FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/08/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:17
A Good Read—Joe Dunthorne and John O'Farrell
Writers Joe Dunthorne and John O'Farrell discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary and St Benedict, Buckland Brewer
Church bells from St Mary and St Benedict, Buckland Brewer. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—28/08/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/08/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish community land purchase
Moira Hickey reports on a historic community land purchase in Sutherland, Scotland.
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05:56
Weather—28/08/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Arctic Tern
Orcadian author Amy Liptrot laments the Arctic terns of her childhood.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/08/2017
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Mastertapes—Randy Newman, Randy Newman (A-side)
Randy Newman talks to John Wilson about Sail Away, the classic album of 45 years ago.
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09:30
Oliver Burkeman Is Busy—Fetishising Busyness
Oliver Burkeman asks if we are talking ourselves into feeling overwhelmed with busyness. (R)
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09:45
How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—1. Bittersweet
1/5 Robert Webb's funny and moving memoir also explores masculinity's pitfalls.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Woman's Lab: Body Image
Woman's Hour tackles issues and tests solutions in Woman's Lab.
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10:45
Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 2, 1. Older But Not Wiser
1/5 Bill Nighy and Anna Calder-Marshall star in AL Kennedy's drama about love in later life.
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11:00
Jenny Eclair is Listless Today
Comedian and writer Jenny Eclair throws away her To Do list.
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11:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger, Burger
1/4 Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—28/08/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—28 August 1917 - Jessie Moore
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.
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12:15
You and Yours—PPI
Discussing PPI, airport parking and reading apps.
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12:57
Weather—28/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—28/08/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Streets Apart: A History of Social Housing—Series 1, Grenfell Tower
In the wake of Grenfell Tower, Lynsey Hanley tells the story of social housing in Britain.
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14:00
The Archers—27/08/2017
Ian doesn't like what he hears. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—For the Time Being
A man travels back in time to give his younger self advice that could change everything.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 31, Heat 9, 2017
9/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Salt Fish
Sheila Dillon asks why dried and salted cod is still loved by cooks around the world. (R)
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16:00
Queens of Chapeltown
Colin Grant reports on the 50th anniversary of the Leeds West Indian Carnival.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Begging
Is it a religious duty to give to beggars? Ernie Rea and guests discuss.
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17:00
PM—28/08/2017
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Officials in Texas warn tens of thousands likely to need shelter after worst floods in living memory
Thousands expected to need emergency shelter in Texas after worst floods in living memory
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 4
4/7 Special edition of the popular panel show, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival.
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19:00
The Archers—28/08/2017
Oliver is unable to say no.
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19:15
Front Row—Bill Nighy, The ever-changing appeal of Hamlet, Photographer Steve McCurry
Bill Nighy on his acting style, Janet Suzman on Hamlet, and Steve McCurry on Afghanistan.
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19:45
Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 2, 1. Older But Not Wiser
1/5 Bill Nighy and Anna Calder-Marshall star in AL Kennedy's drama about love in later life. (R)
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20:00
Gordon Goes Forth
Gordon Brown shares the story of the three mighty bridges in whose shadow he lives.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—The Sailors of Sevastopol
Sevastopol - home to Russia's Black Sea fleet and source of international tensions. (R)
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21:00
Natural Histories—Eel
Brett Westwood explores our relationship with the mysterious and fascinating eel. (R)
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21:30
Mastertapes—Randy Newman, Randy Newman (B-side)
Randy Newman talks to John Wilson about Sail Away, the classic album of 45 years ago.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Houston 'just beginning storm response'
Texas governor deploys entire national guard to deal with flooding.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Afterworld, Episode 1
1/5 By Anthony Doerr. A woman who escaped the Holocaust has visions of her childhood friends.
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23:00
Pepys the Musician
Lucie Skeaping hears music written for Pepys, played for the first time since his death. (R)
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23:30
Enlightenment After Dark—Series 1, Utopia
Allan Little hosts debates from Edinburgh in an Enlightenment spirit.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/08/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—1. Bittersweet
1/5 Robert Webb's funny and moving memoir also explores masculinity's pitfalls. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/08/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/08/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural churches; Salmon fishing in Wales
With congregations declining and bills rising, what is the future for rural churches?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Hooded Crow
Writer Amy Liptrot discusses how hooded crows in Berlin remind her of her youth.
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