FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—David Jones: Engraver, Soldier, Painter, Poet, The Great War
2/5 The author reflects on David Jones's disquieting experiences in the trenches. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—12/04/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/04/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/04/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Professor Tom Wright, St Andrews.
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05:45
Farming Today—Horses and road safety, Sheep DNA detective work, Learning to be an auctioneer
Horses and road safety, using DNA to catch a sheep rustler and becoming an auctioneer.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Reed Bunting
David Attenborough presents the reed bunting. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—12/04/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Only Artists—Series 1, Naomi Alderman and Chi-chi Nwanoku
What's it like to make your art in the moment?
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09:30
Everything You Think About Sport Is Wrong—Beauty
2/5 Simon Barnes continues his challenge to how we think about sport, discussing beauty. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—David Jones: Engraver, Soldier, Painter, Poet, The Art of Engraving
3/5 Thomas Dilworth's biography of the modernist artist and poet turns to his engravings.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Parenting classes, British Muslim women, Spring gardens
Parenting classes, British Muslim women, spring gardens.
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10:41
The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1950, Elmview Acres
3/10 Pauline's boredom with Michael has caused her to look further afield for love.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Keren and Mike - Rekindling Passion
The impact that prostate cancer treatment can have on a couple's love life.
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11:00
The Rise and Fall of the Meritocracy
Toby Young asks if his father's dark prophesy about meritocracy is becoming a reality. (R)
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11:30
Believe It!—Series 3, Knight Fever
1/3 Post-heart attack, what does Richard Wilson most need?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Listening Project—The Listening Project One Thousand, An Ethical Digital Cafe
Writers can listen in to conversations in the archive without fear of breaching privacy.
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12:15
You and Yours—High street fashion, Benefits advice, Sleep gadgets
As Jaegar collapses, we discuss why some British fashion brands are struggling.
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12:57
Weather—12/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—12/04/2017
President Putin says trust has eroded between the US and Russia under president Trump.
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13:45
Owning Colour—Series 1, 3. Green
3/5 Wayne Hemingway explores the artistic, commercial and cultural impact of colour: Green.
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14:00
The Archers—11/04/2017
Emma adjusts to a new routine. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—In Here
Tense hostage drama. Ruby hides inside the besieged gym. Can her information save the day?
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Care Home Costs for Dad
Paying for a care home for Dad, we hear the very personal story of listener Susannah.
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15:30
Why Become a Doctor?—Junior Doctors: All Work and No Play?
2/3 Why are junior doctors so disillusioned? Dr Kevin Fong investigates. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Special programme on winner of Ethnography award
A special programme on the winner of the BSA/Thinking Allowed Ethnography award.
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16:30
The Media Show—12/04/2017
Sean Spicer's apology, Cleveland Police snooping on journalists, and S-Town's Brian Reed.
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17:00
PM—12/04/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/04/2017 Vladimir Putin meets US Secretary of State in Moscow
The US Secretary of State has met Vladimir Putin in Moscow as tensions grow over Syria
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18:30
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 3, About Bad Boys
3/4 Nathan tries to be a good role model for his younger brother Tyree. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—12/04/2017
Harrison offers an olive branch.
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19:15
Front Row—Jim Broadbent; I Heard It Through the Grapevine; Johana Gustawsson and Matt Johnson
The Sense of an Ending on film, I Heard It Through the Grapevine is 50, writing as therapy
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19:45
The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1950, Elmview Acres
3/10 Pauline's boredom with Michael has caused her to look further afield for love. (R)
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20:00
Glass Half Full—Series 1, Gender equality is within reach
Fi Glover pits optimists against pessimists in a debate on gender equality.
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20:45
Lent Talks—Richard Harries - Destiny and Old Age
Former bishop Lord Richard Harries talks about confronting destiny in old age.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Reasons to Be Cheerful?
The Skoll World Forum aims to help entrepreneurs solve global problems. Tom Heap reports. (R)
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21:30
Only Artists—Series 1, Naomi Alderman and Chi-chi Nwanoku
What's it like to make your art in the moment? (R)
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21:58
Weather—12/04/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Are US and Russia relations back to an all time low?
What has happened to President Trump's hopes of resetting relations with Russia?
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22:45
The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry—Episode 8
8/10 The mystery of the Essex Serpent appears to be solved.
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23:00
Tom Parry's Fancy Dressed Life—Series 1, Max
2/4 Tom Parry has a theory that fancy dress can change your life.
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23:15
Litter from America—Series 1, Maysoon Zayid
The Arab-American stand-up comedian Maysoon Zayid on dreams versus reality.
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23:30
Short Cuts—Series 10, Losing Yourself
4/8 Josie Long hears stories of what can be found when we lose ourselves. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—David Jones: Engraver, Soldier, Painter, Poet, The Art of Engraving
3/5 Thomas Dilworth's biography of the modernist artist and poet turns to his engravings. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—13/04/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/04/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/04/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Professor Tom Wright, St Andrews.
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05:45
Farming Today—Bird flu restrictions; healthy soil; the Leaf/Face merger; Monmouthshire livestock centre
Bird flu restrictions in England are eased; healthy soil; Monmouthshire livestock centre.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sparrowhawk
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the sparrowhawk. (R)
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