FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/09/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Drifters
Laurie Taylor explores the life and times of the American train hopping hobo. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Church of St Eustachius, Tavistock
The sound of the church bells of the Church of St Eustachius, Tavistock, in Devon. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—17/09/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/09/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/09/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer, with Dr Ed Kessler, director of the Woolf Institute.
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05:45
Farming Today—Gene Editing, Shire Horses, British Beef
Defra responds to a letter from scientists concerned at gene-editing being treated as GMO.
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05:56
Weather—17/09/2018
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Osprey
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the osprey. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/09/2018
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—David Attenborough: Life on Earth and Beyond
David Attenborough, Martin Rees, Philippa Mason and Michael Quetting with Andrew Marr.
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09:45
Book of the Week—On Truth, Kathryn Murphy
1/5 Five essays on the timely theme of truth and current challenges to it.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—'Twinning' with your children: Fun or Embarrassing?
'Twinning', Author Adele Parks, Pensions and Divorce, Nora Twomey.
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10:45
The Citadel—Series 4, Episode 1
1/5 1926: Drs Manson and Denny disagree on the miner's continued strike.
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11:00
Little Volcanoes
Cathy FitzGerald meets hospice patients and staff in an award-winning documentary.
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11:30
Believe It!—Series 4, Boyfriend
3/4 Richard decides it really is time he went in search of true love.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/09/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
A History of Ideas—How Did Everything Begin?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of everything. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—New supermarket, Gym membership, Canned food
New discount supermarket, cancelling your gym membership, and sales of canned food.
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12:57
Weather—17/09/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/09/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
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13:45
The New Age of Capitalism—High Frequency Trading
Who wins in the new world of ultra-fast financial transactions?
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14:00
The Archers—16/09/2018
Elizabeth breaks down. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Secret Kebabs
Dark comedy about a counsellor and a kebab shop owner. By Christine Entwisle. (R)
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 32, Heat 7, 2018
The quiz about music of all kinds, chaired by Paul Gambaccini
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15:30
大象传媒 National Short Story Award—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2018, Kerry Andrew - To Belong To
Story of a desperate man who is revived by the hospitality of strangers.
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16:00
Art of Now—Identity Crisis
Writer Sohrab Ahmari defends the art world from the threat of identity politics.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Frankenstein
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the religious content of Frankenstein.
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17:00
PM—17/09/2018
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/09/2018 The Chancellor warns 10 years of economic progress would be jeopardised by a no-deal Brexit
The Chancellor says a no-deal Brexit would undo the past 10 years of economic progress
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 82, Episode 7
How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation?
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19:00
The Archers—17/09/2018
Pip's gesture is rejected.
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19:15
Front Row—Christine and the Queens, Sarah Hall, Tartuffe set in a Birmingham Muslim community
Christine and the Queens, Sarah Hall, Tartuffe set in a Birmingham Muslim community
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19:45
The Citadel—Series 4, Episode 1
1/5 1926: Drs Manson and Denny disagree on the miner's continued strike. (R)
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20:00
The Ballad of the Blade
The story of knife crime, told in verse by the weapon itself.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Chile - Sexual Abuse, Secrets and Lies
The dark secrets of Chile's Catholic Church. (R)
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21:00
Natural Histories—Orchid
Orchids and a world filled with beauty, femme fatales, ghosts, sex and deception. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—David Attenborough: Life on Earth and Beyond
David Attenborough, Martin Rees, Philippa Mason and Michael Quetting with Andrew Marr. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Problems mount for Trump Supreme Court nominee
Brett Kavanaugh denies allegations of sexual assault.
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22:45
Short Works—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2018, White Squares
A man is duck shooting. But why?
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Stephen Fry and Michael Rosen talk language
Stephen Fry talks to presenter Michael Rosen about their mutual obsession with language. (R)
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23:30
Making History—Acid Attacks
Actor murdering mania, suffragettes and the martial arts, and Top Town History. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/09/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—On Truth, Kathryn Murphy
1/5 Five essays on the timely theme of truth and current challenges to it. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—18/09/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/09/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/09/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/09/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer, with Dr Ed Kessler, director of the Woolf Institute.
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05:45
Farming Today—Report recommends 'meat tax', New scheme to reduce ammonia emissions, Imported bumblebees, Pigeon racing
Livestock production and consumption will have to be cut back, says a pan-European study.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red Kite
David Attenborough presents the red kite. (R)
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