FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/04/2017
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, The Day of the Daag
In the final response to Homer, Daljit Nagra takes on Odysseus sorting out the suitors. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/04/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/04/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/04/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with George Craig.
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05:45
iPM—Pressure to be positive
A mother on raising three children with autism.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—29/04/2017
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—29/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—The Future of Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is looking towards a new future, David Lindo finds out more. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Vegan debate
Four panellists discuss veganism and its implications for British farming.
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06:57
Weather—29/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—29/04/2017
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Leo Sayer
The singer/songwriter Leo Sayer joins Aasmah Mir and the Rev. Richard Coles.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 16, Chelmsford
Jay Rayner and his panel visit Chelmsford in Essex.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—Anushka Asthana of the Guardian looks behind the scenes at Westminster
Anushka Asthana of the Guardian looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—In Search of Happiness
The Afghan Taliban's spring offensive, surprises in North Korea and happiness in UAE.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Tax changes blocked by the election, millions of 'smart' meters may have to be replaced, plus ethical banking
Tax changes blocked by the election and millions of smart meters may need replacing.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 93, 28/04/2017
Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp. (R)
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12:57
Weather—29/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—29/04/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Lord Falconer, Jeane Freeman MSP, Mark Littlewood, Professor Adam Tomkins MSP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from South Lanarkshire. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—SNP; Nationalism; TV Debates; Faith
Listeners have their say on the SNP, nationalism, TV debates and faith.
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14:30
Drama on 4—The Rosenthals, Eskimo Day
1/3 Jack Rosenthal's poignant comedy drama, set on interview day in Cambridge.
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15:30
Ella Fitzgerald: A Glorious Noise
Mara Carlyle on Ella Fitzgerald's vocal magnificence, marking 100 years since her birth. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Valerie June, the WI opens a branch in prison and are sex robots a danger to human intimacy?
Valerie June with Got Soul, and sex robots - a danger to human intimacy?
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—Pressure to be positive
A mother on raising three children with autism. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—29/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/04/17 EU leaders unanimously adopt Brexit strategy
The EU wants a "serious response" from the UK on the rights of EU citizens in Britain.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Howard Jacobson, Vivienne Acheampong, Joe Boyd, Gaia Vince, Orchestra Baobab, Her's, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Aretha Franklin
Mark Coles profiles the Queen of Soul.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Lady Macbeth, Obsession, See What I Have Done, Whitechapel Gallery, Griefcast
Lady Macbeth, Van Hove's Obsession, See What I Have Done, Whitechapel Gallery, Griefcast.
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20:00
Archive on 4—A New Life in Europe Revisited
A family of Syrian migrants relive their perilous journey to seek a new life in Europe.
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21:00
Drama on 4—The Hours by Michael Cunningham, Episode 2
2/2 Dramatisation of the novel inspired by Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway. With Rosamund Pike. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—29/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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22:15
Glass Half Full—Series 1, Digital technology is making children's lives richer
Fi Glover pits optimists against pessimists in a debate on digital technology and children (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—Semi-Final 2, 2017
The nationwide general knowledge contest, chaired by Russell Davies. (R)
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23:30
Poetry Extra—Zaffar Kunial
Paul Farley hears new poems by Zaffar Kunial in the places they were made. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, On the Beach
An elderly veteran makes an unexpected request of his son: a trip to the seaside. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—30/04/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/04/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary the Virgin, Chislet
Church bells from St Mary the Virgin, Chislet.
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05:45
Profile—Aretha Franklin
Mark Coles profiles the Queen of Soul. (R)
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