FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/05/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Stringer: A Reporter's Journey in the Congo, First Impressions
1/5 First impressions of Kinshasa, and an encounter with a group of orphaned children. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/05/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/05/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/05/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson
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05:45
Farming Today—Art in the Fields, Mussel farming ban, Dairy genetics
Has breeding for yield been at the cows' expense? And the farm art to be seen by billions.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kittiwake
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the kittiwake. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/05/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Public Philosopher—Series 3, Why Vote?
2/3 Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about voting with an audience at the LSE.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Stringer: A Reporter's Journey in the Congo, Changes of Fortune
2/5 A frightening encounter compels Anjan to redouble his efforts to find work as a reporter.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Mary Portas; Vince Cable; Laurie Simmons
Mary Portas on high street heroines. Vince Cable on women on boards. Laurie Simmons.
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10:45
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Choice
2/10 Struggling to support her mother and sister, Sapna decides to sign the test contract.
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11:00
Personality Politics
Timandra Harkness discovers links between political choices and how our brains function.
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11:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 10, West Side Story
1/3 Frances Fyfield's team explore the original score of Bernstein's hit show West Side Story.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Mortgages and House Prices
Call You and Yours wants to hear your experience of getting a mortgage.
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12:57
Weather—20/05/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/05/2014
Why was Abu Hamza tried in New York not London for terror offences? With Martha Kearney.
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13:45
In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Power and Persuasion
Martin Sixsmith looks at how psychology is used in shaping our behaviour.
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14:00
The Archers—19/05/2014
Peggy sides with Rob. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Original British Dramatists, Magpie
7/10 Lee Mattinson's quirky comedy drama inspired by his first full-time job.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 7, Golders Green, London
2/6 Jay Rayner and the team are in Golders Green, North London. (R)
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Britain's Overseas Wildlife
Britain's Overseas Territories are a treasure trove of wildlife. Tom Heap reports.
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16:00
Disabled and Broody: My Impossible Choice
Julie Fernandez considers whether to have children at risk of inheriting her disability.
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16:30
Great Lives—Emma Kirkby on Henry Purcell
Soprano Emma Kirkby discusses the life of composer Henry Purcell with Matthew Parris
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17:00
PM—20/05/2014
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/05/2014
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Marcus Brigstocke
3/6 Alex Horne and his band present music and comedy with special guest Marcus Brigstocke.
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19:00
The Archers—20/05/2014
Lynda and Lilian go to Chelsea.
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19:15
Front Row—Fading Gigolo, Fatboy Slim, Julian Opie, Cannes festival
Arts news. Fatboy Slim discusses his new album Bem Brasil, and a report from Cannes.
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19:45
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Choice
2/10 Struggling to support her mother and sister, Sapna decides to sign the test contract. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Miscarriage of Justice
Righting Wrongs: How effective is the system for investigating miscarriages of justice?
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20:40
In Touch—Charles Bonnet Syndrome - The Ukulele Lite Orchestra
New research findings on Charles Bonnet Syndrome and the Ukulele Lite Orchestra.
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21:00
All in the Mind—20/05/2014
How to help friends, All in the Mind awards finalists, and mental health in the City.
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21:30
The Public Philosopher—Series 3, Why Vote?
2/3 Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about voting with an audience at the LSE. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—20/05/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Fallout, Episode 7
7/10 Nina finds herself entering into a rather unholy arrangement with Tony.
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23:00
Act Your Age—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
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23:30
Three Pounds in My Pocket—Series 1, Episode 2
2/3 Pioneer women who arrived from India in the 50s and 60s recall their first impressions. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/05/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Stringer: A Reporter's Journey in the Congo, Changes of Fortune
2/5 A frightening encounter compels Anjan to redouble his efforts to find work as a reporter. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/05/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/05/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/05/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson
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05:45
Farming Today—Beef prices; Salad crop; Artificial insemination
With a fall in farmgate beef prices, is it down to the farmer to become more efficient?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Puffin
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the puffin. (R)
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