FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/10/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—1. You Ask the Questions
1/5 Martin Amis on father Kingsley, his early film acting, smoking roll-ups and other things. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—03/10/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/10/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein.
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05:45
Farming Today—Michael Gove, Grazing, Slurry and organic wine
Anna Hill hears how Michael Gove has declared war on the Common Agriculture Policy.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Cetti's Warbler
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss goes in search of Cetti's warbler.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—03/10/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Lucie Green on the sun
Jim Al-Khalili talks to astrophysicist Lucie Green about studying the sun.
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09:30
One to One—Trevor Nelson and half siblings 1/3
DJ Trevor Nelson uncovers what it is like to discover you have got half-siblings.
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09:45
The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—2. On the Road
2/5 Recalling a US publicity tour where Martin Amis gets 'OJ'ed'.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—School refusers, Theresa May under pressure? Inspiring women of medicine
Eleanor Mills and Vicky Ford join Jane Garvey at the Conservative Party Conference.
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10:45
Gudrun—Series 2, Episode 2
2/5 Viking epic of love, revenge and leadership, inspired by the Icelandic sagas.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Swallow
Swift flies the skimming swallow: Brett Westwood on a much-loved seasonal-indicator bird.
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11:30
It's Just a Joke, Comrade: 100 Years of Russian Satire—Series 1, Episode 1
Comedian and Russophile Viv Groskop explores a century of revolutionary comedy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—03/10/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 1, Dynamo
The big story behind the way dynamos made electricity useful.
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12:13
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Does the mental health care system work for you?
Shari Vahl asks listeners about their experience of the UK's mental health care system.
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12:57
Weather—03/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—03/10/2017
News with John Pienaar including the Conservative Party conference and Catalonia.
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13:45
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Stanley Baldwin's Iron Gates
2/5 David Cannadine explores Stanley Baldwin's controversial iron gates during World War Two (R)
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14:00
The Archers—02/10/2017
Alistair and Anisha need to work together. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Falling Faces
By Meic Povey. After the death of his wife, Billy discovers that life goes on. (R)
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 18, Bletchley Park
Jay Rayner and the team visit Bletchley Park near Milton Keynes. (R)
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Dare to Share
Could the sharing economy save the planet? Tom Heap finds out.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Autism and Communication
Michael Rosen finds out what can be learnt about communication from people with autism.
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16:30
A Good Read—Toby Young and Sarah Vine
Toby Young and Sarah Vine talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—03/10/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/12/2015 Trump calls Las Vegas killer "sick"
President says gun laws will be discussed later.
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18:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Abergavenny
4/6 The chat show with a twist where the British public are the stars.
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19:00
The Archers—03/10/2017
Oliver decides to step down.
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19:15
Front Row—大象传媒 National Short Story Award
Front Row announces the winners of the 大象传媒 National Short Story and Young Writers' Awards.
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19:45
Gudrun—Series 2, Episode 2
2/5 Viking epic of love, revenge and leadership, inspired by the Icelandic sagas. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Extremism: Hidden in Plain Sight
Manveen Rana uncovers hate speech and sectarianism in British Urdu media.
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20:40
In Touch—Inaccessible white goods
Jackie Brown and Robin Christopherson are in a spin over inaccessible washing machines.
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21:00
Inside Health—Big baby birth trial, Uveitis, Telephone triage, Burns
The Bristol team behind a pioneering way to protect the vision of children with arthritis.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Lucie Green on the sun
Jim Al-Khalili talks to astrophysicist Lucie Green about studying the sun. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—King Felipe of Spain accuses Catalan leaders of disloyalty over referendum
Catalan president says he will declare independence from Spain in a matter of days.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, Episode 7
7/10 The untraditional school nativity play, From Manger to Star, gets a mixed reception.
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23:00
Spotlight Tonight with Nish Kumar—Series 2, Episode 3 - Jar Jar-esque
3/4 Late-night topical comedy, hosted by award-winning satirist Nish Kumar.
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23:30
From Rags to Riches—Series 1, Episode 2
2/2 Fashion historian Amber Butchart discovers what happens to the clothes we give to charity. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/10/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—2. On the Road
2/5 Recalling a US publicity tour where Martin Amis gets 'OJ'ed'. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—04/10/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/10/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein.
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05:45
Farming Today—Future farming, rare breeds, Scottish grapes and milk prices
Anna Hill hears how farmers could be paid on how well they protect the countryside.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Bittern
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss recalls the first time he saw a bittern.
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