FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/07/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—On the Move, Leaving and Biking
1/5 Oliver Sacks on his passion for motorbikes and his bond with his schizophrenic brother. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/07/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/07/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/07/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sarah Joseph.
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05:45
Farming Today—A 25-year plan to boost British food, Future farmers, Would you eat seaweed?
Agriculture secretary Elizabeth Truss on her 25-year plan to boost UK food and farming.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Golden Pheasant
John Aitchison presents the golden pheasant. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/07/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Niamh Nic Daeid on forensic science
Forensic chemist Niamh Nic Daeid talks about investigating fires and analysing legal highs
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09:30
One to One—Selina Scott talks to ghostbuster Hayley Stevens
Selina Scott talks to ghostbuster Hayley Stevens, who does not believe in ghosts.
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09:45
Book of the Week—On the Move, Power Lifting and New Directions
2/5 Oliver Sacks recalls his days as a power lifter and reflects on a personal struggle.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kanika Kapoor, Depression and the menopause, Women and the Ashes, Sarah Moss
Bollywood star Kanika Kapoor discusses her singing career. Jane Garvey presents.
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10:45
Rachel's Cousins—2. Bonding
2/5 A lawyer falls in love with the wayward relatives she's been brought up to ignore.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Coral
Brett Westwood explores the beautiful and dark sides to tropical coral reefs. From 2015
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11:30
The Great Songbook—France
1/4 Cerys Matthews goes in search of the classic popular songs that make the French songbook.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/07/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
A History of Ideas—Historian Justin Champion on Toleration
Professor Justin Champion examines Locke's Letter on Toleration.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Organ Donation
Organ donation figures are down for the first time in more than a decade. What might help?
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12:57
Weather—21/07/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/07/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Edward Stourton.
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13:45
Brits Abroad—France
2/5 Sarfraz meets British builders in south west France working for British retirees.
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14:00
The Archers—20/07/2015
Bert is finding his independence. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Gold Killing, 2. Dancing with Death
2/2 Joe's life is in danger following his investment in a Ghanaian gold mine.
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15:00
Making History—21/07/2015
Andrea Wulf and Paul Warde discuss Humboldt, John Muir and the history of sustainability.
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15:30
Random Radio—Hugh Aldersey-Williams
1/4 Murray Lachlan Young and Hugh Aldersey-Williams combine audio and ideas in unexpected ways
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16:00
Document—The Strange Voyage of the Blonde Angel
Dominic Streatfeild investigates the case of Argentine POW Alfredo Astiz in 1982.
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16:30
A Good Read—Adam Hart-Davis and Sue Blackmore
Sue Blackmore and Adam Hart-Davis join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
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17:00
PM—21/07/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/07/2015 Chancellor Launches Radical Spending Review
George Osborne tells some government departments to prepare for large budget cuts.
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18:30
It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Miles Jupp is joined by Lucy Porter, Cornelius Lysaght and Tom Wrigglesworth.
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19:00
The Archers—21/07/2015
Susan has big plans.
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19:15
Front Row—Naughty Boy, Best of Enemies, Bellowhead
Naughty Boy discusses the 大象传媒 Asian Network Prom. John Wilson presents.
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19:45
Rachel's Cousins—2. Bonding
2/5 A lawyer falls in love with the wayward relatives she's been brought up to ignore. (R)
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20:00
Should Extremism Be a Crime?
Examining government plans to tackle the activities of non-violent extremists.
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20:40
In Touch—Holidays
Peter is joined by Hazel Dudley, Julie Smethurst and Mani Djazmi to discuss holidays.
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21:00
Inside Health—Asthma inhalers, Knee arthroscopy, Pelvic girdle pain, Medically unexplained symptoms
Does using an asthma inhaler give athletes a performance advantage in their sport?
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Niamh Nic Daeid on forensic science
Forensic chemist Niamh Nic Daeid talks about investigating fires and analysing legal highs (R)
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21:58
Weather—21/07/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—George Osborne: on the political centre ground?
Chancellor launches Spending Review - govt wants savings of 拢20 billion by 2019/20
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Girl on the Train, Episode 7
7/10 Hoping to unearth a half-forgotten memory Rachel books a therapy session with Dr Abdic.
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 12, The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Chicago
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in Chicago to discuss fossils and evolution. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—21/07/2015
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/07/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—On the Move, Power Lifting and New Directions
2/5 Oliver Sacks recalls his days as a power lifter and reflects on a personal struggle. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—22/07/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/07/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/07/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sarah Joseph.
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05:45
Farming Today—Welsh cockle fishing, Maize and soil quality
Does growing maize ruin our soil? And the cockle fishermen in Wales facing a bleak season.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—White-fronted Goose
John Aitchison presents the white-fronted goose. (R)
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