FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—25/08/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Freedom Papers, Nicola Davies and Karen Lord
5/5 Ten writers define what 'freedom' means to them. Today, Nicola Davies and Karen Lord. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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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.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/08/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/08/2018
Reflection and prayer with Fr Jamie McMorrin of St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh.
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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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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—25/08/2018
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Gwent Levels
Helen Mark visits the outstanding historic landscape of the Gwent Levels. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
The battle to control pests on farms including insects, pigeons and rabbits.
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06:57
Weather—25/08/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—25/08/2018
News and current affairs including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Jim Kerr of Simple Minds, Lloyd Grossman, Atoosa Sepehr, Leye Adenle, Paula Moulton, Gary Lyness
Suzy Klein and Aasmah Mir, joined by an eclectic range of guests for lively conversation.
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10:30
Thinking Outside the Boxset: How Technology Changed the Story—Series 1, Episode 3
Mark Lawson considers how the increasing power of the audience is affecting storytellers. (R)
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11:00
The Forum—Machu Picchu: The Secrets of a Forgotten City
Bridget Kendall and guests discuss the enigma of the Inca mountain retreat.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Leading the change
The Rohingya village elder reduced to rags and the flash youngster who has become kingpin.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—25/08/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Economics with Subtitles—Series 1, Coffins Full of Car Keys
Why we have interest rates, how we misunderstand them - and a curious coffin connection.
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12:30
The Now Show—Series 53, Episode 1
1/6 The Now Show team returns to Edinburgh with another helping of satirical silliness. (R)
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12:57
Weather—25/08/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—25/08/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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13:10
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. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Exams, Cultural appropriation of food
Where do you stand on the 'coursework versus exam' debate?
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14:30
The Penny Dreadfuls—Don Quixote
Comedic take on Cervantes' classic tome starring Sylvester McCoy as Don Quixote.
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15:30
The Rhythm of Life—The Symphony Within
Virtuoso percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie explores the body's internal rhythms. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Emma Thompson, Gabrielle, Chlo茅 Grace Moretz
Emma Thompson on long-term relationships, and Chlo茅 Grace Moretz on gay conversion therapy
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:30
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. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—25/08/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Pope Francis, in Ireland, has spoken of his shame at the Catholic Church's failure to deal with sexual abuse by clergy.
Pope Francis, in Ireland, has spoken of his shame at sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Val McDermid, Doug Johnstone, Emily Lloyd-Saini, Aatif Nawaz, John Kinloch Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Four Thought—The Invisible Entrepreneurs - Women
Maggie O'Carroll calls for action to encourage more women to become entrepreneurs. (R)
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19:15
Saturday Review—Copenhagen, The Children Act, All Among The Barley, Extraordinary Rituals, Grayson Perry: Rites of Passage
Copenhagen/The Children Act/All Among The Barley/Extraordinary Rituals/Rites of Passage.
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20:00
Archive on 4—The Ballads of Emmett Till
Emmett Till was lynched in Mississippi in 1955. His death still haunts America.
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21:00
Tommies—16 June 1916
Mickey Bliss meets both an impressive young woman and a disturbing figure from his past. (R)
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21:45
In Therapy—Series 2, Jo
8/10 Susie Orbach meets new client Jo, an out-of-work actress who is struggling to cope. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—25/08/2018
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 Tax a Burden?
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 3, 2018
Paul Gambaccini asks the questions in the wide-ranging music quiz. (R)
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23:30
Poetry Please—Miles Chambers
Roger McGough and Miles Chambers present a selection of listeners' requests. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/08/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
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. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—26/08/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/08/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Edward, Eggbuckland, Plymouth
The sound of the church bells of St Edward's Church in Eggbuckland, Devon.
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05:45
Why I Changed My Mind—Series 4, Waney Squier
Waney Squier reveals the price she paid for changing her mind about shaken-baby syndrome. (R)
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