FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/06/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Gene, Episode 1
1/5 The quest to understand heredity and family begins with a monk, Mendel, and his peas. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/06/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/06/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/06/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/06/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/06/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—Northern Irish Farmers EU Vote, Potatoes for Cosmetics, National Trust Farm Scholarship
The high-stakes Brexit vote for farmers in Northern Ireland.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dunlin
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Dunlin. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/06/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Nick Davies on cuckoos
The battle between cuckoos and warblers, as told by Nick Davies to Jim Al-Khalili.
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09:30
One to One—Tim Samuels talks to Salma
Tim Samuels meets women who have ditched monogamy for an alternative relationship.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Gene, Episode 2
2/5 Darwin's theory of evolution unlocked a world of understanding, but it was incomplete.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Adultery - Should You Stay or Leave? Italian Mayors, Enouraging Girls to Play Cricket
What do you do if you suspect or know that your husband is having an affair?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Dear Baby Mine, Episode 2
2/5 Conor and Keeley struggle to come to terms with Conor's diagnosis and its implications.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Oyster
Brett Westwood explores the nature and culture of oysters.
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11:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 13, Haydn's Drum Roll Symphony No 103
2/3 Frances Fyfield and team explore the handwritten manuscript of Haydn's Drum Roll Symphony.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/06/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Dr Broks' Casebook—The Woman Who Forgot Who She Was
2/5 Dr Broks considers a woman with amnesia, and asks if we are nothing more than our memories
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Are we giving children the right message about drugs?
Winifred Robinson asks if children are being given the right message about drugs.
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12:57
Weather—21/06/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/06/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Shakespeare's Restless World—8. City Life, Urban Strife
8/20 Neil MacGregor explores life in Shakespeare's London through an apprentice's woollen cap. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—20/06/2016
Helen takes a call. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Original British Dramatists, When I Lived in Peru
5/10 Martin's globetrotting girlfriend pushes him to extremes. Written by Andrew Viner. (R)
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 9, Body Language
1/6 Josie Long presents stories about wordless communication.
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15:30
The Human Zoo—Series 8, Short Cuts to the Simple Life
2/8 Michael Blastland explores how humans think, behave and make decisions.
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16:00
The Law Show—Sexual Risk Orders
Policing the daily life of potential sex offenders before they are given a conviction.
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16:30
A Good Read—Professor David Nutt and Philippa Perry
David Nutt, Philippa Perry and Harriett Gilbert choose their favourite books
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17:00
PM—21/06/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/06/2016 Jo Cox targeted 'for political views'
Husband of Labour MP Jo Cox speaks publicly for the first time about her killing.
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18:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 7, Sara Pascoe
1/6 Comedian Sara Pascoe joins Rufus Hound and reads from her teenage diaries.
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19:00
The Archers—21/06/2016
Kate needs some help.
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19:15
Front Row—Carys Bray, The Meddler reviewed, Henry V, Painters' Paintings at National Gallery, Derby Museums acquisitions
The Meddler review, Henry V, Derby Museums landscapes, Carys Bray and Painters' Paintings.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Dear Baby Mine, Episode 2
2/5 Conor and Keeley struggle to come to terms with Conor's diagnosis and its implications. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Whose Right to Buy Is It Anyway?
Is the scheme that allows council tenants to buy their own homes open to fraud and abuse?
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20:40
In Touch—Moving from primary to secondary school; Mark Hardie
Moving from primary to secondary school for blind children. And new author Mark Hardie.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Care farming; All in the Mind Awards; Turn-taking in conversation
Care farming, the All in the Mind Awards and turn-taking in conversation.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Nick Davies on cuckoos
The battle between cuckoos and warblers, as told by Nick Davies to Jim Al-Khalili. (R)
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21:58
Weather—21/06/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—EU campaigners wage last big TV battle
Sparks fly at the last big referendum debate ahead of polling day.
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22:45
Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler—Episode 7
7/10 Anne Tyler's contemporary response to Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.
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23:00
The World of Simon Rich—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.
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23:30
Shared Experience—Series 4, What Does Home Mean?
When you are forced to flee your home country and resettle in another, where is home? (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/06/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Gene, Episode 2
2/5 Darwin's theory of evolution unlocked a world of understanding, but it was incomplete. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/06/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—22/06/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/06/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/06/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/06/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—French and Welsh farmers and Irish MEPs - all on Brexit and Bremain
Welsh hill farmers and Irish MEPs on Brexit and Bremain.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Grouse
Kate Humble presents the black grouse. (R)
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