FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/09/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—South and West, Episode 1
1/5 New Orleans' oppressive atmosphere stirs memories of childhood visits and an ex-lover. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—12/09/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/09/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/09/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Bishop David Chillingworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—New badger cull licenses issued, on-farm slaughter
Defra extends the badger cull and grants 11 new licenses for four years.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Barn Owl
Tara Robinson describes an unexpected barn owl encounter in her own back garden.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—12/09/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The English Fix—Series 2, John Betjeman
Patrick Wright explores John Betjeman's battle with the planners of post-war England.
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09:30
The Ideas That Make Us—Series 5, Chaos
Is chaos good or bad? Bettany Hughes explores the place of disruption in our lives. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—South and West, Episode 2
2/5 Joan Didion travels to Mississippi visiting a reptile house and a broadcasting convention.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Best Place to be a Woman: The Results
Jane Garvey discusses the newly crowned 'Best Place to be a Woman in Britain'.
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10:45
The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 9, Episode 2
2/5 Darleen's ever-increasing fears escalate when they bath the baby for the first time.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Nightingale
Brett Westwood soaks in a sound bath of nightingale song. From 2017
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11:30
Tick Box Art
Is it possible to measure the quality of an artwork? Rosemary Laryea investigates.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/09/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—12 September 1917 - Alice Macknade
Alice's birthday gets off to a terrible start.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How has the recession affected you?
Call You and Yours: How has the recession affected you? Email: youandyours@bbc.co.uk.
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12:57
Weather—12/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—12/09/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Off airProgrammes will resume at 14:00
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14:00
The Archers—11/09/2017
Tony needs to let go. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Prime Cut, Episode 2
2/2 Showcasing the best crime fiction from contemporary Australia. Disgraced DSC Kwong is back
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 13, In Motion
5/7 Josie Long presents stories of movement.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Battery Powered Britain
New developments in battery technology are changing the way Britain is powered.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Eat My Words: How to Describe Food Flavours
Michael Rosen asks Andi Oliver and Niki Segnit how they describe the flavours of food.
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16:30
Great Lives—Nicholas Stern on Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is economist Nicholas Stern's great life as he tells Matthew Parris.
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17:00
PM—12/09/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/09/2017 Pay cap scrapped
The public sector pay cap is scrapped after five years, Sir Peter Hall has died
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18:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, London
1/6 Tim finds himself confronted by a man with an interesting technique for warding off foxes.
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19:00
The Archers—12/09/2017
Adam and Ian have a memorable encounter.
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19:15
Front Row—Sir Peter Hall remembered
Sir Peter Hall, director of theatre, opera and film, remembered by friends and colleagues.
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19:45
The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 9, Episode 2
2/5 Darleen's ever-increasing fears escalate when they bath the baby for the first time. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Secrets of Smyllum Park
An investigation into the treatment of children at Smyllum Park orphanage in Scotland.
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20:40
In Touch—New principal at New College and Tom Skelton's comedy
Principal Nicki Ross talks about her plans for New College.
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21:00
In Sickness and in Social Care—Series 1, What's the Solution?
Dr Kevin Fong explores ways to improve the health and social care needs of the elderly.
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21:30
The English Fix—Series 2, John Betjeman
Patrick Wright explores John Betjeman's battle with the planners of post-war England. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Police and prison officers get a pay rise
Hearing from the Police Federation's chair for England and Wales.
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22:45
Crime Down Under: The Dry by Jane Harper—Episode 7
7/10 Tensions in town mount, a lie is exposed and a secret uncovered.
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23:00
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 6, Meg's Tale
3/3 The real story of Tam O'Shanter's big night out from the viewpoint of Meg the horse. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—12/09/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/09/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—South and West, Episode 2
2/5 Joan Didion travels to Mississippi visiting a reptile house and a broadcasting convention. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—13/09/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/09/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/09/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Bishop David Chillingworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—Increase in non-stun slaughter, NVZs in Wales, upland flood management
Vets say a rise in animals being slaughtered without being pre-stunned is worrying.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Oystercatcher
For Tara Robinson the sound of oystercatchers recalls her father taking her to Loch Fleet.
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