FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Corvus: A Life with Birds, Episode 1
1/5 Esther was no bird lover until her grandmother-in-law asked her to look after some doves.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/08/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/08/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/08/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Graham Daniels.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/08/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, with Anna Hill.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/08/2008
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
1968 - The Year of Revolutions—Episode 3
3/4 In Prague, John is joined by those who witnessed the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Corvus: A Life with Birds, Episode 2
2/5 The Woolfson family grows as Esther's daughter asks for a bird for her birthday.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Hannah Frank; Rokia Traore
Sculptor Hannah Frank on her diaries and life in Glasgow between the wars.
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11:00
The Computer with a Poker Face
Simon Singh witnesses the first man versus machine poker championship in Vancouver. (R)
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11:30
From the Ban to the Booker—Episode 2
2/2 In 1950 a novel called Women's Barracks sparked a new genre of lesbian pulp fiction.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Call You and Yours
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Peter White.
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12:57
Weather—19/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—19/08/2008
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
Why Do We Sing?
Gareth Malone explores how the ability to sing evolved over time.
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14:00
The Archers—18/08/2008
Tom takes advice.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Ian Kershaw - Alan and Jean's Incredible Journey
Alan and Jean Warburton decide to spend their holiday in their bedroom.
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15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Planet—19/08/2008
Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Sunshine and Showers, Goodnight Mrs Tanner
2/5 By Rosie Thomas. A coastguard tries to persuade an old lady that her house is at risk.
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15:45
Team Spirit—2. Birmingham's Morris Men
2/5 Claudia Hammond looks at the psychology of team dynamics. (R)
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16:00
Word of Mouth—19/08/2008
Peggy Reynolds investigates the world of language guardians.
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16:30
Great Lives—Robert Hooke
David Attenborough nominates the largely forgotten 17th-century inventor and illustrator.
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16:56
1968 Day by Day—19th August 1968
Two planes collide over the Norfolk town of Holt.
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17:00
PM—19/08/2008
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/08/2008
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
4 At the Fringe—Episode 1
1/2 Michael McIntyre introduces some of the best acts that appeared at Edinburgh Fringe 2008.
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19:00
The Archers—19/08/2008
Tearful goodbyes.
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19:15
Front Row—19/08/2008
With Kirsty Lang. Including a review of Somers Town, the new film from Shane Meadows.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 1939-1944: Hostages to Fortune, Episode 2
2/5 Marianne is angry at the restrictions she has to endure as an Enemy Alien.
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20:00
The Hidden Crime of Hate
Geoff Adams-Spink looks at hate crimes against the disabled.
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20:40
In Touch—19/08/2008
Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
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21:00
Case Notes—Aneurysms
Dr Mark Porter investigates aneurysms, swellings in blood vessels anywhere in the body.
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21:30
1968 - The Year of Revolutions—Episode 3
3/4 In Prague, John is joined by those who witnessed the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia.
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21:58
Weather—19/08/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—19/08/2008
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Addition, Episode 2
2/5 Seamus asks Grace out to dinner, but she seems destined to be thwarted.
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23:00
Quote... Unquote—19/08/2008
Nigel Rees chairs the popular quiz involving the exchange of quotations and anecdotes.
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23:30
The Spiritual Centre—Series 1, The Seer and The Child
3/4 Guru Bharat has to convince the Asian community that he is not a baby hater. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Corvus: A Life with Birds, Episode 2
2/5 The Woolfson family grows as Esther's daughter asks for a bird for her birthday.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/08/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/08/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/08/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Graham Daniels.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/08/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, with Anna Hill.
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