FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/03/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, Lease on Life by Laurie Penny
The things you'll do for a flat in Zone 2. A short story for radio by Laurie Penny. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/03/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—04/03/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/03/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/03/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Anne's Alderney
Church bells from St Anne's Alderney.
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05:45
Lent Talks—Performing Penitence - Theo Hobson
Writer and artist Theo Hobson on performance art as a way of expressing penitence. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—04/03/2018
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Heart
Michael Symmons Roberts reflects on the myriad qualities associated with the human heart.
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06:35
Living World—The Snowdrop
Brett Westwood travels to Somerset to explore the world of snowdrops. From 2004.
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06:57
Weather—04/03/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—04/03/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—The Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopens; International Women's Day; and the Hindu festival, Holi.
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Afghanaid
Felicity Finch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Afghanaid.
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07:57
Weather—04/03/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—04/03/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—04/03/2018
A special reflection from Edinburgh for a cold-gripped country.
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08:48
A Point of View—Teffi: Silver Shoes and the Dream of Revolution
John Gray on why the work of Russian writer Teffi has become so relevant today. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Helen Moncrieff on the Black Guillemot
Helen Moncrieff recalls seeing an Orca seize a Black Guillemot at sea. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—04/03/2018
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—04/03/2018
The village is in shock, and Brian takes the blame.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Matt Smith
Matt Smith, actor, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/03/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 80, Episode 2
2/6 Nicholas Parsons chairs with Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Jo Caulfield and Julian Clary. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Big Pig Roadtrip
Tim Hayward travels the UK to meet the people who champion rare breeds of British pigs.
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12:57
Weather—04/03/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—04/03/2018
News with Mark Mardell including tributes to Sir Roger Bannister and elections in Italy.
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13:30
Brexit: The Shipping Forecast
How does the UK's departure from the EU look from the other side of the English Channel?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Sparsholt College
Peter Gibbs and the panel are at Sparsholt College in Hampshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Conversations with or about Mum
Stammering, death and motor neurone disease are all shared in this poignant selection.
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15:00
Foreign Bodies—The Bethlehem Murders
Palestinian crime drama. Schoolteacher Omar Yussef tries to clear a student of murder.
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16:00
Bookclub—Patrick Gale - A Place Called Winter
Patrick Gale talks about his novel A Place Called Winter with James Naughtie and readers.
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16:30
The Poetry of Instagram
What does the success of Rupi Kaur and the Instagram poets mean for readers and writers?
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Disclosing the Truth
How are disclosure of evidence failures affecting justice in the magistrates' courts? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Staffan de Mistura
Edward Stourton examines the life of Staffan de Mistura, the UN special envoy to Syria. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/03/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—04/03/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/03/2018 Tributes to Sir Roger Bannister
One of Britain's greatest sporting heroes, Sir Roger Bannister, has died.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Liz Barclay
Liz Barclay chooses her 大象传媒 Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—04/03/2018
Jazzer tries to help.
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19:15
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Funeral
2/6 When Anthony's maiden aunt dies, Damien is asked to do the food for the funeral. (R)
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19:45
The Computer Speaks—Tom
3/3 An original short story by AL Kennedy. (R)
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20:00
Feedback—02/03/2018
Roger Bolton discusses a shocking death on The Archers and reviving classic radio comedy. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Sir Lawrence Byford, Sridevi Kapoor, Dame Beulah Bewley, Ernest Hecht, Lewis Gilbert
Matthew Bannister on a publisher, a film director, a doctor, a police officer, a film star (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Bank fraud protection plans confirmed
New rules to protect victims of bank transfer fraud confirmed. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Afghanaid
Felicity Finch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Afghanaid. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—The Dictator's Survival Guide
A handbook on the strategies autocrats use to survive in office. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—04/03/2018
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss Brexit, homelessness and ministerial resignations.
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23:00
The Film Programme—A Fantastic Woman
Director Sebastian Lelio discusses his groundbreaking drama A Fantastic Woman. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Heart
Michael Symmons Roberts reflects on the myriad qualities associated with the human heart. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/03/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The White Working Class.
The white working class - is there a 'left-behind'? (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Anne's Alderney
Church bells from St Anne's Alderney. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—05/03/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/03/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/03/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Bishop Joe Aldred.
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05:45
Farming Today—Agri-Environment Schemes and Brexit Latest
Charlotte Smith looks at the success of agri-environment schemes and how they're changing.
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05:56
Weather—05/03/2018
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Chris Baines on the Bullfinch
Naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines defends the bullfinch's feeding habits.
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