FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/02/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Alexandra Fuller - Leaving Before the Rains Come, "It's not supposed to happen this way"
5/5 Tracy-Ann Oberman reads the new memoir by award-winning author Alexandra Fuller. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/02/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/02/2015
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/02/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
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05:45
iPM—21/02/2015
'I can't tell my brother not to fight' - A Ukrainian on coping with military conscription.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—21/02/2015
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—21/02/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Ramblings—Series 29, Bonding Walks: Stiperstones, Shropshire
Clare Balding walks to the top of the Stiperstones in Shropshire with a men's group. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Soil
Anna Hill looks at the precious resource of soil.
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06:57
Weather—21/02/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—21/02/2015
Including Sports Desk, Thought for the Day and Weather.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Ruby Wax
Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir are joined by Ruby Wax. Plus Ray Quinn's Inheritance Tracks.
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10:30
And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 5, Chariots of Fire
3/3 Race, class and religion to the rhythm of Vangelis. Best Picture of 1981 revisited.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—A Week in Westminster Special
Elinor Goodman talks to five MPs who entered Parliament for the first time in May 2010.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—The Athens Experiment
Greece on the brink and other stories from correspondents. Presented by Kate Adie.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/02/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Crowdfunding in Eden; Flight compensation cash delays; Banks told to be nicer
Personal finance news with Paul Lewis, including the risks and rewards of crowdfunding.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 86, Episode 1
1/7 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. (R)
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12:57
Weather—21/02/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—21/02/2015
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—20/02/2015
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Lumen Christi College in Northern Ireland (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Equality Legislation in Northern Ireland, the Pros and Cons of Grammar Schools
Listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? Presented by Anita Anand.
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14:30
Drama on 4—CS Forester - The African Queen
Samantha Bond and Toby Jones star in the classic First World War adventure.
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15:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 11, Mozart's Requiem
1/4 Frances Fyfield reveals the stories behind one of the world's most valuable manuscripts. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Revenge on Revenge Porn, Leaving Care at 18, When Is the Right Time to Try for a Baby?
Including revenge on revenge porn, the difficulties of leaving care at 18, and Beth Orton.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
The Bottom Line—Inventors
Hairbrushes, fake snow and baby beakers: How to turn an idea into a successful business. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—21/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—21/02/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/02/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Sara Cox, Celia Imrie, Richard Osman, Morgana Robinson, Nick Mohammed, Arrested Development
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Yanis Varoufakis
Mark Coles profiles the flamboyant and hugely important Greek finance minister.
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19:15
Saturday Review—The Duke of Burgundy, The Kind Worth Killing, Suffragettes Forever, Art from Elsewhere, Eugene Onegin
A review of the week's cultural highlights, with Sarah Crompton and guests.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Malled: 60 Years of Undercover Shopping
Will Self explores the appeal of the shopping mall.
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21:00
War and Peace—Episode 8
8/10 Pierre recounts visits the Battle of Borodino. Stars Roger Allam. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—21/02/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Moral Maze—Is it a Moral Duty to Vote?
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 8, 2015
Russell Davies asks the questions in the nationwide general knowledge quiz. (R)
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23:30
Poetry Please—Bubble and Squeak
Roger McGough with a bubble and squeak of listeners' poetry requests. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/02/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Annika Strandhed—Series 1, A Body of Water
1/3 On the island of Oscarsborg, a drowned man is found in a very unusual place. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/02/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/02/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—22/02/2015
The bells of St Paul's Cathedral in London.
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05:45
Profile—Yanis Varoufakis
Mark Coles profiles the flamboyant and hugely important Greek finance minister. (R)
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