FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/08/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Writing a New South Africa—Johannesburg, City of Recent Arrivals
1/3 Thabiso Mohare talks to Johannesburg-based writers and poets, including Ivan Vladislavic. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—30/08/2015
Bells from the church of St Vedast, Foster Lane, London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—31/08/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/08/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/08/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Anna Drew.
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05:45
Farming Today—Lavender Harvest
Emma Campbell finds out about the lavender harvest at a farm in the Cotswolds.
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05:56
Weather—31/08/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hoatzin
Sir David Attenborough presents the South American hoatzin. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/08/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Robert Peston Interview Show (with Eddie Mair)—Julian Barnes
Eddie Mair and Robert Peston interview Julian Barnes. (R)
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09:30
Soundstage—3. The Wash
Sound recordist Chris Watson captures the sounds of the tidal spectacle on The Wash. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Deep South: Four Seasons on Back Roads, Episode 1
1/5 In Tuscaloosa, map-gazing, Paul Theroux meets Lucille - 'You lost, baby?'.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Woman's Hour with Men's Hour: Appearance
Jane Garvey and Tim Samuels present a special episode on the pressure to look good.
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10:45
Bindi Business—Series 1, 1. Self-Employment
1/5 An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal.
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11:00
Lives in a Landscape—Series 20, The Glastonbury Tales
Alan Dein takes a pilgrim bus to Glastonbury with African and Afro-Caribbean Catholics.
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11:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Horsing Around
3/4 Tom is annoyed his parents don't trust him - with his own car or sister. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/08/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Why Factor—Series 1, Nudity
6/10 Reflections on personal and political dimensions to nudity. Mike Williams presents.
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12:15
You and Yours—Cream Tea, Fish Leather
A look at the airlines cramming more seats into economy cabins.
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12:57
Weather—31/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—31/08/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Edward Stourton.
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13:45
Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—The 'It' Factor
Francine Stock explores Sarah Bernhardt and the beginnings of celebrity.
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14:00
The Archers—30/08/2015
Kenton is dumbfounded. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Surprising Effect of Miss Scarlett Rosebud
A comedy by David Nobbs. A rock star bursts into the life of two women retired teachers. (R)
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 29, The Final, 2015
13/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the 2015 final of the wide-ranging music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—My Food Hero: Dan Saladino meets Mary Taylor-Simeti
Sicilian food expert Mary Taylor Simeti reveals the island's food secrets to Dan Saladino. (R)
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16:00
Pound on Pounds
Ira Lightman asks if Ezra Pound and other poets may shed light on the financial crisis.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Ghosts
A discussion on the different ways of understanding the world around us.
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17:00
PM—31/08/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/08/2015 Row over government funding for Faslane
SNP accuse George Osborne of "arrogance" over new funding for Faslane naval base.
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 2
2/6 David Mitchell is joined by Arthur Smith, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman and David O'Doherty
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19:00
The Archers—31/08/2015
Jolene has bad news.
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19:15
Front Row—Pianist James Rhodes talks to John Wilson
Concert pianist James Rhodes talks to John Wilson.
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19:45
Bindi Business—Series 1, 1. Self-Employment
1/5 An eccentric 'olderpreneur's' adventures in business. Stars Meera Syal. (R)
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20:00
Orangemen on the Equator
Journalist Chris Page travels to Africa and meets members of the Ghanaian Orange Order.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Losing Louisiana
James Fletcher travels to the disappearing coastal wetlands of Louisiana. (R)
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21:00
Natural Histories—Daffodils
Brett Westwood explores the role daffodils play in art, medicine, literature and belief. (R)
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21:30
The Robert Peston Interview Show (with Eddie Mair)—Julian Barnes
Eddie Mair and Robert Peston interview Julian Barnes. (R)
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21:58
Weather—31/08/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Austrian police carry out spot checks to combat people smuggling.
Queues up to thirty miles long form on the border between Hungary and Austria
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode Six
6/10 Marian runs into an old friend in Paris. Her personal life is getting complicated.
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23:00
And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 5, Mrs Miniver
1/3 Nazis and Hollywood, Dunkirk and roses - Paul Gambaccini on 1942 classic film Mrs Miniver. (R)
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23:30
The Invention Of...—Italy, Episode 1
1/3 Misha Glenny begins his history with the French invasion of 1494. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/09/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Deep South: Four Seasons on Back Roads, Episode 1
1/5 In Tuscaloosa, map-gazing, Paul Theroux meets Lucille - 'You lost, baby?'. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—01/09/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/09/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/09/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Anna Drew.
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05:45
Farming Today—Badger cull, HSBC, NZ sheep farmer
There is debate over the badger cull as Sally Challoner hears from both sides.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Australian Magpie
Sir David Attenborough presents the Australian magpie. (R)
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