FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/07/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Red Thread: On Mazes and Labyrinths by Charlotte Higgins—1. Beginnings
1/5 Author Charlotte Higgins explores our ancient fascination with mazes and labyrinths. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—31/07/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/07/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/07/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/07/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Cheryl Meban.
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05:45
Farming Today—Red Tractor Trouble
The Red Tractor label defends its practice of warning farmers before they come to inspect.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wood Sandpiper
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the wood sandpiper. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/07/2018
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Reflections with Peter Hennessy—Series 6, Paddy Ashdown
Peter Hennessy invites Paddy Ashdown to reflect on his political life.
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09:45
Red Thread: On Mazes and Labyrinths by Charlotte Higgins—2. Forbidden Library
2/5 The forbidden library in Umberto Eco's novel and Hereford Cathedral鈥檚 mappa mundi.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Debbie Horsfield, Domestic violence leave, Sherin Khankan, The science of dating
Domestic violence leave, Debbie Horsfield, Sherin Khankan, and the science of dating.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 4, Episode 2
2/5 Amy meets her great heroine Kate, who urges her to never apologise for being trans.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Peacock
Brett Westwood looks at the history of a bird which has become a byword for male beauty.
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11:30
Laura Barton's Notes from a Musical Island—Series 3, Cloak of Mist
Writer Laura Barton listens closely to music on the Isle of Man. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/07/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—31 July 1918 - Cathy Lawrence
At a nearby shepherd's hut in Dartmoor, Cathy is found in the wilderness.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What's really important in a relationship?
What's really important in a relationship?
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12:56
Weather—31/07/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—31/07/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Unforgettable—Series 2, RD Laing and Adrian Laing
Adrian Laing has an imagined chat with his late father, pioneering psychiatrist RD Laing.
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14:00
The Archers—30/07/2018
Alistair goes too far. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Festival
Sarah Wooley's comedy drama about festivals and the start of a legendary literary romance.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 21, Arundel
Jay Rayner and his panel of culinary experts travel to Arundel Castle. (R)
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15:30
Mastertapes—Series 3, Natalie Merchant (the A-Side)
5/12 Natalie Merchant talks to John Wilson about her 1995 debut solo album, Tigerlily. (R)
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16:00
Whatever Happened To...?—Series 1, The Drama Students
Lauren Laverne discovers what happened to three drama students who gave it their all.
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16:30
Great Lives—Hanif Kureishi on David Bowie
Hanif Kureishi nominates his friend David Bowie as his hero.
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17:00
PM—31/07/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/07/2018 Allegations of vote rigging in Zimbabwe
The opposition MDC accuses the ruling party of interfering with the will of the people.
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18:30
Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Speech Radio
2/4 Jake Yapp applies his sharp satirical eye to the modern media landscape.
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19:00
The Archers—31/07/2018
Neil finds himself in trouble.
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19:15
Front Row—Love Island, Melvin Burgess, Milos Karadaglic and Joby Talbot, Roy Foster on Brian Friel
Love Island is over, but what is the cultural impact? Plus Melvin Burgess on his new book.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 4, Episode 2
2/5 Amy meets her great heroine Kate, who urges her to never apologise for being trans. (R)
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20:00
Abortion in the USA
Philippa Thomas asks whether abortion could be banned in the United States.
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20:40
In Touch—Transport Minister Nusrat Ghani
Minister Nusrat Ghani on the Inclusive Transport Strategy.
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21:00
Inside Health—Aspirin, Stroke, Best Interests, Lasting Power of Attorney, Bawa Garba
A baby aspirin for heart attack or stroke, best interests and lasting powers of attorney.
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21:30
Reflections with Peter Hennessy—Series 6, Paddy Ashdown
Peter Hennessy invites Paddy Ashdown to reflect on his political life. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Anti-Semitism - Labour action urged
Anti-Semitism row grows as pressure mounts for Jeremy Corbyn to intervene.
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22:45
Clock Dance by Anne Tyler—7. Decision
7/10 Denise has returned home, but will Willa decide to stay?
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 18, Immune System
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at our amazingly complex and clever immune system. (R)
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23:30
The Untold—The Toss of the Coin
Jackie has a 50-50 chance of developing Huntington's disease. Does she have it? (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/08/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Red Thread: On Mazes and Labyrinths by Charlotte Higgins—2. Forbidden Library
2/5 The forbidden library in Umberto Eco's novel and Hereford Cathedral鈥檚 mappa mundi. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—01/08/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/08/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/08/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day.
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05:45
Farming Today—'Cool' business brings young people back to rural areas
Farmers are culling cows early as the dry weather causes fodder shortages.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hoopoe
Kate Humble presents the hoopoe. (R)
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