FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/01/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Young Orson, Episode 1
1/5 A star is born - in Kenosha. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—05/01/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/01/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/01/2016
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Neil Gardner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Is farming entrepreneurial enough? Flooding in Lancashire, Cutting greenhouse gas emissions
Farming is less entrepreneurial than many other industries, according to a new report.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Atlantic (Island) Canary
Chris Packham presents the Atlantic canary, singing in the Tenerife treetops. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/01/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Behaving Ourselves: Mitchell on Manners—Manners in Public Places
David Mitchell continues his look at our behaviour. What do we mean by 'civility'?
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09:30
Hidden Histories of the Information Age—Tat-1
2/5 How Paul Robeson used the transatlantic telephone cable to sing live to British fans. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Young Orson, Episode 2
2/5 Orson gets his first professional acting job at the Gate Theatre, Dublin.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Podcasts for 2016, Women voters and the EU referendum
Helen Zaltzman and Miranda Sawyer on podcasts to look out for in 2016.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 2
2/10 The spirit of a murdered child haunts 124 Bluestone Road, the home of former slave Sethe.
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11:00
Putting Science to Work—Sugar
Three scientists each present their idea for how to reduce sugar intake.
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11:30
From Mumbai to Machynlleth
A poetic and musical collaboration melding two traditions and seeking common ground.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/01/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—5 January 1916 - Adeline Lumley
Adeline Lumley brings her son home.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Are you drinking more than you should?
Winifred Robinson asks if listeners are drinking more than they should.
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12:57
Weather—05/01/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—05/01/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
The Etiquette Guide—Episode 2
2/5 An examination of the way manners, mores and etiquette have evolved over the centuries.
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14:00
The Archers—04/01/2016
There is much praise for Brian. (R)
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14:15
McLevy—Series 11, The Devil Makes a Move
4/4 McLevy keeps a young woman in hiding while the Rev Gideon searches anxiously for her.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 12, Chepstow
Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel from Chepstow, Monmouthshire. (R)
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15:30
Mastertapes—Series 5, Steel Pulse (the B Side)
David Hinds & Selwyn Brown answer audience questions about the Steel Pulse's debut album
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16:00
A Man's a Man for a' That: Frederick Douglass in Scotland
Opera singer Andrea Baker explores the impact of Frederick Douglass' time in Scotland. (R)
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16:30
Great Lives—Martin Jennings on Charles Sargeant Jagger
Martin Jennings nominates the British sculptor Charles Sargeant Jagger.
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17:00
PM—05/01/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/01/2016 Freedom for ministers on EU vote
David Cameron says ministers will be able to campaign for either side in EU referendum
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18:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Winemaker
2/6 When Milton empties his bins, he makes both a delicious sparkling wine and a deadly enemy.
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19:00
The Archers—05/01/2016
Helen is hanging on the telephone.
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19:15
Front Row—David Bowie's Blackstar, Emma Rice, Don Paterson, Jericho
Including a review of David Bowie's new jazz-influenced album Blackstar. With John Wilson.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 2
2/10 The spirit of a murdered child haunts 124 Bluestone Road, the home of former slave Sethe. (R)
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20:00
How to Make a Brexit
Carolyn Quinn explores the practical process for exiting the EU if UK voters opt to leave.
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20:40
In Touch—Body Language When You're Blind
Peter White discusses body language with three guests, all blind or partially sighted.
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21:00
The Listeners—Series 3, Episode 3
3/3 Dame Evelyn Glennie reveals how there is more to listening than hearing.
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21:30
Behaving Ourselves: Mitchell on Manners—Manners in Public Places
David Mitchell continues his look at our behaviour. What do we mean by 'civility'? (R)
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21:58
Weather—05/01/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Cameron gives ministers freedom on EU vote
Cameron gives ministers freedom on the EU vote. Liam Fox says it will not divide the party
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Beach, Episode 2
2/10 Richard, Francoise and Etienne head for the Marine Park in search of the secret beach.
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23:00
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, Charlie Baker
3/6 Alex and his band explore the theme of love, with help from comedian Charlie Baker. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—05/01/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/01/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Young Orson, Episode 2
2/5 Orson gets his first professional acting job at the Gate Theatre, Dublin. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—06/01/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/01/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/01/2016
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Neil Gardner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Flood protection, Outsourcing food production, Mob grazing, OFC look-ahead
The Environment Agency's chairman faces questions from MPs on flooding.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-necked Nightjar
Chris Packham presents the nocturnal red-necked nightjar of the Spanish countryside. (R)
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