FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/03/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Grandfathers - Dementia carers
Grandfathers: a global study. Also, dementia carers. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Chad's, Shrewsbury
Church bells from St Chad's, Shrewsbury. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—27/03/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/03/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Prebendary Edward Mason.
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05:45
Farming Today—Neonicotinoids, rural pubs and spring on the farm
Could neonicotinoids be banned outright on fields throughout the EU?
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05:56
Weather—27/03/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Yellowhammer
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the yellowhammer. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/03/2017
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Sayeeda Warsi: Muslims in Britain
Amol Rajan with Sayeeda Warsi, Paul Collier and Roger Scruton.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Be Like the Fox, Episode 1
1/5 Young Machiavelli inherits his scholarly father's fascination with the ancient world.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Cherry Healey and Single Parents, the Kingdom of Women in China
Cherry Healey meets single parents throughout the week plus the world's last matriarchy.
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10:45
Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 6
6/10 As the number of victims mounts, Shardlake and Barak are constantly wrong-footed.
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11:00
The Language of Others
Times columnist Iain Martin examines the role of language differences in social divides.
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11:30
Chain Reaction—Series 12, Tim Vine Interviews Sir Ken Dodd
6/6 Tim Vine interviews his chosen guest Sir Ken Dodd.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/03/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 1, Barcode
How vast mega-stores emerged with the help of a design originally drawn in the sand.
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12:15
You and Yours—Bio resonance, Movie auctions, The new 拢1 coin
Bio resonance devices to help fight addiction, movie auctions and the new 12-sided 拢1 coin
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12:57
Weather—27/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—27/03/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
The Uncommon Senses—Series 1, The Magic of Touch
Barry Smith explores touch, the sense that connects us to reality.
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14:00
The Archers—26/03/2017
There's a difference of opinion at Bridge Farm. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—My Name Is...
Sudha Bhuchar's play is inspired by a media controversy over a mixed-race family breakdown (R)
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 10, 2017
The challenging general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Chef Dan Barber: The Third Plate
Dan Saladino meets influential US chef Dan Barber, in the UK on a food 'waste' mission. (R)
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16:00
The Agony and the Ecstasy
Actress Cherylee Houston explores the link between pain and creativity.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Confession
Ernie Rea and guests discuss confession.
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17:00
PM—27/03/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/03/2017 Westminster attacker's mother speaks of shock
Police say no evidence of link between Westminster attacker and terror groups
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 77, Episode 6
6/6 Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Marcus Brigstocke and Al Murray.
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19:00
The Archers—27/03/2017
Toby shares his advice.
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19:15
Front Row—Anthony Head, Tamburlaine, Ai Weiwei, Line of Duty
Arts news, interviews and reviews. Samira Ahmed talks to actor Anthony Head.
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19:45
Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 6
6/10 As the number of victims mounts, Shardlake and Barak are constantly wrong-footed. (R)
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20:00
Salam to Queen and Country
Zubeida Malik speaks to Muslim soldiers in the British army.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Russia's Extreme Selfie Daredevils
Lucy Ash meets the young Russians taking death-defying photos to gain internet fame. (R)
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21:00
24 Hours of Sunset—1. Day
Walking the length of Sunset Boulevard in 24 hours, from city to coast. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Sayeeda Warsi: Muslims in Britain
Amol Rajan with Sayeeda Warsi, Paul Collier and Roger Scruton. (R)
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21:58
Weather—27/03/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Could Brexit 'perfect storm' propel NI Republicanism?
Sinn Fein and DUP given more time to resolve disagreement
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Behind Her Eyes, Episode 6
6/10 Louise sees David's anger first hand when he finds out about her friendship with Adele.
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23:00
Wireless Nights—Series 5, Megahertz
Jarvis Cocker navigates the ether in his nocturnal exploration of the human condition.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—27/03/2017
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/03/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Be Like the Fox, Episode 1
1/5 Young Machiavelli inherits his scholarly father's fascination with the ancient world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—28/03/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/03/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Prebendary Edward Mason.
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05:45
Farming Today—New GM wheat trial, early asparagus, ghost fishing gear
A new GM wheat trial is planted in Hertfordshire which could increase yields significantly
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Corn Bunting
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the corn bunting. (R)
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