FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/04/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Kissing; The British Hitman
Laurie Taylor explores the cultural meaning and history of the romantic kiss. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Parish Church of St Mary, Andover
The bells of the Parish Church of St Mary, Andover, Hampshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/04/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/04/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/04/2014
Prayer and reflection presented by the Most Rev David Chillingworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—Bees, Illegal scallop fishing, Happy farmers
New research into the health of bees across Europe.
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05:56
Weather—07/04/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Curlew (Spring)
Kate Humble presents the curlew.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/04/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Police drama with playwright Roy Williams
Tom Sutcliffe with Roy Williams, Sam Bain, Christian Plowman and Jennifer Brown.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism, Episode 1
1/5 'Little Louis' Armstrong journeys north from New Orleans to Chicago to join his mentor.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Claire Goose; Dalits; Maria Miller
Jane Garvey hears from the judges of the Woman's Hour Power List 2014: the Game Changers.
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10:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—All Change, Episode 1
1/10 The family are divided over what to do with the family home following their mother's death
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11:00
Lives in a Landscape—Series 16, The Show Must Go On
The show must go on as pub singer Pat Mallon prepares for major surgery. With Alan Dein.
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11:30
Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, In the Beginning
1/6 Arty Trisha opens an Edinburgh cafe with sensible sister Clare. Will they survive day one?
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Power bills and buses
Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Record numbers complain about their energy company.
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12:57
Weather—07/04/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—07/04/2014
Pings, Pistorius, the campaign against Maria Miller and Russian plans for Donetsk.
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13:45
Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Testaments of Friendship
11/15 Dr Thomas Dixon explores how the international friendship movement flourished after WWI.
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14:00
The Archers—06/04/2014
Shula's got some questions. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Stephen Wakelam - Waiting for the Boatman
David Tennant plays Caravaggio's former apprentice as he goes in search of his mentor. (R)
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15:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 4, The University of Bristol
1/6 Three students from the University of Bristol take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Raw Milk
Sheila Dillon looks at the controversial subject of raw milk. (R)
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16:00
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 1, Virgil
3/4 Episode 3: Virgil gives tips on bee-keeping and creates Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 5, Time
Aleks Krotoski looks at our oldest and most universal technology - timekeeping.
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17:00
PM—07/04/2014
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/04/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 1
1/6 With Alex Horne, Lucy Beaumont, John Finnemore and Jack Dee. David Mitchell hosts.
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19:00
The Archers—07/04/2014
Tom's very pushed.
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19:15
Front Row—Brendan Gleeson; Let the Right One In; Baileys Prize shortlist; Georgians at Buckingham Palace
Kirsty Lang and Mary Beard reveal the Bailey's Prize for Women's Fiction shortlist.
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19:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—All Change, Episode 1
1/10 The family are divided over what to do with the family home following their mother's death (R)
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20:00
Thatcher's Mad Monk or True Prophet?
Keith Joseph's impact as the trailblazer for Thatcherism is assessed by James Landale.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Ukraine: The Paper Trail to Corruption
Lucy Ash reports from Ukraine on the paper trail leading to bribery and corruption. (R)
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21:00
The Great Space Hunt
Jolyon Jenkins speaks to the unsung enthusiasts on a mission to protect us from asteroids (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Police drama with playwright Roy Williams
Tom Sutcliffe with Roy Williams, Sam Bain, Christian Plowman and Jennifer Brown. (R)
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21:58
Weather—07/04/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—07/04/2014
India's electors start voting in the world's biggest election. With Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Unexploded, Episode 6
6/10 Despite Geoffrey's warnings, Evelyn finds out more about Otto.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Creating Characters
Michael Rosen talks to writers about how character is created through language. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—07/04/2014
Susan Hulme and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ parliamentary team report from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/04/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism, Episode 1
1/5 'Little Louis' Armstrong journeys north from New Orleans to Chicago to join his mentor. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/04/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/04/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/04/2014
Prayer and reflection presented by the Most Rev David Chillingworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—Veterinary investigation, Goats, Export
A major investigation is underway after TB cases are linked to a dispersal sale of cattle.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bittern
Kate Humble presents the bittern.
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