FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/08/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Cut Out Girl, Episode 5
5/5 Lien reveals more about her marriage and faces the past. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—11/08/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/08/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/08/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Revd Dr Kirsty Thorpe, United Reformed minister.
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05:45
iPM—Will my daughter fall behind at school?
A listener on what losing funding could mean for her deaf daughter.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—11/08/2018
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Purton Hulks
Helen Mark discovers the fascinating world of the UK's largest ship's graveyard. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Rivers
What's being done to protect our rivers from pollution, overuse and climate change?
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06:57
Weather—11/08/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—11/08/2018
News and current affairs including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Mark-Anthony Turnage and Kim Wilde
Composer Mark-Anthony Turnage and the inheritance tracks of pop star Kim Wilde.
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10:30
Thinking Outside the Boxset: How Technology Changed the Story—Series 1, Episode 1
Mark Lawson on the ways modern technology shapes the way we tell and consume stories. (R)
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11:00
The Forum—Material World: Making the Modern Factory
Bridget Kendall and guests discuss the development of the factory and its global rise.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Fighting for Life
Stories of endurance from Syria, Argentina, India, Nicaragua and Niger.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—11/08/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Economics with Subtitles—Series 1, Bracelets for Bullets
Why an Essex mum wanted her jewellery melted down and what it says about government debt.
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12:30
Where's the F in News—Series 1, Episode 4
4/5 A lively show on current events and trends with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting. (R)
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12:57
Weather—11/08/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—11/08/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Bim Afolami MP, Lord Hennessy, Rupa Huq MP, Marie Le Conte
Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Media Cafe at Broadcasting House, London. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—11/08/2018
What was Boris Johnson thinking? Deliberate offence? Accidental earthquake?
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14:30
Drama on 4—The Bargain
1988, Robert Maxwell meets Mother Teresa of Calcutta and attempts to strike a bargain. (R)
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15:30
Indian Rave—Part 1
1/2 The story of the rise of a superstar DJ blends with tales of young contemporary India. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Madonna at 60, Travelling alone, Breadwinners
Madonna at 60, solo travel, and being the main breadwinner.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—Will my daughter fall behind at school?
A listener on what losing funding could mean for her deaf daughter. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—11/08/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/08/2018 Roundup 'safe to use', says Monsanto
The maker of the weedkiller, Roundup, has insisted it's safe to use.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Julie Hesmondhalgh, Su Pollard, Jayde Adams, Gbolahan Obisesan, Tracyanne & Danny, Bala Baile, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Four Thought—Gardening, Roses and Cultural Identity
Artist Zarah Hussain reflects on gardening, roses and cultural identity. (R)
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19:15
Saturday Review—Under The Tree, Aristocrats, Michael Hughes, Big British Asian Summer, Sabrina
Under The Tree, Aristocrats, Michael Hughes: Country, Big British Asian Summer, Sabrina.
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20:00
Archive on 4—The League of Extraordinary Housewives
A history of the housewife since 1945, which explores her shifting power and politics. (R)
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21:00
Tommies—2 June 1916
Kenny Stokoe arrives at the front as part of Kitchener's new civilian army. (R)
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21:45
In Therapy—Series 2, John 2
6/10 Psychotherapist Susie Orbach meets John who has come to some conclusions. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—11/08/2018
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 'Victim Culture' an Obstacle to Justice?
Anne McElvoy, with Gabrielle Rifkind, invites two opposed figures to listen to each other. (R)
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 32, Heat 1, 2018
Paul Gambaccini returns with the wide-ranging music quiz. (R)
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23:30
Poetry Please—Wendy Cope
Roger McGough and Wendy Cope present a selection of listeners' requests. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/08/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—The Strandline by Lucy Wood
Alex Tregear reads a story by Lucy Wood, acclaimed author of Diving Belles. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—12/08/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/08/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St John the Evangelist, Sidcup, Kent
Church bells from St John the Evangelist, Sidcup, Kent.
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05:45
Why I Changed My Mind—Series 4, Samantha Kane
Sam Kane reveals why she has changed gender three times in the last twenty years. (R)
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