FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—09/07/2019
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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00:30
The Fens: Discovering England's Ancient Depths—Episode 1
The Fens seen through the eyes of one of Britain鈥檚 most distinguished archaeologists. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—09/07/2019
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/07/2019
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/07/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—UN report on global food production, New Welsh farm subsidy scheme, Saving lost footpaths
A UN report on global food production predicts lower prices for farm commodities.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Redstart
Bill Oddie presents the black redstart. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—09/07/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—DNA detective Turi King
How geneticist Turi King identified the 500 yr old skeleton of Richard III.
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09:30
One to One—Emma Freud meets Rukmini Callimachi
Emma Freud talks to New York Times journalist Rukmini Callimachi about her reports on IS.
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09:45
The Fens: Discovering England's Ancient Depths—Episode 2
Francis Pryor uncovers a significant Bronze Age site which reveals intriguing evidence.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The Girl Code, Chinese Women in Detention, Sohaila Abdulali
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
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10:45
DCI Alma Blair—Dead Cert, 2. Tough Going
2/5 With a horse and jockey dead, for DCI Blair and DS Trotter the going is getting tough.
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11:00
Translating for Mum and Dad
Dr Humera Iqbal explores the unique experiences faced by young translators. (R)
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11:30
The Dying of the Ice—Olafur Eliasson
Andrew McGibbon talks with artist Olafur Eliasson about ice and his return to Tate Modern.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—09/07/2019
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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12:04
Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—2. Long Days
2/10 At the age of 16, long summer days stretch out before Charlie.
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12:18
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Have you had routine surgery cancelled?
Call You and Yours: Have you had routine surgery cancelled?
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12:57
Weather—09/07/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—09/07/2019
News, analysis and comment from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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13:45
Tales from the Lobby—Tales from the Lobby, How do you define a lobbyist?
Michael Crick meets lobbyist Iain Anderson
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14:00
The Archers—08/07/2019
Lilian's birthday does not go as planned (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Nine Bob Notes
Matthew Kelly stars in this witty and poignant comedy drama.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 25, Kew
Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are in Kew. (R)
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15:30
The Invention Of...—Britain, So Many Different Little Corners
Who are the Scots, the Irish, the English and the Welsh? What do these words even mean?
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16:00
Can Hip Hop Save Ballet?
Why are there so few black dancers in classical ballet? Eric Underwood investigates. (R)
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16:30
A Good Read—Dom Joly and Kate Hamer
Dom Joly and Kate Hamer join Harriett Gilbert to talk about favourite books.
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17:00
PM—09/07/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/07/2019 Labour to back Remain as it calls for a new referendum
Jeremy Corbyn challenges the next Prime Minister "to put their deal to the people"
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18:30
Heresy—Series 11, Episode 5
5/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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19:00
The Archers—09/07/2019
Jazzer oversteps the mark
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19:15
Front Row—Cressida Cowell, the new children's laureate; Cherie Blair goes into film
Children's laureate Cressida Cowell, Cherie Blair, and Life of Pi on the stage
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19:45
DCI Alma Blair—Dead Cert, 2. Tough Going
2/5 With a horse and jockey dead, for DCI Blair and DS Trotter the going is getting tough. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Bitter Brew
Bitter Brew: The harrowing story of rape, murder and violence on a Kenyan tea plantation.
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20:40
In Touch—A blind Shakespearean debut
A blind actor joins the RSC, and a visually impaired therapist has some advice.
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21:00
Inside Health—Obesity and Cancer campaign; Intelligent liver function tests; Getting reliable information from websites
Obesity and Cancer campaign; intelligent liver function tests; which websites to trust.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—DNA detective Turi King
How geneticist Turi King identified the 500 yr old skeleton of Richard III. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Rivals for Tory leadership in head-to-head tv debate
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt clash over a number of issues, including Brexit
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22:45
Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—2. Long Days
2/10 At the age of 16, long summer days stretch out before Charlie. (R)
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23:00
Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott's Withdrawal Disagreement
Comedian Geoff Norcott looks at how Brexit is changing the way we define ourselves.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—09/07/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—10/07/2019
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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00:30
The Fens: Discovering England's Ancient Depths—Episode 2
Francis Pryor uncovers a significant Bronze Age site which reveals intriguing evidence. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—10/07/2019
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/07/2019
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/07/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—10/07/19: Testing British Pork, Wildflower seeds, Litter at Loch Lomond
An isotape test will check whether pork labelled as British in butchers is British.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Ringed Plover
Bill Oddie presents the little ringed plover. (R)
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