FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/05/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Go West—The Most Beautiful Man in the World
5/5 By Katherine Mitchell. Comic monologue recorded at the Bath Literature Festival. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—24/05/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/05/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—24/05/2015
Church bells from Kingston upon Hull.
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05:45
Profile—Liz Kendall
Mark Coles profiles the Labour leadership contender Liz Kendall. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—24/05/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Fading Light
John McCarthy reflects on the fading light as a metaphor for ageing.
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06:35
On Your Farm—George Henderson and The Farming Ladder
The story of George Henderson, the farmer who inspired WWII soldiers to take up farming.
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06:57
Weather—24/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—24/05/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Archbishop Oscar Romero beatified, Ireland's same-sex marriage vote, Abide With Me
The results are in on Ireland's referendum on same-sex marriage.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—WellChild
Gaby Roslin presents an appeal for WellChild.
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07:57
Weather—24/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—24/05/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Ring Out Wild Bells!
Bell ringers celebrate Pentecost at Holy Trinity, Hull.
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08:48
A Point of View—Politics of Hope
AL Kennedy says the election results in Scotland reflect a surge in political engagement. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Turnstone
Brett Westwood presents the turnstone. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—24/05/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—24/05/2015
There is a dilemma for Jennifer and David, and Emma is marrying Ed.
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11:16
Desert Island Discs—Jimmy Wales
Kirsty Young talks to Jimmy Wales, internet entrepreneur and co-founder of Wikipedia.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/05/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 72, Episode 1
1/8 Panellists Paul Merton, Tim Rice, Liza Tarbuck and Graham Norton join Nicholas Parsons. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Salt, Pepper... and Seaweed?
Sheila Dillon asks if seaweed can become a kitchen cupboard staple.
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12:57
Weather—24/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—24/05/2015
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:30
Young, British and Imam-in-Training
Samira Ahmed meets the next generation of Britain's imams.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Chelsea Fringe
Eric Robson chairs the programme from the Chelsea Fringe Festival. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
The impact on families of autism, stuttering and dyslexia.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Samuel Johnson - Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia
Ashley Zhangazha and Jeff Rawle star in a contemporary take on Samuel Johnson's classic.
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16:00
Open Book—Ryan Gattis on All Involved
Ryan Gattis talks to Mariella Frostrup about his new novel All Involved.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Children's Poetry and Miscellany
Roger McGough presents poetry for children and adults alike.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Minding the Gap: Mental Healthcare
Are vulnerable patients dying after being discharged from mental health care too soon? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Liz Kendall
Mark Coles profiles the Labour leadership contender Liz Kendall. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—24/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/05/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—John McCarthy
John McCarthy chooses his 大象传媒 Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—24/05/2015
Phoebe and Josh have all the clues.
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19:15
The Rivals—Series 2, 1. Professor SFX Van Dusen: The Problem of the Superfluous Finger
1/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's brilliant rival Professor SFX Van Dusen. (R)
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19:45
Shorts—The Time Being, The Summer of Learning by Susmita Bhattarcharya
2/6 A Welsh girl visits India to meet her father's family.
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20:00
More or Less—Women Drink Driving
Tim Harford asks whether there really is a problem with women drink driving. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Oscar Holderer, David Sharp, the Dowager Marchioness of Reading, Alexandre Lamfalussy and Guy Carawan
Matthew Bannister on a rocket scientist, a rambler, an aristocrat, an economist, a singer. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—The disappearing krone, Pensions for carers, Huge travel costs for cancer patients
Is the Danish krone about to disappear? Plus who will pay pensions for carers? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—WellChild
Gaby Roslin presents an appeal for WellChild. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Medellin Miracle
Peter Day reports from Medellin, Colombia, on the city's dramatic transformation.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—24/05/2015
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—24/05/2015
Beth Rigby of the Financial Times analyses how the papers covered the week's big stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Tomorrowland, Iranian Vampire Spaghetti Western, Abderrahmane Sissako, Cannes
Francine Stock talks to director Brad Bird about Tomorrowland starring George Clooney. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Fading Light
John McCarthy reflects on the fading light as a metaphor for ageing. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/05/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Poverty in Britain; Unemployment As a Choice
Is poverty in Britain increasing? Plus unemployment as a 'choice'. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—24/05/2015
Church bells from Kingston upon Hull. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—25/05/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/05/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/05/2015
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—Flower Confetti
Sybil Ruscoe meets the Bubb family, who grow flowers for biodegradable wedding confetti.
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05:56
Weather—25/05/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Pink-Footed Goose
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Pink-Footed Goose. (R)
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