FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/09/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Deep Space Death Cruise
A comic monologue about a doomed space cruise. By Harry Venning, and read by Jeff Rawle. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—02/09/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/09/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—02/09/2018
The sound of the church bells of Canterbury Cathedral in Kent.
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05:45
Profile—Victor Headley
Mark Coles profiles Victor Headley, author of Yardie. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—02/09/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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06:05
Something Understood—Call and Response
Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand celebrates the power of call and response.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Sharing the Harvest
Sarah Swadling meets two Somerset farming neighbours who have joined forces to survive.
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06:57
Weather—02/09/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—02/09/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Niqab Wearing Superhero, Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, with Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Meningitis Research Foundation
Michael Rosen makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Meningitis Research Foundation.
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07:57
Weather—02/09/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—02/09/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Rediscovering the Presence of Christ
Rediscovering the Presence of Christ: A Service of Meditation.
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08:48
A Point of View—Parity of Esteem
Will Self tells the story of what happened to a friend in a psychiatric hospital. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Kate Bradbury's Swift Tweet
Wildlife gardener and writer Kate Bradbury enjoys the swift above her garden in Sussex.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Scallop Wars
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—02/09/2018
Things go from bad to worse for Elizabeth and Susan has a confession to make.
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11:15
The Reunion—Chickenshed Theatre
Sue MacGregor reunites the pioneers of inclusive theatre company Chickenshed.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/09/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 4
How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation? (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Label This!
Sheila Dillon investigates food labelling; what's on, what's not, and how we got here.
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12:57
Weather—02/09/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—02/09/2018
With Mark Mardell. Labour party disquiet and UK trade prospects post Brexit.
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13:30
Pursuit of Beauty—Balloon with a View
Two poets and a composer take to the skies over Bristol in a balloon full of hot air. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—John Innes Centre, Norwich
Peter Gibbs and the panel are at the John Innes Centre in Norwich. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Fathers and Sons
An exploration of the relationship at different stages of life. (R)
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15:00
Censoring an Iranian Love Story—Episode 2
2/2 Dara now faces an unsuspected rival and a dangerous neighbour.
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16:00
Bookclub—Madeline Miller - The Song of Achilles
Madeline Miller discusses The Song of Achilles which won the Orange Prize for Fiction 2012
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16:30
The Lightning Field
Courting natural disaster at a giant electrifying sculpture - Kim Addonizio and Geoff Dyer
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17:00
The Truth about Britain's Beggars
Former homeless drug addict Mark Johnson explores our relationship with street beggars. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Victor Headley
Mark Coles profiles Victor Headley, author of Yardie. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—02/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—02/09/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/09/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Lemn Sissay
Poet Lemn Sissay chooses his 大象传媒 Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—02/09/2018
There's yet another shock for Elizabeth.
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19:15
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 2
2/4 Michael Frayn's brilliantly funny view of our world. With Joanna Lumley and Tom Hollander. (R)
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19:45
Annika Strandhed—Series 4, Representation
By Nick Walker. A journalist is found dead in Norway鈥檚 parliament building.
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20:00
More or Less—African trade tariffs, Alcohol safe limits, President Trump's popularity
Tim Harford fact-checks EU trade deals with Africa, and whether one drink is one too many. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Lindsay Kemp, John Calder, Hilary Lister, John Calcutt, Neil Simon
Julian Worricker on a dancer, a publisher, a sailor, an academic and a playwright. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Millions in persistent credit card debt now to get help
New rules to support those with credit card debt. Plus what next for Wonga clients? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Meningitis Research Foundation
Michael Rosen makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Meningitis Research Foundation. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Failures, Flops and Flaws
Ruth Alexander visits the Museum of Failure in Sweden to learn the secrets of success. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—02/09/2018
Preview of the week's politics with politicians, pundits and experts.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Pawel Pawlikowski
Oscar-winner Pawel Pawlikowski on his tale of amour fou in communist Poland, Cold War. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Call and Response
Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand celebrates the power of call and response. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/09/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Short Cuts—Series 16, Mistaken Identity
5/6 Josie Long unfurls stories of mistaken identity and people who have been misunderstood. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—02/09/2018
The sound of the church bells of Canterbury Cathedral in Kent. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—03/09/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/09/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/09/2018
With Dr Eve Poole, Third Church Estates Commissioner for the Church of England.
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05:45
Farming Today—Food price inflation, Beer and brewing, Gorse replacing straw for bedding
Food price inflation compared to other household necessities such as fuel.
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05:56
Weather—03/09/2018
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Lindo on the Swift
Urban Birder David Lindo on the swift. (R)
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