FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—09/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—City of Thorns, Episode 1
1/5 In the desert of northern Kenya is a city of half a million people. Why are they there? (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/02/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/02/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/02/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Richard Littledale.
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05:45
Farming Today—Antibiotic resistance, EU trade mission to Mexico, Brexit
An investigation shows UK regulator does not publish details of antibiotic use on farms.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Stork
Sir David Attenborough presents the globally widespread but secretive black stork. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—09/02/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Peter Piot on tackling ebola and HIV
Peter Piot talks to Jim Al-Khalili about Zika, Ebola and HIV.
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09:30
One to One—Jan Ravens talks to Germaine Greer
Actor and impressionist Jan Ravens talks to Germaine Greer, about her public image.
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09:45
Book of the Week—City of Thorns, Episode 2
2/5 Seventeen-year-old Guled has been kidnapped by al-Shabaab. He fears for his life.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Leila Zerrougui, Lucy Kalanithi, Internet dating and rape
Algerian human rights activist Leila Zerrougui talks to Jane Garvey.
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10:45
Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—2. Unhappy
2/10 Luke tries to find out who has been making his sister so unhappy.
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11:00
Editing Life
Matthew Cobb explores the excitement and concerns about the new genome editing technology.
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11:30
Tropicalia - Revolution in Sound
A revolution in music, politics and attitude - how Tropicalia exploded in Brazil.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—09/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—9 February 1916 - Norman Harris
Norman Harris receives wonderful news.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How to tackle 'middle-aged misery'
What are the best ways to cure 'middle-aged misery'?
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12:57
Weather—09/02/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—09/02/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Give It a Year—Susie
Susie is a 36-year-old single mum, whose year does not begin as she would have chosen.
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14:00
The Archers—08/02/2016
Is the Bank of Peggy doing business today? (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Stage Left, Episode 2
2/4 Stage Left Theatre Company has changed, and not everyone is happy about it.
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15:00
Making History—Tom Holland shares the stories that light up our past
Mary Beard's big date, Dad's Army debunked, Black Birmingham on film and library revival.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Britain Disconnected
Is extreme weather pulling Britain apart? Tom Heap reports.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Taking Turns in Conversation
Michael Rosen and Laura Wright discuss how we take it in turns to talk, in conversation.
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16:30
A Good Read—Rebecca Root and Jake Arnott
Jake Arnott and Rebecca Root nominate their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—09/02/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/02/2016 Investigation into German train crash
Investigation into a train crash in southern Germany in which 10 people died.
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18:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, The Go-To Destination
1/6 Ed’s currently in a relationship with Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio producer Laura - and her expenses. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—09/02/2016
Jolene is turning up the heat in the kitchen.
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19:15
Front Row—Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Steve Coogan, Leonardo da Vinci, Chinelo Okparanta
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies reviewed and Alan Partridge revived, with Samira Ahmed.
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19:45
Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—2. Unhappy
2/10 Luke tries to find out who has been making his sister so unhappy. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—After the Floods - A Tale of Two Cities
Could York learn from its Dutch counterpart about flood protection?
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20:40
In Touch—Technology: How can it make life easier?
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
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21:00
Inside Health—Chicken pox in pregnancy, Club foot, Test for Conn's syndrome, Teeth brushing
Dr Mark Porter talks about chicken pox in pregnancy.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Peter Piot on tackling ebola and HIV
Peter Piot talks to Jim Al-Khalili about Zika, Ebola and HIV. (R)
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21:58
Weather—09/02/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UN calls on Turkey to let refugees in
Former Turkish Europe minister says there's only so much Turkey can do to help refugees.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Orlando, Society's Seductions
7/10 In 18th-century England, Orlando is seduced by London society and poetry.
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 13, What Is Reality?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask, 'What is reality?'. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—09/02/2016
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—10/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—City of Thorns, Episode 2
2/5 Seventeen-year-old Guled has been kidnapped by al-Shabaab. He fears for his life. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/02/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/02/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/02/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Richard Littledale.
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05:45
Farming Today—Right to Buy in Rural Areas, Brexit and the Environment, Beavers in Devon
The latest on the 'right to buy' of housing association properties in rural areas.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sociable Weaver
Sir David Attenborough presents the sociable weaver of the Kalahari Desert in Namibia. (R)
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