FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/03/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Poverty and 'Shame'; Small-Scale Technology in India
The psycho-social effects of being poor. Also, small-scale technology in modern India. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool
The bells of the Parish Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Pier Head, Liverpool. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—31/03/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/03/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/03/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
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05:45
Farming Today—Seaweed farming, A million eels, Chicken industry trends
A new industry for Scotland? We meet a seaweed farming entrepreneur with big ideas.
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05:56
Weather—31/03/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Ring Ouzel
Bill Oddie presents the ring ouzel.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/03/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—AL Kennedy and David Sedaris on matters of the heart
Tom Sutcliffe with AL Kennedy, Lavinia Greenlaw, David Sedaris and Simon Blackburn.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Unexpected Professor, Episode 1
1/5 Family fortunes had dwindled into a genteel memory of former wealth.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Michelle Collins; Sheila Jeffreys on prostitution; Grand National
Jane Garvey talks to Sheila Jeffreys about how other countries deal with prostitution.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Soloparentpals.com, I Do Like to B and B
1/5 With their wedding imminent, things should be looking up for single parents Rosie and Tom.
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11:00
The Enfield Thunderbolt—Episode 1
1/2 Peter Curran tells the story of the Enfield 8000, Britain's pioneering electric car. (R)
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11:30
Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Ordeal by Innocence, 3. On Guard
3/3 Now Philip has been found dead, Dr Calgary is believed, and everyone is on their guard.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—What happens to a stray dog when you hand it over to the council?
New financial products to cover care costs in later years.
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12:57
Weather—31/03/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—31/03/2014
National and international news.
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13:45
Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Felons and Oddfellows
6/15 Dr Thomas Dixon explores friendship and self-help among the 19th-century poor.
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14:00
The Archers—30/03/2014
David tries to help Ruth. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Chiwawa
By Melissa Murray. A young writer discovers literary criticism is a dangerous business.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—31/03/2014
The 2014 final of the nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Wild Beer
Dan Saladino meets the brewers transforming the flavours and styles of British beer. (R)
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16:00
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 1, Sophocles
2/4 A fresh look at the ancient world: Sophocles invents the TV detective.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Indian Elections
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role Hindu Nationalism is playing in India's elections.
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17:00
PM—31/03/2014
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/03/2014
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 68, Episode 8
8/8 Classic comedy panel game with Miles Jupp, Paul Merton, Graham Norton and Holly Walsh.
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19:00
The Archers—31/03/2014
Brian's being pestered by Borchester Land.
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19:15
Front Row—Noah; Rachel Seiffert; Royal Opera House season launch; Phyllida Barlow
Arts news with John Wilson, including a review of Russell Crowe in Noah.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Soloparentpals.com, I Do Like to B and B
1/5 With their wedding imminent, things should be looking up for single parents Rosie and Tom. (R)
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20:00
Stories in Sound—Clearing the Air
Denis Murray looks at the impact of smoke-free laws around Europe over the last decade.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Syria: The Silent Enemy
The war in Syria has created a silent enemy for those fleeing the fighting - disease.
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21:00
The Great Global Warming Gold Rush
Justin Rowlatt meets people who believe there are business opportunities in climate change (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—AL Kennedy and David Sedaris on matters of the heart
Tom Sutcliffe with AL Kennedy, Lavinia Greenlaw, David Sedaris and Simon Blackburn. (R)
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21:58
Weather—31/03/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—31/03/2014
George Osborne says he will aim for full employment.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Unexploded, Episode 1
1/10 Brighton, May 1940. Geoffrey comes home with some shattering news.
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23:00
Short Cuts—Series 4, The Fear
6/6 Josie Long presents a sequence of frightening mini-documentaries. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—31/03/2014
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/04/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Unexpected Professor, Episode 1
1/5 Family fortunes had dwindled into a genteel memory of former wealth. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—01/04/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/04/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/04/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
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05:45
Farming Today—Climate change report, Lab closures, Broiler chickens
The latest report on climate change is released. What will changes mean for agriculture?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Woodcock
Kate Humble presents the woodcock.
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