FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/08/2017
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, Feeding a Wartime Empire
5/5 North Africa, 1941. Wartime strictures reveal the brutal reality behind feeding an empire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—19/08/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/08/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/08/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day with Canon Edwin Counsell.
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05:45
iPM—I wish I'd said
Why do we regret things? A psychoanalyst's view.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—19/08/2017
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Ballooning in Bristol
Helen Mark takes flight at the International Balloon Fiesta in Bristol. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Farming in Scotland
Discussing food and farming in Scotland, at the Lairg summer sheep sale.
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06:57
Weather—19/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—19/08/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Simon Williams
Actor Simon Williams and singer Heather Small join Aasmah Mir and Richard Coles.
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10:30
World War One: The Cultural Front—Series 4, Reality and Reconstruction
Francine Stock explores how the First World War transformed the arts across Europe.
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11:00
The Forum—Marie Curie - A Pioneering Life
The extraordinary life of the Polish scientist who changed the course of physics.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—The Calm in Guam
Despite the threat of North Korean missiles, we find a surprising calm in Guam.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/08/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—The Death of Retirement, The Role of the Private Pension Industry
Can we rely on the pensions industry to help us attain the comfy retirement we aspire to?
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12:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 4
4/6 John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Cariad Lloyd, Amanda Owen and Gyles Brandreth. (R)
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12:57
Weather—19/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—19/08/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Laura Perrins, Jess Phillips MP, Chris Philp MP, Matt Zarb-Cousin
Shaun Ley presents political debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House in London (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Terrorism, Racism, University fees
Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:30
Drama on 4—Sean Grundy - Tolkien in Love
Drama by Sean Grundy about the love of JRR Tolkien's life, based on real events.
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15:30
The Doppler Effect with Charles Hazlewood
Conductor Charles Hazlewood and Dr Brian May of Queen celebrate the Doppler effect. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Life with disfigurement
Sylvia Mac on how swimming has helped her deal with the impact of scars on her body.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—I wish I'd said
Why do we regret things? A psychoanalyst's view. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—19/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/08/2017 Security increased at Spanish tourist sites
Police: Terror cell behind attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils "dismantled"
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18:15
Loose Ends—Isla Fisher, Selina Thompson, Dave Johns, Sage Francis and B Dolan, Tom Allen, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Taylor Swift
Becky Milligan profiles pop superstar Taylor Swift.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Final Portrait, Against, The State, Nicole Krauss, Vermeer
Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Philip Hensher, Kathryn Hughes and Sally Gardner.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Inquiries - Facing Our Failures
Chris Bowlby reveals a rich history of public inquiries from rail crashes to treachery.
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21:00
Henry James—The Portrait of a Lady, 3. Escape
3/3 Isabel's marriage to Osmond is not what she hoped or imagined but can she find a way out? (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—19/08/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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22:15
The Fix—Series 1, Setting Up Home
Twelve of the country's brightest young minds gather to solve difficult social problems. (R)
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 31, Heat 7, 2017
7/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the wide-ranging music quiz. (R)
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23:30
Driving Bill Drummond
Bill Drummond is driving to every county in Ireland in five days. But what's driving Bill? (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/08/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, Cut and Paste
By Anya Lipska. An unusual student shadows Cassie's work in the mortuary. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/08/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/08/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Loughborough Parish Church
Church bells from Loughborough Parish Church.
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05:45
Profile—Taylor Swift
Becky Milligan profiles pop superstar Taylor Swift. (R)
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