FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/05/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—Murder She Thought - Series 1, Dear George
It seems Joyce plans to do away with her amiable husband. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/05/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/05/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—17/05/2009
The sound of bells from St Michael and All Angels Church, Great Comberton, Worcestershire.
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05:45
Letters to Mary—Episode 1
1/3 Prof Janet Todd writes to Mary about her treatise Thoughts on the Education of Daughters.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—17/05/2009
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—If Only We Could Bottle It
Felicity Finch reflects on those moments when we feel more truly alive than seems possible
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06:35
On Your Farm—17/05/2009
Adam Henson sees how England rugby veteran Julian White tackles life on his farm.
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06:57
Weather—17/05/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—17/05/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—17/05/2009
Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—CODA International Training
Archbishop Desmond Tutu appeals on behalf of CODA International.
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07:58
Weather—17/05/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—17/05/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—17/05/2009
A service from St Teilo's Church in the National History Museum of Wales at St Fagans.
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08:50
A Point of View—Expensive Mistakes
Clive James reflects on democracy, MPs' expenses and the Oxford Poetry Professorship.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—17/05/2009
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Kevin Connolly.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—17/05/2009
The week's events in Ambridge.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Peter Sallis
Kirsty Young's castaway is actor Peter Sallis.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 Tim FitzHigham, Simon Singh and Gavin Pretor-Pinney donate items to the imaginary museum.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Icelandic Food
Richard Johnson finds out about the impact of the world economic crisis on food in Iceland
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12:57
Weather—17/05/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—17/05/2009
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
Percy Edwards Showdown
David Attenborough hosts a documentary game-show about bird impersonator Percy Edwards. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—15/05/2009
Peter Gibbs chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, John Cushnie and Matthew Wilson.
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14:45
Lights, Camera, Landmark—Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
4/5 Matthew discovers what attracts filmmakers to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. (R)
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15:00
Classic Serial—The Siege of Krishnapur, Episode 2
2/2 Swamped with civilians, the Collector is unsure how much longer his defences can hold out.
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16:00
Open Book—Michael Palin and Julia O'Faolain
Mariella Frostrup talks to Michael Palin about his Five of the Best.
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16:30
Poetry Please—17/05/2009
Roger McGough introduces poems by AE Housman and Walt Whitman.
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17:00
Sacred Election: Lessons from the Biggest Democracy in the World
Dr Mukulika Banerjee learns about the processes involved in an Indian general election.
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 6, Episode 3
3/8 John Fletcher creates a fictional response to the week's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—17/05/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/05/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—17/05/2009
John Waite introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—17/05/2009
Ever-closer union.
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19:15
Go4it—17/05/2009
Barney meets children who do their own radio broadcasting.
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19:45
Afternoon Reading—Stories with Latitude, Episode 4
4/5 Comedian Lucy Porter gets inside the head of a festival first-aider. (R)
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20:00
More or Less—15/05/2009
Tim Harford challenges a much-quoted statistic on domestic violence.
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20:30
Last Word—15/05/2009
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
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21:00
Money Box—16/05/2009
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—CODA International Training
Archbishop Desmond Tutu appeals on behalf of CODA International.
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21:30
In Business—Location, Location
Peter Day looks into the industry arising out of devices that know their location.
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21:58
Weather—17/05/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—17/05/2009
Including Letters to Mary.
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23:00
The Film Programme—15/05/2009
Francine Stock talks to Charlie Kaufman about his directorial debut, Synecdoche, New York.
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23:30
Something Understood—If Only We Could Bottle It
Felicity Finch reflects on those moments when we feel more truly alive than seems possible
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/05/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Segregation - Mizrahi Jews
Laurie Taylor hears of new research which counters contemporary fears about immigration.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—17/05/2009
The sound of bells from St Michael and All Angels Church, Great Comberton, Worcestershire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/05/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/05/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/05/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with the Most Rev Peter Smith, Archbishop of Cardiff.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/05/2009
Charlotte Smith hears about plans to re-introduce the black bee to the UK.
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05:57
Weather—18/05/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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