FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Language of Kindness, Episode 4
4/5 Christie Watson reflects on nursing children requiring intensive care. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—11/05/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/05/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/05/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—Proposed new environmental watchdog, Stow Horse Fair
The government's proposed new environmental enforcement body - watchdog or poodle?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blue Rock Thrush
Liz Bonnin presents the blue rock thrush, perched high on a Spanish castle. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—11/05/2018
Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Abi Morgan
Abi Morgan, stage and screenwriter, is interviewed by Kirsty Young. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Language of Kindness, Episode 5
5/5 In Christie Watson's account of being a nurse she acquires a new understanding of kindness
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Mellisa tells us 'How Fat Feels'
'How Fat Feels', Abortion in Ireland, Claire Skinner, HPV vaccine.
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10:45
Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 10
10/10 Linda Marshall Griffiths dramatises Henry James's passionate and heartbreaking novel.
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11:00
Beautiful Britain
Toyah Willcox takes an audio journey into the private world of hair and beauty salons.
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11:30
Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore: A Pod for Europe
Can England's sleaziest cricketer Dave Podmore help the UK to an unlikely Eurovision win?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—11/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Four Thought—Series 4, Killing the Consumer
70/3 Jon Alexander argues that consumer power has become an idea which is damaging society. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Fortnite scams, Panini stickers, Hot chilli sauce
How YouTubers are tricking children into buying Fortnite add-ons they think are free.
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12:57
Weather—11/05/2018
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—11/05/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs with Mark Mardell.
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13:45
The Assassination—Near Misses
'Suicide bombers got through the security check. What should we do?'.
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14:00
The Archers—10/05/2018
Jennifer accepts the truth. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Killing Kate
Black comedy about parenting - and about doing the wrong thing for all the right reasons.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Rosemoor
Eric Robson and the panel are at RHS Rosemoor in Devon.
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15:45
Short Works—Series 1, Three Spins, a Wednesday
Three trips in her car offer Bee three chances to unburden herself. By Danny Denton.
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16:00
Last Word—Bruce Tulloh, Emma Smith, Professor Peter Waddington, Dowager Countess of Harewood, Ronald Chesney
Matthew Bannister on a runner, an author, a sociologist, a Countess and a comedy writer.
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16:30
More or Less—Abortion, Modern slavery, Math versus maths
The British abortion statistics gaining attention in Ireland's referendum debate.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Liz and Margaret - I Found You a Bit Scary
It's your way of ensuring everybody's ok.
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17:00
PM—11/05/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/05/2018 U-turn on Grenfell Tower inquiry
Theresa May has agreed to appoint a panel to help the judge leading the inquiry
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 96, 11/05/2018
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—11/05/2018
The Aldridges face the future.
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19:15
Front Row—David Nicholls on Patrick Melrose, Gaz Coombes, Kayo Chingonyi
David Nicholls on adapting Patrick Melrose starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
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19:45
Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 10
10/10 Linda Marshall Griffiths dramatises Henry James's passionate and heartbreaking novel. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Kirsty Blackman MP, Dr Liam Fox MP, Richard Leonard MSP, Drew Liquerman
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the Burgh Hall in Dunoon, Scotland.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Brightening of History
Amit Chaudhuri on why restoration should not involve a fetishization of the new.
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21:00
Chinese Characters—Omnibus 2
Portraits of remarkable individuals who have made China what it is today.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Europe snaps back at US over Iran deal
French economy minister: we will not allow the US to police the world's economy.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Valley at the Centre of the World, Episode 10
10/10 After confronting his mother, Sandy has been letting off steam with neighbour Terry.
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23:00
Great Lives—Simon Callow on Orson Welles
Matthew Parris meets the actor Simon Callow to discuss the life of Orson Welles. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—11/05/2018
The news from Westminster with Mark D'Arcy.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Ginny and Sally - A Dyslexic Brain
I don't have to explain to you what the impact is of being dyslexic.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Language of Kindness, Episode 5
5/5 In Christie Watson's account of being a nurse she acquires a new understanding of kindness (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—12/05/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/05/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/05/2018
With Rania Hafez, senior lecturer at the University of Greenwich.
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05:45
iPM—In the classroom
Two listeners on the challenges of teaching. Plus Fi Glover with Your News.
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