FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/01/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Age of noise - British drinking
Laurie Taylor considers how unwanted sounds came to characterise modernity. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Holy Cross, Woodchurch
Church bells from Holy Cross in Woodchurch, Wirral. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—23/01/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/01/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/01/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ed Kessler.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fisheries minister George Eustice on reclaiming our waters; Schmallenberg virus outbreak; improving river quality of the Severn
Fisheries minister George Eustice describes his vision for the industry after Brexit.
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05:56
Weather—23/01/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Rook
Bill Oddie presents the rook. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/01/2017
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Les Mis茅rables: novel of the century?
Andrew Marr with David Bellos, Dinah Birch, Simon Callow and Barbara Hannigan.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Novel of the Century: The Extraordinary Adventure of Les Miserables, Episode 1
1/5 David Bellos explores why Les Miserables is 'France's greatest gift'.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women's marches, Deborah Lipstadt, How to slow down the ageing process
Nobel Prize winner Dr Elizabeth Blackburn on how to slow down the ageing process.
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10:45
Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—6. The First Wedding
6/10 War is now over, and everyone is eagerly looking forward to Meg and John's wedding.
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11:00
The Untold—A Habit of Hoarding
Can hoarder David de-clutter his house enough to deal with a serious case of dry rot?
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11:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 2, The Separatists
4/6 Tom's parents take extreme measures when a new zebra crossing appears outside their house. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/01/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—23 January 1917 - Kenny Stokoe
In Tynemouth, injured veteran Kenny Stokoe tries to make amends.
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12:15
You and Yours—Milton Keynes at 50; Sainsburys same-day delivery; Targeting scam mail
Milton Keynes at 50 - what's worked? What hasn't? And Sainsbury's same-day deliveries.
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12:57
Weather—23/01/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/01/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs with Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Against the Grain—Series 1, Change on the Way
Charlotte Smith joins the annual farming jamboree in London, the Farmers' Weekly Awards.
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14:00
The Archers—22/01/2017
Justin spreads the word. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Talk to Me
By Sara Davies. Witness a day in Karl Marx's household. With Matt Berry and Pippa Haywood.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 1, 2017
The nationwide general knowledge quiz gets under way for 2017, with Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Lancashire: My Food Roots
Sheila Dillon returns to her food roots, taking a road trip through Lancashire. (R)
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16:00
John's Songs - A Day with a Music Hall Master
The story of 85-year-old singer John Foreman, hidden gem of the British folk scene. (R)
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 15, How to Beat the House and Win at Games
Brian Cox and Robin Ince learn how to beat the house and win at games using science.
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17:00
PM—23/01/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/01/2017 Theresa May refuses to confirm if a Trident missile veered off course during a test
Prime Minister would not be drawn on Trident allegations.
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18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 10, Episode 3
3/6 John Lloyd and Jo Brand are joined by Amber Butchart, Jack Waley-Cohen and Jimeoin.
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19:00
The Archers—23/01/2017
Susan has a lot to live up to.
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19:15
Front Row—T2 Trainspotting, Bruntwood Prize, Agnes Ravatn
Irvine Welsh on T2 Trainspotting, the craft of the playwright, The Bird Tribunal.
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19:45
Louisa May Alcott - Little Women—6. The First Wedding
6/10 War is now over, and everyone is eagerly looking forward to Meg and John's wedding. (R)
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20:00
Aftermath—Series 1, Hungerford
Alan Dein visits Hungerford, 30 years on from the mass shootings of 1987.
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20:30
Analysis—Hospital Trust?
Is public affection for the NHS preventing it from becoming fit for the future?
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21:00
Revisiting the 14-Day Rule—Episode 1
1/2 As the rules on human embryo research are debated, Matthew Hill looks back at their origin (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Les Mis茅rables: novel of the century?
Andrew Marr with David Bellos, Dinah Birch, Simon Callow and Barbara Hannigan. (R)
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21:58
Weather—23/01/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump scraps Trans-Pacific trade deal
Donald Trump wants to re-negotiate Nafta, what will these moves mean for Mexico?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Reading Europe - Norway: The Bird Tribunal, Episode 1
1/7 In Agnes Ravatn's haunting psychological thriller two people seek atonement for past sins.
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23:00
Mastertapes—Series 6, Craig David (A-side)
Craig David talks to John Wilson about his global hit debut album, 'Born to Do It'.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/01/2017
The defence secretary says ministers have 'absolute confidence' in Trident.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/01/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Novel of the Century: The Extraordinary Adventure of Les Miserables, Episode 1
1/5 David Bellos explores why Les Miserables is 'France's greatest gift'. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—24/01/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/01/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/01/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ed Kessler.
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05:45
Farming Today—Sheep worrying, Scottish shellfish, EU vote on food waste
Anna Hill hears how farmers and police are working together to stamp out sheep worrying.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jay
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the jay. (R)
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