FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/05/2013
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Stammering and Identity; Land of Too Much
Poverty versus abundance in the US. Plus managing a social stigma for people who stammer. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—19/05/2013
The bells of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge, Kent.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/05/2013
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/05/2013
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/05/2013
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/05/2013
Charlotte Smith asks why it's not all roses for Britain's homegrown flower industry.
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05:56
Weather—20/05/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Shag
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the seabird, the shag.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/05/2013
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Antonia Fraser: Democracy and Reform
Anne McElvoy talks to Antonia Fraser, David Graeber and Jesse Norman.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Richard Holmes - Falling Upwards, Richard Holmes - Falling Upwards
1/5 The pioneering men and women who risked their lives to travel by hot air balloon.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Civil Partnerships; Men and Childcare; Snooping on a Partner
Is snooping on your partner ever acceptable? The female perspective with Jane Garvey.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Pearl
1/10 Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her three children alone
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11:00
Signing Up at 16—The Realities of War
2/3 Penny considers just how easy it is for a 16-year-old to truly grasp the realities of war.
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11:30
Kerry's List—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Change sheets, buy a kids book on where babies come from, get roots done, learn to knit.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Cheeky brand names, Proms tickets, NHS Psychotherapy
The future of housing for older people. Consumer news with Julian Worricker.
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12:57
Weather—20/05/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/05/2013
National and international news, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Mother Tongue Interference—Gisela Stuart
1/5 Bavarian-born MP Gisela Stuart now represents the people of Edgbaston in the Commons.
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14:00
The Archers—19/05/2013
Josh shares his ideas. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Edward, Edward
By Abigail Docherty. The story of Edward VI and Lady Jane Grey seen through a child's eyes
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Heat 3
3/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Food, Cancer and Well-Being
Sheila Dillon asks if food and nutrition should have a bigger role in treating cancer.
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16:00
Creating Pitch-Perfect
Catherine Bott on software that corrects out of tune singing but is also a creative tool.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Fire in Religion
Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the role of fire within religion.
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17:00
PM—20/05/2013
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/05/2013
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 66, Episode 1
1/6 With Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Kevin Eldon and Graham Norton. Nicholas Parsons hosts.
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19:00
The Archers—20/05/2013
Matt isn't convinced.
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19:15
Front Row—The Big Wedding; James Salter; Enough Tudors Already; David Walliams
The Big Wedding, James Salter, David Walliams on Pinter, and too many Tudors - who's next?
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Pearl
1/10 Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her three children alone (R)
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20:00
Safari Surgery
Ayisha Yahya reports on the growing demand for cosmetic surgery in Africa.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Romario Tackles Brazil
A profile of Romario - Brazil's footballing bad-boy turned politician. (R)
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21:00
Material World—Quantum computer; Ancient water; Stem cells; Dambusters
Scientists to have access to one of the world's most powerful "quantum" computers. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Antonia Fraser: Democracy and Reform
Anne McElvoy talks to Antonia Fraser, David Graeber and Jesse Norman. (R)
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21:58
Weather—20/05/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—20/05/2013
Gay marriage - how divided is the Tory party? News round-up with David Eades.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—John le Carr茅 - A Delicate Truth, A Bitter Pill
6/10 Kit learns the truth about the night on the Rock of Gibraltar.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—English and German
At the Brighton Festival, Michael Rosen and guests debate our linguistic ties with German. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/05/2013
Susan Hulme and the 大象传媒 parliamentary team report from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/05/2013
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Richard Holmes - Falling Upwards, Richard Holmes - Falling Upwards
1/5 The pioneering men and women who risked their lives to travel by hot air balloon.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/05/2013
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/05/2013
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/05/2013
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/05/2013
A vaccine against Schmallenberg disease is approved, but will farmers use it?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greenfinch
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the greenfinch.
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