FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/08/2017
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—2. The Decision
2/5 Robert Webb recalls how a new school lead to the discovery of a talent. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—30/08/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/08/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Flooded farmers in Texas; Rural churches; Goat auction
We hear from the Texan farmers battling against the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Corncrake
Writer Amy Liptrot recalls her work as the RSPB corncrake officer on Orkney.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/08/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Aleks in Wonderland: The Story of the Internet—Series 1, Attack of the Zombie Baby Monitors
Can we control the dark side of the internet?
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09:30
All in a Chord—Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring
4/5 Ivan Hewett examines a chord from Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. (R)
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09:45
How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—3. Heartbreak
3/5 In Robert Webb's funny and moving memoir, heartbreak marks his teenage years.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Upskirting in schools, Robert Webb, Craft prize - Phoebe Cummings, Deanie Parker
Upskirting in schools - how do female teachers protect themselves?
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10:41
Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 2, 3. Ticking Clock
3/5 A date at a crematorium reminds John and Maggie that they don't have much time left.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Darren and Grace - Disabled Superheroes Would Help
Refusing to be defined by disability can be an uphill struggle against stereotypes.
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11:00
Gordon Goes Forth
Gordon Brown shares the story of the three mighty bridges in whose shadow he lives. (R)
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11:30
Bad Salsa—Series 3, Something Cold
2/2 The final episode of the sitcom set in a salsa club with Natasha Little and Jessie Cave.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/08/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—30 August 1917 - Howard Argent
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.
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12:15
You and Yours—Energy switching; Car hire; Cat art
Consumer affairs programme.
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12:57
Weather—30/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—30/08/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Streets Apart: A History of Social Housing—Series 1, Model Villages, Model Workers
Lynsey Hanley visits the Victorian model villages.
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14:00
The Archers—29/08/2017
Justin can't hide his joy. (R)
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14:15
The Interrogation—Series 2, Grace
2/3 An ambitious woman has struggled to rise from her past, until only one thing stands in her (R)
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15:00
Money Box—The Death of Retirement, How Much Money Is Enough?
Will you be able to afford a luxury lifestyle in old age? (R)
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15:30
Every Step You Take
Armed with her step-counting app, Claudia Hammond asks how wearable tech affect behaviour. (R)
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16:00
The Slogan Warrior
Comedian Isy Suttie tackles a selection of platitudes for everyday living.
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16:30
The Media Show—30/08/2017
大象传媒 and North Korea, Steve Hewlett scholarship winner, Amazon and TV sport rights.
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17:00
PM—30/08/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news. With Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/08/2017 Trump dismisses prospect of a diplomatic solution with North Korea
President Trump has dismissed idea of a diplomatic solution to the North Korea crisis
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18:30
Ankle Tag—Series 1, The Date
1/3 Bob meets a lady, and Gruff is pleased to be asked to write an article about smoothies.
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19:00
The Archers—30/08/2017
Pip and Toby need to work together.
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19:15
Front Row—Composer Alma Deutscher, Bake Off's return, Controversial statues, Last Days of June
Twelve-year-old composer, pianist and violinist Alma Deutscher talks to Kirsty Lang.
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19:45
Subterranean Homesick Blues—Series 2, 3. Ticking Clock
3/5 A date at a crematorium reminds John and Maggie that they don't have much time left. (R)
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20:00
The Fix—Series 1, Reducing Reoffending
The teams are given just one day to find ways to stop criminals reoffending.
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20:45
Four Thought—You're A Musician Too
Dan Mayfield explains why he believes everyone is capable of making music.
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21:00
Good Psychologist, Bad Psychologist
Raj Persaud explores the psychology behind the CIA's 'enhanced interrogation' programme.
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21:30
Aleks in Wonderland: The Story of the Internet—Series 1, Attack of the Zombie Baby Monitors
Can we control the dark side of the internet? (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Theresa May: 'I'm here for the long term'
Lord Heseltine says he does not believe Theresa May has a long term.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Afterworld, Episode 3
3/5 By Anthony Doerr. A woman who escaped the Holocaust has visions of her childhood friends.
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23:00
The John Moloney Show—Series 2, Edward Gets Protection
2/4 John decides that Edward needs a companion but faces bureaucracy trying to get a used cat.
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23:15
Before They Were Famous—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 Featuring early efforts by Alan Moore, Patricia Cornwell, Byron and Henrik Ibsen. (R)
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23:30
Enlightenment After Dark—Series 1, Enlightenment Beyond Europe
Allan Little discusses the Enlightenment's relevance for countries outside the west.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/08/2017
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—3. Heartbreak
3/5 In Robert Webb's funny and moving memoir, heartbreak marks his teenage years. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—31/08/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/08/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Grant for heritage sheep breeds, Miscanthus, Rural reverend
The future of heritage sheep breeds are boosted with the award of a new grant.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Curlew
Writer Amy Liptrot reflects on the evocative disappearing curlew call in the uplands.
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