FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/02/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—Episode 2
2/5 Biography of revolutionary engineer Thomas Telford, much of whose work endures to this day (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—01/02/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/02/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/02/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Genome editing, Discards ban, Lynx rewilding, Cotswold 'Lion'
Chinese scientists claim to have bred cattle resistant to TB using genome editing.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Coal Tit
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the coal tit. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/02/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—Professor Femi Oyebode; Sheila Kohler; Stephen Boxer; Heloise Tunstall-Behrens
Actor Stephen Boxer and writer Sheila Kohler join Libby Purves.
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09:45
Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—Episode 3
3/5 Work begins on Thomas Telford's masterpiece: the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in North Wales.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Harriet Harman
Labour's Harriet Harman on her political and personal battles for equality at Westminster.
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—Clutch, Throttle, Brake, Wednesday
3/5 Suki and driving instructor Ken meet for the first time, with predictably chaotic results.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Kerry and Liesje - Hopes and Fears
When your child is disabled you worry about who will care for them when you are gone.
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11:00
Aftermath—Series 1, Shipman
What has been the aftermath of the Harold Shipman murders? Alan Dein investigates. (R)
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11:30
The Write Stuff—Series 17, Virginia Woolf
6/6 James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/02/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—1 February 1917 - Cressida Marshall
In Tynemouth, Cressida makes a small but courageous step forwards.
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12:15
You and Yours—Nursery funding, Music syncing, Wearing yellow
Nursery owners say they can't fund plans for 30 hours free childcare.
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12:57
Weather—01/02/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—01/02/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Against the Grain—Series 1, Food Security
They are the words on every farmer's lips. But how important is it?
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14:00
The Archers—31/01/2017
Ruth makes a shocking discovery. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Maxine Peake - My Dad Keith
Maxine Peake writes and stars in this tale of teenage angst, mid-life crisis and drumming. (R)
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: The End of the Tax Return
Making Tax Digital - transforming our tax system, but will it work for you?
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15:30
Inside Health—Why hernias, hands and varicose veins might not be treated on the NHS
Hernias, hands and varicose veins might not be treated on the NHS in the future. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—The brave new world of virtual workers; also globalisation, the old and the new.
Globalisation, the old and the new. Also, virtual workers.
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16:30
The Media Show—Sarah Sands, new Editor of Today; the PM's press pack; editors and politicians
Andrea Catherwood talks to Sarah Sands, newly appointed editor of the Today programmme.
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17:00
PM—01/02/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/02/2017 MPs prepare to vote on Brexit
Legislation to trigger the formal process of leaving the EU expected to be approved
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18:30
What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, The Riot
2/4 The Amos household are caught up in the Brixton riot.
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19:00
The Archers—01/02/2017
Justin feels like he can be himself.
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19:15
Front Row—Loving, Hayley Squires, Nathan Hill
Loving reviewed; I, Daniel Blake's Hayley Squires; author Nathan Hill on The Nix.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Clutch, Throttle, Brake, Wednesday
3/5 Suki and driving instructor Ken meet for the first time, with predictably chaotic results. (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—Morality of international trade
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
Four Thought—Building for a new life
Mark Breeze asks what architects can do for refugees.
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21:00
The Split Second Decision
Dr Kevin Fong asks how vulnerable our high-end decision-making is.
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21:30
Midweek—Professor Femi Oyebode; Sheila Kohler; Stephen Boxer; Heloise Tunstall-Behrens
Actor Stephen Boxer and writer Sheila Kohler join Libby Purves. (R)
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21:58
Weather—01/02/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—House of Commons votes to trigger Article 50
MPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of beginning the process of leaving the EU.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Birds, A Nocturnal Disturbance
1/3 Nat Hocken and his family are disturbed during the night.
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23:00
Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 3, Dating
Tim Key takes a comic look at dating, through the medium of poetry. (R)
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23:15
James Acaster's Findings—Series 1, 4. Paint
4/4 Comedian James Acaster presents the results of his research into paint. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—01/02/2017
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/02/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—Episode 3
3/5 Work begins on Thomas Telford's masterpiece: the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in North Wales. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—02/02/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/02/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/02/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Increased dairy prices for producers; sheep embroyo and blueberry research
Milk prices are on the rise, so are dairy farmers happy?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Marsh Tit
Martin Hughes-Games presents the marsh tit. (R)
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