FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/09/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Skylines—Stonehenge, by Maaza Mengiste
1/3 The exiled Emperor Haile Selassie visits Stonehenge. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/09/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—04/09/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/09/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/09/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—All Saints, Writtle
The sound of the church bells at All Saints Parish Church, Writtle in Essex.
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05:45
Profile—Amber Rudd
Becky Milligan profiles the new home secretary, Amber Rudd. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—04/09/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Future of Our Planet
Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson examines climate change and human rights.
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06:35
Living World—The Dance of the Dragonfiles
Lionel Kelleway is on the lookout for dragonflies. Presented by Chris Packham.
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06:57
Weather—04/09/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—04/09/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Mother Teresa's canonisation, British bell ringer shortage, Ben-Hur review
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by William Crawley.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Breast Cancer Care
Amanda Mealing makes an appeal on behalf of Breast Cancer Care.
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07:57
Weather—04/09/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—04/09/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Phoenix from the Ashes
The bishop of London preaches live from the fine Wren Church of St Stephen, Walbrook.
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08:48
A Point of View—Parliament Roadshow
Tom Shakespeare on why the Houses of Parliament should move around the country. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Green Sandpiper
Brett Westwood presents the Green Sandpiper. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—04/09/2016
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—04/09/2016
Ian makes up for lost time, and Anna makes a last attempt.
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11:15
The Reunion—The Launch of Private Eye
Sue MacGregor brings together the satirists who launched Private Eye magazine in 1961.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/09/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 76, Episode 4
4/8 Nicholas Parsons hosts an Edinburgh Festival Fringe special. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Coffee and the God Shot. The Drinks Menu
Dan Saladino, longtime espresso-drinker, journeys into coffee's past, present and future.
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12:57
Weather—04/09/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—04/09/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
No Triumph, No Tragedy—Clarence Adoo
Peter White meets musician Clarence Adoo, who played a key role in the 2012 Paralympics.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Moving House Special
Eric Robson hosts a Moving House edition from Matthew Wilson's house in Rutland. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Families
Conversations about unconventional, reconstituted and divided families. (R)
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15:00
New Grub Street—Episode 2
2/2 Meet the real Ed Reardon and Jaz Milvain
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16:00
Bookclub—Don DeLillo - Underworld
Don DeLillo talks about his 1997 masterpiece Underworld with James Naughtie and readers.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Thomas Gray
Roger McGough marks 300 years since the birth of the influential poet Thomas Gray.
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17:00
Cities from the Ashes
350 years after the Great Fire, Nicholas Kenyon explores the challenges for London today. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Amber Rudd
Becky Milligan profiles the new home secretary, Amber Rudd. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/09/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—04/09/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/09/16 Theresa May tells world leaders the UK will "seize" Brexit opportunities
US and Japan warn Britain about the impact of leaving the EU
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Farrah Jarral
Farrah Jarral chooses her 大象传媒 Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—04/09/2016
Rob explains things from his point of view.
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19:15
Sketchorama—Series 4, Episode 3
3/4 Isy Suttie presents the pick of new sketch group talent from the live UK comedy circuit. (R)
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19:45
Tourists
By Morven Crumlish. Two women meet up in Edinburgh prior to a university reunion.
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20:00
More or Less—Irish Passports
Do one in four Brits claim Irish ancestry? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Joao Havelange, Sonia Rykiel, Gene Wilder, Toots Thielemans
Matthew Bannister on a FIFA president, a fashion designer, an actor, a jazz musician. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Dire time for savers with more rate cuts
Dire time for savers. Bank error in your favour. Who is to blame when a SIPP goes wrong? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Breast Cancer Care
Amanda Mealing makes an appeal on behalf of Breast Cancer Care. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Has 3D printing lived up to the hype?
Peter Day asks whether 3D printing has lived up to its early promise. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—04/09/2016
Mark D'Arcy and guests discuss the political week ahead, as MPs return to Westminster.
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23:00
The Film Programme—The Choir That Sang Elvish
Antonia Quirke meets a choir that supplies voices for blockbuster soundtracks. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Future of Our Planet
Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson examines climate change and human rights. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/09/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Yusra: Swim for Your Life—Episode 1
1/2 The courageous journey of refugee Yusra Mardini from war-torn Syria to the Rio Olympics. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—All Saints, Writtle
The sound of the church bells at All Saints Parish Church, Writtle in Essex. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—05/09/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/09/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/09/2016
A prayer to begin the day from the Greenbelt Festival, with Satish Kumar.
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05:45
Farming Today—Illegal hare-coursing, Farmers on Brexit, Seaweed
The number of people caught hare-coursing in Lincolnshire has trebled over the past year.
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05:56
Weather—05/09/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Icterine Warbler
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the icterine warbler. (R)
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