FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/02/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Age of Anger, Episode 4
4/5 Pankaj Mishra traces the tangled roots of hatreds and nationalisms across the world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—17/02/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/02/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/02/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Marie-Elsa Bragg.
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05:45
Farming Today—Irish police farm raid, Archers symposium, James Herriot in Moscow and retired farmers
Irish police farm raid, an Archers symposium, James Herriot in Moscow and retired farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Shelduck
David Attenborough presents the shelduck. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/02/2017
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—June Brown
June Brown, actor, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Age of Anger, Episode 5
5/5 Pankaj Mishra traces the tangled roots of hatreds and nationalisms across the world.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Fashion influencers, Shadeism, NSPCC
Monica Ainley and Camille Charriere on the new generation of fashion insiders.
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10:45
Modesty Blaise: The Silver Mistress—Episode 5
5/5 Modesty and Willie plan a daring escape using a false leg and engine grease.
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11:00
Objet Trouve—To Whom It May Concern
Proinsias O'Coinn sets out to untangle the secret history of a vintage army jacket. (R)
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11:30
Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Heart Failures
4/6 It's the Festival and Clare's birthday, but Struan is straying. It's fireworks all round. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/02/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Brexit: A Guide for the Perplexed—Series 1, Donald Trump and Brexit
What might Donald Trump mean for Brexit? Chris Morris investigates a new global universe.
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12:15
You and Yours—Holiday fines, Pub takeovers, Snail slime
Holiday fines, pub takeovers, and snail slime.
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12:57
Weather—17/02/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—17/02/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs with Mark Mardell.
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13:45
Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy—The Revolution Will Be Tweeted
10/10 David Rothkopf explores the impact of cyber diplomacy on international relations.
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14:00
The Archers—16/02/2017
Emotions run high at Bridge Farm. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Romance Is Dead: First Date
Quirky comedy about a young woman who sees dead people. By Ben Lewis.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Faversham
The panel of horticultural experts is in Faversham, Kent.
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15:45
What He Said
A man endures the unwelcome approaches of an inquisitive, mysterious stranger.
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16:00
Last Word—Al Jarreau, Betty Tebbs, Sir Peter Mansfield, Dame Jennifer Jenkins, Hans Rosling
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a physicist, a chairwoman, a statistician and a singer.
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16:30
Feedback—Time to re-think Russia?
Roger Bolton asks if journalists are stuck in cold war thinking about Russia.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Shirley Ann and Karlis - Paint It Blue
When you are painted blue you stop being invisible, even if you are over 60.
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17:00
PM—17/02/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/02/2017 Former PM Tony Blair calls for new movement to reverse the outcome of the EU referendum
Former PM Tony Blair calls for new movement to reverse the outcome of the EU referendum
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 92, Episode 7
7/8 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—17/02/2017
Jazzer dishes out some tough love.
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19:15
Front Row—Gary Barlow's The Girls, SS-GB, Sidney Nolan, The Great Wall
Reassessing body confidence with Gary Barlow as The Girls, his first musical, opens.
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19:45
Modesty Blaise: The Silver Mistress—Episode 5
5/5 Modesty and Willie plan a daring escape using a false leg and engine grease. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Douglas Carswell MP, Th茅r猫se Coffey MP, Lord Dubs, Christine Tacon
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Louth in Lincolnshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Follies of Experts
John Gray on how we can prepare ourselves for an 'unknowable future'.
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21:00
Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy—Omnibus - Part 2
Professor David Rothkopf discovers how modern history has changed the face of diplomacy.
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21:58
Weather—17/02/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—West 'giving up' on liberal world order - McCain
Former presidential candidate John McCain warns of 'moral struggle'.
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22:45
The Transition by Luke Kennard—Episode 10
10/10 Karl receives an alarming letter that proves he was right to worry about Genevieve.
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23:00
A Good Read—Lionel Shriver and Mae Martin
Lionel Shriver and Mae Martin talk with Harriett Gilbert about books they love.
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23:27
Dying for a Song
Rex Bloomstein meets singers persecuted for raising their voices in protest.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Bill and Claire - Running for Life
She took up running and now she has caught up with her husband.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/02/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Age of Anger, Episode 5
5/5 Pankaj Mishra traces the tangled roots of hatreds and nationalisms across the world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—18/02/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/02/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/02/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Alison Murdoch.
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05:45
iPM—Turning Point
What support is available for people with drug problems and their families?
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