FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/11/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Binyavanga Wainaina - One Day I Will Write About This Place, Episode 1
1/5 Prize-winning author Binyavanga Wainaina's memoir of growing up in modern-day Kenya.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/11/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/11/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/11/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/11/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/11/2011
A reading and a reflection by George Craig to start the day on Radio 4.
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05:45
Farming Today—08/11/2011
MPs deliver their verdict on the impact of HS2 on the landscape and rural communities.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—08/11/2011
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Colin Blakemore
Neuroscientist Colin Blakemore talks to Jim Al-Khalili about his life and work.
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09:30
One to One—Evan Davis talks to Rob George
A palliative care consultant discusses the place of honesty in matters of life and death.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Binyavanga Wainaina - One Day I Will Write About This Place, Episode 2
2/5 There is political upheaval, but what matters most to Wainaina is learning to read.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—08/11/2011
Equality in the police. The history of unwearable shoes. Cook the perfect Christmas cake.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 18: The Camel Hospital, Episode 2
2/5 Sara meets Ray for the first time and hopes he wishes for nothing more than friendship.
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11:00
Saving Species—Series 2, Episode 25
25/30 Including a report on studies to tag and follow the movements of sea horses.
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11:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 7, Berlioz' Symphonie Fantastique
4/4 Frances Fyfield's musical discoveries conclude with Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—08/11/2011
Should the Church of England do more to help bridge the gap between rich and poor?
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12:57
Weather—08/11/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—08/11/2011
With Martha Kearney. National and international news.
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13:45
A History of the Brain—The Blood of the Gladiators
2/10 Dr Geoff Bunn moves on to the debate in Ancient Greece as to the primacy of heart or brain
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14:00
The Archers—07/11/2011
Nic just can't make her mind up.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Alterer
Can time be altered? A watchmaker seeks a way to revive his sick child. Drama set in 1791.
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15:00
Making History—08/11/2011
Helen Castor presents the programme that reflects listener's passion for the past.
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15:30
Off the Page—Glut
Dominic Arkwright asks his guests to debate excess and gluttony - what exactly is enough?
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16:00
The Law Show—Britain and Human Rights Law
Joshua Rozenberg investigates how reforming the Human Rights Act would affect UK law.
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16:30
A Good Read—Trevor Phillips and David Morrissey
Trevor Phillips and David Morrissey discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—08/11/2011
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/11/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Richard Herring's Objective—Series 2, The Golliwog
1/4 Should the golliwog be reclaimed or consigned to the dustbin of history?
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19:00
The Archers—08/11/2011
Jennifer tries to make the peace.
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19:15
Front Row—Leonardo da Vinci exhibition; tenor Joseph Calleja
Mark Lawson reviews the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition and talks to tenor Joseph Calleja.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 18: The Camel Hospital, Episode 2
2/5 Sara meets Ray for the first time and hopes he wishes for nothing more than friendship.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Costing the Games
Will Britain's Olympic billions buy a lasting legacy for taxpayers?
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20:40
In Touch—The Future of Dorton House School
Why the future of Dorton House School for blind children is in doubt.
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21:00
Mind Myths
Claudia Hammond slays common myths about the brain and its workings.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Colin Blakemore
Neuroscientist Colin Blakemore talks to Jim Al-Khalili about his life and work.
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21:58
Weather—08/11/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—08/11/2011
With Ritula Shah. National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The House of Silk, Episode 2
2/10 Holmes has been consulted by an art dealer who fears a Boston gangleader is watching him.
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23:00
Warhorses of Letters—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 The Napoleonic Wars thwart Napoleon and Wellington's horses sending Valentine's cards.
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23:15
Living with Mother—Series 1, Wild Card
3/4 A poker-loving aristocrat loses the family jewels. Starring Penelope Keith and Kevin Eldon (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—08/11/2011
Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/11/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Binyavanga Wainaina - One Day I Will Write About This Place, Episode 2
2/5 There is political upheaval, but what matters most to Wainaina is learning to read.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/11/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/11/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/11/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/11/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/11/2011
A reading and a reflection by George Craig to start the day on Radio 4.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/11/2011
A cockle bed closed following safety concerns could remain shut until April.
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