FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/09/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Wounds by Fergal Keane—1. Tall Stories
1/5 Fergal Keane returns to Ireland to tell the family story that began his interest in war. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—26/09/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/09/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/09/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Canon Jenny Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Footpath diversions to protect livestock, straw shortage, food waste
Do farmers need new legislation to divert walkers off their land to protect livestock?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Melissa Harrison on the Starling
Nature writer Melissa Harrison muses on the amusing mimicking sounds starlings can perform
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Morning
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06:00
Today—26/09/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Tracey Rogers on leopard seals and Antarctica
Singing leopard seals and other perils of research in Antarctica.
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09:30
One to One—Isabel Hardman on nature and depression
Can growing food can improve our mental health? Isabel talks to JK, a recovering alcoholic
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09:45
Wounds by Fergal Keane—2. Volunteers
2/5 Fergal Keane's grandmother and uncle join the Irish Volunteers and blood is spilled.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Diabulimia, Harriet Harman, Female chefs
Why is Diabulimia not medically recognised?
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10:45
Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims—Episode 2
2/5 A child psychologist wants to adopt Jeanie. Twin sister Meg is told not to speak of her.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Moth
Brett Westwood steps into the world of a creature charged with the lore of the night.
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11:30
Passing Dreams
A portrait of singer, songwriter and truck driver Will Beeley.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/09/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Polar Opposite
What would happen if the Earth's magnetic poles flipped?
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME
What treatment have you been offered for chronic fatigue syndrome and has it worked?
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12:57
Weather—26/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—26/09/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Reith Revisited—Series 1, Anand Menon on Robert Birley
2/5 Sarah Montague and Anand Menon revisit Robert Birley's Reith lectures Britain in Europe.
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14:00
The Archers—25/09/2017
Justin has an unexpected call. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Lights, Camera, Kidnap!, Episode 2
True story of how a movie star and her director ex-husband were kidnapped by Kim Jong-Il.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 13, Role Models
7/7 Josie Long hears stories of role models.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Guardians of the Environment?
Tom Heap asks if the Environment Agency is fit for purpose.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Are we all speaking football?
Lifelong Arsenal supporter Michael Rosen talks football cliches with Adam Hurrey.
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16:30
Great Lives—Helena Morrissey on Rachael Heyhoe Flint
City boss Helena Morrissey champions the life of Rachael Heyhoe Flint as her great life.
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17:00
PM—26/09/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/09/2017 Labour plans for run on sterling, if it wins power
Jeremy Corbyn says investors could worry about renationalisation and tax changes
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18:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Birmingham
3/6 Tim meets a Birmingham shop fitter, a leadership trainer and an estate agent. From 2017.
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19:00
The Archers—26/09/2017
Ian is keen to move forward.
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19:15
Front Row—Susheela Raman sings Eastern Christian music; Liz Dawn and Tony Booth remembered; the campus in culture; Kwame Kwei Armah
Susheela Raman; Liz Dawn, Tony Booth remembered; the campus in culture; Kwame Kwei Armah.
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19:45
Black Eyed Girls by Katie Hims—Episode 2
2/5 A child psychologist wants to adopt Jeanie. Twin sister Meg is told not to speak of her. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Adoption: Families in Crisis
Is there enough support available to struggling adoptive families?
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20:40
In Touch—Orbit update, Sailing champs
Ian Macrae updates on the Orbit Braille reader and we talk to victorious blind sailors.
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21:00
Inside Health—Scoliosis, Depression, Pets in Hospital, Eustachian Tubes
Scoliosis, depression in teenagers, pets in hospital, Eustachian tubes and blocked ears.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Tracey Rogers on leopard seals and Antarctica
Singing leopard seals and other perils of research in Antarctica. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Saudi women driving ban lifted
Reaction from a long-time campaigner for Saudi women's right to drive.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, Episode 2
2/10 Adrian receives a letter from the 大象传媒. His parents announce that they are splitting up.
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23:00
Spotlight Tonight with Nish Kumar—Series 2, Episode 2 - Greyballing
2/4 Late-night topical comedy, hosted by award-winning satirist Nish Kumar.
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23:30
A Good Read—Murray Lachlan Young and Deborah Frances-White
Murray Lachlan Young and Deborah Frances-White discuss their favourite books. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/09/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Wounds by Fergal Keane—2. Volunteers
2/5 Fergal Keane's grandmother and uncle join the Irish Volunteers and blood is spilled. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—27/09/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/09/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/09/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Canon Jenny Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farmer fears badger cull protesters, food waste, police tractor
Today a farmer reveals his fears about becoming a target for cull protesters.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Melissa Harrison on the Kingfisher
Writer Melissa Harrison braves a dip and finds herself face to face with a kingfisher.
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