FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/12/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—1. Arrival
1/5 Jane Glover's vivid account of the German composer's life in 18th-century London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—11/12/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—11/12/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/12/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams
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05:45
Farming Today—Farming and the environment, black kale, trees for reducing ammonia, Christmas tree shortage
A new NFU report shows that farmers are working with the environment in mind.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Long-tailed Duck
Chris Packham presents the long-tailed duck.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—11/12/2018
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Clive Oppenheimer on the volcanic offerings of our angry earth
Clive Oppenheimer on volcanoes that shake the world.
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09:30
One to One—MSN Messenger
Jack Dearlove talks to software developer Jonathan Kay about their love of MSN Messenger.
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09:45
Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—2. Royal Academy
2/5 As a favourite of the King, Handel establishes a new musical society.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Columnist and Author Roxane Gay, 'Consent Videos', What Women Want From Support Workers
Columnist and author Roxane Gay, plus what do women want from support workers?
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10:45
Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 7
7/10 Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
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11:00
Mums and Sons
Lauren Laverne explores how artists treat the relationship between mums and sons.
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11:30
Art of Living—Only Happiness
YolanDa Brown discovers the world of Williams Syndrome, where sound is the central emotion
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—11/12/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver—Episode 7
7/15 Molecules and politics cause tension between progressive and conservative thinkers.
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12:18
You and Yours—How Have You Managed Your Stutter To Do What You Always Wanted To Do In Life?
How have you managed your stutter to do what you always wanted to do in life?
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12:57
Weather—11/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—11/12/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
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13:45
A History of Delusions—Grand Passions
Clinical psychologist Daniel Freeman explores cases of delusion.
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14:00
The Archers—10/12/2018
Alistair comes to the rescue. (R)
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14:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—The Winter Queen, Episode 2
2/2 Pilgrim searches for the mysterious Mrs Bronson as a fierce blizzard hits Melcombe town
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 17, Seasons
4/6 Josie Long presents new short documentaries tied to the seasons.
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15:30
Mastertapes—Lily Allen (B-side)
Lily Allen answers audience questions about her 2018 album, 'No Shame'.
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16:00
Contracts of Silence
Tiffany Jenkins on the use and misuse of 'gagging clauses' or non-disclosure agreements
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16:30
Great Lives—Russell Kane on Evelyn Waugh
Comedian Russell Kane nominates novelist Evelyn Waugh, with Ann Pasternak Slater helping
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17:00
PM—11/12/2018
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/12/2018 EU rejects PM's Brexit deal rescue bid
EU leaders rule out renegotiating Brexit deal Wage growth at ten year high
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18:30
Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 2, Personal
4/4 Comedian Alex Edelman takes a personal look at growing up in the world today.
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19:00
The Archers—11/12/2018
Elizabeth makes a surprising decision.
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19:15
Front Row—Mortal Engines, Tenancy, Ren Hang, Martin Jenkinson
Mortal Engines reviewed, photographers Ren Hang and Martin Jenkinson discussed.
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19:45
Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 7
7/10 Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
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20:00
Drawing a Line Under the Troubles
Can those caught up in Northern Ireland's Troubles achieve justice? Peter Taylor reports.
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20:40
In Touch—Calls for VAT-free Ebooks
Publishers call for VAT to be abolished on digitally-downloaded books.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Citizens UK and Mental Health, Robin Ince, Film Cuts and Attention
Citizens UK and addressing community mental health, Robin Ince, film cuts and attention
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Clive Oppenheimer on the volcanic offerings of our angry earth
Clive Oppenheimer on volcanoes that shake the world. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Brexiteers increasingly confident of triggering no-confidence vote in PM
Theresa May holds series of meetings with European leaders to try to save Brexit plan
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22:45
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver—Episode 7
7/15 Molecules and politics cause tension between progressive and conservative thinkers. (R)
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23:00
Wireless Nights—Series 6, Dungeness
Jarvis Cocker returns with his series exploring the human condition after dark
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23:30
Today in Parliament—11/12/2018
Sean Curran has the best of Tuesday at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/12/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—2. Royal Academy
2/5 As a favourite of the King, Handel establishes a new musical society. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—12/12/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—12/12/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/12/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams
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05:45
Farming Today—Tackling Flea Beetles, Energy Beet, Leeks Shortage, Wool Industry
A new approach to tackling flea beetle infestation of oilseed rape without using chemicals
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Greylag Goose
Orcadian writer Amy Liptrot on the greylag goose, which is widespread on the islands. (R)
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