FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/03/2017
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 2
2/5 Machiavelli observes Lorenzo de Medici's ascent to excessive power. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/03/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/03/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Prebendary Edward Mason.
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05:45
Farming Today—Lord Plumb on Article 50, bovine TB symposium, potato planting
We ask a veteran of European agricultural policy how he sees the future for UK farming.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Northern Wheatear
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the northern wheatear. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/03/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—Harriet Walter, Richard Curtis, Suzi Quatro, Declan Murphy
Harriet Walter, Richard Curtis and Suzi Quatro join Libby Purves for the final Midweek.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Be Like the Fox, Episode 3
3/5 Machiavelli watches the rise of the charismatic monk Savonarola.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—How do you deal with a fussy eater?
Fussy eaters, women & the Brexit negotiations, Nicola Yoon and Single Parent Stories.
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10:41
Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 8
8/10 Shardlake demands answers from the Dean of Westminster.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Harry and Jane - A Pile of Boys
Losing their mate when they were just 12 doesn't mean they've forgotten him - or his mum.
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11:00
Salam to Queen and Country
Zubeida Malik speaks to Muslim soldiers in the British army. (R)
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11:30
Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Coffee
3/4 Simon Evans presents a comedy lecture on the economics behind coffee. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/03/2017
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, Light Bulb
Once too precious to use, light is now too cheap to notice.
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12:15
You and Yours—Home decor bloggers, Megawhite, Debt collectors
How home decor bloggers posting on social media are inspiring us to restyle our homes.
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12:57
Weather—29/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—29/03/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
The Uncommon Senses—Series 1, How to Stand Up
Barry Smith explores the three senses which enable us to stand up.
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14:00
The Archers—28/03/2017
Usha rallies the troops. (R)
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14:15
The Interrogation—Series 5, Beverley
Matthews and Armitage interrogate a woman who has reported her elderly father missing.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: The Cost of Buying a Car
Louise Cooper looks at the finances of buying a car.
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15:30
A Casual Clearance
Clare Jenkins explores the emotional challenges faced when clearing out her parents' home. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—The ways women age - Beauty politics
The ways women age. Also beauty politics.
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16:30
The Media Show—Westminster attack and the media response, Tyler Brule on Monocle
Topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
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17:00
PM—29/03/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/03/2017 UK triggers Article 50
The UK has formally begun the process of leaving the European Union.
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18:30
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 3, About Intelligence
1/4 Nathan is fed up with his family underestimating his intelligence. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—29/03/2017
Lynda has to explain herself.
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19:15
Front Row—42nd Street director, Anish Kapoor, Ted Hughes poetry prize, Humber Bridge sounds
42nd Street director Mark Bramble, and Anish Kapoor on his new exhibition.
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19:45
Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 8
8/10 Shardlake demands answers from the Dean of Westminster. (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—Morality of the Green Belt
Debate from Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School - Presented by Michael Buerk.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Unfrozen North
What happens in the world's most northerly town when the permafrost defrosts? (R)
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21:30
Midweek—Harriet Walter, Richard Curtis, Suzi Quatro, Declan Murphy
Harriet Walter, Richard Curtis and Suzi Quatro join Libby Purves for the final Midweek. (R)
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21:58
Weather—29/03/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Theresa May triggers Brexit
Reaction from the UK and Europe to Theresa May triggering Article 50.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Behind Her Eyes, Episode 8
8/10 Thanks to Adele, Louise can control her night terrors, but that is only the beginning.
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23:00
Spotlight Tonight with Nish Kumar—Series 1, 29/03/2017
Late-night topical comedy, hosted by award-winning satirist Nish Kumar.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—29/03/2017
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/03/2017
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 3
3/5 Machiavelli watches the rise of the charismatic monk Savonarola. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—30/03/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/03/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Prebendary Edward Mason.
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05:45
Farming Today—Livestock Markets, Farm Safety, Compost Tea
A look at why livestock markets are so important to rural areas. With Charlotte Smith.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kestrel
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the kestrel. (R)
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