FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/10/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Golden Thread—5. Space and Swimming Suits
5/5 The fabrics used to dress astronauts and champion swimmers.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/10/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/10/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/10/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/10/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/10/2018
Reflection and prayer with writer and broadcaster the Rev Dr Johnston McKay.
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05:45
iPM—Slowing the flow
The residents trying to protect their Yorkshire town from flooding. ipm@bbc.co.uk
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—20/10/2018
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Ramblings—Series 40, Aviemore, Scotland
Clare Balding joins a group of recent graduates on the Speyside Way
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06:30
Farming Today—Gamekeeping and shooting
A gamekeeper in the Cotswolds defends his right to raise and shoot birds.
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06:57
Weather—20/10/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—20/10/2018
News headlines and sport.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Adam Hills and the Inheritance Tracks of Paul Jones
Adam Hills and the Inheritance Tracks of Paul Jones from Manfred Mann
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 22, Senate House, London
Jay Rayner and the panel are at Senate House in North London.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—20/10/2018
George Parker of the Financial Times looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Don't Panic!
Fuel shortages are nothing to worry about, says the government in Zimbabwe.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/10/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Pulling the plug on subsidies for green cars
Do the finances of buying an electric or hybrid car still stack up?
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 97, Episode 8
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp
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12:57
Weather—20/10/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—20/10/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Tom Baldwin, Alexander Downer, Carolyn Fairbairn, Claire Fox
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Chesham in Buckinghamshire
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14:00
Any Answers?—Huddersfield Grooming Gang, Brexit, the Gender Recognition Act
What do you make of the Gender recognition act?
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14:30
The Republicans—Gerald Ford: Fascist Insect
Entertaining new dramas following the political swings of The Republican Party.
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15:15
Unforgettable—Series 2, Professor Stuart Hall and Isaac Julien
Artist Isaac Julien has an imagined chat with former collaborator Professor Stuart Hall.
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15:30
The Landscapes of Don McCullin
Don McCullin, photographer and 'sky stalker', on the landscape round his house.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Actor Sally Field, Raising mixed-race children, Decluttering your home
Sally Field on her rise to fame. Raising mixed-race children. Plus tips for decluttering.
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17:00
PM—20/10/2018
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
The Bottom Line—Shortages
What do businesses do when their supply chain fails?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/10/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—20/10/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/10/2018 'People's Vote' demo draws vast crowds
Organisers claim 700,000 people attended a march demanding another referendum on Brexit
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18:15
Loose Ends—Sue Perkins, Ian Rankin, Nina Sosanya, Schalk Bezuidenhout, Delgres, The Breath, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Esther McVey
Mark Coles profiles Esther McVey, the minister defending universal credit.
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19:15
Saturday Review—They Shall Not Grow Old, Oceania, Sally Rooney, Nina Raine - Stories, Sally4Ever
They Shall Not Grow Old, Oceania, Sally Rooney, Nina Raine : Stories, Sally4Ever
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20:00
Archive on 4—Witnessing the Worst
Lyse Doucet reflects on how women reporters have covered war and atrocities.
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21:00
Tommies—21 March 1918
Caught up in the surprise British retreat of 1918, signallers face a terrifying choice.
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21:45
Niche Work If You Can Get It—Series 1, Drone Defence
Nick Baker on the unusual jobs that speak volumes about the modern world we live in.
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22:00
News and Weather—20/10/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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22:15
Moral Maze—Guilt and Innocence
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 32, Semi-Final 2, 2018
The wide-ranging nationwide music quiz, with Paul Gambaccini.
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23:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 12, Fiona Benson
Fiona Benson shares poems from her forthcoming collection, Vertigo & Ghost
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/10/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Celebrating the 2018 大象传媒 Young Writers Award
Katie Thistleton presents a showcase of the shortlisted entries for this year's award.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/10/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—21/10/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Bells on Sunday comes from St Giles, Cripplegate
Bells on Sunday comes from St Giles, Cripplegate
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05:45
Profile—Esther McVey
Mark Coles profiles Esther McVey, the minister defending universal credit.
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