FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/07/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight by Naoki Higashida—Episode 3
3/5 David Mitchell introduces this compelling book by a teenager with non-verbal autism. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/07/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/07/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/07/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Tenant farmer evictions, Devolved powers post-Brexit, Rural tourism report, Himalayan Balsam gin.
When council auction off farmland, what are the options for unsuccessful tenants?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Danielle Meyer on the Gannet
The RSPB's Danielle Meyer recalls working with gannets for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/07/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Long View—Grenfell Tower and Watson Street fire tragedies
Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of landmark fire tragedies.
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09:30
One to One—Mark Steel and Faye Didymus
Does the sports psychologist agree that comedy and sport are kind of the same?
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09:45
Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight by Naoki Higashida—Episode 4
4/5 Novelist David Mitchell introduces this compelling book by a teenager with severe autism.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Assata Shakur, Gender pay gap, Kids' behaviour
How do you deal with challenging behaviour from children with learning disabilities?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Assata Shakur - The FBI's Most Wanted Woman, Episode 4
4/5 Dramatisation of ex-Black Panther and political activist Assata Shakur's autobiography.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—A Closed Notebook
Shouted questions, briefings in the pub . . . trying to make sense of Brexit negotiations.
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11:30
The Symbols of Bliss
How Charles Bliss attempted to bring about world peace through a new visual language.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/07/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Why Factor—Series 4, Polygamy
Why do some people practice polygamy?
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12:15
You and Yours—Electric Cars, High Street Banks and Celebrity Cruises
Disappearing banks, big names on cruise holidays, DIY tickets and electric car shopping.
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12:57
Weather—20/07/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/07/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 2, The Baltic Singing Revolution
Bridget Kendall on the Baltic Singing Revolution.
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14:00
The Archers—19/07/2017
Ruth makes her position known. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Precious and Grace
Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi try to resolve the problem of Fanwell's dog.
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15:00
Open Country—Loch Tay and Ben Lawers
Helen Mark climbs Ben Lawers above Loch Tay for a better view of the southern Highlands.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—SurvivorsUK
Louis Theroux makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of SurvivorsUK. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Elizabeth Day; Bradford Literature Festival
Mariella Frostrup talks to writer Elizabeth Day about her novel The Party. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan tells Francine Stock about his first war movie, Dunkirk.
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Genetics and privacy, Global plastic, Great Ape Dictionary, Ocean Discovery X Prize
Genetics and privacy; Global plastic; Great Ape Dictionary; Ocean Discovery X Prize.
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17:00
PM—20/07/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/07/2017 Recorded crime in England and Wales sees its biggest annual rise in a decade
Knife, gun crime, burglary and car theft are going up.
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18:30
The Pin—Series 3, Party
2/4 Not invited to the 大象传媒's office party, Alex and Ben try to prove they can throw a party.
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19:00
The Archers—20/07/2017
Shula shares all the latest gossip.
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19:15
Front Row—Artist Richard Long, Stella Duffy chooses her Queer Icon, Daljit Nagra on Liu Xiaobo
Richard Long, Stella Duffy's Queer Icon, Daljit Nagra on Liu Xiaobo, the value of art.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Assata Shakur - The FBI's Most Wanted Woman, Episode 4
4/5 Dramatisation of ex-Black Panther and political activist Assata Shakur's autobiography. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—The Crisis in Conservatism
Are Tory divisions temporary or symptomatic of deeper problems?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Cost cutting and business transformation
What is the best way of cutting costs and transforming a business?
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—Genetics and privacy, Global plastic, Great Ape Dictionary, Ocean Discovery X Prize
Genetics and privacy; Global plastic; Great Ape Dictionary; Ocean Discovery X Prize. (R)
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21:30
The Long View—Grenfell Tower and Watson Street fire tragedies
Jonathan Freedland takes the Long View of landmark fire tragedies. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK Brexit goals lack clarity - EU
EU calls for greater clarity from UK in Brexit talks.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Music Shop, Episode 4
4/10 Frank gives Ilse her first music lesson: Beethoven and sex.
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23:00
Daphne Sounds Expensive—Series 2, Time Travel
2/4 Phil blows a fortune on a new time machine, so the boys try to recoup their losses.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/07/2017
Susan Hulme follows the latest update in the Commons on the Grenfell fire's aftermath.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/07/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight by Naoki Higashida—Episode 4
4/5 Novelist David Mitchell introduces this compelling book by a teenager with severe autism. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/07/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/07/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/07/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Michael Gove's 'vision', strawberry growing, Bovine TB, and alpaca walking tours
The environment secretary Michael Gove will call for a 'green' Brexit today.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Matthew Capper on the Bittern
The RSPB's Matthew Capper recalls the joy of hearing a bittern for Tweet of the Day.
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