FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/07/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 2
2/5 The pigs have settled in well and have now outgrown their enclosure. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—05/07/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/07/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/07/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Stephen Shipley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Northern Ireland farmers on Brexit, rural housing and agricultural art
Northern Ireland farmers share their differing views on how Brexit will impact business.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—John MacPherson on the Herring Gull
Wildlife photographer John MacPherson recalls the herring gull for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/07/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Only Artists—Series 2, Tony Pitts and Jim Moir
Actor and director Tony Pitts meets comedian and painter Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves.
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09:30
Voices of the First World War—From Beneath: Mines at Messines
Survivors of the war describe exploding huge mines at the Messines Ridge.
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09:45
Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 3
3/5 The pigs have offered a further entry into the ancient ways of the rural community.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Eating disorders: Patients, families and doctors talk about the road to recovery
Patients, families and doctors talk about recovering from an eating disorder.
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10:41
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 3
3/10 Anna prepares to go back to her home town while Michael and Ben argue over Shawna's offer.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Lynn and Phoebe - Best Day Ever
How The Killers made the future brighter.
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11:00
In the Rough: Golf's Uncertain Future
Mark Hodkinson investigates why golf is declining while cycling thrives. (R)
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11:30
Bad Salsa—Series 1, Mount Kilimanjaro
2/4 Marco's sister is unimpressed with Terri, Jill wavers and Chippy tussles with a shark. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/07/2017
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, Intellectual Property
Intellectual property reflects an economic trade off when it comes to innovation.
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12:13
You and Yours—London renting, Terrorism insurance, Avocados
Rents in London are predicted to fall by 2% this year, when rents are going up elsewhere.
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12:57
Weather—05/07/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—05/07/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 2, The Prague Spring
Bridget Kendall on the Soviet-led invasion that brought the Prague Spring to an end.
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14:00
The Archers—04/07/2017
Will tries to gather support. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Keeping the Wolf Out, Heroes
Cold blooded murder or self defence? Crime drama set in communist Hungary.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Childcare Costs
Louise Cooper and guests discuss childcare costs and help.
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15:30
Inside Health—High costs of cheap medicines, Can a simple blood test help identify cancer, undescended testes, Aspirin
The price of everyday medicines is rising as some manufacturers are monopolies. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Fertility Holidays - Male Infertility
Laurie Taylor discusses a study of IVF tourism. Also, male infertility.
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16:30
The Media Show—Inside Russia Today...
Amol Rajan meets Nikolay Bogachihin, head of RT in the UK, and tours its London office.
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17:00
PM—05/07/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Theresa May has responded to mounting speculation that the government is about to lift the cap on public sector pay.
Theresa May has dampened speculation that public sector pay limits could be lifted.
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18:30
John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 2, Here's What We Do
5/6 It's Pidge and Gavin! The old team back together again for one last mission.
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19:00
The Archers—05/07/2017
Justin gets the lie of the land.
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19:15
Front Row—Christine and the Queens' Queer Icon; Spider-Man: Homecoming; Acting Guilty; Museum of the Year - 5th contender
Christine & the Queens, Spider-Man: Homecoming, acting guilty and Lapworth Museum.
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19:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 3
3/10 Anna prepares to go back to her home town while Michael and Ben argue over Shawna's offer. (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—The Morality of the Public Sector
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
Four Thought—Being Transgender
Juno Dawson thinks we should get over our prurient obsession with transgender people.
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21:00
Science Stories—Caroline Herschel and the Comets
Naomi Alderman tells the story of 18th-century comet spotter and singer Caroline Herschel.
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21:30
Only Artists—Series 2, Tony Pitts and Jim Moir
Actor and director Tony Pitts meets comedian and painter Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves. (R)
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21:58
Weather—05/07/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—The American ambassador to the UN tells the Security Council the US wants to impose new sanctions against North Korea
An examination of the developing alliance between Russia and China on the Korean crisis.
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22:45
Dangerous Visions—Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Episode 3
3/10 Ray Bradbury's visionary cult classic, abridged by Sara Davies. Read by Alex Jennings.
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23:00
Damien Slash—The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Fast-paced, one-man sketch comedy show from YouTube star, Damien Slash.
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23:15
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 1, A Trolley for a Change
3/6 A grandmother visits a supermarket to buy her grandchildren a meal they won't forget. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—05/07/2017
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/07/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Big Pig, Little Pig by Jacqueline Yallop—Episode 3
3/5 The pigs have offered a further entry into the ancient ways of the rural community. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—06/07/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/07/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/07/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Stephen Shipley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Vaccinating Badgers, Stable Staff Shortage, Ballymena Mart
After a year's break badgers are again being trapped and vaccinated against Bovine TB.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mya Rose Craig on the White-Tailed Eagle
Schoolgirl Mya Rose Craig on the white-tailed eagle for Tweet of the Day.
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