FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith Houston—Episode 4
4/5 Keith Houston explores the history of the illuminated manuscript from Ireland. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—18/05/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/05/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/05/2018
With Rania Hafez, senior lecturer at the University of Greenwich.
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05:45
Farming Today—Agrimetrics, Egg farms in Wales, Future Food Award nominee
Big data is big news in agriculture, but the UK is being held back.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Melissa Harrison on the Starling
Nature writer Melissa Harrison muses on the amusing mimicking sounds starlings can perform (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/05/2018
Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Sir Peter Lampl
Sir Peter Lampl, philanthropist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith Houston—Episode 5
5/5 Keith Houston digs up more history of printing presses and the modern book abroad.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The explosion in creative and colourful hair trends
Colourful hair trends, home to vote, Les Kapsber'Girls, and postnatal depression in men.
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10:45
Emily Bronte - Wuthering Heights—5. Isabella
5/10 Nelly's fears have been confirmed. Isabella has gone.
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11:00
Israel at 70: A Personal Reflection
Simon Schama considers Israel's troubled life, its achievements and possible future.
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11:30
Victoria Wood - From Soup To Nuts—1. From Soup...
A look back at Victoria Wood's stand-up and songs with her own archives and tapes.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Dr Broks' Casebook—The Boy Whose Hand Had a Mind of Its Own
5/5 Neuropsychologist Dr Paul Broks considers anarchic limbs and split brains. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Personal Independence Payments, Mobikes, Modest Fashion
Disabled people rejected for disability benefits because the assessor does not turn up.
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12:57
Weather—18/05/2018
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—18/05/2018
News with Edward Stourton including Sergei Skripal released from hospital.
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13:45
The Assassination—Dead Ends
'I laugh at it.' The accused speaks in the series finale.
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14:00
The Archers—17/05/2018
Shula is left reeling. (R)
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14:15
McLevy—Series 11, The Devil Makes a Move
4/4 McLevy keeps a young woman in hiding while the Rev Gideon searches anxiously for her. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Southwell
Eric Robson and his panel are in Southwell, Nottinghamshire.
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15:45
Short Works—Series 1, A Hint of Heather by Hannah Silva
Heather plans the colours for her new house with a perfectionist's eye.
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16:00
Last Word—Baroness Jowell, Will Alsop, Tom Wolfe, Dennis Nilsen
Matthew Bannister on a politician, a writer, a murderer and an architect.
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16:30
More or Less—Child poverty, Progress 8, How green is grass?
Are more working families in poverty? Plus exploring the new school league tables.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Alison and Irene - We Were So Proud of Them
We provided children with experiences they'd never had.
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17:00
PM—18/05/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/05/2018 Skripal leaves Salisbury hospital
Ex Russian spy discharged 11 weeks after he was left critically ill by chemical attack
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 96, 18/05/2018
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—18/05/2018
Lily's secret is revealed.
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19:15
Front Row—Hamlet and As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe, Mysterious Marginalia, Morris Dance Music
Hamlet and As You Like It, Michelle Terry's first productions at The Globe.
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19:45
Emily Bronte - Wuthering Heights—5. Isabella
5/10 Nelly's fears have been confirmed. Isabella has gone. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Jacob Rees Mogg MP, David Lammy MP, Rachel Johnson, Lindsey German
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.
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20:50
A Point of View—Ireland's Abortion Referendum - A Personal View
Sarah Dunant reflects on Ireland's upcoming abortion referendum.
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21:00
Chinese Characters—Omnibus 3
Portraits of remarkable individuals who have made China what it is today.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Entire leadership of Catholic Church in Chile resigns
Scandal over sexual abuse of children by clergy in the 1970s and 80s
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22:45
The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 5
5/10 Greer heads out with the Loci team for drinks on a Friday night.
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23:00
Great Lives—Mica Paris on Josephine Baker
Soul singer Mica Paris tells Matthew Parris why Josephine Baker is her heroine. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/05/2018
News from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Tasha and Lois - Adventures in Breastfeeding
When you see the relief in the new mum's face, it's the nicest feeling.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith Houston—Episode 5
5/5 Keith Houston digs up more history of printing presses and the modern book abroad. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—19/05/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/05/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/05/2018
With Bishop Richard Chartres, dean of Her Majesty's Chapels Royal.
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05:45
iPM—Hello, is it me you're looking for?
Listeners looking for a second chance on love, plus Jilly Cooper has Your News.
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