FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/04/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Poet and the Echo—Crossing the Bar
Linda Cracknell's captivating story inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/04/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/04/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Church of St Lawrence, Towcester
Church bells from the Church of St Lawrence, Towcester.
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05:45
Profile—David Lammy
The life and career of Windrush champion and Tottenham MP, David Lammy. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—29/04/2018
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Brides of God
Musician Jahnavi Harrison celebrates women who dedicate their lives entirely to God.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Farming Japanese
Could the future of farming be soil free? Nick Luscombe visits Japan to find out.
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06:57
Weather—29/04/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—29/04/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Art in a Sacred Space, The Business of Ramadan, Alfie Evans
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, with Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Maternity Worldwide
Emily Watson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Maternity Worldwide.
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07:57
Weather—29/04/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—29/04/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Abiding in Christ
Dr John Inge, bishop of Worcester, preaches at a Eucharist from Lancing College Chapel.
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08:48
A Point of View—A Normal Need
Tom Shakespeare asks why disabled sexuality is still so often taboo. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Miriam Darlington selects her Tweet of the Day, 1 of 2
Writer and naturalist Miriam Darlington selects her quintet of birds for Tweet of the Day.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Broadcasting House's Twit of the day.
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—29/04/2018
Shula makes a fresh start, and Brian continues to scheme.
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11:15
The Reunion—The Young Ones
Sue MacGregor reunites five people from the ground-breaking 80s TV comedy The Young Ones.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/04/2018
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 4
4/6 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 大象传媒 Food & Farming Awards 2018: Finalist stories
From Belfast via Barrow-in-Furness to Brighton. Sheila Dillon meets our 2018 finalists.
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12:57
Weather—29/04/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—29/04/2018
News with Mark Mardell including local elections preview and archaeology under a shed.
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13:30
The Piano Man
Behind the scenes with Ulrich Gerhartz, piano technician to the world's best pianists. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Cambridge
Peter Gibbs and his panel make a visit to Cambridge. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Sharing the Load
Friends and family supporting those with health issues.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Love Henry James - The Aspern Papers
Written in Venice, this was one of Henry James's favourite novels.
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16:00
Open Book—Crime writer John Harvey, The best characters in fiction
John Harvey on the latest in his Charlie Resnick series, Body and Soul.
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16:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 11, Gillian Clarke
4/4 A visit to Gillian Clarke's home in Wales, with poems from her latest collection, Zoology.
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17:00
Too Young to Veil?
An investigation into the growing number of very young girls wearing the hijab in the UK. (R)
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17:40
Profile—David Lammy
The life and career of Windrush champion and Tottenham MP, David Lammy. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—29/04/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/04/2018 Tory chairman defends home secretary
Amber Rudd faces further scrutiny amid continuing deportation target scandal
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Liz Barclay
The best of 大象传媒 Radio this week.
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19:00
The Archers—29/04/2018
Alice is on the warpath.
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19:15
Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter in the Family Way
Comedian Lucy Porter examines the ups and downs of family life.
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19:45
Life at Absolute Zero—Series 3, Waiting for JB
Retired university don Peter is waiting for a rare visit from his infuriating brother.
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20:00
More or Less—Straws, Women on boards, Animals born each day
Measuring plastic pollution, female FTSE directors and counting animal offspring. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Avicii (Tim Bergling), Ruth Nussenzweig, Anita Shreve, Guy Playfair, Bob Bura
Matthew Bannister on a DJ, a medical researcher, a novelist, a ghost hunter, an animator. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Banks fail blind people
Banks let down blind people with poor online services, Simplifying the UK's most hated tax (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Maternity Worldwide
Emily Watson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Maternity Worldwide. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Confronting Sexual Harassment
From training to employing more senior women: how businesses can stop workplace harassment (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—29/04/2018
Carolyn Quinn and guests respond to the resignation of Amber Rudd as home secretary.
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23:00
Radiolab—Series 3, Blame
5/10 Radiolab explores blame - why do we need it, and can we push past it to forgiveness?
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/04/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Menswear Revolution
Menswear revolution - the changes in men's clothes over time. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Church of St Lawrence, Towcester
Church bells from the Church of St Lawrence, Towcester. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—30/04/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/04/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/04/2018
Spiritual comment and prayer with Catherine Butcher, communications director of HOPE.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural housing for the elderly, Future of farming - consultation, The equine industry
Featuring a discussion about more houses for older people in rural areas.
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05:56
Weather—30/04/2018
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Barn Owl
Chris Packham presents the barn owl. (R)
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