Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—22/08/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
Exam Nation by Sammy Wright—Book of the Week: Episode 3 - The crucial transition from primary to secondary school.
3/5 The crucial transition from primary to secondary school is under scrutiny.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—22/08/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—22/08/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Feast of Our Lady
With Father Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret鈥檚 Roman Catholic Church in Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—22/08/2024: Meat imports; bracken controls; fishing industry
According to the UK processing industry, costs of importing meat could rise significantly.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—22/08/24 - Justin Webb and Lyse Doucet
GCSE results morning and Justin Webb reports from the Democratic Convention in Chicago
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09:00
The Briefing Room—Global Tensions 3: Russia and the West
Could the Russia Ukraine war lead to further escalation in the region and further afield?
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09:30
Illuminated—Strandings
We've always drawn meaning from the arrival of stranded whales. What's their message now?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Listener Week: Leaving a legacy, Periods through history, Belly dancing
Listener Bettie on how one moment changed her life鈥檚 trajectory.
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11:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 30, Alien Life - Russell Kane, Lisa Kaltenegger and Chris Lintott
Brian Cox and Robin Ince search for alien life at Glastonbury with Russell Kane and guests
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11:45
Exam Nation by Sammy Wright—Book of the Week: Episode 4 - School and the culture wars
4/5 Head of School Sammy Wright explores the role of school and the culture wars.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—22/08/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Frahm Jackets
The jacket company built from the ashes of of a business that went bust.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Dishwasher Tablets
Do more expensive dishwasher tablets clean better? And how do eco versions stack up?
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12:57
Weather—22/08/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—New Drug Hope for Alzheimer鈥檚
The first drug to slow Alzheimer's is approved in the UK, but won't be available on NHS.
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13:45
Grenfell: Building a Disaster—4. Someone Who Gives a Damn
The insulation - a tale of 'deliberate and calculated deceit'.
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14:00
The Archers—21/08/2024
Ed attempts to do the right thing
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14:15
Drama on 4—Barbeque 67: The Original Summer of Love
Migrant workers, Jimi Hendrix and the true story of the start of the Summer of Love.
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15:00
Open Country—Football Falcons Rookies and Rooks
Footballers and birdwatching.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—STAND
Comedian Adam Hills makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of STAND.
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15:30
Word of Mouth—How babies learn language
Professor Julian Pine on how babies learn language.
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16:00
Across the Red Line—Series 7, Should national service be reintroduced? - with former defence minister Tobias Ellwood and president of the NUS Amira Campbell
Former defence minister Tobias Ellwood & NUS president Amira Campbell on national service.
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Why aren鈥檛 we eating more insects?
We try some cricket tacos 鈥� and ask what role insects might play in our future diets.
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17:00
PM—Kamala Harris prepares for her convention speech
A congresswoman tells us what she expects from a Harris candidacy.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/08/2024 First drug that slows progression of Alzeimer's cleared for use in UK
The body which assesses medicines says it is too expensive for the NHS in England
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18:30
Fresh from the Fringe—2024 Part 1
The Edinburgh Fringe's freshest comedy showcase.
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19:00
The Archers—22/08/2024
An opportunity presents itself for Kirsty
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19:15
Front Row—Review: film: Kneecap, TV: Bad Monkey, book: Ootlin by Jenni Fagan
Kneecap, Ootlin, Bad Monkey reviewed. George Orwell archive sale.
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20:00
The Media Show—TV's hidden dilemma
Execs behind The Crown, The Traitors and Normal People on a difficult year for telly
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21:00
Loose Ends—Jason Byrne, Marjolein Robertson, David Ireland, Isabella Nefar, Catriona Price, Two Hearts
Clive Anderson and guests from the Edinburgh Festivals.
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21:45
Empire of Tea—10. Tea or Coffee?
Why did tea take off when coffee didn鈥檛?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Kamala Harris to give biggest speech of career at DNC finale
The Vice President will accept the Democratic Party's presidential nomination
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22:45
The Go-Between by LP Hartley—Episode Four
4/10 During summer on his school friend's country estate, Leo is asked to carry secret messages
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23:00
Illuminated—The Ballad of Scout and the Alcohol Tag
A poetic meditation on alcohol, psychosis, crime and prison.
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23:30
What's Funny About ...—Series 3, Alas Smith and Jones
6/6 Griff Rhys Jones spills the beans.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/08/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
Exam Nation by Sammy Wright—Book of the Week: Episode 4 - School and the culture wars
4/5 Head of School Sammy Wright explores the role of school and the culture wars.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—23/08/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—23/08/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Good humour
With Father Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret鈥檚 Roman Catholic Church in Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/08/2024: Brian May and his bTB film; Seaweed and shellfish business
Rock star Sir Brian May on his film about bTB, cattle and badgers
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