FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/07/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—John McEnroe
John McEnroe, tennis player, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight by Naoki Higashida—Episode 5
5/5 Novelist David Mitchell introduces this compelling book by a teenager with severe autism.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Prison governor, Women's cricket, Craft, Polly Neate, Cook the perfect
The challenges of being a woman governor in a men's prison.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Assata Shakur - The FBI's Most Wanted Woman, Episode 5
5/5 Shakur is in jail awaiting trial with her friend Kamau.
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11:00
And Then There Were Nun
A glimpse into the cloistered world of religious communities.
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11:30
Polyoaks—Series 5, The Battle of Bristol
6/6 An anti-austerity demo vies with government NHS plans in a battle for hearts and minds.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/07/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Why Factor—Series 4, Goths
Why would anyone be a goth? What is the appeal of this dark and spooky subculture?
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12:15
You and Yours—Supermarket loyalty, Train station shopping, Obsolete smartphones
Tesco's Clubcard is relaunched, and train stations that have become shopping destinations.
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12:57
Weather—21/07/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—21/07/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 2, The Collapse of the Soviet Union
Bridget Kendall on the final days of the Soviet Union.
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14:00
The Archers—20/07/2017
Shula shares all the latest gossip. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Dad Who Fell to Earth
Toby Hadoke's comedy drama about grief and aliens. Starring Ronald Pickup. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Jurassic Coast
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from the Jurassic Coast.
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15:45
Short Works—Series 1, The Volunteer
An original short work for radio by Anthony Anaxagorou.
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16:00
Last Word—Chuck Blazer, Maryam Mirzakhani, Bryan Avery, Peter McHugh, Martin Landau
Matthew Bannister on a FIFA boss, a mathematician, an architect, a journalist, an actor.
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16:30
Feedback—21/07/2017
The 大象传媒's Norman Smith looks back at a tumultuous few months covering UK politics.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Cristina and Alicia - Wanting to Change the World
United by a burning desire to challenge injustice and do the right thing.
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17:00
PM—21/07/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/07/2017 A Cabinet minister suggests free movement of people could continue after Brexit.
A Cabinet minister suggests free movement of people could continue after Brexit.
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 17, 21/07/2017
The topical satirical show returns for some post-election skewering.
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19:00
The Archers—21/07/2017
There is another unexpected visitor to Grange Farm.
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19:15
Front Row—Jane Campion and Alice Englert, Chris Smith's Queer Icon, Lucy Kirkwood, Love Island
Jane Campion on Top of the Lake, Chris Smith's Queer Icon, Lucy Kirkwood, and Love Island.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Assata Shakur - The FBI's Most Wanted Woman, Episode 5
5/5 Shakur is in jail awaiting trial with her friend Kamau. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Lord Hennessy, Chris Ormrod, Emily Thornberry MP, Theresa Villiers MP
Ed Stourton presents political debate from Wedmore in Somerset.
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20:50
A Point of View—My Encounter with Shingles
Adam Gopnik on why he turned to marijuana during his recent bout of shingles.
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21:00
Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 2, Omnibus 3
Bridget Kendall presents stories from the final years of the Cold War.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK government "united" on the need for a transitional agreement after Brexit
Downing Street dismisses the idea that any arrangement would mean continued free movement.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Music Shop, Episode 5
5/10 Frank begins refurbishing the music shop. But not everyone in Unity Street is so lucky.
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23:00
A Good Read—Sara Cox and Eimear McBride
Sara Cox, Eimear McBride and Harriett Gilbert talk about favourite books. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—21/07/2017
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Lettice and Alice - Gluten-Free
There are times when it is a relief that the birthday cake has run out.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/07/2017
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 5
5/5 Novelist David Mitchell introduces this compelling book by a teenager with severe autism. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—22/07/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/07/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/07/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
iPM—The war time doctor
Inside the last functioning hospital in Baghdad during the war.
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