FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/10/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, Hurricane Season
Maxine Beneba Clarke's specially written short story about the fallout from a hurricane. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—15/10/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/10/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Martins, Worcester
Church bells from St Martins, Worcester.
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05:45
Profile—Baroness Trumpington
Edward Stourton profiles Baroness Trumpington, famous for flicking a V sign in the Lords. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—15/10/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Simplicity
Mark Tully considers the wisdom of trying to keep things simple.
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06:35
Living World—Mellow Fruitfulness
Peter France is on the South Downs with ecologist David Streeter. From 1988.
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06:57
Weather—15/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—15/10/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Gender segregation in faith schools, Mahant Swami Maharaj UK visit, Moral issues of food waste
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Farm Africa
Michael Palin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Farm Africa.
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07:57
Weather—15/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—15/10/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Strengthen Ye the Weak Hands
Anticipating St Luke's Day from the Churchill Hospital Cancer Centre in Oxford.
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08:48
A Point of View—The Battle for Free Speech
Andrew Sullivan on the cultural Marxism he says is sweeping through US universities. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Stuart Butchart on the Bronze-winged Jacana
Dr Stuart Butchart from BirdLife International reveals the bronze-winged jacana. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—15/10/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—15/10/2017
Lilian finds herself tempted, and Pip makes an embarrassing mistake.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Jane Gardam
Jane Gardam, novelist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—15/10/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 2
2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—How We Eat: 3. Eating By The Rules
Sheila Dillon talks to people who eat according to very strict rules.
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12:57
Weather—15/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—15/10/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
My Father's Israel
How a bitter dispute over Israel's future in 1967 split a country and divided a family.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Wakehurst Place
Peter Gibbs is at Wakehurst Place in West Sussex, marking 30 years since the Great Storm. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Abused in Childhood
Abuse by family or by those meant to care for a child is never forgotten.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Italy: The Story of a Lost Child, Episode 3
3/3 Elena Ferrante's story of a lifelong friendship between Lila and Lena comes to an end.
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16:00
Open Book—Omar El Akkad
Omar El Akkad talks to Mariella Frostrup about his novel American War.
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16:30
Lines of Resistance
Poet Bridget Minamore explores how women have created their own literary narratives.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Elderly Patients in Hospital - Who Cares?
Who cares? Are elderly patients being left to suffer and die from neglect in hospital? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Baroness Trumpington
Edward Stourton profiles Baroness Trumpington, famous for flicking a V sign in the Lords. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—15/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—15/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/10/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Stewart Henderson
Stewart Henderson chooses his 大象传媒 Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—15/10/2017
Lilian feels guilty.
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19:15
The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #73 - Cirque Du Solihull
3/4 Bridget Christie joins Max and Ivan as they investigate strange goings-on at the circus.
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19:45
The Reservoir Tapes—Series 1, Deepak's Story
3/15 Sacha Dhawan continues Jon McGregor's short story series set in the Peak District.
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20:00
Feedback—13/10/2017
Roger Bolton speaks to the editor of PM about Eddie Mair's interview with Amber Rudd. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Lillian Ross, Jalal Talabani, Terry Downes, Sybil Flory, Hedley Jones
Julian Worricker on a journalist, a politician, a boxer, a seamstress, a musician. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Young driver foxed by the box
Black box technology promises cheaper insurance for 'good' drivers - but does it deliver? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Farm Africa
Michael Palin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Farm Africa. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—What would war with North Korea look like?
What could spark a conflict, and how devastating would it be? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—15/10/2017
Carolyn Quinn previews the week in politics with MPs and pundits.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Ian McEwan
In an edition recorded at the London Film Festival, Francine Stock talks to Ian McEwan. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Simplicity
Mark Tully considers the wisdom of trying to keep things simple. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/10/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Restaurants - A Taste of Class
What are restaurants for? Laurie Taylor explores the many functions of dining out. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Martins, Worcester
Church bells from St Martins, Worcester. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—16/10/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/10/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
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05:45
Farming Today—The President of the World Farmer's Organisation Theo de Jager interviewed on the UN's World Food Day
The President of the World Farmer's Organisation reflects on the G7 Agriculture talks.
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05:56
Weather—16/10/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—YOLOBirder on the Redwing
Birdwatching's irreverent Tweeter YOLOBirder recalls rescuing redwings struggling in snow.
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