FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—25/03/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, The Path Taken
A distraught mother makes a statement to the police after her children go missing. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/03/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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02:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—25/03/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/03/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/03/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Margaret's, Dunham Massey, Cheshire
Church bells from St Margaret's, Dunham Massey, Cheshire.
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05:45
Lent Talks—The Silence of the Lamb - Dr Katie Edwards
Dr Katie Edwards finds the portrayal of Jesus' silence before Pilate unhelpful. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—25/03/2018
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Power in Weakness
Journalist Remona Aly examines how weakness can often be powerful.
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06:35
Living World—The Celtic Rainforest
Paul Evans joins Ray Woods in Snowdonia in a remarkable and rare forest. From 2011.
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06:57
Weather—25/03/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—25/03/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Inquiry into child sex abuse in the Anglican Church
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by Emily Buchanan.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Epilepsy Research UK
Nick and Rachel Christian make the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Epilepsy Research UK.
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07:57
Weather—25/03/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—25/03/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Hosanna to the Son of David!
A service from All Saints, Fulham, to mark Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week.
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08:48
A Point of View—The Rise and Rise of Up Lit
Kamila Shamsie on the limitations of the publishing trend 'Up Lit'. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Matt Merritt on the Curlew
Matt Merritt, editor of British Birdwatching magazine, revels in the call of the curlew. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—25/03/2018
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—25/03/2018
Alice goes too far, and Brian's nightmare continues.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Anne-Marie Duff
Anne-Marie Duff, actor, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—25/03/2018
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 5
5/6 Nicholas Parsons chairs, with Shappi Khorsandi, Jo Caulfield, Julian Clary and Paul Merton (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Doctor's Orders: Getting Tomorrow's Medics Cooking
Meet the medical students and doctors who want more training on diet and nutrition.
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12:57
Weather—25/03/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—25/03/2018
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
When Greeks Flew Kites—Beyond Your Command
Sarah Dunant uncovers stories from history when children have challenged adult authority.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Leicestershire
Eric Robson and the panel are in Leicestershire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - The Things That Bind Couples Together
It can be football, or music, or simply providing support and understanding.
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15:00
Paradise Lost—Episode 2
2/2 John Milton's Paradise Lost dramatised by poet Michael Symmons Roberts.
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16:00
Open Book—Uzodinma Iweala
Uzodinma Iweala on his new novel Speak No Evil.
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16:30
Four Seasons—Poems for the Spring Equinox
A collection of poems to celebrate the arrival of spring.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—A Place of Safety?
An investigation into standards in an NHS trust providing mental health care. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Nigel Oakes
Big data, psychological warfare and mobile discos in the life of Nigel Oakes. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—25/03/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—25/03/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/03/2018 Vote Leave accused of breaking law
Ex Brexit activist to publish "evidence" that the campaign exceeded spending limits.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Simon Parkes
Simon Parkes chooses his 大象传媒 Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—25/03/2018
Brian is put on the spot.
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19:15
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Works Barbecue
5/6 Damien reluctantly helps out at one of Anthony's barbecues. (R)
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19:45
Man About the House—The Middle Of, by James Meek
3/3 A man returns to his former marital home and discovers subtle changes in every room. (R)
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20:00
Feedback—23/03/2018
Roger Bolton asks why the 大象传媒 World Service has made an unprecedented complaint to the UN. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Brenda Dean, William McAlpine, Keith O'Brien, Katie Boyle, Garech Browne
Matthew Bannister on a union leader, a businessman, a cardinal, a presenter, a folklorist. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Millions missing out on Marriage Tax Allowance
The secretary to the treasury on the marriage tax allowance and savings allowance. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Epilepsy Research UK
Nick and Rachel Christian make the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Epilepsy Research UK. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Screens and Teens
Are smartphones harming our kids? David Baker looks for solutions. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—25/03/2018
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the Labour anti-Semitism row and the latest on Brexit.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Power in Weakness
Journalist Remona Aly examines how weakness can often be powerful. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/03/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Sacrifice
Sacrifice - from Christ's crucifixion to Salafi jihadist suicide bombers. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Margaret's, Dunham Massey, Cheshire
Church bells from St Margaret's, Dunham Massey, Cheshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/03/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—26/03/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/03/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/03/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/03/2018
Spiritual comment and prayer with Sarah Teather, director of the Jesuit Refugee Service UK
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05:45
Farming Today—Food and health, Neonicotinoids, Bird-friendly farming
How could British farming help improve the health of the nation?
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05:56
Weather—26/03/2018
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mark Cocker on the Meadow Pipit
Nature writer Mark Cocker revels in the windblown melancholy of the meadow pipit's song.
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06:00
Today—26/03/2018
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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