FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/09/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Following Pappano—Episode 3
3/5 Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Boh猫me. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/09/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/09/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/09/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Padraig O Tuama.
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05:45
Farming Today—大象传媒 Food and Farming Awards, Bee hive theft, Farm administration
The winner of this year's Farming Today Future Food Producer is revealed.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the White-crested Laughingthrush
For David Rothenberg, the white-crested laughingthrush is a superb clarinet accompanist.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/09/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Kant's Categorical Imperative
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the difference between right and wrong, according to Kant.
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09:45
Following Pappano—Episode 4
4/5 Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Boh猫me.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Gina McKee, Brexit, Martina Cole, Big moves
Boudica at Globe; Damaged, a Martina Cole novel; Brexit and gender; women making a move.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 3, Episode 4
4/5 As her parents try to resolve the petition, Amy gets more support from young people.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Panama's Vanishing Islands
Panama's idyllic islands are threatened by a rising sea, but one community has a plan.
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11:30
Art in Miniature
Art so small you have to avoid inhaling it.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/09/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—21 September 1917 - Victor Lumley
Series set in Great War Britain. At the Bevan hospital, Victor Lumley's day is volatile.
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12:15
You and Yours—Unplugging children; Age UK insurance; Degree apprenticeships
How our tech addiction is affecting our children, and Age UK defend pricey insurance.
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12:57
Weather—21/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/09/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Join the Dots—4. Playing the Dot
4/5 Janet Ellis explores the dot. A simple word for a most significant mark.
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14:00
The Archers—20/09/2017
Susan's hopes are shattered. (R)
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14:15
Original British Dramatists 2015—doyouwishtocontinue
A deliciously comic drama about a fortysomething woman at the end of her tether. (R)
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 37, Listeners' Walks: Blaenau Ffestiniog
Clare Balding walks in north Wales in the company of three generations of the same family.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Practical Action
Simon Reeve makes an appeal on behalf of Practical Action. (R)
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15:30
大象传媒 National Short Story Award—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2017, Murmur by Will Eaves
Will Eaves鈥檚 story about the price of transgression is shortlisted. Blake Ritson reads.
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16:00
The Film Programme—Bertrand Tavernier
Director Bertrand Tavernier takes Francine Stock on a journey through French cinema.
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Cassini's finale; Science and Technology Select Committee; Crick's lecture; Cave acoustics
Cassini's finale; Science and Technology Select Committee; Crick's lecture; Cave acoustics
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17:00
PM—21/09/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/09/17 Cabinet puts on show of unity ahead of Brexit speech
Cabinet displays unity after a briefing from Theresa May on Brexit speech
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18:30
Women Talking About Cars—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
3/4 Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Esther Rantzen about her life and the cars she has known.
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19:00
The Archers—21/09/2017
Lexi has to make plans.
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19:15
Front Row—Juliet Stevenson, Basquiat, Tony Blackburn, NSSA shortlisted Jenni Fagan
Juliet Stevenson on playing a fierce female aviator in the play Wings.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 3, Episode 4
4/5 As her parents try to resolve the petition, Amy gets more support from young people. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Why are Myanmar's Rohingya persecuted?
Why are Myanmar's Rohingya persecuted, and who is willing to come to their aid?
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20:30
In Business—Playing the Market
Andrew Dickson examines fictional depictions of the worlds of finance and banking.
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—Cassini's finale; Science and Technology Select Committee; Crick's lecture; Cave acoustics
Cassini's finale; Science and Technology Select Committee; Crick's lecture; Cave acoustics (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Kant's Categorical Imperative
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the difference between right and wrong, according to Kant. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump announces new sanctions on North Korea
President Trump says Chinese banks will stop doing business with North Korea.
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22:45
Short Works—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2017, The Cold God of Bad Luck
By Colin Barrett. Lorna keeps an eye on boozy Bo, a boozy father and a mother in denial.
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23:00
Bunk Bed—Series 4, Episode 5
5/6 Patrick Marber and Peter Curran chase the random thoughts that occur just before sleep.
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23:15
Elvis McGonagall Takes a Look on the Bright Side—Series 1, Taking Care of Business
3/4 Elvis denounces the wage gap and corporate capitalism. (R)
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23:30
A Good Read—Philip Pullman and Caroline Criado-Perez
Philip Pullman and Caroline Criado-Perez talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/09/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Following Pappano—Episode 4
4/5 Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Boh猫me. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—22/09/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/09/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/09/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Padraig O Tuama.
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05:45
Farming Today—New Bovine TB measures in Northern Ireland, Autumn Equinox, 大象传媒 Food and Farming Awards
Northern Ireland's chief vet on why boosting measures to control Bovine TB is essential.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Veery Thrush
The veery thrush has a remarkable song, if slowed down, as David Rothenberg explains.
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