FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/04/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, The Astonishing Good Fortune of Marigold Castor by Lionel Shriver
Two fame-hungry young film-makers try make it in London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/04/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/04/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake
Church bells from the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake in Oxfordshire.
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05:45
Profile—Daniel Ek
Mark Coles tracks the life of Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—08/04/2018
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—A Sense of Belonging
Mark Tully considers the natural human urge to belong. To groups, to people and to places.
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06:35
On Your Farm—All Change at Riverford
Riverford Organic announces a move to employee-ownership. What change will it bring?
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06:57
Weather—08/04/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—08/04/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—The Natural History of Churchyards, the Pastor Fighting Crime, the Role of Women in the Church
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, with Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Shannon Trust
Cathy Newman makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Shannon Trust.
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07:57
Weather—08/04/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—08/04/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Rediscovering Justice: Marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King
A service from Westminster Abbey giving thanks for the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
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08:48
A Point of View—China and the Retreat of Liberal Values
John Gray argues that the future of the west depends on the continuing success of China. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Ed Byrne's Tweet of the Day Takeover
Ed Byrne perches on the feeder for a second week to pick more of his favourite episodes.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—08/04/2018
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—08/04/2018
Will jumps to conclusions, and the stress piles on Adam.
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11:15
The Reunion—The Enfield Poltergeist
Sue MacGregor reunites the witnesses of the so-called Enfield Poltergeist in 1977.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—08/04/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 1
1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Sugar Tax: A (Short) History
Dan Saladino looks behind the headlines of the newly introduced sugar tax.
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12:57
Weather—08/04/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—08/04/2018
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Colin Powell - Learning to Lead
The late General Powell and the Harlem college he co-founded - the poor man's Harvard.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Hambleton, North Yorkshire
Eric Robson hosts the programme from the Hambleton District in North Yorkshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Fathers and Sons
An exploration of the relationship at different stages of life.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Ibsen - An Enemy of the People:, Episode 2
2/2 Martin Jarvis directs Alfred Molina and an all-star cast in Ibsen's thriller.
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16:00
Open Book—Diana Evans
Diana Evans talks to Mariella Frostrup about her third novel, Ordinary People.
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16:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 11, The Long Take
1/4 Poet Robin Robertson shares extracts from his new noir narrative, The Long Take.
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17:00
The Trans Revolution
Maria Margaronis explores what lies behind the trans revolution. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Daniel Ek
Mark Coles tracks the life of Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—08/04/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Western leaders have united to condemn a suspected chemical weapons attack in a rebel-held town in Syria.
Donald Trump has condemned a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Adrian Goldberg
Adrian Goldberg chooses his 大象传媒 Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—08/04/2018
Life proves difficult for Alistair.
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19:15
My Obsession—Pilot
Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in a comedy about a comedian meeting his number one fan.
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19:45
Life at Absolute Zero—Series 3, You Never Said
Lynne Truss's stories about Meridian Cliffs. Alan gets some mysterious texts.
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20:00
Feedback—06/04/2018
Has 大象传媒 News over-reported allegations of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Drue Heinz DBE, Ray Wilkins MBE, Eric Bristow, Steven Bochco
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a philanthropist, a footballer, a darts player. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Anger as HSBC claws back pension cash
HSBC cuts the pensions of former bank staff, in some cases by 拢1,500 or more per year. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Shannon Trust
Cathy Newman makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Shannon Trust. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Ireland's Brexit Challenge
How will the UK leaving the EU impact on business in Ireland? Ruth Alexander reports. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—08/04/2018
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss Syria, knife crime and other key issues at Westminster.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Todd Haynes, 120 Beats Per Minute
Carol director Todd Haynes discusses his adaptation of children's novel Wonderstruck. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—A Sense of Belonging
Mark Tully considers the natural human urge to belong. To groups, to people and to places.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/04/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Mixed-race families
When is mixed-race heritage passed down to the next generation and when is it not? (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake
Church bells from the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake in Oxfordshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—09/04/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/04/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/04/2018
Spiritual reflection with Bob Fyffe of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
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05:45
Farming Today—Red Tractor Assurance Scheme, Food Labelling, Sheepdog Training
Red Tractor Assurance have introduced a new auditing system. Sybil Ruscoe asks why.
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05:56
Weather—09/04/2018
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Pheasant
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the common pheasant. (R)
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