FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/11/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink, Pop Star Period
4/5 A persona is created, and the idiosyncrasies of Top of the Pops are endured. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/11/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/11/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Prayer for the Day
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Tony Macauley
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05:45
Farming Today—Antibiotics, Cider production, GM salmon, Sheep dip poisoning
Sheep farmers push for recognition of the effects sheep dip may have had on their health.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-crowned Crane
Liz Bonnin presents the red-crowned crane from Japan and Asia. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/11/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon
Kirsty Young talks to Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's first minister and SNP leader. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink, Diving for Pearls
5/5 Infamy in the US and protest songs at home.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kate Winslet - The Dressmaker
Kate Winslet on her latest film role. And Caitlin Moran on giving compliments to strangers
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel?, Episode 5
5/5 Richard Fallon has been on a date but, unsurprisingly, it was not all he had hoped.
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11:00
Lives in a Landscape—Series 21, Goodbye to Boleyn
West Ham are moving after 111 years. Alan Dein chronicles life on the streets on match day
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11:30
John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 1, Hot Desk
For a few minutes, twice a day, a receptionist and a security guard meet to share a desk.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/11/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Across the Board—Series 3, Piers Morgan
5/5 Dominic Lawson interviews journalist and broadcaster Piers Morgan over a game of chess. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Wheelchair-accessible buses, Leasing a car, Organ donation
Including a look at problems faced by wheelchair users on buses and what can be done.
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12:57
Weather—20/11/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/11/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:45
Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Post-Black
Lenny Henry talks to Steve McQueen, the first black director to win a Best Picture Oscar.
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14:00
The Archers—19/11/2015
Eddie faces a real dilemma. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Puellae - Or the Truth About Chips and Other Things
In Nalini Chetty's comic drama, two friends gossip about their school days in Edinburgh.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Westonbirt Arboretum
Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel programme from Westonbirt Arboretum.
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15:45
e=mc2—Ian Sansom - The Twin Paradox
Kevin Ehrlich awaits lift-off as his famous twin brother sets off on a mission to Mars.
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16:00
Last Word—Roy Dommett, Warren Mitchell, Allen Toussaint, Cynthia Payne and Jonah Lomu
Obituary series, analysing and celebrating the lives of people who have recently died.
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16:30
Feedback—Paris Attacks Coverage
Was there too much coverage of the Paris attacks? Plus 5 live's future.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Graham and Heather - Being Yourself
A father shares the pets and the pain of his past with his 12-year-old daughter.
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17:00
PM—20/11/2015
PM at 5pm - Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/11/2015 Hostage crisis in Mali
Commandos storm hotel where Islamist gunmen have been holding more than 130 hostages
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 47, Episode 2
2/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—20/11/2015
Ruth has something to say.
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19:15
Front Row—Emile Zola Special: JR, Michel Houellebecq
Kirsty Lang meets the contemporary artists and writers walking in Emile Zola's footsteps.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel?, Episode 5
5/5 Richard Fallon has been on a date but, unsurprisingly, it was not all he had hoped. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Charles Clarke, Lindsey German, Lord Lawson, Sir Martin Sorrell
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Biggin Hill, Kent.
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20:50
A Point of View—Sarah Dunant: Crisis in Catholicism
Sarah Dunant sees a new crisis in the Catholic Church as a result of unchanged policy.
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21:00
Raising the Bar: 100 Years of Black British Theatre and Screen—Omnibus: Part 2
Lenny Henry on 100 years of black British theatre and screen.
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21:58
Weather—20/11/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—A special programme about immigration and social cohesion with a panel and audience.
A special programme about immigration and cohesion with a panel and audience.
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22:45
Death in the Fifth Position by Gore Vidal—Episode 10
10/10 McCarthyite New York. Gore Vidal entertains with the mysterious death of a ballerina.
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23:00
大象传媒 Radio New Comedy Award 2015
Marcus Brigstocke looks back at 20 years of the 大象传媒 New Comedy Awards.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/11/2015
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Kevin and Derek - The Fine Art of Competition
Friends who are both artists find that rivalry goes with the territory.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/11/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink, Diving for Pearls
5/5 Infamy in the US and protest songs at home. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/11/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/11/2015
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/11/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with author Rebecca Manley Pippert.
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05:45
iPM—'I accompanied two friends to Dignitas'
'I accompanied two friends to Dignitas'.
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