FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/10/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Good Immigrant, Flags, by Coco Khan
Coco Khan recalls her first forays into sexual relationships. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/10/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/10/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/10/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Tim Hughes.
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05:45
Farming Today—Agriculture in the US Election; National Trust's Tenants; Social Farming
What might become of the UK pig farming industry after Brexit - will EU laws be kept?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Northern Diver
Chris Packham presents the great northern diver. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/10/2016
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Dr Robert Langer
Dr Robert Langer, scientist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Good Immigrant, The Ungrateful Country, by Musa Okwonga
Musa Okwonga explores his determination to be 'an unofficial ambassador for black people'.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Choreographer and dancer Aditi Mangaldas
What does peer research reveal about the lives of sex workers? Plus Aditi Mangaldas.
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10:45
Incredible Women—Series 5, Sam Mann
Jeremy Front meets 80s pop princess Sam Mann. With Martin Kemp and Frances Barber.
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11:00
Journey of a Lifetime—2016: Nina Plapp. A Cello in the Desert
Nina Plapp takes her cello Cuthbert to Rajasthan in search of the roots of gypsy music.
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11:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 6, Oona King
3/6 Baroness Oona King's diaries show her political ambitions started from a very young age. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/10/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Listening Project—The Listening Project: Referendum Tales, Nothing's Certain
Conversations about the impact of the EU referendum on the lives of UK citizens.
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12:15
You and Yours—Gambling investigation, Furniture boom, Free rent for sex adverts
The government will investigate if online gambling sites are treating customers fairly.
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12:57
Weather—21/10/2016
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—21/10/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
The Robber Barons—JP Morgan
5/5 Adam Smith tells the story of JP Morgan and his battle against ruinous competition.
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14:00
The Archers—20/10/2016
Bridge Farm is counting its costs. (R)
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14:15
The Interrogation—Series 1, Sarah
3/3 Married into a racist family, Sarah has been holding out against their influence for years (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Belfast 2
Eric Robson and the panel are in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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15:45
Reunion
A short story about rival sisters, by film critic and novelist Peter Bradshaw.
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16:00
Last Word—Jean Alexander, Trinh Thi Ngo, Ian Mercer, Joseph Harmatz, Joan Marie Johnson
Matthew Bannister on an actress, a broadcaster, a naturalist, an 'Avenger' and a singer.
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16:30
Feedback—21/10/2016
Roger Bolton asks if Today has been guilty of sexism and goes behind the scenes at 5Live.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Emma and Tamar - This Too Shall Pass
A friendship that provided support through postnatal depression.
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17:00
PM—21/10/2016
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/10/2016
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—21/10/2016
Miles Jupp is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Chris Addison, Rebecca Front and Zoe Lyons.
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19:00
The Archers—21/10/2016
Helen is ready to move forward.
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19:15
Front Row—Chrissie Hynde, The Hepworth Prize for Sculpture, Bamber Gascoigne, Joe Queenan
Chrissie Hynde on her new Pretenders album Alone, and The Hepworth Prize for Sculpture.
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19:45
Incredible Women—Series 5, Sam Mann
Jeremy Front meets 80s pop princess Sam Mann. With Martin Kemp and Frances Barber. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Neil Hamilton AM, Stephen Kinnock MP, Antoinette Sandbach MP, Liz Saville-Roberts MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Llangollen, Wales.
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20:50
A Point of View—Shylock's Mock Appeal
Howard Jacobson applauds the granting of an appeal by Shylock in a mock trial in Venice.
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21:00
A British History in Weather—Omnibus 1
Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
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21:58
Weather—21/10/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Canada walks away from EU trade deal
Canada's trade negotiator has walked out of talks on a deal with the EU.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Conrad and Eleanor, Episode 10
10/10 Cara and El go to Bologna to fetch Conrad home - but will he still be there?
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23:00
A Good Read—Sebastian Faulks and Sarfraz Manzoor
Sebastian Faulks, Sarfraz Manzoor and Harriett Gilbert talk about their favourite books. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—21/10/2016
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster as MPs and peers debate backbench bills.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Katherine and Lizzie - Mum's the Word
It can be hard to admit that all is not well following the birth of your baby.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/10/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Good Immigrant, The Ungrateful Country, by Musa Okwonga
Musa Okwonga explores his determination to be 'an unofficial ambassador for black people'. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—22/10/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/10/2016
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/10/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day with Canon Jenny Wigley.
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05:45
iPM—22/10/2016
'I don't want HIV, but I've stopped using condoms.' A listener on taking anti-HIV pills.
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