FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/01/2019
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Silence, Episode 3
In search of silence, philosopher Erling Kagge journeys to the city that never sleeps. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/01/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—31/01/2019
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/01/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—31/01/2019
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/01/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi Alex Chapper.
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05:45
Farming Today—Natural England, chicken health, US trade
The union Prospect claims Natural England is in crisis - how do they respond?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jackdaw
Martin Hughes-Games presents the jackdaw. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/01/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Owain Glyndwr
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the fight for Welsh independence in the early 15th century
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09:45
Book of the Week—Silence, Episode 4
Erling Kagge explores how philosophers throughout history have thought about silence.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sarah Ewart, Janice Galloway, hair and family secrets
Sarah Ewart abortion case, Janice Galloway's short stories, body hair, and family secrets.
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10:45
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 2, Points
4/6 Gail takes her husband's car and embarks on a surprising journey. With Sarah Hadland. (R)
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—From Rifles to Roses
How Farc's former rebel commanders are adapting to life in the Colombian congress
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11:30
The Art of Intimacy—Part 1
Novelist Eimear McBride looks at the way writers have depicted sexual consent.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/01/2019
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
A History of Ideas—Barry Smith on Noam Chomsky and Human Language
Philosopher Barry Smith on Noam Chomsky and human language (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Unconditional Offers, Zero Deposits, Rock Climbing
Which universities gave the most unconditional offers to students applying in 2018.
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12:57
Weather—31/01/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—31/01/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Full Circle—Fox and Joe
Five interconnected couples tell all.
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14:00
The Archers—30/01/2019
Johnny struggles with an emergency (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Pieces
Sian Owen's modern fairy tale explores heartbreak, healing, and a little loving magic.
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15:00
Open Country—The Pub at the End of Easdale
Helen Mark learns what it takes to run a pub on the tiny Scottish island of Easdale.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Smart Works Charity
Betty Jackson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Smart Works Charity
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15:30
Open Book—Chloe Aridjis, Adam Foulds and Leo Benedictus on fictional stalkers, Gay's the Word Bookshop at 40
Chloe Aridjis discusses her novel Sea Monsters, a coming of age story set in 1980s Mexico. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Seamus McGarvey: 50 Shades of Grey to The Greatest Showman
Seamus McGarvey: 50 Shades of Grey to The Greatest Showman
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Sprinting Neanderthals, Geodynamo, Spreading Sneezes and Dying Hares
Sprinting Neanderthals, geodynamo, spreading sneezes and dying hares.
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17:00
PM—31/01/2019
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/01/2019 Surge in calls to suicide helpline
A suicide prevention charity reports a surge in calls from young people since last week.
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18:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 9, Carlisle
3/6 Mark Steel visits Carlisle in Cumbria and performs for the locals.
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19:00
The Archers—31/01/2019
Jennifer faces opposition
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19:15
Front Row—Leonardo da Vinci, Green Book, Sian Edwards, New Music Curriculum
Leonardo da Vinci's drawings, Green Book reviewed, Sian Edwards on her Opera North debut.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me, Episode 5
Venta meets a fellow prisoner, a dwarf who reveals the terrible fate that awaits them. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Why are so many people sleeping rough in Britain?
Why are so many people sleeping rough in Britain, and what can be done about it?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—The Internet of Things
Can the Internet of Things transform how we work and live? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—Sprinting Neanderthals, Geodynamo, Spreading Sneezes and Dying Hares
Sprinting Neanderthals, geodynamo, spreading sneezes and dying hares.
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21:30
In Our Time—Owain Glyndwr
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the fight for Welsh independence in the early 15th century (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—31/01/2019
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Rabbit at Rest—Episode 4
4/10 Following the Sunfish accident, the family visit Harry in hospital.
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23:00
Daphne Sounds Expensive—Series 1, Murder
4/4 The gang must solve a murder on the Yorkshire Moors. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—31/01/2019
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/02/2019
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Silence, Episode 4
Erling Kagge explores how philosophers throughout history have thought about silence. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—01/02/2019
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—01/02/2019
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/02/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi Alex Chapper.
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05:45
Farming Today—Project Calf, Antibiotics for sheep
Anna Hill considers the impact of a new vegan campaign focusing on dairy farms.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Woodcock
Kate Humble presents the woodcock. (R)
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