FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The Educators—Sir Ken Robinson
Sarah Montague asks Sir Ken Robinson why he thinks schools are a barrier to creativity. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Peter's Church, Ropley, Hampshire
The bells of St Peter's Church in Ropley, Hampshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Edwin Counsell.
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05:45
Farming Today—Dog Thefts, Peat Bogs, Rural Tourism
Dog thefts are on the rise, as experts say working dogs are being specifically targeted.
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05:56
Weather—18/08/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Gull
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common gull. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/08/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Fry's English Delight—Series 7, Reading Aloud
3/4 Stephen Fry looks at the practice of reading aloud, from Roman times to the present day.
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09:30
The Ideas That Make Us—Series 1, Ideas
1/5 Bettany Hughes' archaeology of philosophy. Who came up with the idea of an idea? (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 1
1/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Female TV directors; Giving up sugar
Jane Garvey and guests on why The Awakening is celebrated as an early feminist work.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Awakening, Episode 1
The novel published in 1899 that ushered in the age of early American feminist literature.
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11:00
Recycled Radio—Series 2, Art
2/3 Grayson Perry, Tracey Emin and Brian Sewell join Gerald Scarfe to ask, 'But is it art?'.
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11:30
The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 1, Spring
2/4 A dangerous fishing trip is one way for Geoff to shake off winter.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—18 August 1914 - Hilary Pearce
Where there's war, there's brass, and Hilary Pearce has the makings of a real operator.
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12:15
You and Yours—18/08/2014
New peak-time rail fares, knowing your neighbours and unlocking mobile phones.
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12:57
Weather—18/08/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—18/08/2014
James Robbins presents national and international news.
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13:45
Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Blooming Tree of Life
Kathy Willis explores DNA fingerprinting and a new tree of life for plants.
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14:00
The Archers—17/08/2014
Roy is off to Loxfest. (R)
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14:15
The Vicar, the Automaton and the Talking Dog
An extraordinary day in the life of Alexander Bell as a child.
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15:00
Quote... Unquote—18/08/2014
With Philip Hensher, Dave Gorman, Libby Purves and Michael Rosen. Nigel Rees hosts.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Eat for Victory
How to revolutionize your cooking, 1940s style. With Sheila Dillon. (R)
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16:00
Ansel Adams on Tape
Miles Warde explores the life of American photographer Ansel Adams
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Seven Deadly Sins
Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the seven deadly sins.
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17:00
PM—18/08/2014
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—18/08/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 70, Episode 2
2/8 How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation?
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19:00
The Archers—18/08/2014
Elizabeth has a crisis of confidence.
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19:15
Front Row—Howard Jacobson; Helen Lederer; Bob and Roberta Smith
John Wilson talks to Man Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson about his new novel J.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Awakening, Episode 1
The novel published in 1899 that ushered in the age of early American feminist literature. (R)
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20:00
Don't Mention the Referendum
James Naughtie explores how the Scottish referendum is impacting on friends and family.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Chasing China's Doomsday Cult
Carrie Gracie goes in search of the cult of the Almighty God and its terrified victims. (R)
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21:00
The Listeners—Series 2, Episode 2
2/3 Four professional listeners reveal how they use sounds as indicators of health and quality (R)
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21:30
Fry's English Delight—Series 7, Reading Aloud
3/4 Stephen Fry looks at the practice of reading aloud, from Roman times to the present day. (R)
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21:58
Weather—18/08/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—18/08/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Song for Issy Bradley, Episode 6
6/10 Zippy goes to her first non-Mormon party and Al is heading for trouble.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—The Online Me
Are we different online than in real life? Gemma Cairney asks Nick Grimshaw and friends. (R)
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23:30
Shared Experience—Series 2, Falling Off the Wagon
1/4 Three people with different addictions talk frankly about falling off the wagon. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 1
1/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Edwin Counsell.
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05:45
Farming Today—Modern slavery, Young vets, New trees
A new advert aims to combat modern-day slavery in industries such as agriculture.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Spotted Redshank
Michaela Strachan presents the spotted redshank. (R)
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