FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/08/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 1
1/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—19/08/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/08/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Edwin Counsell.
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05:45
Farming Today—Modern slavery, Young vets, New trees
A new advert aims to combat modern-day slavery in industries such as agriculture.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Spotted Redshank
Michaela Strachan presents the spotted redshank. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/08/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
A Law Unto Themselves—Eva Joly
4/4 The judge talks about her seven-year-long investigation into a multi-billion euro fraud.
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09:30
Witness History—The Crime That Shocked Argentina
In April 2004, the murder of a young student provoked a wave of protests in Argentina.
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09:45
Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 2
2/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Rose of Tralee; Eating disorders over 30; Why so many female vets?
The Rose of Tralee - anachronistic or empowering? Jane Garvey and guests discuss.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Awakening, Episode 2
Edna continues to be enraptured by Robert鈥檚 company, but there鈥檚 a shock in store for her.
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11:00
The Listeners—Series 2, Episode 3
3/3 Listening is about more than hearing, as we discover with four individuals.
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11:30
Langley School Music Project
The story of a Canadian school music recording that inspired the film School of Rock.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/08/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—19 August 1914 - Victor Lumley
Lt Victor Lumley is devastated that he cannot go to war.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What's It Like Being Self-Employed?
Figures are at a record high - are you one of the new self-employed?
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12:57
Weather—19/08/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—19/08/2014
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
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13:45
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Dynamic Rainforest
How DNA analysis is providing a new window into the evolution of the tropical rainforest.
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14:00
The Archers—18/08/2014
Elizabeth has a crisis of confidence. (R)
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14:15
The Sensitive—5. A Casualty Of War
A woman missing since 1945 is seen in a deserted guest house. Thomas Soutar investigates. (R)
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 8, Isle of Wight
1/7 Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Cowes on the Isle of Wight. (R)
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15:30
Heal Thyself: A History of Self-Help—Richer
3/3 Robin Ince looks at how self-help moved away from soulful wellbeing towards making money.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Talking About Cancer
The writer Graham Joyce with a personal take on the ways in which we talk about cancer.
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16:30
Great Lives—Baroness Oona King on Ida B Wells
Ida B. Wells the African American civil rights activist is chosen by Baroness Oona King
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17:00
PM—19/08/2014
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/08/2014
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, #2 to Go; Innocents Abroad
3/6 A trip to China does not work out well for David, especially on the food front. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—19/08/2014
Eddie keeps Ed going.
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19:15
Front Row—Lisa Dwan; Lucy; Mark Ravenhill on Alan Turing; Richard Osman on TV quiz formats
Arts news with John Wilson, including a review of Scarlett Johansson's new film Lucy.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Awakening, Episode 2
Edna continues to be enraptured by Robert鈥檚 company, but there鈥檚 a shock in store for her. (R)
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20:00
Taking the Edge Off
Francine Stock explores our use of mind-altering substances and Aldous Huxley's influence.
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20:40
In Touch—Blind world land-speed record; Giving up driving
As a blind man breaks the 200mph record, Peter asks how hard is it to give up driving?
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21:00
Inside Health—Conflicted Medicine: Specialists and GPs
Dr Mark Porter examines the hidden conflicts of interest that can influence your health.
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21:30
A Law Unto Themselves—Eva Joly
4/4 The judge talks about her seven-year-long investigation into a multi-billion euro fraud. (R)
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21:58
Weather—19/08/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—19/08/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Song for Issy Bradley, Episode 7
7/10 Claire is still lying in Issy's bunk and Zippy needs to borrow her wedding dress.
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23:00
The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 2, Bean's Odyssey
1/3 In an epic journey, Sean Bean attempts to save his castle, his wife and his phone contract
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23:30
Shared Experience—Series 2, Surviving deadly events
2/4 Four survivors tell their stories to Fi Glover and how the dramatic events affected them. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/08/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 2
2/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/08/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/08/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Edwin Counsell.
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05:45
Farming Today—UN aid, Russia import ban, Bog snorkelling
A UN aid operation is underway to help farmers in Gaza.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Golden Eagle
Michaela Strachan presents the golden eagle. (R)
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