FM Schedule
-
Early
-
00:00
Midnight News—13/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
00:30
Afternoon Reading—Pier Shorts, Ghost Train
1/5 By Ambreen Hameed. A young Muslim girl, haunted by the past, returns to the pier. (R)
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
-
01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/12/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
-
05:30
News Briefing—13/12/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
05:43
Bells on Sunday—13/12/2009
The sound of bells from St Michael's Church, Kingsteignton in Devon.
-
05:45
Political Roots—Labour
2/2 Richard Reeves examines the intellectual and philosophical roots of the Labour leadership.
-
-
Back to top
Morning
-
06:00
News Headlines—13/12/2009
The latest national and international news.
-
06:05
Something Understood—The Blizzard's Dance
Mark Tully explores the lure - for some - of bitter cold and deep snow.
-
06:35
On Your Farm—13/12/2009
Adam Henson visits a reconstructed Iron Age farm.
-
06:57
Weather—13/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
-
07:00
News and Papers—13/12/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
-
07:10
Sunday—13/12/2009
Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
-
07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Help the Hospices
Dr Ros Taylor appeals on behalf of Help the Hospices.
-
07:58
Weather—13/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
-
08:00
News and Papers—13/12/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
-
08:10
Sunday Worship—13/12/2009
A service for Advent from St Arvans Parish Church near Chepstow, led by Fr Michael Gollop.
-
08:50
A Point of View—Hermie's Ghost
Clive James reflects on the media coverage of man-made global warming.
-
09:00
Broadcasting House—13/12/2009
This week on BH, we look at the power of listing fallen soldiers' names.
-
10:00
The Archers Omnibus—13/12/2009
The week's events in Ambridge.
-
11:15
Desert Island Discs—Lord Coe
Kirsty Young's castaway is Lord Coe, chairman of the 2012 Olympic organising committee.
-
-
Back to top
Afternoon
-
12:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 52, Episode 4
4/6 Jack Dee chairs. With Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and David Mitchell.
-
12:32
The Food Programme—Food and Art
What is the relationship between food and art today?
-
12:57
Weather—13/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
-
13:00
The World This Weekend—13/12/2009
An exclusive interview with America's Commander in the Middle East, General David Petraeus
-
13:30
Music from Beyond the Veil
Paul Robertson examines the claims and counter-claims for musical mediumship. (R)
-
14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—11/12/2009
Eric Robson chairs. With Bunny Guinness, Bob Flowerdew and Matthew Biggs.
-
14:45
Joan Armatrading's Favourite Choirs—WorldSong
2/5 Joan meets a choir in Coventry specialising in unaccompanied music from across the globe. (R)
-
15:00
Classic Serial—The Complete Smiley - The Karla Trilogy, Book 1: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Part 3
3/3 George Smiley reaches the end of his hunt for the mole.
-
16:00
Open Book—Colum McCann Interview and The Future of Bookshops
Mariella Frostrup talks to Colum McCann and hosts a discussion on the future of bookshops.
-
16:30
Adventures in Poetry—Series 10, On First Looking into Chapman's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔr
6/6 Peggy Reynolds explores the stories behind the Keats' poem and its enduring appeal.
-
16:56
1989: Day by Day—13th December 1989
President FW de Klerk meets with Nelson Mandela.
-
17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Cost-cutting in Forensic Science
Fran Abrams examines aggressive cost-cutting in the government's forensic science service.
-
17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 7, What is the Custom of Your Grief?
6/8 Writer Timberlake Wertenbaker creates a fictional response to the week's news.
-
17:54
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
-
17:57
Weather—13/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
-
-
Back to top
Evening
-
18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
18:15
Pick of the Week—13/12/2009
Ernie Rea introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
-
19:00
The Archers—13/12/2009
Flat denial.
-
19:15
Americana—13/12/2009
Matt Frei is joined by Jon Meacham, editor of Newsweek, to discuss climate change.
-
19:45
Afternoon Reading—Sputnik, Gleeking
4/5 By Benjamin Markovits. All-American Sam is less than thrilled with his new stepbrother. (R)
-
20:00
More or Less—11/12/2009
Tim Harford and the team ask if claims made about energy efficient lightbulbs are true.
-
20:30
Last Word—11/12/2009
The lives of Liam Clancy, Jim Brown, Barbara Cawthorne and Geoffrey Moorhouse.
-
21:00
Money Box—12/12/2009
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
-
21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Help the Hospices
Dr Ros Taylor appeals on behalf of Help the Hospices.
-
21:30
In Business—Sugaring the Pill
Can ethanol champions Brazil convince the world that sugar really is good for you?
-
21:58
Weather—13/12/2009
The latest weather forecast.
-
22:00
Westminster Hour—13/12/2009
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
-
23:00
1989: Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 12th December 1989
Mrs Thatcher faces her first leadership challenge and East Germany elects a new leader.
-
23:30
Something Understood—The Blizzard's Dance
Mark Tully explores the lure - for some - of bitter cold and deep snow.
-
-
Back to top
Late
-
00:00
Midnight News—14/12/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Solo Living - Response to Wall Street
Why are more people living on their own and what are the consequences for society?
-
00:45
Bells on Sunday—13/12/2009
The sound of bells from St Michael's Church, Kingsteignton in Devon.
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
-
01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/12/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
-
05:30
News Briefing—14/12/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/12/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
-
05:45
Farming Today—14/12/2009
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
-
05:57
Weather—14/12/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
-