FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/12/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Railways - Nation, Network and People, Episode 4
4/5 The great sweep of change also brought hitherto untold feats of engineering. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—04/12/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/12/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/12/2015
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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05:45
Farming Today—Badger TB Jabs, Crofting, Embrapa and meat substitute made from potato!
The global shortage of TB jabs could hit the badger TB vaccination programme in England.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-throated Caracara
Sir David Attenborough presents the red-throated caracara from the Amazonian rainforest. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/12/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Sandi Toksvig
Sandi Toksvig is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Railways - Nation, Network and People, Episode 5
5/5 The revolution of track and engine gave birth to a new species - the railway enthusiast.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Listener Week, Innovative sanitary pad producing in Zaatari refugee camp
Looking at innovative sanitary pad producing, handbags, and men and the female menopause.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Greater Love, Episode 5
5/5 Concluding episode of drama series charting true story of the plague in Eyam, Derbyshire.
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11:00
Ancient Ways with Bettany Hughes—1. Albania to Macedonia
1/3 Bettany Hughes follows the ancient Roman road to Istanbul.
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11:30
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 2
2/4 Michael Frayn's brilliantly funny view of our world. With Joanna Lumley and Tom Hollander.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/12/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
One to One—Michael Grade speaks to Juno Roche
Michael Grade talks to Juno Roche, who risked losing everything when she changed sex. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Fake Facebook profiles, Argos deliveries, High streets minister
Are social media sites acting quickly and decisively enough when sites are misused?
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12:57
Weather—04/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—04/12/2015
Including an interview with Jens Stoltenberg, Nato's secretary general.
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13:45
The Light
Author Bernard Hare recalls a terrifying childhood experience which changed his life. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—03/12/2015
Too much information for Helen? (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Tess in Winter
Passions run high between Thomas Hardy, his wife Florence and actress Gertrude Bugler.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Usk, Monmouthshire
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Usk in Monmouthshire.
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15:45
e=mc2—Robin Ince - Thoughts While Plummeting
In Robin Ince's story an unusual schoolboy is inspired to test 'the happiest thought'.
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16:00
Last Word—General Sir Robert Ford, Hazel Adair, Jane Wardle, Gerry Byrne and P.F Sloan
Obituary series, analysing and celebrating the lives of people who have recently died.
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16:30
Feedback—大象传媒 World Service Soft Power
Glitz behind the scenes at Friday Night is Music Night, and new World Service funding.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Leanne and Eloise - Dyslexia is a Superpower
An aunt and her niece compare their widely different experiences of having dyslexia.
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17:00
PM—04/12/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/12/2015 California gun attacker 'pledged allegiance to IS'
A woman who took part in a US gun attack which killed 14 people pledged allegiance to IS.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 47, Episode 4
4/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—04/12/2015
Let there be Christmas light!
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19:15
Front Row—John Constable, Frank Sinatra, The art of animation, Poetic performance enhancers
John Wilson talks to Frank Sinatra's biographer and views Constable's The Lock.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Greater Love, Episode 5
5/5 Concluding episode of drama series charting true story of the plague in Eyam, Derbyshire. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Margaret Beckett MP, Jane Collins MEP, George Monbiot, Lord Willetts
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Leeds Trinity University.
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20:50
A Point of View—Sarah Dunant: Protest, Paris, Terror
Sarah Dunant reflects on the links between protest, terrorism, climate change and Paris.
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21:00
Archive on 4—Mustn't Grumble: The Noble British Art of Complaining
Writer Bidisha explores how complaining has become such an important part of British life. (R)
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21:58
Weather—04/12/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—IS Linked to California Attack
A mass shooting that left 14 people dead is being investigated as an act of terrorism.
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22:45
Dark Corners by Ruth Rendell—5. Desperate
5/10 Dermot puts more pressure upon Carl. Final novel by Ruth Rendell.
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23:00
A Good Read—Dr Christian Jessen and James Wong
Dr Christian Jessen and James Wong nominate their favourite books, with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—04/12/2015
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Sharon and Rita - Keeping It in the Family
Childhood before television and computers remembered, when nature walks were the highlight
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/12/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Railways - Nation, Network and People, Episode 5
5/5 The revolution of track and engine gave birth to a new species - the railway enthusiast. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—05/12/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/12/2015
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Dr Naftali Brawer.
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05:45
iPM—'I Hated Being a Mum'
One listener hated being a mother, whilst another wishes he was a father.
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