FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/08/2013
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—'Teddies' and 'Gollies'; Smart-casual dining
The transformation of gourmet restaurant style. Also, racialised children's literature. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—04/08/2013
The bells of Solovetsky Monastery, Russia. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—05/08/2013
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/08/2013
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/08/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Scott McKenna.
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05:45
Farming Today—05/08/2013
The Faroese prime minister accuses the EU of bullying tactics in row over over-fishing.
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05:56
Weather—05/08/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wood Pigeon
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the wood pigeon.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/08/2013
Morning news. The ethics of zero-hour contracts, and reaction to the new star of Dr Who.
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09:00
The Sins of Literature—Thou Shalt Not Bore
1/3 Robert McCrum and his guests look at how to avoid writing 'the bits that readers skip'.
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09:30
A Guide to Garden Wildlife—5. Stones
5/5 A useful and engaging guide to the wildlife of garden walls and stones.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 1
1/5 The author makes his way to the shore, observing all manner of bird and animal life.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—My Partner Abused My Child
Victoria Derbyshire talks to two mothers about the trauma and impact of child abuse.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 1
1/5 Sam finds the Thames frozen while parts of London still smoulder from the Great Fire.
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11:00
The Homeworker
Lucy Mangan explores the future for homeworking. Who wins - employer or employee?
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11:30
Births, Deaths and Marriages—Series 2, The Safe Room
4/6 A change in the law means unhappy Malcolm has to do a late-night Halloween-themed wedding.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Turning shops into homes, a rise in student loan fraud and cola wine
A rise in student loan fraud, and cola-flavoured wine in France. With Julian Worricker.
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12:57
Weather—05/08/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—05/08/2013
National and international news.
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13:45
15 by 15—Series 2, Box
1/5 Hardeep Singh Kohli explores the origin and associations of the word 'box'.
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14:00
The Archers—04/08/2013
Caroline's on the mend. (R)
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14:15
Christopher Green - Like an Angel Passing through My Room
At a party, Chris gets to meet his idol, Frida from Abba. (R)
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15:00
Quote... Unquote—05/08/2013
Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—The Banana - fascinating history, uncertain future
Sheila Dillon asks why the future of the UK's most popular fruit, the banana, is uncertain (R)
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16:00
With Great Pleasure—Barry Cryer
Barry Cryer chooses some of his favourite pieces of writing to present to an audience.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Faith and Doubt
Ernie Rea and guests debate the role of doubt in religion - is it positive or negative?
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17:00
PM—05/08/2013
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/08/2013
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 59, Episode 6
6/6 Tim, Barry and Graeme are joined by Rob Brydon on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
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19:00
The Archers—05/08/2013
Helen's tetchy.
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19:15
Front Row—Foxfire, Cornelia Parker, Nick Payne
Kirsty Lang talks to Nick Payne, writer of Constellations, about his new play.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 1
1/5 Sam finds the Thames frozen while parts of London still smoulder from the Great Fire. (R)
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20:00
The Bishop and the Bankers—Episode 3
3/3 James Jones asks if the crash of 2008 demands a rethink of capitalism.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Kermit Gosnell: Doctor and Murderer
How the disturbing tale of one abortionist is affecting America's wider debate.
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21:00
Shared Planet—What Is Sustainability?
Is it possible for seven billion people to live with nature sustainably? (R)
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21:30
The Sins of Literature—Thou Shalt Not Bore
1/3 Robert McCrum and his guests look at how to avoid writing 'the bits that readers skip'. (R)
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21:58
Weather—05/08/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—05/08/2013
Terror alert shuts UK and US embassies. World news with Carolyn Quinn.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Ian Sansom - The Norfolk Mystery, Episode 6
6/10 Sefton and Morley resume their research for the new guide book.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—D is for Dictionary
Chris Ledgard talks to the outgoing editor of the Oxford English Dictionary. (R)
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23:30
Short Cuts—Series 3, Taking Flight
2/6 Documentaries in which people hurl themselves into the air with the hope of taking flight. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/08/2013
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 1
1/5 The author makes his way to the shore, observing all manner of bird and animal life. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—06/08/2013
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/08/2013
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/08/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Scott McKenna.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/08/2013
The milk contamination scare which could rock New Zealand's whole economy. With Caz Graham
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Ringed Plover
Michaela Strachan presents the ringed plover.
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