FM Schedule
-
Early
-
00:00
Midnight News—02/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
00:30
The Late Story—The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God and Other Stories by Etgar Keret, Pride and Joy
5/5 As Ehud Guznik gets bigger, he discovers that his parents seem to get smaller. (R)
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
-
01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/08/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
-
05:30
News Briefing—03/08/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
05:43
Bells on Sunday—03/08/2008
The sound of church bells from Howden Minster, East Yorkshire.
-
05:45
Profile—Lord Colin Moynihan
Rob Bonnet profiles Lord Colin Moynihan, Chair of the British Olympic Association.
-
-
Back to top
Morning
-
06:00
News Headlines—03/08/2008
The latest national and international news.
-
06:05
Something Understood—Ambition
Mark Tully asks whether ambition can be detrimental to spiritual growth.
-
06:35
On Your Farm—03/08/2008
Elinor Goodman visits the lavender fields of Kent.
-
06:57
Weather—03/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
-
07:00
News and Papers—03/08/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
-
07:10
Sunday—03/08/2008
Jane Little and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
-
07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Credit Action
Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams appeals on behalf of Credit Action.
-
07:58
Weather—03/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
-
08:00
News and Papers—03/08/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
-
08:10
Sunday Worship—03/08/2008
A service from the Church of the Good Shepherd, Belfast. Preacher: Fr Gerry Patton.
-
08:50
A Point of View—01/08/2008
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Professor Lisa Jardine.
-
09:00
Broadcasting House—03/08/2008
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
-
10:00
The Archers Omnibus—03/08/2008
The week's events in Ambridge.
-
11:15
Desert Island Discs—Richard Ingrams
Kirsty Young's castaway is journalist and satirist Richard Ingrams.
-
-
Back to top
Afternoon
-
12:00
Just a Minute—Series 53, Episode 1
1/10 Panellists are Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Ross Noble and Phill Jupitus.
-
12:32
The Food Programme—Lamb
Dominic Pierce hears from a pioneering sheep farmer.
-
12:57
Weather—03/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
-
13:00
The World This Weekend—03/08/2008
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
-
13:30
Children of the Olympic Bid—Series 3, Episode 3
3/3 Athlete Jessica Manning has found it hard to commit to her training.
-
14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—03/08/2008
Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Bob Flowerdew and Matthew Biggs.
-
14:45
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—Voysey
1/10 A profile of the 'father of the English suburb', architect Charles Francis Annesley Voysey (R)
-
15:00
Classic Serial—My Name Is Red, Episode 1
1/2 When two artists are murdered, Black is called back to Istanbul to find the killer.
-
16:00
Bookclub—Colm Toibin
Irish writer Colm Toibin joins James Naughtie and readers to discuss his novel The Master.
-
16:30
Poetry and the Russian Soul—Set the Hearts of Men on Fire with Your Word
2/2 Poetry was vital in creating a natural language and form of expression in modern Russia.
-
16:56
1968 Day by Day—3rd August 1968
Sirhan Sirhan appears in court, accused of the murder of Senator Bobby Kennedy.
-
17:00
How Crime Took on the World—Episode 2
2/2 Misha Glenny investigates cigarette smuggling, from the Balkans through Italy to Brussels.
-
17:40
Profile—Lord Colin Moynihan
Rob Bonnet profiles Lord Colin Moynihan, Chair of the British Olympic Association.
-
17:54
Shipping Forecast—03/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
-
17:57
Weather—03/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
-
-
Back to top
Evening
-
18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
18:15
Pick of the Week—03/08/2008
Claudia Hammond presents a selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
-
19:00
The Archers—03/08/2008
Missing person.
-
19:15
Go4it—03/08/2008
Barney Harwood visits the British Library to celebrate the Ramayana, a Sanskrit epic poem.
-
19:45
Afternoon Reading—Birds and Beasts, Nanny
1/5 The past catches up with Campbell Forsyth, academic and philanderer. (R)
-
20:00
For One Night Only—Series 3, When John Met John
At Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving Night 1974, Elton John was joined by John Lennon.
-
20:30
Last Word—01/08/2008
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
-
21:00
Face the Facts—The Promised Land
John investigates the business of selling small plots of land to investors.
-
21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Credit Action
Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams appeals on behalf of Credit Action.
-
21:30
Analysis—Climate Change: The Quick Fix?
Frances Cairncross investigates the idea that technology can combat global warming.
-
21:58
Weather—03/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
-
22:00
Westminster Hour—03/08/2008
Including Bowing out Gracefully: The Brandreth Rules for Standing Down.
-
23:00
1968 Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 3rd August 1968
Preliminary peace talks between Nigeria and breakaway Biafra end inconclusively.
-
23:30
Something Understood—Ambition
Mark Tully asks whether ambition can be detrimental to spiritual growth.
-
-
Back to top
Late
-
00:00
Midnight News—04/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Punters - Cultural Transfer
Laurie Taylor explores the complex relationships between sex workers and regular clients.
-
00:45
Bells on Sunday—03/08/2008
The sound of church bells from Howden Minster, East Yorkshire.
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
-
01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/08/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
-
05:30
News Briefing—04/08/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/08/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Ernie Rea.
-
05:45
Farming Today—04/08/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, with Mark Holdstock.
-
05:57
Weather—04/08/2008
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
-