FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/02/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Conservatism, Emotional Labour in a Care Home
Conservatism: its roots and meaning. Also, the emotional impact of working in a care home. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—22/02/2015
The bells of St Paul's Cathedral in London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—23/02/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/02/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/02/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
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05:45
Farming Today—Global dairy, rare breed, unaffordable rural housing
A glimmer of hope for UK dairy farmers as global markets start to improve.
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05:56
Weather—23/02/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Shelduck
David Attenborough presents the shelduck. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/02/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Front Row—The Front Row Debate
Are artists owed a living? John Wilson hosts a public debate at the Hull Truck Theatre.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Mary Portas - Shop Girl, Episode 1
1/5 Mary Portas shares memories of a bustling childhood in a small Watford semi in the 70s.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Hunger striker Nadiya Savchenko, the impact of disability and illness on relationships, women who built Waterloo Bridge
Nadiya Savchenko, chronic illness and relationships and women who built Waterloo Bridge.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Henry Experiment, Episode 1
1/5 A mother fears that a child parenting expert is endangering his own seven-year-old son.
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11:00
Pushing Up the Daisies
As she approaches her 80th year, Penelope Simpson decides to paint her own coffin.
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11:30
The Architects—Series 2, D.I.Y.
4/4 Sir Lucien Decides to go into house building.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/02/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—23 February 1915 - Alan Lowther
At Marshalls, Alan's patience is being tested.
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12:15
You and Yours—Fit-for-Work Disability Tests, Touring Museum Exhibitions, Weight Loss Surgery
Fit-for-work disability tests, touring museum exhibitions, and weight-loss surgery.
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12:57
Weather—23/02/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/02/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
A History of Britain in Numbers—Series 2, Social Security
6/10 Andrew Dilnot charts the history of the British state through its numbers.
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14:00
The Archers—22/02/2015
David and Ruth have a lot to discuss. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—In Aldershot
Aldershot is 10 per cent Nepali, but unemployed Suitboy has never spoken to one, until now
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 9, 2015
Russell Davies asks the questions in the nationwide general knowledge quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—The Clink - Revisited
A restaurant run by prisoners becomes the most popular in Cardiff. (R)
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16:00
The Whistling Woman
Soprano, broadcaster and inveterate whistler Catherine Bott on the art of whistling
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 11, Serendipity
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at some of the most serendipitous discoveries in science.
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17:00
PM—23/02/2015
With the latest news interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/02/2015
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 3
3/8 With panellists Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke, Jenny Eclair and Shappi Khorsandi.
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19:00
The Archers—23/02/2015
Ruth wants some answers.
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19:15
Front Row—Julianne Moore; Ed Miliband on the arts; Pinter premieres
Arts news with John Wilson, including newly Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Henry Experiment, Episode 1
1/5 A mother fears that a child parenting expert is endangering his own seven-year-old son. (R)
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20:00
Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Giles Fraser explores the personal moral response to inequality. (R)
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20:30
Analysis—Artificial Intelligence
As top scientists warn of the risks of AI, should we fear super-intelligent machines?
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21:00
The Placebo Problem
Geoff Watts explores the phenomenon of the nocebo effect and its implications for medicine (R)
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21:30
Front Row—The Front Row Debate
Are artists owed a living? John Wilson hosts a public debate at the Hull Truck Theatre. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—2 former foreign secretaries suspended from their parliamentary parties
Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind secretly filmed apparently offering influence for cash
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—In Certain Circles, "It was enough that he existed"
6/10 Penny Downie reads Elizabeth Harrower's 1971 novel, published for the first time in 2015.
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23:00
Agatha Christie—Murder is Easy, 3. Burden of Proof
3/3 Luke and Bridget are getting closer and think they know who the murderer is. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/02/2015
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/02/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Mary Portas - Shop Girl, Episode 1
1/5 Mary Portas shares memories of a bustling childhood in a small Watford semi in the 70s. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—24/02/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/02/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/02/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
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05:45
Farming Today—Potatoes, Pesticide Amnesty, Food Self-Sustainability, Rare Breeds
Potato growers feel the pinch as supply outstrips demand. Presented by Anna Hill.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Ptarmigan
David Attenborough presents the ptarmigan. (R)
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