FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Without Warning and Only Sometimes, by Kit de Waal—Hallelujah
2/5 De Waal's childhood wish to sing the Hallelujah chorus proves confrontational. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—17/08/2022
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—17/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/08/2022
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/08/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaunaka Rishi Das
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05:45
Farming Today—17/08/33 - A prototype land use framework, seasonal farm safety, rare breed sheep
A prototype framework for land use in England, and farm safety advice after a viral video.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bar-headed Goose
Sir David Attenborough presents the Central Asian bar-headed goose. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/08/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Sideways—30. The Woman in the Portrait
How can understanding our ancestors make us feel whole?
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09:30
Four Thought—Who Tells the Story?
Chloe Juliette argues that we need a wider variety of true stories.
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09:45
Without Warning and Only Sometimes, by Kit de Waal—Hunger
3/5 In Kit de Waal's childhood memoir, a new car leads to tears and chaos at home.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Alison Rodgers, Dan Scorer, Ros Coward, Anita Anand, Sarah Class, Tracey Cox, Dr Tristram Wyatt
Vabbing - the viral social media trend that proponents say could help you attract a mate.
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11:00
Perfect Pitch (From Choir Stalls to Cricket Balls)
Eleanor Oldroyd explores the unlikely connections between cricket and choral music. (R)
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11:30
Princess—Anjli Mohindra on Sophia Duleep Singh
Actor Anjli Mohindra and Dr Priya Atwal find out about a rebellious royal suffragette.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/08/2022
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Problem Gambling, Rising rents & Fake Companies
Gambling Fines, Rising Rents, More Scams
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12:57
Weather—17/08/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—17/08/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Larkin Revisited—Bridge for the Living
Simon Armitage explores Bridge for the Living.
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14:00
The Archers—16/08/2022
Does Toby have something to share? (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Franklin
The story behind the creation of one of the world's most famous comic strip characters.
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15:00
Surviving the Cost of Living—Holly and Scott
What can we learn about today's cost of living crisis from previous hard times? (R)
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15:30
Pandemic 1918—Episode 1 - Origins, symptoms and spread
1/3 Virologist Professor John Oxford charts the spread and impact of the 1918-19 flu pandemic. (R)
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16:00
Sideways—30. The Woman in the Portrait
How can understanding our ancestors make us feel whole?
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16:30
The Media Show—Have soaps run their course?
Do soaps still matter in a world of structured reality, streaming and social media?
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17:00
PM—17/08/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/08/2022 Inflation Hits Highest Level for 40 Years
Soaring food prices push inflation to its highest level for 40 years
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18:30
Ivo Graham's Obsessions—Joe Lycett's Obsessions - Series 1, Katherine Ryan and Greg James
1/4 Joe Lycett welcomes Katherine Ryan and Greg James to share their secret obsessions. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—17/08/2022
George鈥檚 plans leave a bad taste for Ed.
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19:15
Front Row—Gregory Doran and the RSC, WASWASA 鈥� Whispers in Prayer performance, Taiwan's new cultural landmark
Gregory Doran reflects on ten years as artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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20:00
Behind the Crime—'Ian'
Two forensic psychologists interview 'Ian' about his life and the crime he committed.
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20:45
Four Thought—Who Tells the Story?
Chloe Juliette argues that we need a wider variety of true stories.
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21:00
Made of Stronger Stuff—Kidneys
Kimberley Wilson and Dr Xand van Tulleken take a journey around the human body.
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21:30
The Media Show—Have soaps run their course?
Do soaps still matter in a world of structured reality, streaming and social media?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Rail passengers urged to avoid train travel tomorrow and Saturday
More strike action scheduled by members of RMT union
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22:45
Marzahn, Mon Amour by Katja Oskamp—Episode 3
3/5 In a housing estate in Berlin, a woman turns her life around working as a chiropodist.
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23:00
Misguided Meditations—Episode 2 - Wintery Wonderland
A series of surreal stories parodying the guided meditation boom. Starring Mina Anwar.
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23:15
Welcome to the Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams—Ivo Graham
Jayde Adams & Ivo Graham dive into the feisty world of community apps and message boards.
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23:30
Alex Edelman's Peer Group—Series 4, New Relationships To Old Things
4/4 When his parents sell the family home, Alex discovers he's unexpectedly affected by it. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Without Warning and Only Sometimes, by Kit de Waal—Hunger
3/5 In Kit de Waal's childhood memoir, a new car leads to tears and chaos at home. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—18/08/2022
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—18/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/08/2022
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/08/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaunaka Rishi Das
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05:45
Farming Today—18/08/22 Rules relaxed to help farmers feed livestock in drought, sheep in the uplands.
Land set aside for nature to be cut or grazed early to help feed livestock in the drought.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Hawk Cuckoo
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the common hawk cuckoo from the Bengal region. (R)
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