FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/11/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—'Lad culture' in higher education - Fugitives from the law in Philadelphia
Laurie Taylor explores the lives of African-American men caught up in webs of criminality. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—09/11/2014
The bells of St Lawrence, Towcester. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/11/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—10/11/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/11/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/11/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/11/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, from the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish Rural Parliament, Deer, Beef Recovery
Farming Today reports from the first meeting of the Scottish Rural Parliament.
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05:56
Weather—10/11/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Vegetarian Tree Finch
Chris Packham presents the vegetarian tree finch on the Galapagos Islands.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—10/11/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—A Good Death
Andrew Marr on mortality with Atul Gawande, Diana Athill, Deborah Bowman and Carl Watkins.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Forensics: The Anatomy of Crime, 1. Secrets From The Dead
1/5 Crime writer Val McDermid delves into the history and development of forensic science.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Mary Roach; Neglected Children; Baby Girls in China
Jane Garvey talks to popular science writer Mary Roach about the digestive system.
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10:45
D for Dexter—Series 1, Episode 1
1/5 Skye and her baby brother get into trouble with the neighbours.
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11:00
Laura Barton's Tomboys
Laura Barton shares her fascination with the cultural phenomenon of tomboys. (R)
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11:30
Start/Stop—Series 2, Wedding
1/8 The prospect of attending a wedding pushes everyone to the limit.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—10/11/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
A History of Ideas—What Does It Mean to Be Free?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas about freedom.
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12:15
You and Yours—Luring GPs to Rural Scotland; Cold Homes; Ethical Jewellery
NHS Highland advertises in England for GPs to fill Scottish vacancies.
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12:57
Weather—10/11/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—10/11/2014
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
World Agony—Cheryl Strayed, USA
1/5 Agony aunt Irma Kurtz talks to her USA counterpart Cheryl Strayed about agony in America. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—09/11/2014
Remembrance Day brings thoughtful reflection. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Death of a Soldier
By Margaret Evison. A mother's story about the death of her son in Afghanistan.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 28, Episode 8
8/13 Russell Davies with another heat of the general knowledge music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Mushrooms
Dan Saladino discovers a mysterious, surprising and delicious world of edible mushrooms. (R)
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16:00
In a Nutshell
Simon Armitage explores deadly dolls' houses, the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death. (R)
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 6, Maps
Aleks Krotoski examines what digital mapping has meant for our understanding of the world.
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17:00
PM—10/11/2014
Eddie Mair presents interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/11/2014
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 7, Episode 6
6/6 John Lloyd and Phill Jupitus with Neil Innes, Dr Bradley Garrett and Isabel Berncke.
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19:00
The Archers—10/11/2014
Johnny gets a visitor.
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19:15
Front Row—Bryan Ferry; The Fall; Peder Balke; Revolutionary Theatre
Bryan Ferry, The Fall reviewed, revolutionary theatre, Peder Balke at the National Gallery
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19:45
D for Dexter—Series 1, Episode 1
1/5 Skye and her baby brother get into trouble with the neighbours. (R)
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20:00
The Syria Vote: One Day in August
Shaun Ley tells the inside story of one extraordinary day in the House of Commons.
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20:30
Analysis—Conservative Muslims, Liberal Britain
David Goodhart on liberal Britain's relationship with socially conservative Muslims.
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21:00
Shared Planet—Beavers in Business
Beavers are busy saving us money on flood defences, but is this a good way to view nature? (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—A Good Death
Andrew Marr on mortality with Atul Gawande, Diana Athill, Deborah Bowman and Carl Watkins. (R)
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21:58
Weather—10/11/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—10/11/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear, Episode 1
1/10 A cipher message warns Sherlock that someone in Birlstone is in imminent danger.
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23:00
Mastertapes—Series 4, Rufus Wainwright (the A-Side)
1/12 Rufus Wainwright talks to John Wilson about 'Want One', his breakthrough album from 2003.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—10/11/2014
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/11/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Forensics: The Anatomy of Crime, 1. Secrets From The Dead
1/5 Crime writer Val McDermid delves into the history and development of forensic science. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/11/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—11/11/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/11/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/11/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/11/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, from the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch.
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05:45
Farming Today—Affordable Housing, Deer Farming, Mussels
Could changes to the rules on affordable housing be bad news for England's national parks?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Southern Cassowary
Chris Packham presents the roaring southern cassowary of Australia's Queensland.
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