FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Antony Sher - Year of the Fat Knight, Episode 3
3/5 Antony Sher gets to grips with his Falstaffian fat suit. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/05/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/05/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/05/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Mike Ford.
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05:45
Farming Today—US Bird Flu; Michael Eavis Wins Dairy Prize; UK's Largest Single Grain Export; Crofting
Twenty-one million birds have been killed as the USA tries to halt a bird flu epidemic.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Marsh Warbler
The Marsh Warbler - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/05/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Tagore
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Rabindranath Tagore.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Antony Sher - Year of the Fat Knight, Episode 4
4/5 While rehearsing Falstaff for the RSC, Antony Sher finally runs both plays at once.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sheila Kitzinger, Minette Walters, Joy Williams
Natural childbirth campaigner Sheila Kitzinger's final thoughts. With Jenni Murray.
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10:45
An Everyday story of Afghan Folk—An Everyday Story of Afghan Folk: Series 4, Episode 4
4/5 Mewa Gul and his family have fled the Pak-Afghan mountains for their home village.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Georgia: Orthodoxy in the Classroom
A report on Georgia's schools and the radical priests who want to influence them.
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11:30
The Folk of the Pennines—Edale to Top Withens
1/3 Mark travels from Edale to Top Withens, meeting Simon Armitage and Kate Rusby on the way.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Across the Board—Series 3, Antony Beevor
4/5 Dominic Lawson interviews military historian Antony Beevor over a game of chess.
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12:16
You and Yours—Tesco Kitchens, Gold, How to Complain
Trapped in customer services hell? How to get your complaint heard.
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12:57
Weather—07/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—07/05/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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14:00
The Archers—06/05/2015
Pip meets up with some new arrivals. (R)
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14:15
Stone—Series 5, Dirt
1/5 Dirt by Martin Jameson. First drama of crime series Stone created by Danny Brocklehurst.
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15:00
Open Country—Landscape Art in Northumberland
Caz Graham visits the Northumberland countryside to discover stunning art in the landscape
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—BasicNeeds
Helen Lederer presents an appeal for BasicNeeds. (R)
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15:30
Bookclub—Hisham Matar - In the Country of Men
Libyan writer Hisham Matar talks to James Naughtie about his novel In the Country of Men. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Peter Firth, Raging Bull, Celine Sciamma, The Secrets of ADR
Peter Firth talks about bringing Spooks to the big screen. Presented by Francine Stock.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Listeners' Science Questions
Adam Rutherford investigates the news in science and science in the news.
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17:00
PM—07/05/2015
Eddie Mair presents news interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/05/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Best Behaviour—Episode 1
Holly Walsh presents the comedy panel show tackling the social minefield of modern life.
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19:00
The Archers—07/05/2015
Rob gets a result.
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19:15
Front Row—The Affair, Michael Craig-Martin, Girlhood, Mother Courage in Wales
A review of The Affair and an interview with artist Michael Craig-Martin. With John Wilson
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19:45
An Everyday story of Afghan Folk—An Everyday Story of Afghan Folk: Series 4, Episode 4
4/5 Mewa Gul and his family have fled the Pak-Afghan mountains for their home village. (R)
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20:00
The Report—Drug Resistance
Why drug resistance is considered a severe threat to public safety. Peter Marshall reports
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20:30
In Business—Thinking Machines
Peter Day explores the concept and implications of 'thinking machines'.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Listeners' Science Questions
Adam Rutherford investigates the news in science and science in the news. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Tagore
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Rabindranath Tagore. (R)
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22:00
Election 2015
Comprehensive coverage of the general election, with analysis, guests and live results.
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