FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/10/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Golden Thread—1. Flax from the Ancient World
1/5 The story of how fabrics have shaped the world we live in - from cloth to garment.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/10/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—16/10/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/10/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—16/10/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/10/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Mark Dowd.
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05:45
Farming Today—Food and Climate Change, Grouse Production, Brexit 'No Deal' Papers
A report says better public policies are needed to change our eating habits.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-billed Quelea
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the world's most numerous bird: red-billed quelea.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/10/2018
News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament and Thought for the Day
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09:00
The Anatomy of Loneliness—Episode 3
Claudia Hammond looks at the role of health, society and culture in loneliness.
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09:45
The Golden Thread—2. Twelve Thousand Caterpillars
2/5 The secrets of the silkworm - how fabrics have shaped our world. Reader Francesca Dymond.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Gender Recognition Act Consultation
Should it be easier for trans people to have their gender recognised in law?
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10:45
A Small Town Murder—Series 12, 2. Profile
2/5 Family liaison officer Jackie Hartwell begins to build a profile of Denise鈥檚 attacker.
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11:00
The Supercalculators
Alex Bellos meets the supercalculators taking part in the Mental Calculation World Cup.
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11:30
Music to Strip To
How is modern music changing striptease? Burlesque stars reveal their soundtrack secrets.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/10/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—16 October 1918 鈥� Johnnie Marshall
Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - How has adoption changed your life?
How has adoption changed your life? Email youandyours@bbc.co.uk
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12:57
Weather—16/10/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—16/10/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Off airProgrammes will resume at 14:00
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14:00
The Archers—15/10/2018
Justin makes a decision.
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14:15
Drama on 4—My Little Eye, My Little Eye
1/2 Meet Bob Trench, undercover agent, fighting to save his reputation on a tough mission.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 22, Sheffield
Jay Rayner and the panel are in Sheffield.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Man vs Woman vs Planet
Lucy Siegle and Tom Heap ask which gender is worse for the environment and why it matters.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Communication and Dementia
Michael Rosen finds out how best to communicate with people with dementia.
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16:30
A Good Read—Ben Miller and Danny Wallace
Comedian and actor Ben Miller and writer Danny Wallace choose their favourite books
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17:00
PM—16/10/2018
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/10/2018 John Bercow to stand down as Commons Speaker
The Commons Speaker, John Bercow, will stand down next summer.
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18:30
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 2, Possessions
2/6 Mark Watson attempts to make sense of life, assisted by Sam Simmons and Will Adamsdale.
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19:00
The Archers—16/10/2018
Jazzer is disappointed
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19:15
Front Row—Playing Linda Loman, Informer, Geology-inspired art, Ciar谩n Hodgers
Playing Linda Loman, Informer review, art inspired by geology, Ciar谩n Hodgers
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19:45
A Small Town Murder—Series 12, 2. Profile
2/5 Family liaison officer Jackie Hartwell begins to build a profile of Denise鈥檚 attacker.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Fuelling the future?
Does Britain鈥檚 green energy strategy stack up?
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20:40
In Touch—Novartis appeal, Shane Warne
Pharma company Novartis appeals against a recent court judgement.
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21:00
Inside Health—France Delists Alzheimer's Drugs, Quality of Life After Hip Fracture, Prostate Cancer
France delists Alzheimer's drugs, quality of life after hip fracture and prostate cancer.
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21:30
The Anatomy of Loneliness—Episode 3
Claudia Hammond looks at the role of health, society and culture in loneliness.
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22:00
The World Tonight—MPs call for Commons Speaker to resign
John Bercow has told friends he will stand down next summer.
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22:45
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty—Episode 7
7/10 The owner of Tranquillum House decides to play a very dark game with her guests.
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23:00
Josie Long: Romance and Adventure—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Josie questions whether her dream of one day having a family is now unrealistic.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/10/2018
Sean Curran reports from Wesminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/10/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Golden Thread—2. Twelve Thousand Caterpillars
2/5 The secrets of the silkworm - how fabrics have shaped our world. Reader Francesca Dymond.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/10/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—17/10/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/10/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—17/10/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/10/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Mark Dowd.
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05:45
Farming Today—Moorland management, Micro-chipping Migrating Eels
A discussion between landowners and environmentalists on the best way to manage moorland.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tony Juniper on the Woodcock
Environmentalist Tony Juniper describes the curious roding flight of the woodcock.
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