FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/08/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, The Loop
Story by Linda Cracknell. A retired cyclist helps a friend's son deal with a sad loss. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—06/08/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/08/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat
Church bells from St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat.
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05:45
Profile—General John Kelly
General John Kelly, from a working class Boston neighbourhood to the White House. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—06/08/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Freedom
Theologian and writer Dr Jane Williams examines the nature and extent of human freedom.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Masters of Mash
Ruth Sanderson meets Northern Ireland's King and Queen of Mash.
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06:57
Weather—06/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—06/08/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Nuns fighting fracking; Forced marriage; Food safety post-Brexit
A look at ethical and religious news with William Crawley.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Kidscape
David Walliams makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Kidscape.
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07:57
Weather—06/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—06/08/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Grateful
From the Keswick Convention 2017 which takes responding to God with gratitude as its theme
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08:48
A Point of View—On Musical Theatre
Adam Gopnik reflects on why musical theatre makes its makers miserable. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Nadia Archer on the Peregrine
Nadia Archer of the RSPB recalls Manchester's peregrines for Tweet of the Day. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—06/08/2017
The Sunday morning magazine programme including a review of the newspapers.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—06/08/2017
Anisha is drawn in, and there is a knot to unravel at the Dower House.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Dr Kevin Fong
Dr Kevin Fong is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/08/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 67, Episode 6
6/6 Jack Dee and regulars Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor with Jeremy Hardy and Jan Ravens. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Patience Gray: A Life Through Food
Jojo Tulloh, Adam Federman and Louise Gray introduce the food writing of Patience Gray.
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12:57
Weather—06/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—06/08/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
City Exchange
The City - has it changed its spots since the financial crash of 2008?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Four Points of the Compass Special: East v West
As part of GQT's 70th anniversary, the team visit the four points of the UK compass. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Breaking Down Barriers
Overcoming a covert stammer, profound deafness, and prejudice against women bricklayers. (R)
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15:00
Henry James—The Portrait of a Lady, 2. Italy
2/3 An unexpected inheritance allows Isabel her freedom, so she travels to Italy.
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16:00
Bookclub—Ann Patchett - Bel Canto
Ann Patchett talks to James Naughtie about her Orange Prize-winning novel Bel Canto.
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16:30
Mother Tongue—Series 1, Close Encounters
Poetry series in which poet Helen Mort explores exciting voices from around the world.
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17:00
High Rise
A meditation on the enduring dream - and the potential nightmare - of tower block life. (R)
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17:40
Profile—General John Kelly
General John Kelly, from a working class Boston neighbourhood to the White House. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—06/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/08/2017 China tells North Korea to halt its nuclear and missile tests
Beijing has urged North Korea to make a "smart decision", after new UN sanctions approved
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Sheila McClennon
The best of 大象传媒 Radio this week.
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19:00
The Archers—06/08/2017
Jill makes an announcement.
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19:15
Dave Podmore Crosses the Boundary
The world of sport is in crisis. Has England's king of sleaze Dave Podmore lost his mojo?
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19:45
Hiding Out—Series 1, Episode 8
8/15 Natalie realises just how much pain her podcast is causing the Ellis family.
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20:00
Feedback—04/08/2017
Should Radio 5 Live have interviewed controversial columnist Kevin Myers? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Robert Hardy, David Jones, Jeanne Moreau, Mark Wilkinson, Sam Shepard
Matthew Bannister on two actors, a playwright, a scientist, a furniture designer. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—The Death of Retirement, Will the State Pay for Our Retirement?
Can the state support a long and prosperous retirement for all? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Kidscape
David Walliams makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Kidscape. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Managing a Tower Block
Tower blocks are in the news. Matthew Gwyther discovers the challenges of managing them. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—06/08/2017
Ellie Price and guests discuss the latest on Brexit and other political developments.
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23:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 5, Live from the World Science Festival
1/8 Adam Gopnik introduces stories with a science flavour from the Lincoln Center in New York.
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23:50
A Point of View—On Musical Theatre
Adam Gopnik reflects on why musical theatre makes its makers miserable. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/08/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:17
A Good Read—Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong
Harriett Gilbert invites Terry Christian and Dr Kevin Fong to talk favourite books. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat
Church bells from St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—07/08/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/08/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/08/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Lezley Stewart of Greyfriars, Edinburgh
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05:45
Farming Today—Salmon Farming, Farm magazine, Lake District Farming Officer
Farming Today takes a look at salmon farming and some of the controversy surrounding it.
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05:56
Weather—07/08/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Frank Gardner on the Great Northern Diver
The 大象传媒's Frank Gardner recalls great northern divers for Tweet of the Day.
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