FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/03/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Real Henry James—Europe v America
1/5 Was James English or American? Letters reveal why he felt like an outsider to both. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—01/03/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/03/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/03/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Dr Sarah Rowland Jones.
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05:45
Farming Today—Lambing in Wales
Anna Hill presents from a sheep farm in the Brecons during lambing time.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Song Thrush
David Attenborough presents the song thrush. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/03/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—George Davey-Smith on health inequalities
Epidemiologist Prof George Davey-Smith talks to Jim Al-Khalili about health inequalities.
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09:30
One to One—Mark Lawson talks to Hannah Witton
Mark Lawson talks to blogger and vlogger Hannah Witton.
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09:45
The Real Henry James—Dining Out in English Society
2/5 Henry James's enthusiastic entry into English society, as revealed by entertaining letters
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Jess Glynne, Disabled teenagers growing up on TV, Women's pensions
Jess Glynne sings live. Disabled teenagers Emily and Zoe on growing up with disabilities.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Jane Eyre, Episode 2
2/10 Life at Lowood School is cruel and harsh, and so Jane cherishes her friendship with Helen.
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11:00
Cancer Moonshot—Episode 2
2/2 Graham Easton asks what US Vice President Biden's cancer moonshot can achieve.
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11:30
Black, White and Beethoven
Joseph Harker asks why Britain's classical music scene remains so resolutely white.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/03/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Museum of Lost Objects—Palmyra: Temple of Bel
One of Palmyra's most iconic structures, and the man who gave his life to protect the city
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Enjoy Your Old Age
What do people in their 60s and 70s enjoy about life - and what are their regrets?
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12:57
Weather—01/03/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—01/03/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Tagore: Unlocking Cages
Sunil Khilnani tells the story of the Bengali writer and thinker Rabindranath Tagore.
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14:00
The Archers—29/02/2016
Blossom Hill is alive with the sound of interfering. (R)
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14:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 7, Stickton General
2/5 Paul Hilton stars as the immortal Pilgrim in the final series of dark fantasy adventures
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15:00
Making History—01/03/2016
The latest historical and archaeological research.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Acoustic Ecology
Can the sound of the Amazon help to save it? Peter Gibbs reports.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Tip of the Tongue
Michael Rosen on one of the most frustrating language states: tip of the tongue.
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16:30
A Good Read—Deborah Bull and Sam Leith
Harriett Gilbert and guests Sam Leith and Deborah Bull discuss their favourite books.
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17:00
PM—01/03/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/03/2016 Only man still accused of Omagh bombing walks free
Seamus Daly is released from prison after the case against him collapses
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18:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, Joan of the Junction
4/6 While wandering along the canal, Ed finds the inspiration for a perfect Sunday TV drama. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—01/03/2016
Rob enjoys acting as a mentor.
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19:15
Front Row—Peter Cook, Hitchcock/Truffaut, Tabletop Shakespeare, Tim Sayer
Architect Peter Cook designs his first building in the UK. John Wilson presents.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Jane Eyre, Episode 2
2/10 Life at Lowood School is cruel and harsh, and so Jane cherishes her friendship with Helen. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Special Guardianships: Keeping Things in the Family?
Placing children with relatives is an alternative to adoption. But does it always work?
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20:40
In Touch—The Minister for Disabled People
Justin Tomlinson answers listeners' questions on PIPs, benefits and Access to Work.
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21:00
Inside Health—Ovarian cancer, PBC, Treating severe head injury
Talc use and ovarian cancer. PBC causes fatigue and itching but is often missed.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—George Davey-Smith on health inequalities
Epidemiologist Prof George Davey-Smith talks to Jim Al-Khalili about health inequalities. (R)
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21:58
Weather—01/03/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Pensions review to question retirement age
Ros Altmann interview; James Naughtie on Super Tuesday; old Gershwin track, new problem.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Episode 2
2/5 The Blackwoods hold a tea party. But conversation takes a dark turn.
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23:00
Andrew O'Neill: Pharmacist Baffler—Episode 1
1/2 Comedian and transvestite Andrew O'Neill gives his thoughts on gender identity. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—01/03/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/03/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Real Henry James—Dining Out in English Society
2/5 Henry James's enthusiastic entry into English society, as revealed by entertaining letters (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—02/03/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/03/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/03/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Dr Sarah Rowland Jones.
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05:45
Farming Today—Lambing Night Shift
Anna Hill goes on the lambing night shift. Plus criticism of the Rural Payments Agency.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Starling
David Attenborough presents the starling. (R)
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