FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/10/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Germany: Memories of a Nation—Bismarck the Blacksmith
Neil MacGregor charts the career of Otto von Bismarck, known as the Iron Chancellor. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—28/10/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/10/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/10/2014
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Rev Laurence Twaddle.
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05:45
Farming Today—Salt-tolerant potatoes, EU aid, Trees to fuel boilers
The Dutch farmer pioneering salt-tolerant potatoes which could help global food security.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Snow Goose
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the snow goose found across Canada and Alaska.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/10/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Richard Fortey on fossils
Jim Al-Khalili meets Mr Trilobite, the palaeontologist and naturalist Richard Fortey.
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09:30
One to One—Isabel Oakeshott and Surrogacy
Journalist Isabel Oakeshott talks to Rehka, who had a baby through surrogacy in India.
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09:45
Germany: Memories of a Nation—Kathe Kollwitz: Suffering Witness
Neil MacGregor focuses on the art of Kathe Kollwitz, witness to the suffering of war.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Emma Pooley; Imelda Staunton; Rae Morris
Prize money for women in sport. Imelda Staunton on Gypsy. Rae Morris sings 'Closer'.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 2
2/5 1975: As Jill prepares to marry John, she receives a surprise visitor.
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11:00
Shared Planet—Albatross and Fishing
Can we share the ocean with albatrosses?
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11:30
Dr Hepcat and the Hepster's Dictionary
Poet Lemn Sissay tells the story of Cab Calloway and his Hepster's Dictionary of jive talk
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—28/10/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Across the Board—Series 2, Murray Campbell
2/5 Dominic Lawson takes on Murray Campbell, the brains behind chess computer Deep Blue.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Are you happy with rail services?
Consumer phone-in with Shari Vahl. Are you happy with rail services?
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12:57
Weather—28/10/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—28/10/2014
Government says no power cuts this winter, despite National Grid warning.
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13:45
Voices of the First World War—Battle and Retreat
Recollections from those who experienced the Battle of Mons.
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14:00
The Archers—27/10/2014
Jennifer has got surprising plans. (R)
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14:15
Tommies—28 October 1914
The first Indian Army soldiers arrive on the battlefields of France.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 6, After Dark
4/6 Josie Long presents tales from after the lights go out.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Tom Heap investigates the theft and smuggling of rare flowers and its impact.
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16:00
The Law Show—The Spywatcher
Are the UK's spy agencies breaking the law? We ask the man whose job it is to judge.
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16:30
A Good Read—Martina Cole and Janet Street Porter
Janet Street Porter and Martina Cole discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—28/10/2014
Coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/10/2014
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 1, Money
3/4 Mark discusses his own experiences of being poor and quite well-off.
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19:00
The Archers—28/10/2014
Emma and Helen have fun.
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19:15
Front Row—Nightcrawler; Laura Mvula; Bastille
Samira Ahmed on the film Nightcrawler. Plus interviews with Laura Mvula and Bastille.
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19:45
Germany: Memories of a Nation—Kathe Kollwitz: Suffering Witness
Neil MacGregor focuses on the art of Kathe Kollwitz, witness to the suffering of war. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Last Taboo?
Is there a hidden problem of child sex abuse within Britain's Asian communities?
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20:40
In Touch—Audible pedestrian signals; Giles Abbott
Are audible pedestrian crossings on the decline? And Giles Abbott discusses his career.
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21:00
Inside Health—GP incentives; Walk-in CT scans; Hot Flushes feedback; New anti-coagulants
Do financial incentives for GPs work? Are walk-in CT scans a good idea?
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Richard Fortey on fossils
Jim Al-Khalili meets Mr Trilobite, the palaeontologist and naturalist Richard Fortey. (R)
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21:58
Weather—28/10/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—28/10/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Restoration of Otto Laird, Episode 2
2/10 Otto is asked to make a TV documentary about Marlowe House.
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23:00
Small Scenes—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4 Sketch show with Daniel Rigby, Sara Pascoe, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd and Henry Paker.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—28/10/2014
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/10/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Germany: Memories of a Nation—Kathe Kollwitz: Suffering Witness
Neil MacGregor focuses on the art of Kathe Kollwitz, witness to the suffering of war. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/10/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/10/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/10/2014
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Rev Laurence Twaddle.
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05:45
Farming Today—Bumper strawberry crop, Gene editing, Timber industry
A record UK strawberry harvest is expected to go on until December.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Resplendent Quetzal
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the resplendent quetzal of Guatemala.
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