FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/07/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Sixty Degrees North, Episode 1
1/5 Starting in Shetland, Malachy Tallack sets out on a journey around the sixtieth parallel. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—14/07/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/07/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/07/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Elizabeth Adekunle.
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05:45
Farming Today—Ramblers Pathwatch, Barn owls, Farmworkers, Hydroponics
The Ramblers launch a new scheme to build up a picture of the country's footpaths.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Redshank
Martin Hughes-Games presents the redshank. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/07/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Carlos Frenk on dark matter
Carlos Frenk talks to Jim Al-Khalili about dark matter and modelling the cosmos.
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09:30
One to One—Selina Scott talks to Yasmin Ishaq
Selina Scott talks to Yasmin Ishaq who doesn't believe in ghosts, but in jinn.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Sixty Degrees North, Episode 2
2/5 Fort Smith, Canada, is the next stop on Malachy Tallack's journey along the 60th parallel.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sara Khan, The power of Angela Merkel, Dorothy Bohm
Power Lister Sara Khan discusses empowering women to tackle extremism and inequality.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Appiness, Episode 2
2/5 Katy Wix, Karl Theobald, Colin Hoult, and Harry Hadden-Paton get in a dating app frenzy.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Nightshades
Brett Westwood looks at the nightshade group of plants and human culture. From 2015
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11:30
The Hang Drum Phenomenon
Evelyn Glennie explores the extraordinary story of a new percussion instrument - The Hang.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/07/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—14 July 1915 - Florrie Wilson
Victor brings shocking news to the Wilsons.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Care and housing for people with learning disabilities
How easy is it to get good quality care and housing for people with learning disabilities?
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12:57
Weather—14/07/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—14/07/2015
Context and analysis of the historic agreement between Iran and western powers.
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13:45
What Is a Story?—Is Anyone Responsible?
7/12 Marina Warner and leading international writers look at the world of contemporary fiction.
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14:00
The Archers—13/07/2015
Elizabeth remembers. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Nicola Baldwin - Tony and Rose
Can architect Tony McGill come to terms with his widowed mother's dementia? (R)
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15:00
Making History—14/07/2015
Helen Castor and guests discuss new research on the French Resistance.
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15:30
The Human Zoo—Series 6, A Word of Advice
4/4 Michael Blastland explores how we react to advice.
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16:00
Document—14/07/2015
Sanchia Berg rediscovers the lost trail of the MI5 spy who was left out in the cold.
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16:30
A Good Read—Jo Brand & Naomi Alderman
Jo Brand and Naomi Alderman join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books.
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17:00
PM—14/07/2015
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/07/2015 - Iran Nuclear Deal Struck
A deal has been agreed on Iran's nuclear programme, in return for a lifting of sanctions
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18:30
It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
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19:00
The Archers—14/07/2015
Debbie is stuck in the middle.
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19:15
Front Row—Harper Lee's Go Set A Watchman, Dickens discovery, Jenny Holzer
John Wilson discusses Harper Lee's Go Set A Watchman with Bonnie Greer and Erica Wagner.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Appiness, Episode 2
2/5 Katy Wix, Karl Theobald, Colin Hoult, and Harry Hadden-Paton get in a dating app frenzy. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Police Complaints: A Fair Cop?
Good cop? Bad cop? Reforming the police complaints process. Presented by Claire Savage.
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20:40
In Touch—ESA and WRAG; Social Media
RNIB's Geoff Fimister explains the impact of budget changes on benefits for blind people.
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21:00
Inside Health—Tax on sugary drinks, Low libido in women, Europe's largest robotic pharmacy
What is the evidence that taxing sugary drinks will help tackle obesity?
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Carlos Frenk on dark matter
Carlos Frenk talks to Jim Al-Khalili about dark matter and modelling the cosmos. (R)
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21:58
Weather—14/07/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Iran and 6 world powers reach a deal limiting Tehran's nuclear programme
Agreement comes after nearly a decade of wrangling
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Girl on the Train, Episode 2
2/10 From her train window, Rachel sees 'Jess' passionately kissing a man who isn't her husband
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 12, The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Los Angeles
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in LA, as they continue their tour of the USA. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—14/07/2015
Sean Curran reports from Westminster. The youngest MP makes her maiden speech.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/07/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Sixty Degrees North, Episode 2
2/5 Fort Smith, Canada, is the next stop on Malachy Tallack's journey along the 60th parallel. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—15/07/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/07/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/07/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Elizabeth Adekunle.
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05:45
Farming Today—Defra fines, Hunting ban, Rural farmworkers
Late rural farm payments are costing UK taxpayers millions of pounds in EU fines.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Barnacle Goose
Martin Hughes-Games presents the barnacle goose. (R)
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