FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Feel Free by Zadie Smith—1. 1980s Multicultural London
1/5 Zadie Smith reads from her electrifying essay collection. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/05/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/05/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/05/2018
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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05:45
Farming Today—Tree Health Launch; Public Access, Public Good?; Agricultural Shows
Putting plants in quarantine to reduce disease - Michael Gove launches a new scheme.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hobby
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the hobby. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/05/2018
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—John Taylor on being an inventor
John Taylor tells Jim Al-Khalili how his inventions transformed the electric kettle.
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09:30
One to One—Young Dads: Gary Meikle
Frank discussion between two young men who became fathers in their teens.
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09:45
Feel Free by Zadie Smith—2. Writing and Dancing
2/5 Zadie Smith on the connection between writing and dancing.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Ireland's abortion referendum
The YES vote to legalise abortion: what it now means for women in Ireland and the North.
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10:45
Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 2
2/10 Gudrun saves the slave captain's life, and he starts to believe she has magical powers.
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11:00
Plastic Fantastic—What's the Solution?
How do we address our over-reliance and misuse of plastic? Should we give it up?
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11:30
Behind the Scenes—Akram Khan
Leading dancer-choreographer Akram Khan develops Xenos - his final full-length solo show.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Human Instrument
Why do our voices change as we get older?
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You & Yours - Have you ever switched careers?
Have you changed your career path? Email youandyours@bbc.co.uk.
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12:56
Weather—29/05/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—29/05/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
How Syria Changed the World—Refugees
Edward Stourton and guests discuss the consequences of Syria's refugee crisis.
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14:00
The Archers—28/05/2018
Emma has concerns. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Last Flag
Drama by Selina Thompson, Chinonyerem Odimba and Lorna French.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 16, Beginnings
2/6 Short documentaries about creating something out of nothing and the beginning of the end.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—The Future of the Countryside
Tom Heap leads a debate on the future of food production and the countryside.
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16:00
Does the Time Fit the Crime?
Criminologist Professor David Wilson on how society and history have shaped sentencing.
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16:30
Great Lives—Barbara Stocking on Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great is chosen by Dame Barbara Stocking. Matthew Parris presents.
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17:00
PM—29/05/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/05/2018 Political turmoil in Italy sparks share devaluation
Political upheaval in Italy has prompted a slump in global stock markets.
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18:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, The Decluttererer
6/6 Learn the patent Milton Declutterering Method! (Like getting rid of that extra 'er'.)
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19:00
The Archers—29/05/2018
Brian pulls out all the stops.
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19:15
Front Row—Fran莽ois Ozon's L'Amant Double, Patrick Heron, Rachel Kushner
Fran莽ois Ozon on his latest film, the psychological thriller L'Amant Double.
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19:45
Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 2
2/10 Gudrun saves the slave captain's life, and he starts to believe she has magical powers. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Criminal Records?
What part is social media playing in the rise in violent crime in the UK?
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20:40
In Touch—St Vincent's School in Liverpool
Peter visits a school putting domesticity at the heart of the curriculum.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Psychosis and medication, AITM awards, Challenging antisocial behaviour
Psychosis and medication, AITM awards, Challenging antisocial behaviour.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—John Taylor on being an inventor
John Taylor tells Jim Al-Khalili how his inventions transformed the electric kettle. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Global stock markets tumble over political uncertainty in Italy.
Talks to establish a new government have been suspended until tomorrow
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22:45
Last Stories by William Trevor—An Idyll in Winter
2/5 Hattie Morahan reads William Trevor's story of a life-lasting love.
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23:00
Talking to Strangers—Episode 4
4/4 Comic monologues written and performed by Sally Phillips and Lily Bevan with star guests. (R)
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23:30
Don't Log Off—Series 8, Great Expectations
Alan Dein talks to people in Korea, Uganda and India about parental expectations. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Feel Free by Zadie Smith—2. Writing and Dancing
2/5 Zadie Smith on the connection between writing and dancing. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—30/05/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/05/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/05/2018
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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05:45
Farming Today—Slurry, alpacas and county shows
Steffan Messenger asks if enough is being done to prevent river pollution from farms.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Guillemot
Musician Fyfe Dangerfield tells the story of the seabird that inspired his band name. (R)
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