FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/06/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Believe Me by Eddie Izzard—1. Childhood
1/5 Happy childhood memories sit beside a great sadness and big changes for Eddie's family. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—27/06/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/06/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/06/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
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05:45
Farming Today—Women in Scottish agriculture, TB in Wales, GCA progress & Angus breeders
The Scottish government pledges to address under-representation of women in agriculture.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mya Rose Craig on the Nuthatch
Mya Rose Craig recalls the nuthatch for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/06/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reith Lectures—Hilary Mantel, Silence Grips the Town
The story of how historical obsession killed a Polish writer, told by Hilary Mantel.
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09:45
Believe Me by Eddie Izzard—2. Discovery
2/5 A gig in Sweden leads Eddie to make an important discovery about her family's past.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Takeover week: Ellie Simmonds
Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds on solo travel, ocean conservation and volunteering.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—How to Have a Perfect Marriage, Episode 2
2/5 Karen and gay husband Jack are called to account by their surprisingly grown-up teenagers.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Tardigrade
An encounter with arguably the world's toughest animal albeit it one we rarely see.
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11:30
Laura Barton's Notes from a Musical Island—Series 2, Surf and Furze
Laura Barton takes a close listen to the music of Cornwall.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/06/2017
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, TV Dinner
The TV dinner, and other inventions from the same era, made a lasting economic impression.
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12:13
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How satisfied are you with the modern NHS? Would you pay a bit more tax to improve it?
How satisfied are you with the modern NHS? Would you pay a bit more in tax to improve it?
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12:57
Weather—27/06/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—27/06/2017
Following the Grenfell fire the London Mayor says he can't be sure that hospitals are safe
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13:45
Our Man in the Middle East—Part 22: Oil and Water
Jeremy Bowen analyses the conflict in Yemen and the role of Saudi Arabia.
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14:00
The Archers—26/06/2017
Justin has a hard day at the office. (R)
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14:15
Dangerous Visions—Siege, Episode 1
A National Front politician causes unrest in Grenoble as he campaigns to be the next mayor
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 17, Newtownards
Jay Rayner and his panel of culinary experts visit Newtownards in Northern Ireland. (R)
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15:30
Making History—The Dunkirk Spirit
Dunkirk, Churchill, hermits and the archaeology of play.
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16:00
The Law Show—Interview with the Lord Chancellor David Lidington
The agenda for the new justice secretary, the law and holograms, and ageing sex offenders.
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16:30
A Good Read—Bill Paterson and Tom Chatfield
Actor Bill Paterson, writer Tom Chatfield and presenter Harriett Gilbert recommend reads.
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17:00
PM—27/06/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/06/2017 Scottish Independence Referendum plans dropped
Nicola Sturgeon has shelved plans for a second independence referendum by Spring 2019.
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18:30
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 1, History and the Role of the Entertainer
4/4 Alexei explores the role of the entertainer and explains why he will never go on Strictly. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—27/06/2017
Harrison thinks it is time to move on.
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19:15
Front Row—Ian Rankin, Photographer Gregory Crewdson, National Rural Touring Awards
Ian Rankin on Rebus, American photographer Gregory Crewdson, National Rural Touring Awards
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—How to Have a Perfect Marriage, Episode 2
2/5 Karen and gay husband Jack are called to account by their surprisingly grown-up teenagers. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Children with ME
Families of children with a severe fatigue condition say they have been accused of abuse.
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20:40
In Touch—Why Can't I Sleep?
The latest research on circadian sleep disorders in blind people.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Personality change, Roald Dahl's Marvellous Medicine, Insider's Guide, The self-help craze
Personality change, Roald Dahl's Marvellous Medicine, Insider's Guide, the self-help craze
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21:30
Out of the Ordinary—Series 4, The Red Pill
1/3 Jolyon Jenkins on men fighting a liberation war against what they see as female oppression (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—We reveal a warning - by the London Fire Brigade - about the risks posed by cladding just weeks before Grenfell Tower fire
Experts claim that current fire risk assessments for buildings are 'complete garbage'.
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22:45
Annika Strandhed—Series 3, Forty Words
2/4 By Nick Walker. In Bergen, Annika investigates a strange case involving a submarine. (R)
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23:00
Liam Williams: Ladhood—Series 1, House Party
4/4 Comedian Liam Williams tells of his teenage misadventures in the Yorkshire suburbs. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—27/06/2017
Joanna Shinn reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/06/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Believe Me by Eddie Izzard—2. Discovery
2/5 A gig in Sweden leads Eddie to make an important discovery about her family's past. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—28/06/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/06/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/06/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
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05:45
Farming Today—TB Restricted livestock markets, Sky lanterns, Turnip seed harvest, No-till study
Orange markets offer a lifeline for farmers with TB restricted herds.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Cyrus Todiwala on the Ring-Necked Parakeet
London restaurant owner Cyrus Todiwala on the ring-necked parakeet for Tweet of the Day.
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