FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/10/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Late Story—Francis Coppola Presents, Naturally
1/5 Stories from the magazine Zoetrope: All-Story. By Daniel Handler. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/10/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/10/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/10/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/10/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—19/10/2008
The sound of bells from Sheffield Cathedral.
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05:45
The Other Heartlands—Episode 2
2/2 Susan Hulme visits Caernarfon to examine Plaid Cymru's political dominance.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—19/10/2008
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Tradition and Reform
Mark Tully considers the tensions between traditionalists and reformers in all faiths.
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06:35
On Your Farm—19/10/2008
Alex James visits the first of the three finalists in this year's Food and Farming Awards.
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06:57
Weather—19/10/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—19/10/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—19/10/2008
Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Crisis
Joanna Lumley appeals on behalf of Children in Crisis.
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07:58
Weather—19/10/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—19/10/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—19/10/2008
A service reflectting on the spirituality of ageing.
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08:50
A Point of View—17/10/2008
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—19/10/2008
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—19/10/2008
The week's events in Ambridge.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Randy Newman
Kirsty Young's castaway is singer-songwriter Randy Newman.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Write Stuff—Series 12, Seamus Heaney
2/6 James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. From 2008.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Fife
The series that investigates the world of food and the stories behind what we eat.
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12:57
Weather—19/10/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—19/10/2008
A look at events around the world with Brian Hanrahan.
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13:30
Free Cinema
Simon Hoggart recalls Free Cinema, documentaries shown at the NFT between 1956 and 1959.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—19/10/2008
Peter Gibbs chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Chris Beardshaw and Tracy Wilson.
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14:45
The Enigma I Will Not Explain—Episode 1
1/4 Ruth Padel examines the female influences in Elgar's life, including his wife Alice. (R)
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15:00
Classic Serial—Robinson Crusoe and his Farther Adventures, Episode 1
1/2 After returning to England, Robinson Crusoe sets sail once more in search of adventure.
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16:00
Open Book—Thomas Keneally, Reading the Oxford English Dictionary and Alexander Linklater on Eric Linklater
Mariella Frostrup talks to the novelist Thomas Keneally.
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16:30
Poetry Please—19/10/2008
Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests. Recorded at Cheltenham Literature Festival.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—14/10/2008
Michael Robinson investigates the US lawsuits emanating from the global financial crisis.
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 5, Ozymandias
1/8 Mark Burton's Ozymandias takes a look at how the volatile stockmarket has caused problems.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—19/10/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—19/10/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/10/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—19/10/2008
Liz Barclay introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—19/10/2008
Final offer.
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19:15
Go4it—19/10/2008
Children's magazine presented by Kirsten O'Brien.
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19:45
A Welsh Anthology—Series 1, Collecting Firewood
2/5 By Tessa Hadley. Two art-collecting sisters receive a new painting from Paris. (R)
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20:00
Feedback—17/10/2008
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio programmes and policy.
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20:30
Last Word—17/10/2008
John Wilson presents the obituary series.
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21:00
Money Box—18/10/2008
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Crisis
Joanna Lumley appeals on behalf of Children in Crisis.
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21:30
In Business—Whistling in the Dark
Peter Day finds out what happens when co-workers blow the whistle on dirty dealings.
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21:58
Weather—19/10/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—19/10/2008
Including Classrooms to Power.
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23:00
The Learning Curve—13/10/2008
Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
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23:30
Something Understood—Tradition and Reform
Mark Tully considers the tensions between traditionalists and reformers in all faiths.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/10/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Predicting the Financial Crisis - Work/Life Balance
Richard Dale discusses his recipe for financial crisis with Laurie Taylor.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—19/10/2008
The sound of bells from Sheffield Cathedral.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/10/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/10/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/10/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/10/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/10/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/10/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Mark Holdstock.
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05:57
Weather—20/10/2008
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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