Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/04/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
An African History of Africa by Zeinab Badawi—The Great Zimbabwe
4/5 Zeinab Badawi visits the stunning site of Great Zimbabwe, once capital of a great kingdom.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—19/04/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—19/04/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/04/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Bert Tosh
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05:45
Farming Today—19/04/24 River pollution from dairy farms, new border checks for food, pumpkin diversification
The problem of river pollution from dairy farms.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/04/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—The 1996 Mount Everest disaster
The events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster are recalled with Kirsty Wark.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Solitude, Apprentice winner Rachel Woolford, Personal space, Kids and smartphones
The science and power of being alone.
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11:00
The Food Programme—Brexit's Import Controls
What will be the impact on our food supplies? Jaega Wise investigates.
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11:45
An African History of Africa by Zeinab Badawi—The Future
5/5 Considering the recent history of Africa and looking ahead to the continent's future.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/04/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
AntiSocial—Should cyclists stay in their lane?
Cyclists shaming drivers online, fights over bike lanes and the politics of pedal power.
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12:57
Weather—19/04/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—19/04/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Glued Up: The Sticky Story of Humanity—Coming Unstuck
Modern glues are incredibly strong - but are they too good?
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14:00
The Archers—18/04/2024
Chelsea plays the system.
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14:15
Limelight—Silos, Silos - 5. Collective
5/5 Riv has revealed the secret of the silos. But is it too late?
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14:45
Child—Series 1, 19. Time Warp
What happens to our perceptions of time when you have a newborn baby?
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Upton-by-Chester
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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15:45
Short Works—Paraphernalia by Jane Fraser
A stowaway threatens the tranquillity of a family outing in the Gower. By Jane Fraser
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16:00
Last Word—Sir Paul Fox, Lynne Reid Banks, Joan Hills, Amnon Weinstein
Matthew Bannister on a TV executive, an author, an artist, a luthier
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16:30
Life Changing—Trading places
Fundamentally unhappy as an oil trader, Dan takes a giant personal gamble.
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17:00
PM—19/04/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/04/2024 US repeats calls for de-escalation in Middle East
A presumed Israeli strike has hit Iran in response to an attack by Tehran last week
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 64, Episode 6
6/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the last ever Now Show.
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19:00
The Archers—19/04/2024
Alice becomes overwhelmed.
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19:15
Screenshot—Pumping Iron: Gyms and Bodybuilding
Mark Kermode and Ellen E Jones investigate the world of gyms and bodybuilding on screen.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Daisy Cooper MP, Lord Dannatt, Anneliese Dodds MP, Tom Pursglove MP
James Cook presents political discussion from St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn.
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20:50
A Point of View—On Anger
Caleb Azumah Nelson on why anger is no longer a stranger to him, but a friend.
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21:00
Free Thinking—Tacitus, Byron's fanmail and Bluey
Mary Beard, Konnie Huq, Helen Carr and Tom Peck join Shahidha Bari.
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22:00
The World Tonight—US calls for calm after Israel strike on Iran.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken repeats calls for calm in the Middle East
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22:45
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch—Episode 10
10/10 Eilish takes her family on a dangerous journey.
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23:00
Americast—Will the US send billions to Israel and Ukraine? And Christiane Amanpour is back!
A pivotal vote on aid looms.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/04/2024
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster on new plans to tackle pet abduction.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/04/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
An African History of Africa by Zeinab Badawi—The Future
5/5 Considering the recent history of Africa and looking ahead to the continent's future.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/04/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—20/04/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/04/2024
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Dabinderjit Singh.
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05:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Play an Instrument
Why learning a musical instrument can improve your memory and your immune system.
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