FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/03/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
This Orient Isle—Episode 1
1/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/03/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/03/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/03/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Right Reverend Rachel Treweek.
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05:45
Farming Today—Living Wage, Farm attractions - lambing, Spring Barley struggling with the mud
A debate on the introduction of the Living Wage with NFU and Unite.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Corn Bunting
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the corn bunting. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/03/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Global Philosopher—Should Borders Matter?
Michael Sandel explores the philosophical justifications made for national borders.
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09:45
This Orient Isle—Episode 2
2/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Coercive Control and Domestic Violence on The Archers
The editor of The Archers and the actor who plays Helen discuss the developing storyline.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Hollywood Endings - Doubles, Episode 2
2/5 Boyd tries to explain to Danica that there has been a regrettable misunderstanding.
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11:00
Goodbye Mosquito
Could we, and should we, eradicate mosquitoes? Professor Adam Hart investigates.
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11:30
Suck it and See
Award-winning songwriter Amy Wadge investigates the history and potential of the harmonica
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/03/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Witness History—The Back to Africa Movement
In the late 1800s, African Americans from Arkansas began moving to Liberia in West Africa.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Autism
Listeners share their stories of how autism has affected their families.
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12:57
Weather—29/03/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—29/03/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
A Guide to Coastal Wildlife—2. Sandy Beaches
2/5 How do creatures and plant life survive along the sandy beaches of Northumberland?
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14:00
The Archers—28/03/2016
Lynda is kept in suspense. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and Hilda
She Who Must Be Obeyed tells us the truth about a case her husband would prefer to forget.
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15:00
Making History—29/03/2016
Nazi memorials, the real Darby and Joan, and the story of the Bolsheviks in Dublin 1916.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Beasts of the Border
Tom Heap examines the wildlife impact of Europe's new borders.
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16:00
The Law Show—Gay Cake
Joshua Rozenberg travels to Belfast to untangle the legal layers of the 'gay cake' story.
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16:30
A Good Read—Russell Kane and Peter Lord
Russell Kane and Peter Lord talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—29/03/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/03/2016
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Clare in the Community—Series 10, Family Values
2/6 A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for Clare and her family. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—29/03/2016
Bert and Rex are bonding.
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19:15
Front Row—Judi Dench Launches Shakespeare's People
Dame Judi Dench chooses Lady Macbeth to launch Shakespeare's People.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Hollywood Endings - Doubles, Episode 2
2/5 Boyd tries to explain to Danica that there has been a regrettable misunderstanding. (R)
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20:00
How to Turn Your Life Around
Succeeding against the odds. What does it take to turn your life around?
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20:40
In Touch—Blindness for Beginners: Ways of Managing When You Lose Your Sight
Three people who have become blind as adults discuss ways of managing.
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21:00
Inside Health—Health checks, Fertility, Adjustment
The evidence for 'mid-life MOTs', female fertility and age and the meaning of 'adjustment'
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21:30
The Audio Describers
Matthew Sweet meets the people who create a whole new cinematic world. (R)
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21:58
Weather—29/03/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Tata Steel 'to sell UK business'
We talk to the unions and to the former business secretary Vince Cable
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Hot Milk, Episode 7
7/10 Sofia flies to Athens to meet her Greek father for the first time in 11 years.
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23:00
Love in Recovery—Series 2, Partners
3/6 The group discover that Simon has been keeping another big secret from them.
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23:30
Short Cuts—Series 8, The Clock
2/6 Josie Long with stories about time and timing. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/03/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
This Orient Isle—Episode 2
2/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—30/03/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/03/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/03/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Right Reverend Rachel Treweek.
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05:45
Farming Today—Labelling UK lamb, Increasing English wine exports, Promoting Scottish farms
When it comes to food labelling, what does it mean for lamb to be classified as British?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Northern Wheatear
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the northern wheatear. (R)
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