FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/03/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Jared Diamond - The World Until Yesterday, Episode 1
1/5 Jared Diamond asks what traditional cultures can teach us about modern society.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/03/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/03/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/03/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Father Martin Graham.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/03/2013
Anna Hill hears about a government rethink on compensating farmers for HS2.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/03/2013
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Christianity at the Crossroads
A debate on the issues facing the new Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Jared Diamond - The World Until Yesterday, War and Peace
2/5 What can be learned from traditional societies about conflict resolution and peacekeeping?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Nazi women; architects; bereavement leave campaign
Jane Garvey joins country music singers Little Big Town, and talks bereavement leave.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Soloparentpals.com: Series 4, London Calling
2/5 Rosie's unexpected redundancy means Tom has to look far afield to bring home the bacon.
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11:00
Who's the Pest?—Insect Technology
3/3 Erica McAlister explores how insect technology can solve human design problems.
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11:30
Studio in the Sand
Robin Denselow hears the music of the Saharawi people in the refugee camps of Algeria.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Energy bills and a return to traditional shaving.
The future of the energy market, and a return to traditional men's shaving.
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12:57
Weather—19/03/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—19/03/2013
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
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13:45
Noise: A Human History—The Beat of Drums
2/30 Humans have found many ways to communicate. David goes to Ghana to hear the talking drum.
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14:00
The Archers—18/03/2013
Elona tries to be proactive.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Gary Mitchell - Love's Worst Day
Pushed to the brink, is there any hope Geordie and Jane can ever find each other again?
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15:00
The Human Zoo—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Michael Blastland looks at humans' insatiable desire for change and the new.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Green Babies
Alice Roberts asks if a UK baby boom could damage the planet.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—The University of Babel
Michael Rosen asks how English spoken by foreign students equips them for university life.
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16:30
A Good Read—Konnie Huq and Pat Kane
Konnie Huq and Pat Kane talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love and return to.
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17:00
PM—19/03/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/03/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Elvenquest—Series 4, The Great Escape
6/6 The Questers discover the Sword of Asnagar. But will it help or hinder them?
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19:00
The Archers—19/03/2013
Alan is down in the dumps.
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19:15
Front Row—Kay Mellor on The Syndicate; Compliance; new takes on Scandinavian drama
Writer Kay Mellor on her TV drama The Syndicate, plus Hedda Gabler becomes Heather Gardner
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Soloparentpals.com: Series 4, London Calling
2/5 Rosie's unexpected redundancy means Tom has to look far afield to bring home the bacon.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Dangerous Hospitals?
Can we rely on the NHS to uncover hospital scandals? Presented by Gerry Northam.
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20:40
In Touch—How to look good
Peter White is joined by Susannah Hancock and Richard Lane with advice on looking good.
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21:00
Inside Health—Alcohol pricing, Phages, Cervical smears, Swaddling and hips, Smart beds
Does minimum pricing of alcohol actually work? With Mark Porter.
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21:30
Christianity at the Crossroads
A debate on the issues facing the new Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury.
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21:58
Weather—19/03/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—19/03/2013
Cyprus votes 'no' on the bailout deal; spending cuts announced on the eve of the Budget.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Lucy Caldwell - All the Beggars Riding, Episode 7
7/10 Jane falls pregnant and returns to Yorkshire, where she must tell her family the news.
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23:00
For One Night Only—Series 7, Get Yer Ya-Yas Out!
Paul Gambaccini looks back to the Rolling Stones' Madison Square Garden concert in 1969. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/03/2013
Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/03/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Jared Diamond - The World Until Yesterday, War and Peace
2/5 What can be learned from traditional societies about conflict resolution and peacekeeping?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/03/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/03/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/03/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Father Martin Graham.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/03/2013
Illegal sheepmeat from the UK has been found at a French food company. Anna Hill presents.
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