FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/08/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—When Skateboards Will Be Free, Episode 3
3/5 Said conflates his father's image with that of another hero: Che Guevara.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/08/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/08/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/08/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/08/2009
How stocking more British dairy products in UK supermarkets could save the industry.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/08/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
No Triumph, No Tragedy—27/08/2009
Peter meets British fashion designer Betty Jackson, who had her leg amputated aged six.
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09:30
Islam, Mullahs and the Media—Changing Perceptions
3/5 Kenan Malik considers how our perceptions of Muslims have changed over the years.
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09:45
Book of the Week—When Skateboards Will Be Free, Episode 4
4/5 It is the time of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis and Said is bullied at school.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Male midlife crisis; Mouth cancer causes
Nicky Campbell on male midlife crisis. Plus, causes of the rise in oral cancer discussed.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Bihar
David Goldblatt reports from a small town in India that is nurturing academic excellence.
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11:30
When Harry Met Sally at 20
Film critic Sarah Churchwell celebrates the classic romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—27/08/2009
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson. Including Face the Facts with John Waite.
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12:57
Weather—27/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—27/08/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Questions, Questions—27/08/2009
Stewart Henderson answers those intriguing questions from everyday life.
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14:00
The Archers—26/08/2009
Careless talk costs friends.
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14:15
Drama on 4—A Pattern in Shrouds
Christopher Lee's play, set in the aftermath of the 1979 assassination of Lord Mountbatten
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15:00
Open Country—22/08/2009
Helen Mark visits rural Kirksanton, a possible site for a new nuclear power station.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Blood Pressure Association
Timothy West appeals on behalf of the Blood Pressure Association.
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15:30
Comic Fringes—Comic Fringes: Series 5, Gone Phishing
3/3 By Jon Richardson. Tom meets a woman on the internet, but all is not what it seems.
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15:45
Cruickshank on New Zealand—The Whale Rider, The Meeting House and the Haka
4/5 New Zealand: Dan Cruickshank investigates Maori ritual and tradition.
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16:00
Open Book—Iain Banks, and the Inspiration for Brideshead Revisited
Muriel Gray talks to novelist Iain Banks about his latest book, Transition.
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16:30
Material World—27/08/2009
Solar storms, catastrophe financing, the disappearing honey bees and Taser guns.
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17:00
PM—27/08/2009
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—27/08/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
4 at the Fringe—2009, Episode 1
1/2 Micky Flanagan hosts some of the best comedy talent at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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19:00
The Archers—27/08/2009
Pip gets results.
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19:15
Front Row—27/08/2009
With Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with Scottish actor Alan Cumming.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Quest, Episode 4
4/5 Merlin worries he is losing his mind. Star Trek might be to blame.
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20:00
The Report—The Fertility Drugs Black Market
Nadene Ghouri investigates the illegal market in fertility drugs.
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20:30
In Business—Squeaky Clean
In San Diego, Peter Day investigates the company that produces WD40's secret formula.
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21:00
The Great Climate Change Hijack
Could climate change be diverting attention away from other environmental problems?
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21:30
No Triumph, No Tragedy—27/08/2009
Peter meets British fashion designer Betty Jackson, who had her leg amputated aged six.
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21:58
Weather—27/08/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—27/08/2009
With Ritula Shah. Including the impact of population in the UK soaring to 61 million.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy, Episode 4
4/5 Yorick is given an advanced lesson in the art of begging.
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23:00
I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 1, Paul Daniels
2/6 Marcus Brigstocke invites Paul Daniels to try new experiences. (R)
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23:30
Jon Ronson On—Series 3, The Internet Date from Hell
1/6 Mary's tale of marriage to a man who appeared to be a clever and brave CIA agent. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/08/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—When Skateboards Will Be Free, Episode 4
4/5 It is the time of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis and Said is bullied at school.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/08/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/08/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/08/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/08/2009
Gamekeepers tell Charlotte Smith raptors are so successful they may have to be controlled.
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