FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/08/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Hungry Empire, Dining at Sea
3/5 As the Empire expands the colonial trade in ships' provisions races to keep up. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—17/08/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/08/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Julian Filochowski.
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05:45
Farming Today—New report on Brexit and farming, Volunteer shepherds, Beavers
A new scientific report examines the potential effects of Brexit on farming.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tim Birkhead on the Puffin
Zoologist Tim Birkhead discusses the monumental dullness of puffins for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/08/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Reflections with Peter Hennessy—Series 5, William Hague
The former Conservative leader William Hague reflects on his career with Peter Hennessy.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Hungry Empire, Opium and the East India Company
4/5 In 19th-century India, British companies are profiting from arms-length drug trading.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—17/08/2017
No More Boys and Girls, Dr Javid Abdelmoneim asks can our kids go gender free?
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10:45
Life at Absolute Zero—Series 2, Mrs Manville Disposes
7/10 Now approaching 80, Mrs Manville decides it is time to downsize. (R)
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Abkhazia - a Land Forgotten
Tim Whewell travels to remote Abkhazia where the price of statehood is deep isolation.
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11:30
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 3, Lucian
3/4 Natalie Haynes stands up for the little-known but super-influential Greek writer Lucian.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/08/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—17 August 1917 - Adeline Lumley
Adeline and Victor Lumley both see clearly, but in different ways.
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12:15
You and Yours—Resort fees, Intensive driving lessons, Cycle schemes
The so-called resort fees catching out UK holidaymakers in the USA.
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12:57
Weather—17/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/08/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Bone Stories—Series 1, Dodo
4/5 Ben Garrod reveals how the dodo might be brought back from extinction.
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14:00
The Archers—16/08/2017
Jennifer is called out. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Breaking Up with Bradford
Drama about a young man's struggle to fit back into his hometown of Bradford by Kamal Kaan
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15:00
Open Country—Ballooning in Bristol
Helen Mark takes flight at the International Balloon Fiesta in Bristol.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Revitalise
Arthur Smith makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Revitalise. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Fredrik Backman
Mariella Frostrup talks to best-selling Swedish novelist Fredrik Backman. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Stanley Tucci
Antonia Quirke talks to Stanley Tucci about Final Portrait, his biopic of Giacometti.
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Antarctica's volcanoes, science book prize nominee - Mark O'Connell, US solar eclipse and 40 years of NASA's Voyager mission
Antarctica's volcanoes; Mark O'Connell's book; US solar eclipse; Voyager at 40.
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17:00
PM—17/08/2017
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Barcelona rocked by ongoing terror attack
At least two people have been killed in a terror attack in Barcelona.
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18:30
Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2017 - Part 1
Sofie Hagen showcases the best stand-up and character comedy from this year's festival.
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19:00
The Archers—17/08/2017
Susan has been doing some maths.
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19:15
Front Row—Edinburgh International Books Festival: Val McDermid talks to Paul Auster and Denise Mina
Val McDermid at Edinburgh International Books Festival with Paul Auster and Denise Mina.
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19:45
Life at Absolute Zero—Series 2, In Cold(ish) Blood
8/10 When Velvey's carpet shop burns down, it attracts the attention of rookie reporter Lauren. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—The Far Right in America
What do the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, tell us about the far-right in America?
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20:30
In Business—The Secrets of Germany's Success
From sick man of Europe to world's richest exporter - how did Germany do it?
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—Antarctica's volcanoes, science book prize nominee - Mark O'Connell, US solar eclipse and 40 years of NASA's Voyager mission
Antarctica's volcanoes; Mark O'Connell's book; US solar eclipse; Voyager at 40. (R)
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21:30
Reflections with Peter Hennessy—Series 5, William Hague
The former Conservative leader William Hague reflects on his career with Peter Hennessy. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—A terrorist attack in the centre of Barcelona
A van has been driven into pedestrians in the busy Las Ramblas area of Barcelona.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Midwinter Break, Episode 3
3/9 Stella slips out on a private errand, while Gerry wrestles with a long-buried memory.
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23:02
Fresh from the Fringe—Fresh from the Fringe: 2017 - Part 2
Fresh from the Fringe brings highlights of the best in comedy from the Edinburgh Fringe...
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23:30
The Digital Human—Series 11, Silence
In a digital world Aleks explores whether silence is becoming harder to experience. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/08/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Hungry Empire, Opium and the East India Company
4/5 In 19th-century India, British companies are profiting from arms-length drug trading.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—18/08/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/08/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Julian Filochowski.
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05:45
Farming Today—Hydroponics champion, Sustainable Scottish farms, Livestock trade
Sybil Ruscoe speaks to Adam Dixon about his hydroponic growing system.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tim Birkhead on Guillemot Senses
Zoologist Tim Birkhead dispels the myth of a foolish guillemot for Tweet of the Day.
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