FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/05/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
The Immune Mind by Monty Lyman—Episode 3
3/5 Dr Monty Lyman explores a new way of thinking about disease. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—16/05/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—16/05/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—No fear is so great that it can completely suffocate the hope that springs eternal in the hearts of the young
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/05/24 - Water company landscape plan, solar farm planning, horticulture strategy and rural tourism
A water company launches a 25 year environmental plan - to mixed response,
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/05/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Philippa Foot
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century
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09:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Read a poem
How reading poetry could boost your mood and relax your body..
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women in Formula One, Monstrum, Sex education, Bridgerton dresses
F1 expert Bernie Collins talks race strategy in new book How to Win a Grand Prix.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—John Adams
American composer John Adams reveals his influences and formative cultural experiences.
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11:45
The Immune Mind by Monty Lyman—Episode 4
4/5 Dr Monty Lyman explores a new way of thinking about disease. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/05/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Marc-Alexander Christ from SumUp
Today's Gap Finder interview is Marc-Alexander Christ from SumUp.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Air Fresheners
Do air fresheners actually get rid of bad smells?
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12:57
Weather—16/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Labour launches its election pledges
Keir Starmer launches Labour's election pledges.
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13:45
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, Shadow War: Who鈥檚 Listening?
The battle over who controls communications.
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14:00
The Archers—15/05/2024
A familiar face returns to Ambridge.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Camberwell Green. Part 1
A bus controller keeps London moving, in a race against criminals threatening her family.
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15:00
Open Country—Gibraltar Point
Martha Kearney explores the shifting sands of Gibraltar Point, on the Lincolnshire coast.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Prisoners' Education Trust
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Prisoners' Education Trust
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15:30
Word of Mouth—Disaster Dialogue
Professor Lucy Easthope explains why language is important in the aftermath of a disaster.
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16:00
The Briefing Room—Avian flu is evolving but what risk does it pose to us?
Avian flu has killed millions of birds and seals and it's now infecting cows in America
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Is gene therapy the future?
Plus, how aerosols change the weather and the secret vibrations bees make to communicate.
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17:00
PM—Parasite affects water supply in Devon town
Brixham in Devon is struck by a waterborne parasite known as cryptosporidium.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/05/2024 Sir Keir Starmer sets out "first steps" he would take if he wins next election
He unveiled a six point plan outlining Labour's pitch to voters
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18:30
Stand-Up Specials—Mike Bubbins: Retrosexual
Mike Bubbins, wearing Cuban heels and driving a Ford Cortina, whisks us back to the 70s.
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19:00
The Archers—16/05/2024
Emotions run high for one family.
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19:15
Front Row—Review: Big Cigar on AppleTV, Elton John鈥檚 photos at V&A, animated/live action film If
The Big Cigar, Elton John鈥檚 Fragile Beauty, film IF plus the Dylan Thomas Prize winner.
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20:00
The Media Show—Baby Reindeer: truth or fiction?
Piers Morgan on his interview with the alleged subject of Baby Reindeer.
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21:00
Loose Ends—Julie Hesmondhalgh, Sacha Lord, Eddi Reader, Benji Waterhouse, Kathryn Williams & Withered Hand, Fairground Attraction
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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21:45
Why Do We Do That?—Why Do We Sit Down to Poo?
Ella gets personal to explore which is best for our business - sitting down or squatting?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Is there a Starmerism to follow Blairism?
Keir Starmer has set out the "first steps" he would take if he enters government
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22:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Deep Calm - with Michael Mosley, Deep Calm - Episode 4: Using the Power of Nature
4/5 Sit back and unwind with Dr Michael Mosley as he discovers the relaxing magic of fractals.
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23:00
The Today Podcast—What does Keir Starmer really believe in?
Amol and Nick on what a fresh set of pledges say about defining Starmerism.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/05/2024
Alicia McCarthy reports as the government sets out its draft guidelines for sex education.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/05/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
The Immune Mind by Monty Lyman—Episode 4
4/5 Dr Monty Lyman explores a new way of thinking about disease. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—17/05/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—17/05/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Trastevere Community
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/05/24 The Balmoral Show
Helen Mark visits the Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland.
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