FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/01/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—In Search of Mary Shelley, Episode 3
3/5 Mary and Percy Bysshe Shelley travel to Europe, striking up a strong bond with Lord Byron. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—18/01/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/01/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/01/2018
A reading and reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Grouse shooting ban; robotic harvesting; the Northern Forest; Scottish tenancy laws.
Could the Ilkley Moore ban on grouse shooting put local wildlife at risk?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kathy Hinde on the Knot
Audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde is entranced by "an apparition" of knot.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/01/2018
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Anna Akhmatova
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and work of the celebrated Russian poet.
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09:45
Book of the Week—In Search of Mary Shelley, Episode 4
4/5 The initial ardour shared between Mary and the poet Shelley seems to be fading.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Childcare, Menopause, Drones, Bounty Hunters
Crime Thriller Girl, Nurseries, Menopause at work, Women and tech.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me, Episode 4
4/5 Marcella's new slave, Sextus, isn't all that he seems.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Sweden's Child Migrant Mystery
An investigation into the mystery illness affecting child migrants in Sweden.
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11:30
From the Steppes to the Stage—Series 1, Episode 2
2/2 Mongolia's remarkable rise to being an opera superpower.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/01/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Niche Work If You Can Get It—Series 1, Rap Interpreters
Nick Baker with the interpreters who make rap music accessible to deaf people.
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12:15
You and Yours—Hamilton Tickets and Crematorium Weddings
Hamilton tickets and crematorium weddings.
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12:57
Weather—18/01/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—18/01/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Roger Law: Art and Seoul—24/12/2015
Roger visits the island of Jeju, home to a remarkable selection of unusual museums. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—17/01/2018
Justin stands accused. (R)
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14:15
Stone—Series 7, Episode 9
9/10 Stone written by Vivienne Harvey. Detective series created by Danny Brocklehurst.
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15:00
Open Country—Wild Cats in the Highlands
David Lindo searches for the elusive Scottish wildcat and hears about efforts to save them
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Children with Cancer UK
Kaye Wragg makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Children with Cancer UK. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—A celebration of Muriel Spark
A celebration of Muriel Spark who was born in 1918. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Alexander Payne
Alexander Payne talks to Francine Stock about his movie Downsizing.
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—African swine fever, Oil spill update, CRISPR gene editing, Rat eradication in New Zealand, Chimp kin recognition
Adam Rutherford investigates the news in science and science in the news.
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17:00
PM—18/01/2018
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/01/2018 Warmest year without El Ni帽o
Even with no natural climate boost, last year was one of the three hottest on record
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18:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 3
3/6 The best sound in all of music, and someone asks for a massive favour.
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19:00
The Archers—18/01/2018
Noluthando goes too far.
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19:15
Front Row—Bridget Riley, Nick Park, David Lodge, Bayeux Tapestry
Recent work by renowned artist Bridget Riley, known for her abstract geometric images.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me, Episode 4
4/5 Marcella's new slave, Sextus, isn't all that he seems. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—John Worboys: Understanding the Parole Board
How does the Parole Board decide whether to release offenders on licence?
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20:30
In Business—The Second Hand Clothes Trade War
How second-hand clothes donated to charity could lead to an international trade dispute.
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—African swine fever, Oil spill update, CRISPR gene editing, Rat eradication in New Zealand, Chimp kin recognition
Adam Rutherford investigates the news in science and science in the news. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Anna Akhmatova
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and work of the celebrated Russian poet. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—'Don't invade Syria' US warns Turkey
Turkish forces gather on the Syrian border in a threat to attack Kurdish militia.
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22:45
A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark—Episode 9
9/10 In shock after Wanda's suicide, Nancy Hawkins has applied for a job at a new magazine.
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23:00
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown
Rich Hall reflects on the first year of Donald Trump's presidency.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/01/2018
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/01/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—In Search of Mary Shelley, Episode 4
4/5 The initial ardour shared between Mary and the poet Shelley seems to be fading. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—19/01/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/01/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/01/2018
A reading and reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Ammonia emissions, Lamma show, 100 years of Ford tractors
Farms in Northern Ireland are warned to reduce their ammonia emissions.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kathy Hinde on the House Martin
Audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde is inspired by house martins.
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