FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/07/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Georgina Howell - Queen of the Desert, Episode 3
3/5 Gertrude Bell played a crucial role charting Iraq's future after the First World War. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/07/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/07/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/07/2015
Spiritual reflection with the Rev Bob Fyffe of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
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05:45
Farming Today—OECD on future of farming; North York Moors potash mine; discarded fish in Scotland
OECD predicts the future of farming, and the go-ahead for North York Moors potash mine.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Goshawk
Martin Hughes Games presents the Goshawk. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/07/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Frederick the Great
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Frederick II, king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Georgina Howell - Queen of the Desert, Episode 4
4/5 Gertrude is frustrated by decisions being taken about the future of the Middle East.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Fiona Shaw, Deborah Moggach, Bridget Christie
Fiona Shaw talks to Jennie Murray about directing the opera The Rape of Lucretia.
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10:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Significant Others, Episode 4
4/5 Michael is caught up in Mary Ann and Brian's troubles.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Escape from Boko Haram
Correspondents' stories from Nigeria, Ukraine, Tunisia, the US and Italian Trieste.
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11:30
Looking For Charlie Williams
Ian McMillan sets out on a quest to find out about the footballer turned TV comedy star.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/07/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—2 July 1915 - Victor Lumley
Victor is home on leave and hardly expected to have to fight a whole new set of battles.
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12:15
You and Yours—Garage charges, Gardening for health, Killer high heels
A look at why women are charged more at the garage for repairs, plus dangers of high heels
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12:57
Weather—02/07/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—02/07/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Shaun Ley.
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13:45
Me, My Selfie and I: Aimee Fuller's Generation Game—Episode 4
4/5 Why did politicians embrace the selfie in the recent 'selfie election'?
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14:00
The Archers—01/07/2015
Kate is working up an idea. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Snake Oil
Facing a life-threatening diagnosis, Jim decides to explore every possible remedy he can.
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15:00
Open Country—The Lengthsman with Antony Gormley
Helen Mark joins Sir Antony Gormley to explore his latest sculpture in rural Warwickshire.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—AbleChildAfrica
Dame Evelyn Glennie presents an appeal for AbleChildAfrica. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Reader's Guide to Milan Kundera
Mariella Frostrup talks to Benjamin Markovits and discusses Southern Gothic and Harper Lee (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Back to the Future, Amy, Audrey Hepburn, I was Brigitte Bardot's double
Composer Alan Silvestri on adding 15 minutes of music to the score of Back to the Future.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Aphid-repelling wheat, National Institute for Bioscience, Global map of smell, Parrot mimics
Adam Rutherford examines results of a field trial of a new way to repel aphids from wheat.
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17:00
PM—02/07/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/07/15 Consider air strikes in Syria
The government sets out why Britain should consider air strikes on Syria.
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18:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, TWOC
3/6 Policeman-turned-comic Alfie Moore makes his audience into police officers for the night.
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19:00
The Archers—02/07/2015
David takes to the airwaves.
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19:15
Front Row—Manchester International Festival 2015
John Wilson presents a special edition from the Manchester International Festival.
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19:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Significant Others, Episode 4
4/5 Michael is caught up in Mary Ann and Brian's troubles. (R)
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20:00
The Report—Chemsex
Mobeen Azhar investigates the rising popularity of 'chemsex' parties on London's gay scene
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Burger Battles
Evan Davis and guests discuss the changing face of the British fast-food market.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Aphid-repelling wheat, National Institute for Bioscience, Global map of smell, Parrot mimics
Adam Rutherford examines results of a field trial of a new way to repel aphids from wheat. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Frederick the Great
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Frederick II, king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Would UK bombing of the Islamic State group change anything on the ground?
Govt appears to be preparing change of stance on Britain's involvement in Syria
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—True Grit, Episode 4
4/5 Mattie finally comes face-to-face with her father's killer, Tom Chaney.
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23:00
Seekers—Series 2, The Eight Letter Word
5/6 Stuart says something very silly, and Nicola tries to become Vanessa's confidante.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—02/07/2015
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/07/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Georgina Howell - Queen of the Desert, Episode 4
4/5 Gertrude is frustrated by decisions being taken about the future of the Middle East. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/07/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/07/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/07/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/07/2015
Spiritual reflection with the Rev Bob Fyffe of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
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05:45
Farming Today—Calls to help EU dairy industry, Ramblers and historic rights of way, Lavender growing
An EU farming body calls for help for struggling dairy farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Auk
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Little Auk. (R)
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