FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/04/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Dearest Squirrel - the John Osborne Letters—Episode 2
2/5 John Osborne denies that Look Back in Anger is at least in part autobiographical. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—18/04/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/04/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/04/2018
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Jasvir Singh OBE, chair of City Sikhs.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/04/2018
What does the new EU Waste Framework Directive mean for food waste on farm?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blackbird (Spring)
Bill Oddie presents the blackbird. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/04/2018
Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Soul Music—Series 26, Prelude a l'Apres Midi d'un Faune by Debussy
People share stories of how Debussy's beautiful prelude has affected their lives.
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09:30
The History of Secrecy—God's Secrets
A look at the purpose and power of secret objects and knowledge in different religions. (R)
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09:45
Dearest Squirrel - the John Osborne Letters—Episode 3
3/5 After separating from John Osborne, Pamela Lane experiences financial difficulties.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sprinter twins Shannon and Cheriece Hylton
Jenni Murray speaks to athletes and twins Shannon and Cherice Hylton.
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—She Said/He Said, Episode 3
3/5 Charlie worries about proving his innocence as Stephanie considers dropping the case.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Padraig and Ian - What's in a Name?
Your name is a clear signal of who you are.
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11:00
The Turban Bus Dispute
Sathnam Sanghera on the battle for the turban in Enoch Powell's constituency. (R)
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11:30
Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 1, Other People
3/4 Helen Keen, Peter Serafinowicz and Susy Kane explore how to get on with everybody else. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/04/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—18 April 1918 - Florrie Wilson
Adam Wilson needs to get away.
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12:15
You and Yours—Doctor App; Retail Parks; Mamils
Doctors' leaders warn against using popular GP apps, plus the state of UK retail parks.
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12:57
Weather—18/04/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—18/04/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Chinese Characters—Confucius: Becoming the Sage
The smiling philosopher who is perhaps the most famous Chinese person in history.
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14:00
The Archers—17/04/2018
Brian hatches a plan. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Someone, Somewhere
The mysterious disappearance of Jessie Earl in 1980 and her parents' 9-year wait for news.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Representing Yourself In Court
Taking legal action costs time and money. So how effective is DIY justice?
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15:30
Inconspicuous Consumption—Series 2, Clock Face
Aatif Nawaz on why the old-fashioned clock face continues to survive in the modern day. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Winner of 2018 BSA/Thinking Allowed Ethnography Award
The winner of the 2018 BSA/Thinking Allowed Ethnography Award.
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16:30
The Media Show—The ethics of reporting from Syria
How journalists work in a war zone.
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17:00
PM—18/04/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/04/2018 PM apologises for Commonwealth immigration errors but blames Labour for destruction of documents
PM apologises for Commonwealth immigration errors but says Labour also to blame
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18:30
Sketchtopia—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Multicultural sketch show hosted by broadcaster and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli.
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19:00
The Archers—18/04/2018
The stress rises for Helen.
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19:15
Front Row—Tina the Musical, Nicola Walker, Venue Accessibility, Cherry Blossom Poetry
Tina, the musical telling Tina Turner's life story, hits the stage.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—She Said/He Said, Episode 3
3/5 Charlie worries about proving his innocence as Stephanie considers dropping the case. (R)
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20:00
Unreliable Evidence—Asylum
Clive Anderson and guests debate whether the law is fair to asylum seekers.
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20:45
Four Thought—Learning Outdoors
Julie White shares her passion for young children learning outdoors in the natural world.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Undiscovered Colombia
Scientists gain first access to thousands of uncharted species following years of war. (R)
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21:30
Soul Music—Series 26, Prelude a l'Apres Midi d'un Faune by Debussy
People share stories of how Debussy's beautiful prelude has affected their lives. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Windrush - Commons clash over landing cards
A vision of post-Brexit 'global Britain' is hit by the row over the Windrush generation.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The One Who Wrote Destiny, Mukesh
3/10 Keighley, 1966. Mukesh's turn in the Diwali show is interrupted.
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23:00
Six Degrees of John Sessions—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Actor, raconteur and impressionist John Sessions tells some entertaining linked stories.
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23:15
The John Moloney Show—Series 2, Edward Gets Protection
2/4 John decides that Edward needs a companion but faces bureaucracy trying to get a used cat. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/04/2018
The House of Lords has inflicted two big defeats on the government over the Brexit bill.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/04/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Dearest Squirrel - the John Osborne Letters—Episode 3
3/5 After separating from John Osborne, Pamela Lane experiences financial difficulties. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—19/04/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/04/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/04/2018
A reading and a reflection to start the day with Jasvir Singh OBE, chair of City Sikhs.
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05:45
Farming Today—Recognising mental health issues among isolated farmers, Milk prices, Fish vets at work
Fixed-price milk contracts and mental health advice for farmers in crisis.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Gary Moore on the Skylark
While paying tribute at the Somme battlefields, sound recordist Gary Moore hears a skylark (R)
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