FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/02/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Stuart Hall (1932-2014)
A tribute to the leading cultural theorist Stuart Hall, who died this week. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Clement Danes, London
The bells of St Clement Danes, Strand, London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/02/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—17/02/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/02/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/02/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/02/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sister Gemma Simmonds CJ.
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05:45
Farming Today—Poaching, Floods and Planning
Organised gangs are hunting with dogs in the British countryside.
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05:56
Weather—17/02/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Canada Goose
John Aitchison presents the Canada goose.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/02/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Vanessa Feltz and Susie Orbach on Confession
Andrew Marr with John Cornwell, Vanessa Feltz, Susie Orbach and Turney Duff.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 1
1/5 Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Pansexuality; Sharon Rooney; WW1 Nurses' Campaign
Sharon Rooney on starring in TV's My Mad Fat Diary. Presented by Jenni Murray.
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10:45
The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 1
1/5 Ambassador B inspects a planet that encourages free speech.
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11:00
Cappuccino Careers—Episode 2
2/2 Series following the eight workers picked from 1,700 who applied to work at a new Costa.
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11:30
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The After-Dinner
3/6 Damien is invited to do an after-dinner speech.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Flood disruption
How much should you pay for a reduced or even non-existent service? With Winifred Robinson
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12:57
Weather—17/02/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/02/2014
National and international news.
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13:45
Europe's Troublemakers—Hungary: Ivan Fischer
1/5 Lucy Ash meets Ivan Fischer, the conductor who is holding up a mirror to Hungarian society
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14:00
The Archers—16/02/2014
Helen has a lot on her mind. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—When the Laughter Stops
By Sibusiso Mamba. Two stand-up comics get in over their heads when they return to Africa.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—17/02/2014
Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Really Wild Food
From krill burgers to goat's blood, the intriguing diet of the 大象传媒 Natural History Unit. (R)
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16:00
With Great Pleasure—AS Byatt
Novelist AS Byatt presents favourite pieces of writing with the help of actor Peter Eyre.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Religion in Russia
William Crawley and guests discuss the role of religion in Putin's Russia.
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17:00
PM—17/02/2014
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/02/2014
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 68, Episode 2
2/8 Nicholas Parsons with Alun Cochrane, Rebecca Front, Russell Kane and Paul Merton.
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19:00
The Archers—17/02/2014
Clarrie is making mischief.
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19:15
Front Row—Martin Scorsese and Thelma Schoonmaker; Lesley Sharp; Only Lovers Left Alive
Arts news with John Wilson, including Lesley Sharp on her stage role in A Taste of Honey.
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19:45
The Interplanetary Notes of Ambassador B—Episode 1
1/5 Ambassador B inspects a planet that encourages free speech. (R)
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20:00
Nick Clegg: The Liberal Who Came to Power—Episode 2
2/2 Steve Richards tells the inside story of the Lib Dems' turbulent years in government.
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20:30
Analysis—A Is for Anonymous
Frances Stonor Saunders asks why people want anonymity while venerating individuality too.
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21:00
Nature—Series 8, Arctic Terns at 66 Degrees North
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson follows Arctic terns on their migration north. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Vanessa Feltz and Susie Orbach on Confession
Andrew Marr with John Cornwell, Vanessa Feltz, Susie Orbach and Turney Duff. (R)
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21:58
Weather—17/02/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—17/02/2014
North Korea human rights abuses: UN publishes damning report. With Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Dubliners, A Painful Case
11/20 A newspaper article shocks a man into recalling a past relationship with a married woman.
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23:00
Arthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen, Again
Arthur Smith reflects on life, dementia and death, marinated in the music of Leonard Cohen
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/02/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Barbara Taylor - The Last Asylum, Episode 1
1/5 Moving story of a historian's four years of madness and recovery in England's last asylum. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/02/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—18/02/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/02/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/02/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/02/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sister Gemma Simmonds CJ.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/02/2014
Contaminated floodwater poisoned livestock in Wales. Can Somerset learn lessons?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Skylark
John Aitchison presents the skylark.
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