FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/07/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Rio, Protests and the World Cup; Dying in Prison
Laurie Taylor examines the meaning of the street demonstrations taking place in Rio. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Chad's, Shrewsbury
The bells of St Chad's Church in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/07/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/07/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/07/2014
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farming the Four Corners of the UK
Farming Today looks at how farming is faring in the four corners of the UK.
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05:56
Weather—21/07/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Redstart
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common redstart. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/07/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Playing the Skyline—Series 1, Port Talbot: Kizzy Crawford and Gwilym Simcock
2/3 Singer-songwriter Kizzy Crawford and pianist Gwilym Simcock play the Port Talbot skyline.
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09:30
World Agony—India
2/5 Agony aunt Irma Kurtz talks to her Indian counterpart Bachi Kakaria about Indian agony.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Deep, Doorway to the Deep
1/5 James Nestor investigates the exhilarating and dangerous world of freediving.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sharing holidays; Commonwealth sportswomen; Supporting mothers when children end up in care
The pitfalls of holidaying with another family. Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:45
The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 6, Episode 1
1/5 Darleen wants to move to a village created solely for adults with learning disabilities.
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11:00
The Paper Commonwealth
As the Glasgow Games begin, Dr Joya Chatterji explores the history of the Commonwealth.
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11:30
Bad Salsa—Series 1, All Change
3/4 After their cancer treatment, Chippy is mad, Jill is sad and Terri is dangerous to know.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Classic Cars, Care on the Continent and Graphology
Classic car cover, medical cover on holiday and what your handwriting says about you.
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12:57
Weather—21/07/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/07/2014
Edward Stourton presents national and international news.
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13:45
Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Rose by Any Other Name
Carl Linnaeus and a revolutionary grammar for plants.
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14:00
The Archers—20/07/2014
Hayley's getting worried. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—It Takes Two to Lie
When Des takes Nabil hostage during an armed robbery, he is forced to confront the truth.
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15:00
Round Britain Quiz—21/07/2014
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Salad leaves
Dan Saladino reports on the increasingly complex world of salad leaves. (R)
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16:00
The Art of the Nation—Discovery
1/3 Will Gompertz investigates the art-works in our homes, and the stories they tell about us.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 10, Does Science Need War?
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests ask whether science needs war to drive it.
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16:55
1914: Day by Day—21st July
The King warns of civil war in Britain over Irish Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Rule.
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17:00
PM—21/07/2014
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/07/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 61, Episode 4
4/6 Harry Hill joins regular panellists Tim, Graeme and Barry. Jack Dee hosts.
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19:00
The Archers—21/07/2014
Mike has a crisis.
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19:15
Front Row—Joe; David Eldridge; Clavichord; Disobedient Objects
Joe starring Nicholas Cage, David Eldridge, Carole Cerasi on the Clavichord.
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19:45
The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 6, Episode 1
1/5 Darleen wants to move to a village created solely for adults with learning disabilities. (R)
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20:00
At the End of Death Row
Rajini Vaidyanathan explores the future of the death penalty in the United States.
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20:30
Analysis—Thrifty Debtors
Has the downturn has made us thriftier, or are we stuck with high personal debt?
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21:00
Shared Planet—Urban Wildlife
Monty Don finds out how important urban areas are for the wildlife we share it with. (R)
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21:30
Playing the Skyline—Series 1, Port Talbot: Kizzy Crawford and Gwilym Simcock
2/3 Singer-songwriter Kizzy Crawford and pianist Gwilym Simcock play the Port Talbot skyline. (R)
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21:58
Weather—21/07/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—21/07/2014
Rebels have agreed to hand over the black box of the Malaysian jet.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 1
1/10 Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Weighing Your Words
Chris Ledgard investigates three situations where precise use of words is crucial. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—21/07/2014
The prime minister updates the Commons on the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines MH17.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/07/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Deep, Doorway to the Deep
1/5 James Nestor investigates the exhilarating and dangerous world of freediving. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/07/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/07/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/07/2014
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—Elisabeth Truss, Farmer Protest and Royal Welsh Show
The NFU protests against supermarkets at the Royal Welsh Show.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bullfinch
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the bullfinch. (R)
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