FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/06/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Secret Lives of Colour, Green
4/5 The exploration of colour continues with green, colour of jealousy and ecology. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—23/06/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/06/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/06/2017
A spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—Tail-docking in Scotland and farming a year on from the EU referendum
The Scottish government approves tail-docking for working dogs.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Gregory Ovenden on the Canada Goose
Wildlife sound recordist Gregory Overden on Canada geese for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/06/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Jed Mercurio
Jed Mercurio, writer and director, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Secret Lives of Colour, Black
5/5 At the end of a journey around the palette we reach black, which may not even be a colour.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie
Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac; dancing when you're older; women in prison; glassmaking.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Stories from Hay el Matar, Episode 5
The fake medicines warehouse is now the centre of everyone's attention.
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11:00
Brexit: A Tale of Two Cities
A year on, contrasting Wakefield, which voted leave, to Oxford, which voted remain.
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11:30
Polyoaks—Series 5, The Consultants Cometh
2/6 The surgery considers merging with a super practice. Stars Nigel Planer.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/06/2017
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, Battery
The story of the battery begins inside a dead murderer. It's a tale that's far from over.
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12:13
You and Yours—Brexit one year on, Jaguar Land Rover, Tower block safety
It is one year since the EU referendum, how confident are you feeling about your finances?
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12:57
Weather—23/06/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—23/06/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Our Man in the Middle East—Part 20: Crossing the Line
Jeremy Bowen on the dramatic eruption of opposition to the Assad regime in Syria.
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14:00
The Archers—22/06/2017
Adam has an eventful birthday. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Stephen Wyatt - The Shadow of Dorian Gray
By Stephen Wyatt. Drama about poet John Gray, the possible inspiration for Dorian Gray. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—County Fermanagh
Eric Robson chairs the horticultural panel programme from County Fermanagh.
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15:45
Short Works—Series 1, The Storyteller
In Julianne Pachico's short story, a Colombian summer's evening takes an unexpected turn.
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16:00
Last Word—Helmut Kohl, Anita Pallenberg, Professor Brian Bellhouse, Naseem Khan, Brian Cant
Julian Worricker on a politician, an artiste, a scientist, an arts pioneer, a TV presenter
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16:30
Feedback—23/06/2017
Ed Miliband sits in for Jeremy Vine on Radio 2, but has he been a hit with listeners?
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16:55
The Listening Project—Robin and Concha - Just Trying to Fit In
A strong friendship grew out of their initial relationship as nanny and her charge.
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17:00
PM—23/06/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/06/17 Police consider charges over Grenfell fire
Police investigate whether Grenfell fire was a criminal offence
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 17, 23/06/2017
The topical satirical show returns.
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19:00
The Archers—23/06/2017
Matt is on the prowl.
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19:15
Front Row—Khadija Saye remembered, Jon Ronson, Harry Potter 20 years on
The writer Jon Ronson on his film Okja, Harry Potter's impact and the artist Khadija Saye.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Stories from Hay el Matar, Episode 5
The fake medicines warehouse is now the centre of everyone's attention. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Diane Abbott MP, Darren Grimes, Jamie MacColl, Andy Street
Jonathan Dimbleby presents debate from the WMG Academy for Young Engineers in Solihull.
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20:50
A Point of View—After Grenfell
Will Self's personal view of high-rise buildings following the Grenfell Tower disaster.
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21:00
Archive on 4—Stadium Rock at 50
50 years after the Beatles played Shea Stadium, Kate Mossman plots a history of Arena rock (R)
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21:58
Weather—23/06/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Qatar rejects Arab demand for Al Jazeera's closure
Saudi Arabia and other Arab states launched a blockade of Qatar two weeks ago.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, Revathy
15/15 The guest house residents receive a letter that brings unexpected news from the forest.
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23:00
A Good Read—Verity Sharp and Matthew Syed
Harriett Gilbert talks favourite books with Verity Sharp and Matthew Syed. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/06/2017
Mark D'Arcy examines what lies ahead for an unexpected minority government.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Keith and Jessica - Last Day at Work
One is retiring, the other just starting her career.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/06/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Secret Lives of Colour, Black
5/5 At the end of a journey around the palette we reach black, which may not even be a colour. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—24/06/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/06/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/06/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
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05:45
iPM—Getting Out of the Habit
After 33 years of being a Nun, iPM listener Marion is starting a new life.
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