FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/06/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The 'Happiness Industry' - The 'Wellness Syndrome'
The 'Happiness Industry'. Also, 'wellness syndrome'. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—31/05/2015
The sound of church bells from Saints Probus and Grace, Cornwall. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/06/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/06/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/06/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Jane Livesey CJ.
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05:45
Farming Today—Sheeponomics: lamb and wool prices
Farmers face a price drop of 25 per cent on last year for lambs.
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05:56
Weather—01/06/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dotterel
Steve Backshall presents the dotterel. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/06/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Saul Bellow and Finding a Voice
Andrew Marr with guests Zachary Leader, Speech DeBelle, Robert Icke and Linda Grant.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Ghettoside, A Murder
1/5 investigation into the senseless murder of 18-year-old Bryant Tennelle.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Phone-In: The Rollercoaster of IVF
Phone-in discussing when to stop trying IVF. Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 1
1/5 Life in the village of Ait appears to be determined by inexplicable influences.
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11:00
The Hotel Suite
Paul Farley explores and exploits the creative possibilities offered by hotel stop-overs. (R)
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11:30
On the Rocks—Series 2, Swimming
4/4 1930s comedy set on St. Martin's, one of the Isles of Scilly.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/06/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—1 June 1915 - Juliet Cavendish
It is Councillor Graham's birthday, and Juliet has a surprise for him.
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12:15
You and Yours—Financial Abuse, Ikea Complaints, Damart Marketing
Topics discussed include financial abuse, Ikea customer complaints and Damart's marketing.
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12:57
Weather—01/06/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—01/06/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Shaun Ley.
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13:45
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Akbar: The World and the Bridge
Sunil Khilnani on the greatest ruler of the Mughal Empire.
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14:00
The Archers—31/05/2015
Eddie is in party mood. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Loving Ballad of Captain Bateman
A modern love story, reaching from Afghanistan to Northumberland, based on an old ballad. (R)
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15:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 5, University of Surrey
6/6 Three students from the University of Surrey take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Rick Stein - A Life Through Food (Part 2)
Sheila Dillon continues to talk to chef Rick Stein about his TV career and travels. (R)
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16:00
Another Time, Another Place
Sara Parker visits Antony Gormley's installation on Crosby beach on its tenth anniversary.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Religion and Earthquakes
What impact has the twin earthquake disaster had on Nepalese religious beliefs?
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17:00
PM—01/06/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/06/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 72, Episode 3
3/8 Paul Merton, Shelia Hancock, Mike McShane and Pam Ayres join host Nicholas Parsons.
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19:00
The Archers—01/06/2015
Ruth faces a crisis.
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19:15
Front Row—Melissa McCarthy, Giorgio Moroder
John Wilson talks to Melissa McCarthy, star of Bridesmaids and new film Spy.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 1
1/5 Life in the village of Ait appears to be determined by inexplicable influences. (R)
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20:00
Every Case Tells a Story—Treason on Trial
Clive Anderson explores the 1945 trial of Lord Haw-Haw.
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20:30
Analysis—Ritual Sexual Abuse: The Anatomy of a Panic (Part 2)
David Aaronovitch traces society's shift from wrongful denial to excessive credulity.
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21:00
The Business of Genetic Ancestry
Adam Rutherford investigates what a DNA test can and cannot tell us about our ancestry. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Saul Bellow and Finding a Voice
Andrew Marr with guests Zachary Leader, Speech DeBelle, Robert Icke and Linda Grant. (R)
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21:58
Weather—01/06/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Hammond suggests UK Govt will "sell hard" advantages of remaining in EU
Foreign Secretary says UK will "sell hard" if a decent deal is done
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Owen Sheers - I Saw a Man, Episode 1
1/10 After losing his wife, Michael Turner develops a close friendship with a family next door.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Non-Verbal Communication
Michael Rosen and Laura Wright discuss non-verbal communication with Prof Steven Connor. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—01/06/2015
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as MPs debate Britain's role in the world.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/06/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Ghettoside, A Murder
1/5 investigation into the senseless murder of 18-year-old Bryant Tennelle. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/06/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/06/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/06/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Jane Livesey CJ.
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05:45
Farming Today—Weevils, Learning to Shear, Welsh Livestock Theft
Livestock theft in Wales went up nearly 20 per cent in 2014, according to new figures.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Lesser Black-backed Gull
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the lesser black-backed gull. (R)
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