FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/06/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Feel Free by Zadie Smith—4. Writing Fiction
4/5 Zadie Smith reads her essay on the art of writing fiction. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/06/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—01/06/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/06/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/06/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/06/2018
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fruit Pickers, Food Traceability, Balmoral Show and Fell Ponies
Steffan Messenger finds out why strawberries could stay unpicked in the fields this year.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sedge Warbler
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the sedge warbler. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/06/2018
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—David Baddiel
David Baddiel, comedian and writer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs (R)
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09:45
Feel Free by Zadie Smith—5. Alte Frau by Balthasar Denner
5/5 Zadie Smith reads her essay on an enigmatic painting of a German woman.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Chelsea Clinton
Chelsea Clinton, Women film directors, Ovarian cancer, Winsome Pinnock.
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10:45
Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 5
5/10 Delirious from his injury, Grim's religious convictions threaten to get out of control.
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11:00
Parole: A Calculated Risk—01/06/2018
Revealing how the parole panels calculate the risk to the public of releasing prisoners.
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11:30
Michael Frayn's Pocket Playhouse—Episode 1
1/4 Martin Jarvis collaborates with Michael Frayn in this all-star comic tour-de-force.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/06/2018
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 Dawn Chorus
Why do birds sing? And why are some songs so complex?
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12:15
You and Yours—Railway compensation, Board game expo, Voice-controlled care
Are rail operators experiencing hundreds of delays about to cut their timetable?
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12:57
Weather—01/06/2018
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—01/06/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs with Mark Mardell.
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13:45
How Syria Changed the World—New World Order
Edward Stourton and guests consider how the 7-year Syrian conflict has shaped geopolitics.
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14:00
The Archers—31/05/2018
Kirsty loses her temper. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—County Lines
By Amelia Bullmore. Ordinary, middle-aged Joy isn't as innocuous as she looks.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Bristol
Peter Gibbs and the panel are in Bristol.
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15:45
The Poet and the Echo—Grey Evening
Beatrice Colin's witty story is inspired by DH Lawrence's poem Grey Evening.
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16:00
Last Word—John Ashdown-Hill, Anne Coates OBE, Dr Davida Coady, Samuel F 'Ted' Dabney, Brendan Ingle
Matthew Bannister on a film editor, a historian, a doctor, a video game pioneer, a trainer
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16:30
More or Less—The high street, Home births, Harry Potter wizardry
Is WH Smith really the worst on the high street? Plus how safe is giving birth at home?
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16:55
The Listening Project—Eva and Raymond - Educating the World
Forget the fancy-shmancy hotels - delegates for world peace should meet at Auschwitz.
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17:00
PM—01/06/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/06/2018 Northern Rail introduces emergency timetable
An emergency timetable for Northern Rail from Monday after delays and cancellations.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 96, 01/06/2018
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—01/06/2018
There's a shock for the Aldridges.
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19:15
Front Row—Orlando Bloom, Grief as muse, Antony Gormley, Novello Award-winning rapper Dave.
Orlando Bloom on his return to the stage as a cop and assassin in Killer Joe.
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19:45
Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 5
5/10 Delirious from his injury, Grim's religious convictions threaten to get out of control. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Lord Lamont, Jon Ashworth MP, Layla Moran MP, Jon Platt
Jonathan Dimbleby presents debate from Ventnor's Winter Gardens on the Isle of Wight.
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20:50
A Point of View—Bobby Kennedy's Assassination - 50 years on
Alistair Cooke's incredible first-hand account of the assassination of Bobby Kennedy.
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21:00
Drama on 4—The Rosenthals, Eskimo Day
1/3 Jack Rosenthal's poignant comedy drama, set on interview day in Cambridge. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Donald Trump says Singapore summit is back on.
President meets one of North Korea's most senior officials at the White House.
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22:45
Last Stories by William Trevor—Giotto's Angels
5/5 Dermot Crowley reads William Trevor's story of a man who finds comfort from angels.
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23:00
Great Lives—Barbara Stocking on Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great is chosen by Dame Barbara Stocking. Matthew Parris presents. (R)
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23:27
Don't Log Off—Series 8, The Consolations of Art
Alan Dein connects with strangers around the world to hear how art has changed their lives (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Jane and Felicity - Do You Think You'll Sell Johnny Depp?
He's really just for decoration... but it would be nice if he turned up in person!
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/06/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Feel Free by Zadie Smith—5. Alte Frau by Balthasar Denner
5/5 Zadie Smith reads her essay on an enigmatic painting of a German woman. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/06/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—02/06/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/06/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/06/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/06/2018
A reading and a reflection to start the day with George Craig.
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05:45
iPM—Is my tower block safe now?
A listener who tried to fireproof his high-rise tower block after Grenfell.
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