FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Odyssey Project: My Name Is Nobody—Series 1, Scylla and Charybdis
Mir Mahfuz Ali responds to Scylla and Charybdis in The Odyssey with a sea crossing today. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—18/04/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/04/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/04/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with His Grace Bishop Angaelos.
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05:45
Farming Today—Elver poaching, Peat in compost, Yorkshire whisky, New Zealand farming
The Environment Agency is cracking down on elver poaching on the River Severn.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Cuckoo - Female
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the female cuckoo. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/04/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Liz Sockett on friendly killer bacteria
Jim Al-khalili talks to Professor Liz Sockett about the evil genius of predatory bacteria.
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09:30
Off airProgrammes will resume at 09:45
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09:45
The Odyssey Project: My Name Is Nobody—Series 1, Tamrat in the Cyclops' Cave
Poet Alemu Tebeje's tale of Tamrat, growing up in Ethiopia, akin to the Cyclops' cave.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Megan Mullally, Toor Pekai Yousafzai (Malala's mother)
Megan Mullally, aka Karen in Will and Grace plus Malala's mother, Toor Pekai Yousafzai.
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10:45
The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1978, The Piano Teacher
7/10 An unexpected encounter with Anna strikes just the right note for Michael.
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11:00
The Shock
Kidnapping, robbery or an accident are common moments of shock. How do our brains cope?
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11:30
The Honky Tonk Nun
Kate Molleson meets a legend of Ethiopian music, Emahoy Tsegue-Maryam Guebrou.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—18 April 1917 - Alec Poole
In Folkestone, Alec Poole offers spiritual sustenance to an unorthodox congregation.
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12:15
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12:57
Weather—18/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—18/04/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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14:00
The Archers—17/04/2017
Josh is on the warpath. (R)
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14:15
Almost Like Being in Love
Catriona Knox's coming-of-age comedy about love, gender-fluidity, cats and Judy Garland.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 16, Swansea
Jay Rayner and his panel of cooking experts visit Swansea. (R)
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Sinking Solomon Islands
Five of the Solomon Islands have already been lost to the sea. How are the locals coping?
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16:00
Word of Mouth—How Countries Got Their Names
Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright find out how countries got their names.
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16:30
Great Lives—Ermonela Jaho on Mother Teresa
The Albanian opera singer Ermonela Jaho chooses the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
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17:00
PM—18/04/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/04/2017 Theresa May calls early election
The Prime Minister says she wants to strengthen her position ahead of Brexit talks
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18:30
Rob Newman—Rob Newman's Neuropolis, Love on the Brain
1/4 Comedian Rob Newman presents a unique odyssey of our brains mixing stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—18/04/2017
Peggy hears the good news.
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19:15
Front Row—Violinist Kyung Wha Chung, Murray Lachlan Young, Hisham Matar on Clash
Samira Ahmed talks to violinist Kyung Wha Chung and poet Murray Lachlan Young.
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19:45
The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler—1978, The Piano Teacher
7/10 An unexpected encounter with Anna strikes just the right note for Michael. (R)
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20:00
Trump at Studio 54
Frances Stonor Saunders on Trump's disco years and mentorship to McCarthy's henchman.
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20:40
In Touch—RNIB library services, Football commentary
Tracy Pearson on the RNIB Library's services, and Tom Walker reports on football access.
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21:00
Document—Fu Bingchang's Diaries
The diaries of Fu Bingchang, Chinese Ambassador to the Soviet Union as the Cold War began. (R)
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Liz Sockett on friendly killer bacteria
Jim Al-khalili talks to Professor Liz Sockett about the evil genius of predatory bacteria. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—May 'reluctantly' calls election blaming opposition 'games'
Theresa May says a snap general election will secure 'strong leadership'.
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22:45
Rabbit, Run by John Updike—2. Advice
2/10 In seeking advice about his marriage, Rabbit finds himself introduced to a new partner.
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23:00
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 3, Tarquin and the Tiny Studio
1/4 Kevin Eldon returns with sketches about beatniks, Blofeld, wine gums and castanets.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/04/2017
A surprise general election has been called by the prime minister.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Odyssey Project: My Name Is Nobody—Series 1, Tamrat in the Cyclops' Cave
Poet Alemu Tebeje's tale of Tamrat, growing up in Ethiopia, akin to the Cyclops' cave. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—19/04/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/04/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/04/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with His Grace Bishop Angaelos.
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05:45
Farming Today—The general election, Weetabix sale, New Zealand subsidies
What will the snap general election mean for the farming community?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bullfinch
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the bullfinch. (R)
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