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大象传媒 Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 24 August 2018

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—24/08/2018
  
  The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  
  Book of the Week—The Freedom Papers, Yan Lianke and Carmen Maria Machado
  
  4/5 Five writers define what 'freedom' means to them. Today, satirical writer Yan Lianke. (R)
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2018
  
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—24/08/2018
  
  大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
5. 05:20
  
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2018
  
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  
  News Briefing—24/08/2018
  
  News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—24/08/2018
  
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with novelist and poet Zahid Hussain.
8. 05:45
  
  Farming Today—Cruelty by Sheep Shearers, No Deal Brexit Papers and a Stoat-Detecting Dog!
  
  A video shows sheep shearers hitting and kicking sheep.
9. 05:58
  
  Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the White-crested Laughingthrush
  
  For David Rothenberg, the white-crested laughingthrush is a superb clarinet accompanist. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Today—24/08/2018
  
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  
  The Reunion—Auschwitz Survivors
  
  Sue MacGregor reunites four people who survived the Auschwitz concentration camp. (R)
3. 09:45
  
  Book of the Week—The Freedom Papers, Nicola Davies and Karen Lord
  
  5/5 Ten writers define what 'freedom' means to them. Today, Nicola Davies and Karen Lord.
4. 10:00
  
  Woman's Hour—24/08/2018
  
  Emma Thompson on her new film role. Plus a live performance from the rapper Sa-Roc.
5. 10:45
  
  44 Scotland Street—Series 5, Episode 5
  
  5/5 There's trouble afoot for the residents of 44 Scotland Street in Edinburgh's New Town.
6. 11:00
  
  The Wrong Job—Reinventing the Workplace
  
  Emma Kennedy finds out why so many people in Britain hate their jobs. (R)
7. 11:30
  
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, Poetry? No Thanks
  
  5/6 Ed becomes involved in honouring plucky wartime songbird 'Beryl Bassett'. (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  
  News Summary—24/08/2018
  
  The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  
  A History of Ideas—Philosopher Angie Hobbs on Beauty and Morality
  
  Philosopher Angie Hobbs examines whether beautiful things are also moral. (R)
3. 12:15
  
  You and Yours—VW seatbelts, Revenge evictions, Rich beaches
  
  Volkswagen cars, revenge evictions, Bournemouth beach.
4. 12:57
  
  Weather—24/08/2018
  
  Weather information.
5. 13:00
  
  World at One—24/08/2018
  
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  
  Biohacking—Deal With It
  
  Prof Jonathan Ball concludes his survey of the new disruptive biotechnologies.
7. 14:00
  
  The Archers—23/08/2018
  
  Elizabeth needs help. (R)
8. 14:15
  
  Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection
  
  2/2 A visiting detective helps the ladies uncover the truth at the Orphan Farm. (R)
9. 15:00
  
  Gardeners' Question Time—Liverpool
  
  Eric Robson and the panel are in Liverpool.
10. 15:45
  
  Short Works—Two People Shorten the Road by Rosemary Jenkinson
  
  A Belfast taxi driver finds her life thrown into chaos when her passenger falls ill.
11. 16:02
  
  Last Word—Kofi Annan, Janice Tchalenko, Hugh Synge, Helen MacLeod, Hettie Williams
  
  Julian Worricker on a diplomat, a ceramicist, a botanist, a harpist and a teacher.
12. 16:30
  
  More or Less—A no-frills life, automated fact-checking, Lord of the Rings maths
  
  Tim Harford on no-frills living, automated fact-checking and Lord of the Rings maths.
13. 16:55
  
  The Listening Project—Jo and Kaye - The Family Secret
  
  Growing up wanting an older brother, she didn't know she had one. (R)
14. 17:00
  
  PM—24/08/2018
  
  Sarah Smith with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Six O'Clock News—24/08/2018 Salmond denies sexual harassment
  
  Former First Minister sues Scottish government over handling of complaints against him
2. 18:30
  
  The Now Show—Series 53, Episode 1
  
  1/6 The Now Show team returns to Edinburgh with another helping of satirical silliness.
3. 19:00
  
  The Archers—24/08/2018
  
  Russ plays a dangerous game.
4. 19:15
  
  Front Row—Ian McMillan, The internet as a source for horror, Patrick Gale, The end of The Big Bang Theory
  
  Ian McMillan on graveyard inspiration, and the internet as a setting for horror.
5. 19:45
  
  44 Scotland Street—Series 5, Episode 5
  
  5/5 There's trouble afoot for the residents of 44 Scotland Street in Edinburgh's New Town. (R)
6. 20:02
  
  Any Questions?—Sir Graham Brady MP, Rosie Duffield MP, Esther Rantzen, Tommy Sheppard MP
  
  Shaun Ley presents political debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House, London.
7. 20:50
  
  A Point of View—Books do furnish a room
  
  Tom Shakespeare is downsizing. But what to do with his books?
8. 21:02
  
  National Health Stories—Omnibus 2
  
  The series which traces decisive moments in the history of the NHS.
9. 22:00
  
  The World Tonight—UN: Venezuela situation "as bad as Med migrant crisis"
  
  Ecuador and Peru announce tighter border control measures.
10. 22:45
  
  Jaws by Peter Benchley—5. 'Suppose someone gets killed.'
  
  5/10 Brody faces twin threats from the shark, and the shark expert.
11. 23:00
  
  Great Lives—Patricia Greene on Bess of Hardwick
  
  Patricia Greene, the actress who plays Jill Archer, nominates Bess of Hardwick as her hero (R)
12. 23:26
  
  Science Stories—Mary Anning and Fossil Hunting
  
  Naomi Alderman tells the story of Mary Anning, who discovered many important fossils. (R)
13. 23:55
  
  The Listening Project—Florence and Amy - Nobody Knew
  
  Being a single parent in 1974 carried a lot of stigma. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Midnight News—25/08/2018
  
  The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  
  Book of the Week—The Freedom Papers, Nicola Davies and Karen Lord
  
  5/5 Ten writers define what 'freedom' means to them. Today, Nicola Davies and Karen Lord. (R)
3. 00:48
  
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2018
  
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  
  Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—25/08/2018
  
  大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
5. 05:20
  
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2018
  
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  
  News Briefing—25/08/2018
  
  The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  
  Prayer for the Day—25/08/2018
  
  Reflection and prayer with Fr Jamie McMorrin of St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  
  iPM—I couldn't reach my wife
  
  A listener on losing contact with his wife trapped in the floods in India. ipm@bbc.co.uk.

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