FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/02/2017
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 4
4/5 Biography of revolutionary engineer Thomas Telford, much of whose work endures to this day (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—03/02/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/02/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/02/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Europe's reforming the CAP - again; Potato seed storage; Welsh sheepdogs
Europe is reforming the CAP - again. Charlotte Smith asks: should we care?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Willow Tit
Martin Hughes-Games presents the willow tit. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—03/02/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:02
Desert Island Discs—David Beckham
Kirsty Young talks to former professional footballer David Beckham. (R)
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09:45
Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain—Episode 5
5/5 Telford died at the dawn of rail travel, little knowing how long his legacy would endure.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women of the United Nations, Madeline Fontaine, Bereavement Support Payment
Madeline Fontaine; Nikki Haley and the women of the United Nations; Bereavement Payment.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Clutch, Throttle, Brake, Friday
5/5 It is Nat's driving test, and she is viewing it with great apprehension - as is Ken.
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11:00
The King of Dreams
Alice Roberts goes in search of the man who taught us how to control our own dreams. (R)
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11:30
Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Growing Pains
2/6 Valentine's Day at the sisters' cafe sees revelations, flowers and marriage proposals. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—03/02/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—3 February 1917 - Edie Chadwick
Final episode of this season of Radio 4's epic drama set in Great War Britain.
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12:15
You and Yours—Venison, Trump University, Viagogo
The musical Hamilton says it won't accept tickets from touts, why is Viagogo selling them?
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12:57
Weather—03/02/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—03/02/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Against the Grain—Series 1, Leaving Brussels
After Brexit, what can farmers expect? Charlotte Smith concludes her investigation.
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14:00
The Archers—02/02/2017
Pat needs to iron things out. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Inventing Scotland
By Mike Harris. The true story of how one man's need for cash created a national myth. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Whitefield, Manchester
Eric Robson and his panel visit Whitefield, Manchester.
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15:45
The Evening Walk
Jack starts his evening walk full of the joys of nature, but things change dramatically.
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16:00
Last Word—Sir John Hurt, Margaret Pereira CBE, Sir Christopher Bland, Emma Tennant, Mary Tyler Moore
Matthew Bannister on two actors, a forensic scientist, a chairman, a writer.
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16:30
Feedback—New Editor of Today
Listeners give their reaction to the announcement of a new Today programme editor.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Humayrah and Saima - Like a Punch in the Chest
Two 13-year-olds talk a lot of sense about misperceptions of Islam.
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17:00
PM—03/02/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/02/2017 Trump's fresh Iran sanctions
President Trump imposes Iran sanctions - a year after measures lifted under nuclear deal
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 92, Episode 5
5/8 A satirical review of the news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—03/02/2017
Helen is on a mission.
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19:15
Front Row—Viola Davis, Rory Gleeson, Phil Manzanera and Waterstones' revival
Viola Davis on her Oscar-nominated performance in August Wilson's Fences.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Clutch, Throttle, Brake, Friday
5/5 It is Nat's driving test, and she is viewing it with great apprehension - as is Ken. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Stephen Crabb MP, Nia Griffith MP, Sir Emyr Jones Parry, Leanne Wood AM
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the Magic Lantern Cinema in Tywyn, Wales.
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20:50
A Point of View—States of Confusion
Will Self on why we really should spend time worrying about why we are here.
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21:00
Home Front - Omnibus—30 January-3 February 1917
Final omnibus of this season of Radio 4's epic drama set in Great War Britain.
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21:58
Weather—03/02/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—EU pledges support for migrant camps in Libya
EU leaders agree plans to stop migrants leaving Libya for Europe.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Birds, Preparing for a Siege
3/3 Nat makes preparations to keep his family safe.
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23:00
A Good Read—Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes
Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes join Harriett Gilbert to discuss the books they love.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—03/02/2017
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster as MPs call for a policy of 'no body, no parole'.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Billy and John - You've Got a Friend
Music has forged a strong bond between these friends who only met in retirement.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/02/2017
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 5
5/5 Telford died at the dawn of rail travel, little knowing how long his legacy would endure. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—04/02/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/02/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/02/2017
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Richard Frazer.
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05:45
iPM—Why I took legal action against my daughter
A mother explains why she pressed charges against her daughter.
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