FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/03/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Fun Stuff, 5. Packing My Father-in-law's Library
Highlights from a series of essays from James Wood. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/03/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/03/2014
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/03/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
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05:45
iPM—08/03/2014
'The worst thing would be if I crash the car and we'll both die.'.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—08/03/2014
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—08/03/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Ramblings—Series 26, Mental Health Walking Group, Shrewsbury
Clare Balding walks with a mental health walking group in Shrewsbury. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Women in Agriculture
Feeding cattle and discussing gender issues with the NFU's first female deputy president.
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06:57
Weather—08/03/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—08/03/2014
What should we expect from the inquiry into undercover policing?
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09:00
Saturday Live—Lynne Truss
Richard Coles and Anita Anand with Lynne Truss, and Danielle de Niese's Inheritance Tracks
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10:30
World War One: The Cultural Front—Series 1, Words for Battle
1/3 In 1914, intellectuals and authors were soon seen as crucial to the war effort.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—08/03/2014
Isabel Hardman of the Spectator looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Courthouses and codpieces
Trying on the height of Renaissance fashion, and other stories from around the globe.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Money Box—Refuelling your hire car; the best cash ISAs; investment fund discounts; Pass Plus
Finance news. Paul Lewis asks whether the new discounted funds are worth investing in.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 83, Episode 4
4/9 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. (R)
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12:57
Weather—08/03/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—08/03/2014
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Danny Alexander MP, Stephen Dorrell MP, Caroline Flint MP, Louise Bours
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Pocklington in Yorkshire. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Trust in the police; Immigration; Halal and kosher meat
A chance for Radio 4 listeners to have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:30
Saturday Drama—Classic Chandler, Classic Chandler - Playback
4/8 Marlowe is hired to tail a woman without knowing why. (R)
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15:30
Celluloid Beatles
Miranda Sawyer explores the impact of the Beatles' movies on popular film and culture. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Kelis; Caring for Parents
Kelis on feminism and her new album. Caring for elderly parents. The politics of afro hair
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
The Bottom Line—Chocolate
Evan Davis and guests discuss cocoa, chocolate and how to feed a global sweet tooth. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—08/03/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/03/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Imelda Staunton, Gurinder Chadha, Katy Brand, Victoria Melody, Major Tom, Gabrielle Ducomble, Honeyfeet
Emma Freud and Nikki Bedi with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Vladimir Putin
Mary Ann Sieghart explores what has shaped Vladimir Putin's view of the world.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Grand Budapest Hotel; Ruins; Young Skins
Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss Wes Anderson's Grand Budapest Hotel.
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20:00
Russia, Ukraine and Us
What does the Ukrainian revolution mean for Britain, Russia and the world?
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20:45
Four Thought—Series 4, Nothing to Lose
39/3 Byron Vincent discusses nature versus nurture, and society's obligations to its weakest. (R)
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21:00
Classic Serial—Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice, Episode 2
2/3 Elizabeth is determined to hate Mr Darcy but finds her ridiculous cousin even more vexing. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—08/03/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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22:15
Moral Maze—Morality and Principle in Foreign Policy
Michael Buerk chairs a debate on the role of morality and principle in foreign policy. (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—03/03/2014
Russell Davies chairs the first semi-final of the nationwide general knowledge quiz. (R)
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23:30
Poetry Please—West African Poetry and Sinead Morrissey
Roger McGough presents the winner of the 2014 TS Eliot prize and poetry from West Africa. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/03/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Heidi Amsinck - Copenhagen Confidential—The Last Tenant
3/3 Jan is pleased with his new office, but none of his colleagues want to work alone there. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—09/03/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/03/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Church of St David, Moreton-in-Marsh
The bells of Church of St David, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire.
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05:45
Four Thought—Series 4, Making a Home
41/3 Becky Manson discusses the meaning of home, as home ownership becomes less common. (R)
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