FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/12/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Port Cities; Middle Class Alcohol Use
Port cities in the global age, from Marseilles to Liverpool. Plus middle class drinking. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—07/12/2014
The bells of St Mary and St Chad, Brewood in Staffordshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/12/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/12/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/12/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
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05:45
Farming Today—Coastal Path; Rental Christmas Trees; Brassicas
Anna Hill presents reports on England's coastal path, rental Christmas trees and brassicas
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05:56
Weather—08/12/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-crowned Crane
Liz Bonnin presents the red-crowned crane from Japan and Asia.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—08/12/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Arabian Nights
Anne McElvoy and guests discuss literature and art in the Arabic world.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography, Episode 1
1/5 The story of one of the most extraordinary fashion designers of the 20th century.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kiesza; Domestic Violence; Technology Advice
Singer-songwriter Kiesza talks to Jane about recording Hideaway in 90 minutes.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: My Greenham, Episode 1
1/5 Kent 1982. Ginette, a middle-class housewife, visits Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp.
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11:00
Lives in a Landscape—Series 18, Jam, Jerusalem and an Awful Lot of Glitter
What do the Women's Institute and the gay club scene in 1980s New York have in common?
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11:30
Start/Stop—Series 2, 5. Glastonbury
5/8 The three couples have tickets for Glastonbury, but it clashes with Cathy's dad's birthday
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—08/12/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—8 December 1914 - Ralph Winwood
A newcomer spells trouble for the inhabitants of St Jude's.
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12:15
You and Yours—Battle for the Countryside; Green Deal; School Publishing
Should there be better regulation of traffic in areas of natural beauty?
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12:57
Weather—08/12/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—08/12/2014
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Manchester: Alchemical City—Beginnings
1/5 Jeanette Winterson presents her personal exploration of Manchester.
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14:00
The Archers—07/12/2014
Time to learn about the History of the Turkey? (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Quicksands
A drama about the slippery notions of truth and memory from dramatist Lucy Caldwell.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 28, Semi-Final 3, 2014
12/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the last of the 2014 semi-finals of the wide-ranging music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Cookbooks of 2014
Sheila Dillon presents a review of the most exciting cookbooks of 2014. (R)
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16:00
Frinton Forever
Richard Wilson stars at Frinton Summer Theatre to mark its 75th anniversary of weekly rep.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Spiritualism
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the appeal of Spiritualism.
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17:00
PM—08/12/2014
Eddie Mair presents interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/12/2014
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 62, Episode 4
4/6 Tim, Barry and Graeme are joined by Omid Djalili on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
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19:00
The Archers—08/12/2014
Gossip is spreading about Brookfield.
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19:15
Front Row—Sarah Waters; Racial Diversity in the Arts; Mike Scott of the Waterboys; Museums on Film
Sarah Waters, racial diversity in the arts, Mike Scott and museums on film.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: My Greenham, Episode 1
1/5 Kent 1982. Ginette, a middle-class housewife, visits Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp. (R)
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20:00
Afghan Women: Speaking Out, Losing Lives
Lyse Doucet visits Kabul to hear about the lives of Afghan women as the troops depart.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Yemen's Swap Marriages
In Yemen, tradition allows men to marry each other's sisters - but at what price? (R)
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21:00
Shared Planet—Wildlife and Drought in East Africa
As east Africa gets hotter and drier will conflict between cattle and wildlife increase? (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Arabian Nights
Anne McElvoy and guests discuss literature and art in the Arabic world. (R)
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21:58
Weather—08/12/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—08/12/2014
Dewani, food poverty, small businesses and cycling helmets, with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 1
1/10 Mary Costello's lyrical debut, shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards, read by Niamh Cusack
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23:00
Mastertapes—Series 4, Noel Gallagher (the A-Side)
9/12 Noel Gallagher recalls artistic freedom in making 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.'
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23:30
Today in Parliament—08/12/2014
Sean Curran hears MPs claim that the poor are being left to go hungry.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/12/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography, Episode 1
1/5 The story of one of the most extraordinary fashion designers of the 20th century. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—09/12/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/12/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/12/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
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05:45
Farming Today—Milk in biodigesters, Healthy broccoli, Eblex videos, Scottish food
With dairy prices still falling, could there be an alternative use for milk?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black-chinned Hummingbird
Liz Bonnin presents the North American black-chinned hummingbird.
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