FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The Move—Frustrations
2/3 Rosie Millard hears the dilemmas and decisions two people face as they decide to move home (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—16/08/2015
The bells from Westminster Abbey. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/08/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/08/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/08/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Venerable Peter Eagles.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish government's plans to ban GM crops, Rural tourism, Goat meat
Potato growers respond to the Scottish government's plans to ban GM crops.
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05:56
Weather—17/08/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Pied Wagtail
Martin Hughes-Games presents the pied wagtail. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/08/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Front Row—Simon McBurney and Ed Byrne Live from the Edinburgh Festival
Simon McBurney, Ed Byrne and guests live from the Edinburgh Festival in the big blue tent.
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09:30
Soundstage—1. Midnight at the Oasis
Chris Watson’s audio postcards from around the world capturing natural sound spectacles. (R)
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09:45
The History of the Peloponnesian War—War Begins
1/5 With Spartan distrust of the rising power of Athens, is war inevitable? (R)
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Singer Ella Eyre
Singer Ella Eyre performs live, flexible childcare, and men and relationships over 40.
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10:45
The Pillow Book—Series 8, Episode 1
1/5 Yukinari's patience with the affairs and intrigues of the palace reaches breaking point.
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11:00
Lives in a Landscape—Series 20, The Adoption Party
Prospective adoptive parents meet children waiting to be adopted at a party.
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11:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Time to Celebrate
1/4 Find out why Tom hates celebrations and why his father needs an electric whisk. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Four Thought—Series 4, Nothing to Lose
39/3 Byron Vincent discusses nature versus nurture, and society's obligations to its weakest. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Charity donations, Flood insurance, LEDs
A look at what happens to donations if a charity goes bust.
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12:57
Weather—17/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/08/2015
Labour leadership contender Liz Kendall answers questions from listeners. With Shaun Ley.
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13:45
How to Have a Better Brain—Exercise
1/5 Sian Williams analyses the importance of physical exercise to brain health.
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14:00
The Archers—16/08/2015
Susan springs into action. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Roy Smiles - Goodnight from Him
Comedy drama about the Two Ronnies. (R)
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 29, Second Semi-Final, 2015
11/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the second semi-final of the eclectic music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—My Food Hero: Sheila Dillon meets writer and campaigner Susan George
Sheila Dillon speaks to her food hero, campaigner and writer Susan George. (R)
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16:00
Serendipity—Lacrimosa
Proinsias O'Coinn goes in search of a piece of art that has the power to make him cry.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Religion and Debt
Ernie Rea and guests discuss what role religion plays in people's attitudes toward debt.
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17:00
PM—17/08/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/08/2015: Bomb explodes in Bangkok
More than a dozen people have died in a bombing at a busy shrine in Bangkok
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 63, Episode 6
6/6 Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Susan Calman.
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19:00
The Archers—17/08/2015
Has Joe seen a ghost?
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19:15
Front Row—Establishing a national theatre, Comedy about mental health, Edinburgh flyering tips
A look at how performers are addressing mental health in their shows. Kirsty Lang presents
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19:45
The Pillow Book—Series 8, Episode 1
1/5 Yukinari's patience with the affairs and intrigues of the palace reaches breaking point. (R)
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20:00
The Bin Laden Tapes
Exploring the audio archive found in Osama Bin Laden's compound in Afghanistan.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Cuba on the Move
Will Grant takes a ride on Cuba's bumpy roads where change is in the air. (R)
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21:00
Natural Histories—Mammoths
Brett Westwood explores the role woolly mammoths have played in our lives. (R)
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21:30
Front Row—Simon McBurney and Ed Byrne Live from the Edinburgh Festival
Simon McBurney, Ed Byrne and guests live from the Edinburgh Festival in the big blue tent. (R)
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21:58
Weather—17/08/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Deadly bomb blast hits Bangkok.
At least 19 people known to have died in bombing at busy shrine
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 6
6/10 Shaken by her encounter with Calpurnia, Jean Louise has forgotten her aunt's gathering.
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23:00
Short Cuts—Series 7, Songlines
5/6 Josie Long hears stories about the impact of music - from songs to symphonies. (R)
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23:30
The Invention Of...—Germany, The Thirty Years War
1/3 How the events of the Thirty Years War hugely influenced later German nationalists. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The History of the Peloponnesian War—War Begins
1/5 With Spartan distrust of the rising power of Athens, is war inevitable? (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/08/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/08/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/08/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Venerable Peter Eagles.
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05:45
Farming Today—Liz Truss, 3D cow scanning, sling shot farm
Secretary of state Liz Truss wants clearer supermarket labelling on dairy products.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dunlin
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Dunlin. (R)
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