FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/07/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The colour black, Mixed-race people
Laurie Taylor explores the cultural and historical meaning of the colour black. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—26/07/2015
Church bells from the church of St Eustachius in Tavistock, Devon. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—27/07/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/07/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/07/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Angela Graham.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farming Today
French farmers are offered millions in financial aid. But what about British farmers?
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05:56
Weather—27/07/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Grey Partridge
Bill Oddie presents the Grey partridge. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/07/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Reflections with Peter Hennessy—Series 3, Clare Short
3/3 Peter Hennessy invites Clare Short to reflect on her life and times.
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09:45
Long Time No See by Hannah Lowe—Episode 1
1/5 Hannah Lowe's memoir about growing up with her half-Chinese, half-black father.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Maria Miller, Life in Squares, Male weight loss
Maria Miller on the first inquiry of the new Select Committee for Women and Equalities.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century - Letters from a Young Indian Revolutionary, Episode 1
1/5 Set in 1930s Calcutta, the true story of writer Tanika Gupta's great uncle Dinesh Gupta.
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11:00
Mind Changers—BF Skinner and Superstition in the Pigeon
A classic experiment in operant conditioning conducted by the famous behaviourist.
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11:30
Secrets and Lattes—Series 2, Burns and a' that
4/6 Burns night, a charming newcomer and an unexpected guest make for drama in Cafe Culture.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/07/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
A History of Ideas—What Is Love?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas around love.
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12:15
You and Yours—Lost phone pictures, Netflix, The Charity Line
Stories from parents who didn't back up their phones and lost pictures of their children.
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12:57
Weather—27/07/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—27/07/2015
Peers discuss why Lord Sewel should quit the House of Lords following drugs allegations.
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13:45
The New Economy: Does Sharing Mean Caring?—Episode 1
1/5 Tim Samuels explores the sharing economy as it applies to accommodation.
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14:00
The Archers—26/07/2015
Adam is on the front foot. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Sarah Woods - Watch Me
When Anja meets Rhys she is reluctant to fall in love, but her brain has other ideas. (R)
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 29, Heat 8, 2015
8/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the wide-ranging music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Bread for Scotland
Sheila Dillon visits the community bakery teaching Edinburgh to bake. (R)
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16:00
With Great Pleasure—Paddy Ashdown
Paddy Ashdown chooses his favourite works of poetry and prose.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 12, The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: San Francisco
Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to San Francisco to talk aliens and UFOs.
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17:00
PM—27/07/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/7/2015: Police investigating drug claim peer
Police are investigating the peer Lord Sewell over allegations of drug-related offences.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 63, Episode 3
3/6 Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Omid Djalili.
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19:00
The Archers—27/07/2015
Ian gets an interesting offer.
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19:15
Front Row—Sylvie Guillem, Iris reviewed, Fiftieth anniversary of Help!, Aurora Orchestra
Celebrated dancer Sylvie Guillem reflects on her final performances. John Wilson presents.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century - Letters from a Young Indian Revolutionary, Episode 1
1/5 Set in 1930s Calcutta, the true story of writer Tanika Gupta's great uncle Dinesh Gupta. (R)
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20:00
The Night Shift
Sarah Montague investigates the risks involved in working the nightshift.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—South Africa Unplugged
South African electricity powers half the continent, but can it keep its own lights on? (R)
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21:00
Natural Histories—Coral
Brett Westwood explores the beautiful and dark sides to tropical coral reefs. From 2015 (R)
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21:30
Reflections with Peter Hennessy—Series 3, Clare Short
3/3 Peter Hennessy invites Clare Short to reflect on her life and times. (R)
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21:58
Weather—27/07/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Turkey and US agree to set up a buffer zone on the Syrian border.
Washington in talks with Ankara about intensifying attacks against IS militants in Syria.
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22:45
Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void—Episode 1
1/10 Claude is an investment banker living in Dublin, but to novelist Paul he is inspirational.
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23:00
Short Cuts—Series 7, Heartsong
2/6 Josie Long hears stories of love, loss and finding yourself. (R)
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23:30
Shared Experience—Series 3, Episode 1
1/4 Listener Daniel talks about being left by his mother and meet Sam, who left her daughter. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/07/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Long Time No See by Hannah Lowe—Episode 1
1/5 Hannah Lowe's memoir about growing up with her half-Chinese, half-black father. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—28/07/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/07/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/07/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Angela Graham.
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05:45
Farming Today—Bad Weather Delays Harvest
Cold, wet and windy weather is causing problems for farmers needing to harvest.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Crested Grebe
Bill Oddie presents the great crested grebe. (R)
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