FM Schedule
-
Early
-
00:00
Midnight News—16/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
00:30
The Shepherd's Life—Episode 3
3/5 Clashing with his father, James returns to education and gains a place at Oxford. (R)
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
-
01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/04/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
-
05:30
News Briefing—16/04/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/04/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Andrew Martlew.
-
05:45
Farming Today—Asda mislabel NZ lamb as British; Lib Dem and Ukip manifestos
The Scottish sheep farmer who bought British lamb, only to find it was from New Zealand.
-
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Ringed Plover
Bill Oddie presents the little ringed plover. (R)
-
-
Back to top
Morning
-
06:00
Today—16/04/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
-
09:00
In Our Time—Matteo Ricci and the Ming Dynasty
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Matteo Ricci's 16th-century travels in Ming China.
-
09:45
The Shepherd's Life—Episode 4
4/5 James Rebanks recalls the dark days of 2001, facing the horror of foot-and-mouth disease.
-
10:00
Woman's Hour—Wedding Dress Choice, Children's Injuries - Spotting Abuse, Personal Identity After 50
The wedding dress choice and Jill Bialosky on History of a Suicide. With Jenni Murray.
-
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 27 - The Journal of a Joskin, 1958: Preacher
4/5 Fred Kitchen is now a school gardener and preacher alongside his spasmodic writing career.
-
11:00
Crossing Continents—Who's Afraid of Teatr Doc?
Why does Vladimir Putin fear a tiny drama company that operated from a Moscow basement?
-
11:30
The Buchan Tradition
Nick Rankin explores the literary legacy of the writer John Buchan.
-
-
Back to top
Afternoon
-
12:00
News Summary—16/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
12:04
A History of Ideas—Philosopher Jules Evans on Jung and the Mind
Jules Evans explores Jung and the shadow inside all of us.
-
12:16
You and Yours—Braiding, Tinnitus Treatment, New Airline Ombudsman
Consumer affairs programme.
-
12:57
Weather—16/04/2015
The latest weather forecast.
-
13:00
World at One—16/04/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
-
14:00
The Archers—15/04/2015
Clarrie is not to be comforted. (R)
-
14:15
Drama on 4—Sarah Cartwright - The Means to an End
When Barney's dog is run over, he wonders how he is going to pay the vet's bill. (R)
-
15:00
Open Country—Sheffield Wild at Heart
Helen Mark discovers why adults aged 50 to 105 are feeling wild at heart in Sheffield.
-
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—The Who Cares? Trust
Diane Louise Jordan presents an appeal on behalf of The Who Cares? Trust. (R)
-
15:30
Open Book—Christopher Bollen on Orient
American novelist Christopher Bollen talks about his book Orient. (R)
-
16:00
The Film Programme—Jemaine Clement; Dark Horse; Cry of the City; Christopher Young
Jemaine Clement talks about his vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows.
-
16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Hubble Space Telescope at 25
The Hubble Telescope and its contribution to shaping our understanding of the cosmos.
-
17:00
PM—16/04/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
-
-
Back to top
Evening
-
18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/04/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
18:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, Blood of the Reardons
4/6 To escape his daughter's gluten-free falafel salad, Ed enrols on a clinical trial. (R)
-
19:00
The Archers—16/04/2015
Tom and Helen have plans.
-
19:16
Front Row—Gypsy, Martin Parr, Hermitage Director, Tennessee Williams Drama Found
Gypsy, Martin Parr, Hermitage Museum director, newly discovered Tennessee Williams drama.
-
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 27 - The Journal of a Joskin, 1958: Preacher
4/5 Fred Kitchen is now a school gardener and preacher alongside his spasmodic writing career. (R)
-
20:00
The Report—Sharia Law in Britain
Are sharia councils in the UK a cause for concern? Jenny Chryss reports.
-
20:30
In Business—Last Tango
Peter Day reports from Buenos Aires on the economic troubles once again facing Argentina.
-
21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Hubble Space Telescope at 25
The Hubble Telescope and its contribution to shaping our understanding of the cosmos. (R)
-
21:30
In Our Time—Matteo Ricci and the Ming Dynasty
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Matteo Ricci's 16th-century travels in Ming China. (R)
-
22:00
The World Tonight—Who came out on top in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's opposition leaders' debate?
Miliband faces demands from SNP, Greens and Plaid to go further in reversing austerity.
-
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Gorsky, Episode 4
4/10 Chelski: a London home for Russian wealth. Gorsky: a story about beauty, money and books.
-
23:00
Chat Show Roulette—Episode 5
5/6 Improvised chat show hosted by Justin Edwards.
-
23:30
The Design Dimension—Series 2, For Better or Worse
4/4 Tom Dyckhoff considers the digital future of design. (R)
-
-
Back to top
Late
-
00:00
Midnight News—17/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
00:30
The Shepherd's Life—Episode 4
4/5 James Rebanks recalls the dark days of 2001, facing the horror of foot-and-mouth disease. (R)
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
-
01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/04/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
-
05:30
News Briefing—17/04/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/04/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Andrew Martlew.
-
05:45
Farming Today—Poldark's Scything Technique, Dog Attack on Cows, Grass Fires, Plaid Cymru Manifesto
Eight cows have been put down after a 'horrific' dog attack in Anglesey.
-
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Redstart
Bill Oddie presents the black redstart. (R)
-
