FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/07/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 2
2/5 Participants on a bee hunting course in Arizona arouse the suspicions of the local police.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—04/07/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/07/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/07/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Ann Easter.
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05:45
Farming Today—Global agricultural trade, migrant workers, drought and potatoes, phosphate research
A UN backed global agricultural report says trade is essential for continued food security
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Bee-Eater
Musician Fyfe Dangerfield imagines his dream clothes made in the colours of the bee-eater. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/07/2018
Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Behind the Scenes—Robert Lepage
Nick Duncalf explores the unique creative process of theatre director Robert Lepage.
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09:45
Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 3
3/5 The lengths to which plants go to attract and exploit the bee population can be bizarre.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Prostitution websites, the NHS at 70 - funding cuts to women's services
A look at the consequences of online sex work and the need for legislation.
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10:41
Colin Bytheway - Ground Control—3. Distraction
3/5 Astronaut Scott is about to take his first spacewalk but his wife's mind is not on that.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Dagmar and Adam - Just William
Happiness is knowing there's a Morris 1000 tucked up in the garage.
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11:00
Mind the Gap: Britain's Transport Divide—Buses
Buses, a decline and boom. (R)
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11:30
Plum House—Series 2, Wedding Bells
6/6 The team preparing to host their first wedding at the museum. But the groom has cold feet.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/07/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—4 July 1918 - Morris Battley
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.
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12:15
You and Yours—Online dating, Council bailiffs, Booking holidays online
Online dating, council bailiffs and booking holidays online.
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12:57
Weather—04/07/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—04/07/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
National Health Stories—Cradle
How the NHS responded to the birth of the first test tube baby in 1978.
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14:00
The Archers—03/07/2018
There's a shock for Emma. (R)
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14:15
GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 4, 04/07/2018
Toby Jones stars as corrupt MP Joseph Olinska. Brian has been sent to Broadmoor.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Pension transfers
Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on defined benefit pension transfers.
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15:30
Inside Health—Tamoxifen and Breast Cancer Prevention
Why are only 1 in 7 eligible women on Tamoxifen, the 'statin of breast cancer prevention'? (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Selfies - disconnection from ICTs
'Selfies' - narcissism or self-expression? Also, choosing to disconnect from ICTs.
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16:30
The Media Show—How to win in sports journalism
England's success is a boon for the media but where's the line between journalist and fan?
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17:00
PM—04/07/2018
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/07/2018 Major incident investigation declared in Wiltshire
Police are investigating after a couple were left critically ill by an unknown substance.
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18:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 6, Operation Voldemort Scrape-Away
6/6 Malcolm and Ramesh's relationship steps up a gear, and Dave explores online dating apps. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—04/07/2018
Alistair faces temptation.
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19:15
Front Row—Emily Mortimer, Man Booker Prize at 50, Glasgow Women's Library
Actor Emily Mortimer on a new film adaption of Penelope Fitzgerald's The Bookshop.
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19:45
Colin Bytheway - Ground Control—3. Distraction
3/5 Astronaut Scott is about to take his first spacewalk but his wife's mind is not on that. (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—The Morality of Human Difference
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
Four Thought—Telling a Story
Richard Johnston explains how images can start conversations about research.
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21:00
Science Stories—Hypatia: The Murdered Mathematician
Naomi Alderman's story is of Hypatia - the mathematician murdered by a mob in Alexandria.
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21:30
Behind the Scenes—Robert Lepage
Nick Duncalf explores the unique creative process of theatre director Robert Lepage. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Demonstrations as Poland's Chief Justice turns up for work.
Supreme Court boss defies government's decision to remove her because of her age.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Shepherd's Hut, That Was the Last Time I Saw the Place
3/10 Tim Winton's brutal yet lyrical new novel set in the Australian outback.
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23:00
Matt Berry Interviews...—Series 1, Kenneth Williams
4/4 Matt Berry interviews the greats of stage, screen and music.
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23:15
Sindhustan—Sandwich Filling
1/4 Comic Sindhu Vee is stuck between her parents, in-laws and their three beloved grandkids.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—04/07/2018
Sean Curran reports from Westminster on a ministerial apology and a bus row at PMQs.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/07/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Buzz by Dr Thor Hanson—Episode 3
3/5 The lengths to which plants go to attract and exploit the bee population can be bizarre. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—05/07/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/07/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/07/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Ann Easter.
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05:45
Farming Today—Sky lantern festival, Dairy and the drought, Nuffield lecture on healthy food, Robot fruit picker
Calls for a sky lantern festival to be cancelled because of fire risk in the dry weather.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kathy Hinde on the House Martin
Audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde is inspired by house martins. (R)
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