FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/09/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Noodle narratives; British men dancing Capoeira
The rise of instant noodles. Also, British men dancing like Brazilians. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—29/09/2013
The bells of St Helen's Parish Church, Sefton, Merseyside. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/09/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/09/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/09/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/09/2013
Scotland targets Indian buyers to boost food exports.
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05:56
Weather—30/09/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Serin
Brett Westwood presents the serin.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/09/2013
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Greek myth and the Indian epic Ramayana
Stephanie Flanders with Anne Carson, Daljit Nagra, Richard Eyre and Graham Robb.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 1
1/10 A king is attacked by a demon. Can anyone help? (R)
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Samantha Lewthwaite; Liz Calder; Business Start-Ups
What do we know about so-called white widow Samantha Lewthwaite? Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:45
The Pillow Book—Series 6, Episode 1
1/5 Yukinari is summoned to visit his old friend Takashi. Shonagon is confined in the palace.
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11:00
Young Devolutionaries—The Young Devolutionaries
1/3 Young people from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales talk about life under devolution.
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11:30
Reception—Birthday Boy
5/6 Danny and Clarissa have a surprise birthday party planned for Brian - will he survive it?
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Play Streets: No Cars
Julian Worricker goes to Bristol, where streets have banned cars so children can run free.
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12:57
Weather—30/09/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—30/09/2013
News and current affairs presented by Martha Kearney, at the Conservative Conference.
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13:45
Publishing Lives—Series 1, John Murray
1/5 Robert McCrum tells the story of John Murray, Lord Byron's publisher.
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14:00
The Archers—29/09/2013
Elizabeth looks forward. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Mike Walker - The Gun Goes to Hollywood
A Hollywood script doctor is drafted in to the set of The Pride and the Passion. (R)
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15:00
Round Britain Quiz—30/09/2013
Tom Sutcliffe chairs, as Northern Ireland take on the South of England.
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15:30
The Food Programme—The School Food Plan
Sheila Dillon investigates the new School Food Plan and asks if it can make real change. (R)
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16:00
Walter Kershaw: The UK's First Street Artist?
Uncovering the life and work of a pioneering and under-appreciated British painter (R)
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16:30
Beyond Belief—JRR Tolkien
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the theology of JRR Tolkien.
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17:00
PM—30/09/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/09/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Watson, Fletcher, Blashford-Snell
1/6 John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker welcome objects from Mark Watson and Joann Fletcher.
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19:00
The Archers—30/09/2013
Alan's trying to be encouraging.
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19:15
Front Row—Sunshine on Leith; Adil Ray; Malcolm Mackay; Art Under Attack
Mark Lawson reports on Art Under Attack, an exhibition about physical attacks on artworks.
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19:45
The Pillow Book—Series 6, Episode 1
1/5 Yukinari is summoned to visit his old friend Takashi. Shonagon is confined in the palace. (R)
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20:00
Fear of the Brain Drain
Rod Liddle argues that we need to be sceptical of claims of a brain drain.
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20:30
Analysis—Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: Why Did They Fail?
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood won at the polls but failed to keep power. What went wrong?
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21:00
Shared Planet—Elephant Poaching in Africa
With the illegal trade in ivory on the up, what is the future for Africa's elephants?
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21:30
Start the Week—Greek myth and the Indian epic Ramayana
Stephanie Flanders with Anne Carson, Daljit Nagra, Richard Eyre and Graham Robb.
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21:58
Weather—30/09/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—30/09/2013
Latest on the US budget crisis. News round-up with Carolyn Quinn.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 1
1/10 In 1969 London, Bond meets the mysterious and attractive Bryce Fitzjohn.
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23:00
Verse Illustrated—Episode 1
1/4 Two original story poems from spoken word artists Laura Dockrill and Polar Bear. (R)
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23:15
Warhorses of Letters—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Napoleon returns from Elba. Will Marengo and Copenhagen's equine love survive? (R)
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23:30
With Great Pleasure—Lenny Henry
Actor and comedian Lenny Henry chooses favourite readings, from Othello to Small Island. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/10/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 1
1/10 A king is attacked by a demon. Can anyone help? (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/10/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/10/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/10/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/10/2013
How can farmers avoid using illegal gang labour? Anna Hill finds out more.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Redwing
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the redwing.
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