FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/09/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Climbing the Bookshelves, Episode 3
3/5 In 1964, Williams is elected as Labour MP for Hitchin.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/10/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/10/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/10/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/10/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Edward Kessler.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/10/2009
As the pheasant shooting season begins, Charlotte Smith hears that shoots are suffering.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/10/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Akhenaten
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Pharaoh Akhenaten.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Climbing the Bookshelves, Episode 4
4/5 The launch of the Social Democratic Party in 1981.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Make-up guru Lauren Luke; Pre-school clothing
Make-up guru Lauren Luke on her YouTube fame. And, why are children's clothes so gendered?
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—01/10/2009
Kate Adie introduces Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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11:30
Encore!
Elbow frontman Guy Garvey explores the development of the musical encore.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—01/10/2009
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—01/10/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—01/10/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Costing the Earth—The Great Mineral Heist
Alice Roberts investigates the loss of vitamins and minerals from our staple foods.
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14:00
The Archers—30/09/2009
Money worries.
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14:15
Drama on 4—A Wedding in Krakow
Ewa Banaszkiewicz's fresh perspective on the lives of Polish people living in England. (R)
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 13, Northumberland - St Oswald's Way: Belford
Clare walks the second section of the route, from Belford to Beadnell, via Bamburgh Castle
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Primary Trauma Care Foundation
Sir Terence English appeals on behalf of Primary Trauma Care Foundation.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Welsh Rarebits, Hurry On Sundown
3/3 By Dan Anthony. Cliff gets to grips with the fact he seems to have time-travelled 40 years
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15:45
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—The Closet
4/30 The closet - a place for prayer, music and safety.
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16:00
Open Book—The Rise of Australian Fiction including Richard Flanagan, Tim Winton and Thomas Keneally
Mariella Frostrup and guests discuss the rise of Australian fiction.
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16:30
Material World—01/10/2009
The earthquakes in southeast Asia; China's greenhouse gases; green but mean; spintronics.
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17:00
PM—01/10/2009
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—01/10/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 4, Alf Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmare
1/6 After Gerry takes a tumble, Arthur steps in to run the cafe. Is he a culinary natural? (R)
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19:00
The Archers—01/10/2009
Wayne chases the blues away.
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19:15
Front Row—01/10/2009
Including an interview with the leading bass-baritone Bryn Terfel.
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19:45
Craven—Craven: Series 1, Episode 4
4/5 Happiness is short-lived as Craven is blamed in the press for DI Terry Bird's failings.
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20:00
The Report—The Mystery of The Arctic Sea
Investigating the mysterious disappearance of the Russian-operated cargo ship, Arctic Sea.
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20:30
The Bottom Line—01/10/2009
Evan Davis asks guests about discipline at work and the mysteries of profit margins.
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21:00
Leading Edge—Funding Research
Geoff Watts investigates the methods and motivations behind basic medical research.
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21:30
In Our Time—Akhenaten
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Pharaoh Akhenaten.
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21:58
Weather—01/10/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—01/10/2009
National and international news and analysis with Felicity Evans.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Fathers and Sons, Episode 4
4/10 Arkady and Bazarov abandon the older generation for the delights of town.
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23:00
Poetry Slam—Series 2, Episode 2
2/3 The second semi-final of Radio 4's 2009 Poetry Slam, hosted by Dreadlock Alien.
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23:30
Jon Ronson On—Series 1, The Comfort of Strangers
5/6 Jon talks to Abdullah Redpath, who found and lost the love of his life in a 12-hour period (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/10/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Climbing the Bookshelves, Episode 4
4/5 The launch of the Social Democratic Party in 1981.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/10/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/10/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/10/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/10/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/10/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Edward Kessler.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/10/2009
Charlotte Smith investigates whether there is room for farming in the national curriculum.
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