FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 4
4/5 One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/03/2015
A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural Payments Agency U-turn
Climbdown for the Rural Payments Agency amid problems with the new online system.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Whitethroat
Kate Humble presents the common whitethroat. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/03/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Robin Millar
Kirsty Young's guest is record producer Robin Millar. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 5
5/5 One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Nicola Sturgeon, Glasgow School of Art
Jane Garvey talks to Nicola Sturgeon about the general election.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Ladder of Years, The Wedding Day Hitch
10/10 After more than a year away, Delia is drawn back into the remnants of her fractured family
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11:00
The Quietest New Year On Earth
Imagine an entire country staying silent for 24 hours - listen to Bali on New Year's Day.
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11:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, With the Compliments of Mr Gregory
1/10 The daughter of an eminent physician disappears after a night out at the Alpine Club. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—20 March 1915 - Edie Chadwick
An exotic and exciting cargo washes up on Long Sands in Tynemouth.
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12:16
You and Yours—Ikea Hide-and-Seek, Price Comparison Sites, Private Dentists
Ikea hide-and-seek is banned and price comparison sites must stop exclusive deals.
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12:57
Weather—20/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/03/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:45
When the People Say Not Sure—Episode 4
4/4 Peter Hennessy and guests discuss how a government is formed if there is a hung parliament
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14:00
The Archers—19/03/2015
Charlie deals with a delicate situation. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Recent Events at Collington House, Episode 1
1/2 A new head teacher battles with a governor over the inclusion of faiths and cultures. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Oxford
Peter Gibbs chairs the horticultural panel programme from Oxford.
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15:45
Shorts—New Irish Writing, The Blackthorn Tree
Niamh believes there are fairies on the hill behind her house, but all is not as it seems.
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16:00
Last Word—Shaw Taylor, Arthur Wyatt, Naty Revuelta Clews, Malcolm Fraser, Andy Fraser
Matthew Bannister on a broadcaster, a diplomat, a revolutionary, a politician, a musician.
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16:30
Feedback—20/03/2015
Reporting from Putin's Russia and Radio 4's Listeners' Election.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Arranged Marital Bliss: Jasmit and Jaswant
Jaswant and Jasmit, proof, after 34 happy years, that arranged marriage can work. (R)
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17:00
PM—20/03/2015
With the latest news interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/03/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 86, Episode 5
5/7 Jeremy Hardy is joined by Bob Mills, Hugo Rifking, Elis James and Samira Ahmed.
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19:00
The Archers—20/03/2015
Tony is back where he belongs.
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19:16
Front Row—The Royals, Peggy Seeger, Sean Scully, Spring with Anna Meredith
Peggy Seeger on creating the radio ballad, plus artist Sean Scully and Anna Meredith.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Ladder of Years, The Wedding Day Hitch
10/10 After more than a year away, Delia is drawn back into the remnants of her fractured family (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Chris Leslie MP, Mark Littlewood, Patrick McLoughlin MP, Tessa Munt MP
Jonathan Dimbleby with political debate and discussion from Aston University in Birmingham
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20:50
A Point of View—Trial by Select Committee
Tom Shakespeare thinks that reformed select committees have revitalised Parliament.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—16-20 March 1915
Some terrible truths and some exotic flotsam wash up on Long Sands.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Islamic State militants say they were behind Yemen suicide bombings
2 mosques in Sanaa are hit - more than 130 people killed
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Leipzig Affair, Episode 5
5/10 Bob's dislike of Marek grows. Meanwhile, Magda and Marek make new plans to escape.
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23:00
A Good Read—Claire Skinner and Louise Welsh
Claire Skinner and Louise Welsh discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/03/2015
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Gender and Identity: Michelle and Cilla
Michelle discusses her gender identity with her best friend, Cilla. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 5
5/5 One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/03/2015
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/03/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Steve Clifford.
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05:45
iPM—21/03/2015
'I like the pandas, but I prefer the squirrels.' iPM speaks to an Edinburgh Zoo worker.
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