FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/07/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Voices of the First World War—By Night
Soldiers' experiences at night on the battlefields of the First World War. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/07/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/07/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/07/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Anna Drew.
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05:45
Farming Today—Northern Ireland's priorities for farming post-Brexit, Increased risk of skin cancer for farmers, Potato irrigation technology
Farmers in Northern Ireland are hoping to maintain their farm subsidies post-Brexit.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Spotted Crake
David Attenborough presents the spotted crake. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/07/2016
Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Trevor Cox on sound
Acoustic engineer Trevor Cox discusses the science of sound with Jim Al-Khalili.
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09:30
One to One—Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to Helen Pike
Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to the first female head teacher of Magdalen College School.
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09:45
Primo Levi's The Periodic Table—Vanadium, Part 1
Henry Goodman stars in a new dramatisation of Levi's stories about the elements of life.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Young Women and Social Media
How are women using social media in 2016 and what does it mean to them?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Lunch, The Unlived Life
2/5 After a stint of jury duty, Bill believes he should have been a barrister.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Fox
Brett Westwood investigates the biology and culture of the Fox.
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11:30
John's Songs - A Day with a Music Hall Master
The story of 85-year-old singer John Foreman, hidden gem of the British folk scene.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/07/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Why Factor—Series 3, Conspiracy Theories
7/10 Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? Mike Williams investigates.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Are You One Of The New Poor?
New figures suggest middle-income families resemble the poor of the past.
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12:57
Weather—19/07/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—19/07/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 1, The Hungarian Revolution
Bridget Kendall follows three young men through the 1956 Hungarian uprising.
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14:00
The Archers—18/07/2016
Pat has a question for Rob. (R)
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14:15
McLevy—Series 9, A Dangerous Remedy
1/4 McLevy investigates a series of street attacks on clients of the Just Land. (R)
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 9, Rivals
5/6 Josie Long presents stories of rivalry.
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15:30
The Human Zoo—Series 8, Disruption
6/8 Michael Blastland explores the quirky ways in which we think, behave and make decisions.
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16:00
Document—Fu Bingchang's Diaries
The diaries of Fu Bingchang, Chinese Ambassador to the Soviet Union as the Cold War began.
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16:30
A Good Read—Francesca Simon and Lloyd Langford
Francesca Simon and Lloyd Langford discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—19/07/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/07/2016 Eagle quits Labour race
Owen Smith now Jeremy Corbyn's only challenger; Melania vs Michelle, spot the difference
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18:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 1, The Newspaper
2/5 Tony inherits a newspaper and sets about changing the world. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—19/07/2016
David is in trouble.
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19:15
Front Row—Michelle Williams, Brexageddon?!, David & Peter Adjaye, Pokemon Go
John Wilson meets former Destiny's Child, Michelle Williams.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Lunch, The Unlived Life
2/5 After a stint of jury duty, Bill believes he should have been a barrister. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—What Happened at Aston Hall Hospital?
Why were children injected with a so-called truth serum at Aston Hall Hospital?
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20:40
In Touch—Signing of the Marrakesh Treaty, Suggested summer reads
What does the signing of the Marrakesh Treaty on accessible books mean for UK readers?
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21:00
Inside Health—Papilloedema; Cardiac death in sport; Diagnosing early miscarriage; Warfarin
Papilloedema, cardiac death in sport, diagnosing early miscarriage, Warfarin.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Trevor Cox on sound
Acoustic engineer Trevor Cox discusses the science of sound with Jim Al-Khalili. (R)
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21:58
Weather—19/07/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—'50,000 purged' after Turkey coup plot
The Turkish government continues its crackdown on those it blames for last week's coup.
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22:45
Dirt Road by James Kelman—Episode 2
2/10 The road trip gets off to a shaky start as Murdo and his dad are stranded in Allentown.
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 14, Science of Sleep
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests discuss the science of sleep. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/07/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/07/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Voices of the First World War—Morale
Dan Snow looks at the morale of men serving in the First World War in 1914. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/07/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/07/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/07/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/07/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Anna Drew.
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05:45
Farming Today—Coronation meadows, Natural flood relief, Game fairs
The Coronation Meadows, sown to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, are in full bloom.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Grasshopper Warbler
Kate Humble presents the grasshopper warbler. (R)
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