FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/10/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Erebus, Episode 3
Michael Palin's book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—04/10/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—04/10/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/10/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Patrick Thomas
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05:45
Farming Today—Market volatility, Harvesting Bull semen, Limousin pioneer
Charlotte Smith hears about what can be done to offset market volatility in agriculture.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Grey Heron
Actor Samuel West recalls how a riddle in Hamlet was unpicked on a bird-watching trip.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/10/2018
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
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08:57
DEC Indonesia Tsunami Appeal
Matthew Bannister makes an appeal on behalf of the DEC Indonesia Tsunami Appeal
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09:00
In Our Time—Edith Wharton
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Wharton's novels of America's Gilded Age.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Erebus, Episode 4
Michael Palin's new book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Feminist fairytales, the impact of baby loss on partners, Romy Gill
Jenni Murray talks to author Jessie Burton about feminist fairy tales
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10:45
Maya Angelou's Autobiographies—Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas, Episode 4
4/5 Maya tours internationally with Porgy and Bess
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Secrets of the Peace Prize
Inside the room where the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize is picked.
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11:30
Art of Now—Border Wall
Art on the US-Mexico Border
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/10/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—4 October 1918 - Bill Macknade
Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
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12:15
You and Yours—Vulnerable care home residents, Vegan food trends, Cosmetic surgery
The new law that will affect care homes, vegan food trends, and cosmetic surgery figures.
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12:57
Weather—04/10/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—04/10/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Could Do Better—Dark Days
Journalist Lucy Kellaway charts her new start as a trainee teacher at the age of 58.
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14:00
The Archers—03/10/2018
There's a shock for Fallon
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14:15
Drama on 4—Hi Spec
A podcast from the heart of darkness. Livvy's on the hunt for crime, corruption and fame.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 40, Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway
Walking the Whithorn Way in south west Scotland
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Gyles Brandreth makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rainbow Trust Children's Charity.
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15:30
Open Book—Open Book 20th Anniversary Special
Mariella Frostrup and guests celebrate 20 years of reading, writing and Open Book
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16:00
The Film Programme—Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper on A Star Is Born
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Nobel Prizes - Hayabusa 2 latest - IPCC meeting - North Pole science
Adam Rutherford investigates the news in science and science in the news.
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17:00
PM—04/10/2018
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/10/2018 Russia accused of cyber attacks on the West
Britain, the Netherlands and the USA have accused Russia of a campaign of cyber attacks
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18:27
DEC Indonesia Tsunami Appeal
Matthew Bannister makes an appeal on behalf of the DEC Indonesia Tsunami Appeal
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18:30
Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 1. Ideas for Life
1/6 Hardacre's advertising agency lands its biggest-ever account.
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19:00
The Archers—04/10/2018
Kenton tries to make amends
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19:15
Front Row—Alice Walker, Yayoi Kusama and a poem for National Poetry Day from Sean Street
Alice Walker, artist Yayoi Kusama and a new poem for National Poetry Day from Sean Street
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19:45
Maya Angelou's Autobiographies—Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas, Episode 4
4/5 Maya tours internationally with Porgy and Bess
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20:00
The Briefing Room—How bad is the air we breathe?
Scientists say air pollution harms the quality of our lives, and shortens them too.
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Rewriting the rules of Business
Do the rules governing business need rewriting? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—Nobel Prizes - Hayabusa 2 latest - IPCC meeting - North Pole science
Adam Rutherford investigates the news in science and science in the news.
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21:30
In Our Time—Edith Wharton
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Wharton's novels of America's Gilded Age.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK, US and Netherlands accuse Russia of cyber attacks
Moscow alleged to have targetted HQ of international chemical weapons watchdog.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Silence of the Girls, Episode 9
The final days of the battle for Troy. The Greeks prepare themselves for victory.
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23:00
Secrets and Lattes—Series 2, All Change
1/6 An unexpected phonecall and a surprise invitation bring change to Edinburgh's Cafe Culture
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23:30
Beyond Belief—Swearing an Oath
Ernie Rea and guests discuss if there is any place for God in a modern courtroom.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/10/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Erebus, Episode 4
Michael Palin's new book follows the mysterious and tragic voyage of HMS Erebus in 1845
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—05/10/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—05/10/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/10/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Patrick Thomas
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05:45
Farming Today—Building on the Green Belt, Animal feed, Fishermen health checks
More than 12,000 acres of green belt land has been released for development in 2017/18.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Bittern
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss recalls the first time he saw a bittern.
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