FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Takeaway: Stories from a Childhood Behind the Counter by Angela Hui—The Happy Gathering
2/5 Angela Hui鈥檚 vivid account of growing up in Lucky Star Takeaway in a small Welsh town.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—03/08/2022
A selection of 大象传媒 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/08/2022
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/08/2022
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—03/08/2022 - Soil Health, Tenant Farmers, Dry Farms
Calls to change the way soil health is measured, plus how dry weather is affecting crops.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Laughing Kookaburra
Sir David Attenborough presents Australia's laughing kookaburra.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—03/08/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Sideways—28. Exiting the Bunker
Matthew examines the routes to a safer nuclear future.
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09:30
Four Thought—Meeting Up
Laura Simpson argues that online meetings have been good for business.
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09:45
Takeaway: Stories from a Childhood Behind the Counter by Angela Hui—Hong Kong
3/5 Angela Hui鈥檚 vivid account of growing up in Lucky Star Takeaway in a small Welsh town.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Euros 22 legacy, Kansas and abortion rights, Dance music and women, Sam Smith, Juliette Pochin
How easy is it to access all-girl teams around England?
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11:00
The Silent Mind
What鈥檚 it like to have a silent mind? Psychologist Charles Fernyhough investigates.
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11:30
Princess—Kit De Waal on Sarah Forbes Bonetta
Author Kit De Waal and Zainab Badawi explore Queen Victoria鈥檚 鈥淎frican princess鈥.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—03/08/2022
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Pawnbrokers, Teeth whitening at home, Grain
More people are using pawnbrokers as a quick source of emergency cash.
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12:57
Weather—03/08/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—03/08/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Assume Nothing: The Last Request—The Prodigal Son
3/5 Laura contacts a woman that could be Martin's mother and digs deeper into Bessborough.
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14:00
The Archers—02/08/2022
Helen feels protective of her boys.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Graveyards in My Closet
By Daf James. The true story of a writer鈥檚 dark family secret.
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15:00
Surviving the Cost of Living—Barry and Amy
Amy struggled for money when she was a student. She advises Barry who is at uni now.
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15:30
Inside Health—Covid waves, Gene therapy for haemophilia B, New uses for old drugs
Smitha Mundasad asks what Covid will be like in the future, and new uses for old drugs.
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16:00
Sideways—28. Exiting the Bunker
Matthew examines the routes to a safer nuclear future.
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16:30
The Media Show—It's... another true crime show!
How the public appetite for true crime has created an unending production boom
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17:00
PM—03/08/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/08/2022 Taiwan Visit Sparks Beijing's Fury
China warplanes enter Taiwan airspace, after Nancy Pelosi ends her visit to the island
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18:30
Anneka Has Issues—Series 1, Death
3/4 Anneka Rice continues her hilarious examination of some of life's serious issues.
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19:00
The Archers—03/08/2022
Justin needs help with a crisis.
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19:15
Front Row—The National Eisteddfod of Wales, Ted Gioia on Duke Ellington, musician Carolina Eyck performs
Huw Stephens reports from the National Eisteddfod of Wales in Tregaron, Ceredigion.
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20:00
Behind the Crime—Behind the Crime: Chris
Two forensic psychologists interview Chris about his life and the crimes he committed.
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20:45
Four Thought—Meeting Up
Laura Simpson argues that online meetings have been good for business.
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21:00
Made of Stronger Stuff—Hair
Kimberley Wilson and Dr Xand van Tulleken continue their journey around the human body.
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21:30
The Media Show—It's... another true crime show!
How the public appetite for true crime has created an unending production boom
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22:00
The World Tonight—Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan air defence zone
Large-scale military exercise due to start tomorrow
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22:45
Mrs Bridge by Evan S Connell—Episode 8
8/10 Mrs Bridge does not approve of her son Douglas鈥檚 new girlfriend.
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23:00
Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum—Series 2, These Boots Are Made for Working
4/4 Tom Mayhew and his Mum explore jobs, life and ambition.
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23:15
Welcome to the Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams—James Acaster
Jayde Adams and James Acaster enter the feisty world of community apps and messageboards.
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23:30
Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 4, America As It Is Now
2/4 Award-winning stand-up Alex Edelman looks at how the Biden election has changed America.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Takeaway: Stories from a Childhood Behind the Counter by Angela Hui—Hong Kong
3/5 Angela Hui鈥檚 vivid account of growing up in Lucky Star Takeaway in a small Welsh town.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—04/08/2022
A selection of 大象传媒 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/08/2022
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/08/2022
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farm Payment extension, Short farm tenancies, Seasonal worker folk song
Farms in 'higher level' environmental schemes can keep claiming for five years.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-necked Nightjar
Chris Packham presents the nocturnal red-necked nightjar of the Spanish countryside.
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