FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/07/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Water Song
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents a composition based on his own recordings. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—17/07/2011
The bells of St Paul's Cathedral, London.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/07/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/07/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/07/2011
A short spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Chris Bennett.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/07/2011
This year's weather has led to a bumper crop of summer fruit.
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05:57
Weather—18/07/2011
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/07/2011
Debating the resignation of Met chief Sir Paul Stephenson and decision to cut Army troops.
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09:00
Fry's English Delight—Series 4, Brevity
2/4 Stephen Fry peers at the tiny facets of linguistic brevity in telegrams, lyrics and poems.
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09:30
Blind Man's Bete Noire—Holidays
2/4 Peter White is joined by Simon Calder to explore one of Peter's pet hates, holidays.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Let Not the Waves of the Sea, Episode 1
1/5 By Simon Stephenson. On Ko Phi Phi, the world revolves around the reggae bar.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—TV's The Hour, WI's Vulva Quilt, Anti-depressants
The writer of The Hour joins Jenni Murray to discuss her new TV drama.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 6
6/10 Roger worries that Tom has influenced the announcement that the Varnians are coming.
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11:00
The Lunatic Line—Episode 1
1/2 Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.
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11:30
When the Dog Dies—Series 1, Desperately Seeking Dolores
6/6 Can Sandy's dog spot Dolores among the charity runners dressed as chickens? (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—18/07/2011
Consumer news with Julian Worricker. When is it too late to book a cheap holiday?
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12:57
Weather—18/07/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—18/07/2011
With Martha Kearney. National and international news.
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13:30
Quote... Unquote—18/07/2011
With guests Ardal O'Hanlon, Shelagh Fogarty and Martin Jarvis.
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14:00
The Archers—17/07/2011
It's Keira's big day and Nic is feeling uncomfortable.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Smoke and Daggers
An unexplained death of an ex-partner threatens all that Joe Finnerty holds dear. (R)
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15:00
Meeting Myself Coming Back—Germaine Greer
The feminist and scholar Germaine Greer meets her younger self in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Sound Archive.
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15:45
Russia: The Wild East—Series 2, Collectivisation
6/25 Martin Sixsmith shows how collectivisation led to the deaths of millions of Ukrainians.
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16:00
The Food Programme—Emergency Food
Sheila Dillon investigates how emergency foods are made for disasters, droughts and wars.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—18/07/2011
Discussion on the impact of the events of the "Arab Spring" on Christians in the region.
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17:00
PM—18/07/2011
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/07/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 55, Episode 4
4/6 Fifty-fifth series of the multi-award award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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19:00
The Archers—18/07/2011
It's a terrible day for Bridge Farm and Pat and Tony face some serious questions.
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19:15
Front Row—Designer Kenneth Grange; Cars 2 reviewed
Mark Lawson meets designer Kenneth Grange, whose work includes the InterCity 125 train.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 6
6/10 Roger worries that Tom has influenced the announcement that the Varnians are coming.
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20:00
Soft Power Hard News—Episode 2
2/2 How the power of the news media is used as a global government tool for influence.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—On the road with Hillary Clinton
An on-the-road behind-the-scenes profile of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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21:00
Material World—14/07/2011
Quentin explores hidden landscapes, mythical monsters and Tibetan singing bowls.
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21:30
Fry's English Delight—Series 4, Brevity
2/4 Stephen Fry peers at the tiny facets of linguistic brevity in telegrams, lyrics and poems.
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21:58
Weather—18/07/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—18/07/2011
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Ross Raisin - Waterline, Episode 6
6/10 Moneyless and jobless, Mick tries to negotiate life on the harsh streets of London.
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23:00
Off the Page—Neighbours
Dominic Arkwright asks Guy Browning, Laurie Penny and Edson Burton about neighbours.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/07/2011
Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/07/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Let Not the Waves of the Sea, Episode 1
1/5 By Simon Stephenson. On Ko Phi Phi, the world revolves around the reggae bar.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/07/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/07/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/07/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/07/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/07/2011
A short spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Chris Bennett.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/07/2011
Farmers and wildlife groups wait as time runs out on a deadline for an English badger cull
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