FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/08/2018
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—5. Nature
5/5 Charlotte Higgins explores our ancient fascination with mazes and labyrinths. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—04/08/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/08/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/08/2018
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
iPM—My son was too big to bury
Our listener on the problems she faced after her son died suddenly. ipm@bbc.co.uk.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—04/08/2018
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—The First Lundy Marathon
David Lindo visits Lundy in north Devon for the island's very first half marathon race. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week - 04/08/2018: On Farm Production
First British Charcuterie Awards from Countryfile Live in the grounds of Blenheim Palace.
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06:57
Weather—04/08/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—04/08/2018
News and current affairs including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Shaun Keaveny with Rylan Clark-Neal
Rylan Clark-Neal, Boccia paralympian David Smith, Vegan football club owner Dale Vince.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 21, Ironbridge
Jay Rayner and the panel are in Ironbridge.
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11:00
The Forum—Boudica - Warrior Queen
Bridget Kendall and guests discuss Boudica's rebellion against the Romans in Britain.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Zimbabwe - Where Fear is a Powerful Commodity
The election was supposed to be the moment Zimbabwe turned a corner, leaving fear behind.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/08/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Economics with Subtitles—Series 1, How Buying Cocaine Helps the Government
The surprising story of GDP and whether it is time to change how we measure our economy.
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12:30
Where's the F in News—Series 1, Episode 3
3/5 A lively show on current events and trends with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting. (R)
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12:57
Weather—04/08/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—04/08/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Barry Gardiner MP, Matt Goodwin, Germaine Greer, Priti Patel MP
Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Mersea Centre on Mersea Island in Essex. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—04/08/2018
Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:30
HG Wells—The War of the Worlds, Part 2
2/2 As the Martians advance Robert begins to lose his reason. (R)
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15:30
Laura Barton's Notes from a Musical Island—Series 3, Silver City
Laura Barton samples musical life in Silver City - Aberdeen. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Gemma Arterton, Female Imam, Spare Rib recipes
Gemma Arterton talks about The Escape, Spare Rib recipes, Female Imam Sherin Khankan.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—My son was too big to bury
Our listener on the problems she faced after her son died suddenly. ipm@bbc.co.uk. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—04/08/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/08/2018 Cuts cause concern for children's services
The Government is being urged to ensure vulnerable children are protected, despite cuts.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Janis Ian, Jake Shears, Siobhan McSweeney, Tyrone Huntley, Tasmina Perry, Scottee, Nikki Bedi
Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Four Thought—Dreams of Public Resting Spaces
Theatre maker Raquel Meseguer has a vision for public resting spaces. (R)
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19:15
Saturday Review—Sicilian Ghost Story, Othello, Succession, Art in Weimar Germany, Andrew McMillan
Sicilian Ghost Story, Othello, HBO's Succession, Art in Weimar Germany, Andrew McMillan.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Pop Star Philosophy
Comedian Steve Punt exhumes the philosophical outpourings of pop stars through the ages.
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21:00
Tommies—11 November 1915
La Gorgue. Second Lieutenant Mickey Bliss finds himself in two meetings. (R)
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21:45
In Therapy—Series 2, John 1
5/10 Psychotherapist Susie Orbach meets retired railway worker and union man John. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—04/08/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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22:15
Across the Red Line—Series 2, Is English Nationalism Toxic?
Anne McElvoy, with Gabrielle Rifkind, invites two opposed figures to listen to each other. (R)
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23:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 8, Brunel University
6/6 Students from Brunel University take on their lecturers in the upbeat quiz. (R)
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23:30
Poetry Please—John Cooper Clarke
Roger McGough and John Cooper Clarke present a selection of listeners' requests. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/08/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Beans
By Jan Carson. A magical story about family, poverty and a bottomless can of baked beans. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—05/08/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/08/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Lawrence, Alton, Hampshire
Church bells from St Lawrence, Alton, Hampshire.
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05:45
Why I Changed My Mind—Series 4, Gisela Stuart
Gisela Stuart reveals why she changed her mind on the EU and led the campaign for Brexit. (R)
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