FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/12/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Letters from South Africa, Shosholoza: The Train that Keeps Moving
3/5 Writer Panashe Chigumadzi's letter from South Africa in the week of the ANC elections. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—14/12/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/12/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/12/2017
Spiritual comment and prayer with Jasvir Singh, co-chair of the Faiths Forum for London.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fishing quotas, Canal repairs, Wild brassicas
UK fishing quotas have increased - but does that square with keeping stocks sustainable?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Woodchat Shrike
Childhood holidays in France were a chance to see rare birds for Fyfe Dangerfield.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/12/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Thomas Becket
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life, murder and impact of Thomas Becket (c 1118-1170)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Letters from South Africa, This Is What a Country Looks Like When it Is Collapsing
4/5 Author Lidudumalingani Mqombothi on life in South Africa during the week of ANC elections.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Poet and writer Nan Shepherd; The Fix: Women and Addiction; Siblings and their partners.
Women's Hour examines what inspired the work of poet Nan Shepherd.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Not a Love Story, Episode 4
4/5 Maddie's decision to identify her rapist divides her friends. (R)
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Daphne and the Two Maltas
A brutal killing, an unsolved murder and the divided island of Malta.
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11:30
Thinking Outside the Boxset: How Technology Changed the Story—Series 1, Episode 1
Mark Lawson on the ways modern technology shapes the way we tell and consume stories.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/12/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—14 December 1917 - Johnnie Marshall
In Tynemouth, Johnnie veers dangerously near defeat.
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12:15
You and Yours—Disability In The Workplace, Peter Kay Refunds, Pets Versus Family At Christmas
Disabled workers, refunds for Peter Kay tickets, pets or family at Christmas.
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12:57
Weather—14/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—14/12/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Voices of the First World War—The Battle of Cambrai
The beginning of the Battle of Cambrai from the point of view of members of the Tank Corps
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14:00
The Archers—13/12/2017
Kirsty attempts to save the day. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Toffee Tip
A semi-autobiographical childhood adventure-comedy, written and directed by Johnny Vegas. (R)
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15:00
Open Country—Rewilding at Knepp Castle
Helen Mark explores the wilderness at Knepp Castle and asks if it is really working.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Motivation
Ade Adepitan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Motivation. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Lionel Shriver
Lionel Shriver talks to Mariella Frostrup about her new book The Standing Chandelier. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Adam Rutherford joins Francine Stock to assess the latest instalment in the Star Wars saga
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—The Future of Coral Reefs, Little Foot, Arthur C Clarke
Adam Rutherford considers the future of coral reefs and the visions of Arthur C Clarke.
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17:00
PM—14/12/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Disney is to buy 21st Century Fox from Rupert Murdoch for 39 billion pounds, in one of the biggest media deals in history.
Disney is to buy 21st Century Fox from Rupert Murdoch for 39 billion pounds.
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18:30
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Festivals
2/4 Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by visiting a music festival with Robin Ince.
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19:00
The Archers—14/12/2017
Jennifer plays matchmaker.
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19:15
Front Row—Emma Rice, John Boyega, Laura Ingalls Wilder
Theatre director Emma Rice discusses her final production at Shakespeare's Globe.
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19:45
The Citadel—Series 1, Episode 4
4/5 Denny persuades Manson to take action to rid Drineffy of the source of its typhoid problem (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—What's Russia up to?
What do we really know about Russian 'meddling' in Western democracy?
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20:30
In Business—Ryanair - a change of direction?
In September Ryanair was in crisis. Has this forced the company to change direction?
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—The Future of Coral Reefs, Little Foot, Arthur C Clarke
Adam Rutherford considers the future of coral reefs and the visions of Arthur C Clarke. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Thomas Becket
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life, murder and impact of Thomas Becket (c 1118-1170) (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—EU summit split over migrant policy
European Council president suggests policy on relocating migrants has been 'ineffective'.
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22:45
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—4. A Small Steady Candle
4/10 Eleanor is in a social whirl - first a hospital visit and now a party. Whatever next?
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23:00
Welcome to Wherever You Are—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Comedy from Auckland, Bahrain and New York, hosted by Andrew Maxwell in London.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—14/12/2017
Sean Curran reports from Westminster - the day after the government defeat on the EU bill.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/12/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Letters from South Africa, This Is What a Country Looks Like When it Is Collapsing
4/5 Author Lidudumalingani Mqombothi on life in South Africa during the week of ANC elections. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—15/12/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/12/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/12/2017
Spiritual comment and prayer with Jasvir Singh, co-chair of the Faiths Forum for London.
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05:45
Farming Today—15/12/2017
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Pied Butcherbird
Musician Fyfe Dangerfield uses his own birdsong recordings to experiment with music.
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