FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/07/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—The Good Son by Louise O'Neill
A weekend away at a meditation retreat offers Billy a respite from caring for his father. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/07/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/07/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St David's Church, Moreton-in-Marsh.
Church bells from St David's Church, Moreton-in-Marsh.
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05:45
Profile—Serena Williams
Becky Milligan profiles the tennis superstar Serena Williams. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—08/07/2018
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Independence
Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand argues that a quest for independence is harder than it seems.
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06:35
Living World—An English Churchyard
Derek Jones explores a Sussex churchyard for signs of wildlife. From 1988.
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06:57
Weather—08/07/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—08/07/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Antony Gormley; General Synod and Fossil Fuels
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Action For A-T
Kevin Whately makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Action For A-T.
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07:57
Weather—08/07/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—08/07/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Sea Sunday
Live worship to celebrate Sea Sunday from Wadebridge Christian Centre in Cornwall.
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08:48
A Point of View—Cliches and Commonplaces
Adam Gopnik sets out to determine the difference between cliche and universal truth. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Lindsey Chapman Tweet of the Day Takeover, 2 of 2
TV and wildlife presenter Lindsey Chapman returns for her second Tweet of the Day takeover
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Football's Coming Home?
Greg Dyke on England's World Cup success and the 大象传媒's Moscow correspondent on the piano.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—08/07/2018
Jennifer struggles to keep the peace, and Alistair faces temptation.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Philip Treacy
Philip Treacy, milliner, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—08/07/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 69, Episode 2
2/6 69th series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Cycling and Food: Fuelling the Peloton
Behind the scenes at the world's biggest cycling events, the race is on in the kitchen.
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12:57
Weather—08/07/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—08/07/2018
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Nudge Nudge
A book published 10 years ago has changed your life and you may not even be aware of how.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Garden Party Potting Shed
Peter Gibbs presents highlights from the Potting Shed sessions at this year's Garden Party (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - My Special Brother
Three brothers with special needs and a huge capacity for joy and enthusiasm.
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15:00
Castle of the Hawk—Hawk Hunting
2/5 Rudolf of Habsburg is crowned Holy Roman Emperor but now his enemy Ottokar wants war.
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16:00
Open Book—AM Homes, NHS in fiction, Tommy Orange
AM Homes on her new short story collection.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Lemn Sissay
Roger McGough and poet Lemn Sissay MBE present a selection of listeners' requests.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Private World of the NHS
Why is 'private' the word that dare not speak its name in the National Health Service? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Serena Williams
Becky Milligan profiles the tennis superstar Serena Williams. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—08/07/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/07/2018 Four Thai boys rescued
Efforts to bring out eight more boys and coach from flooded Thai cave resume tomorrow
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Chris Hawkins
Chris Hawkins chooses his 大象传媒 Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—08/07/2018
Brian apportions blame.
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19:15
Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 5
Gaby Roslin, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona present a comedy panel show about films.
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19:45
Natural Histories: Short Stories—Series 1, Dodo Diary
Meg Rosoff reads her story about a recreated dodo, inspired by the Natural History Museum. (R)
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20:00
Feedback—Sarah Sands, Eddie Mair leaves PM, Ed 'Death Metal' Miliband returns
Today Editor Sarah Sands discusses online criticism of the programme. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Dame Gillian Lynne, Peter Firmin, Reinhard Hardegen, Alan Longmuir
Matthew Bannister on a choreographer, an animator, a U-boat captain and a pop star. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Taking PPI claims to court, Three-year tenancies, Making services mental health friendly
Taking PPI claims to court. Plus are three year tenancies a good idea? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Action For A-T
Kevin Whately makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Action For A-T. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—The Middle East Conundrum
Is there any chance of a long-term solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—08/07/2018
Ellie Price previews the week's politics with MPs, pundits and experts.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Whitney
Francine Stock talks to director Kevin Macdonald about his Whitney Houston documentary. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Independence
Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand argues that a quest for independence is harder than it seems. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/07/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Selfies - disconnection from ICTs
'Selfies' - narcissism or self-expression? Also, choosing to disconnect from ICTs. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St David's Church, Moreton-in-Marsh.
Church bells from St David's Church, Moreton-in-Marsh. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—09/07/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/07/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/07/2018
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lezley Stewart.
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05:45
Farming Today—Badger cull review. Has Nessie lost her appeal? Rural housing overview
A judicial review begins into the badger cull, led by ecologist Tom Langton.
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05:56
Weather—09/07/2018
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Spoon-billed Sandpiper
Liz Bonnin presents the diminutive spoon-billed sandpiper of the high Russian tundra. (R)
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