FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/04/2018
Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Middlemarch
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss George Eliot's greatest novel, published 1871-72.
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09:45
Dearest Squirrel - the John Osborne Letters—Episode 4
4/5 Several wives in, John Osborne attempts a communication blackout with Pamela Lane.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Tina the Musical, Take Back ConTROLL, Stealing Sheep, Domestic Abuse
Phyllida Lloyd, Electro pop, Online shaming, Domestic abuse training for employers.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—She Said/He Said, Episode 4
4/5 Pressure is building on Charlie as the date for the rape case gets ever closer.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—The Mystery of Russia's Lost Jihadi Brides
How hundreds of Russian jihadi brides and their children vanished in Iraq.
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11:30
The Man Who Buries Planes
Artist Roger Hiorns is on a mission to bury aircraft around the world.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/04/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—19 April 1918 - Esme Macknade
One of Esme's wishes comes true.
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12:15
You and Yours—Sugar Tax, VIP Gambling, Boiler Cover
The sugary scandals our listeners are uncovering following the sugar tax on fizzy drinks.
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12:57
Weather—19/04/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—19/04/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Chinese Characters—Li Qingzhao: Patriotic Poet
The woman remembered today as one of the great poets of Chinese history.
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14:00
The Archers—18/04/2018
The stress rises for Helen. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Sensitive, Heart of Darkness, Part 1
A visit to a religious retreat in the Highlands proves life-changing for the psychic. (R)
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15:00
Open Country—Young people and landscape, Doncaster
Dominique Moore finds out how young people are engaging with the landscape near Doncaster.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Sightsavers
Lorraine Kelly makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Sightsavers. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Jennifer Clement
Jennifer Clement on her new novel, Gun Love. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Shirley Henderson, Maxine Peake
Shirley Henderson on Never Steady, Never Still and Maxine Peake on Funny Cow.
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Plastic-eating bacteria, Foam mattresses for crops, The evolved life aquatic, The Double Helix
Adam Rutherford investigates the plastic-eating bacteria in the news this week.
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17:00
PM—19/04/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/04/2018 Queen wants son as Commonwealth successor
Queen expresses "sincere wish" that Prince Charles will lead the organisation after her
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18:30
Alone—The Only Way Is Ethics
Angus Deayton stars in a sitcom about single middle-aged neighbours in a converted house. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—19/04/2018
Olwen puts her foot in it.
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19:15
Front Row—Windrush cultural contribution, Dale Winton remembered, Poet Imtiaz Dharker, 大象传媒 Proms season
The artistic contribution of the Windrush generation.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—She Said/He Said, Episode 4
4/5 Pressure is building on Charlie as the date for the rape case gets ever closer. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—A new Cold War?
Is the world about to see a new Cold War between Russia and the West?
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20:30
In Business—The Global Trade Referee
What can Brexit Britain expect if it has to fall back on World Trade Organisation rules?
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—Plastic-eating bacteria, Foam mattresses for crops, The evolved life aquatic, The Double Helix
Adam Rutherford investigates the plastic-eating bacteria in the news this week.
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21:30
In Our Time—Middlemarch
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss George Eliot's greatest novel, published 1871-72. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Queen backs Charles as next Commonwealth head
Commonwealth leaders are expected to decide on the succession on Friday.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The One Who Wrote Destiny, Neha
4/10 London, 2017. Neha responds to her diagnosis the only way she knows how.
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23:00
Beef and Dairy Network—Broadcast Series 2, Episode 3
3/4 A hard-hitting investigation into the dangers posed by the New Zealand lamb trade.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/04/2018
Susan Hulme reports on the row over the treatment of the Windrush generation.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/04/2018
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 4
4/5 Several wives in, John Osborne attempts a communication blackout with Pamela Lane. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/04/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/04/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/04/2018
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—Bad Weather Payments, Farm Vets, Farm Inspections
The Scottish government has launched a fund for farmers affected by the recent bad weather
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Willow Warbler
Kate Humble presents the willow warbler. (R)
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