolls.
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16:00
Take Four Books—Rachelle Atalla
Take Four Books speaks to writer Rachelle Atalla about her new book and its influences.
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16:30
Counterpoint—Series 38, Heat 1, 2025
1/13 Paul Gambaccini returns with a new run of the wide-ranging general knowledge music quiz.
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17:00
Witness History—Dinner for One: How an English comedy became a German tradition
The sitcom Dinner for One, recorded in 1963, has become a German New Year's Eve tradition
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17:10
On the Run—At Their Feet
Helen Mort charts our relationship with running, from prehistoric times to present day.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—29/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/12/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Listeners' Special - Anita Anand
A special episode focusing on listeners' highlights of the year, presented by Anita Anand.
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19:00
The Archers—29/12/2024
Lynda makes a friend.
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19:15
Illuminated—My Night with Tracy - How the Darwin Cyclone Made a Man of Mike Thomson
Illuminated - Radio 4's home for creative documentaries that shed light on hidden worlds.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Embrace the Rain
Why striding out for a walk after rainfall could improve your mood and immune system!
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20:00
Feedback—Interview of the Year
A special edition featuring the winners of Feedback's Interview of the Year.
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20:30
Last Word—27/12/2024
Weekly obituary programme telling the life stories of those who have died recently.
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21:00
Money Box—The Cost of Having a Pet
Pets are for life, not just for Christmas, but how much does it cost to care for one?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—The Mango Tree
Jennifer Saunders makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Mango Tree
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—A Song for Valentina
Steve Rosenberg's song about his Russian friend struck an unexpected chord with Muscovites
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22:00
Short Cuts—Earth
Josie Long presents short documentaries that rise up from the soil.
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22:30
Echo
An elephant destined for fame, and a legacy that will echo in time.
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23:00
In Our Time—Vase-mania
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the eighteenth century mania for classical vases.
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23:45
Short Works—Shopping All the Way by Karen Quinn
It鈥檚 27 December, and while spirits are high, bank balances are low.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/12/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Poland's Ghosts, Ukraine's Heroes
The ghosts haunting Ukraine's relations with Poland - and the killers some see as heroes.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Breslin Tower at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, America.
Bells on Sunday comes from the Breslin Tower, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—30/12/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—30/12/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/12/2024
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Krish Kandiah.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/12/24 - The Otter Estuary
Sarah Swadling visits a newly created salt marsh.
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05:57
Weather—30/12/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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