FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—1. Bittersweet
1/5 Robert Webb's funny and moving memoir also explores masculinity's pitfalls. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/08/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural churches; Salmon fishing in Wales
With congregations declining and bills rising, what is the future for rural churches?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Hooded Crow
Writer Amy Liptrot discusses how hooded crows in Berlin remind her of her youth.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/08/2017
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Conversations on a Bench—Series 2, Manchester - Andrew McMillan
A poem by Andrew McMillan echoes stories told to Anna Scott-Brown on a Manchester bench.
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09:45
How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—2. The Decision
2/5 Robert Webb recalls how a new school lead to the discovery of a talent.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Life after Widowhood, Female celebrity feuds
Three women talk about their experiences of dating again after the death of their partner.
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10:45
Subterranean Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔsick Blues—Series 2, 2. Seduction
2/5 Maggie’s determined to rekindle her affair...
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11:00
Natural Histories—Louse
Brett Westwood explores our relationship with one of our closest neighbours, the louse.
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11:30
Little Shop of Colours
What stories are hiding among the paints and pigments in an art supplies shop?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—29 August 1917 - Esme Macknade
In Folkestone, Esme Macknade craves a little peace.
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12:15
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12:57
Weather—29/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—29/08/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Streets Apart: A History of Social Housing—Series 1, The First Council Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔs
Lynsey Hanley visits the first ever council housing in Liverpool.
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14:00
The Archers—28/08/2017
Oliver is unable to say no. (R)
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14:15
Test Case—Bournewood
Drama telling the true story of H, and his life at Bournewood Hospital. By Sasha Hails.
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15:00
Test Case—The Legacy of Bournewood
Meet the extraordinary people behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases.
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15:30
Short Cuts—Series 13, Tough Love
Josie Long hears stories of difficult love and heartbreak.
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16:00
Jarvis and Matthew—Hanging In
Christopher Matthew and Martin Jarvis recall the days of Fleet St, Dr Who and Just William (R)
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16:30
Great Lives—Tracy Chevalier on Mary Anning
Novelist Tracy Chevalier chooses the fossil hunter Mary Anning as her great life.
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17:00
PM—29/08/2017
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/082017 North Korean missiles condemned worldwide
US calls for serious response to ballistic missiles while Pyongyang blames America
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18:30
Shush!—Series 1, Tome Raider
3/4 Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—29/08/2017
Justin can't hide his joy.
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19:15
Front Row—Stan Laurel novel; Tanika Gupta; film Una; Ed Skrein Walks Away
Tanika Gupta play; John Connolly on Stan Laurel; Una review; Ed Skrein & whitewashing row.
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19:45
Subterranean Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔsick Blues—Series 2, 2. Seduction
2/5 Maggie’s determined to rekindle her affair... (R)
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20:00
Disrupted Development
Lesley Curwen explores how digital disruption could impact developing economies.
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20:40
In Touch—Does it matter if your partner can see or not?
What underlies the question, 'Is your partner visually impaired or sighted?'.
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21:00
Every Step You Take
Armed with her step-counting app, Claudia Hammond asks how wearable tech affect behaviour.
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21:30
Conversations on a Bench—Series 2, Manchester - Andrew McMillan
A poem by Andrew McMillan echoes stories told to Anna Scott-Brown on a Manchester bench. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump visits Texas amid 'epic' floods
We hear from the mayor of Corpus Christi - the town where storm Harvey first hit.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Afterworld, Episode 2
2/5 By Anthony Doerr. A woman who escaped the Holocaust has visions of her childhood friends.
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23:00
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 6, The Showman
2/3 Murdo and his Merry May Dancers strive to please their Queen and keep in with John Knox. (R)
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23:30
Enlightenment After Dark—Series 1, Bodies
Allan Little hosts debates from Edinburgh in an Enlightenment spirit.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
How Not to Be a Boy by Robert Webb—2. The Decision
2/5 Robert Webb recalls how a new school lead to the discovery of a talent. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/08/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—Flooded farmers in Texas; Rural churches; Goat auction
We hear from the Texan farmers battling against the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Corncrake
Writer Amy Liptrot recalls her work as the RSPB corncrake officer on Orkney.
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