FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—4. JG Ballard
4/5 Amis describes his friend JG Ballard as a kindly, genial man (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/10/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/10/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein.
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05:45
Farming Today—Food safety, sustainable future farming, boutique vineyard, neonics in honey.
In the wake of another food safety scandal, will reduced consumer confidence hit farmers?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Great Crested Grebe
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss recalls seeing a great crested grebe.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/10/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Siddhartha Mukherjee
Siddhartha Mukherjee, oncologist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—5. Tennis
5/5 The author recalls some great hitters during his own tennis-playing days.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Chipo Chung as Dido, Queen of Carthage
Dido, Queen of Carthage is being performed for the first time by the RSC.
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10:45
Gudrun—Series 2, Episode 5
5/5 Viking epic of love, revenge and leadership inspired by the Icelandic sagas.
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11:00
Selling Barbara
90-year-old Barbara Smith tracks down the charities that have bought and sold her data.
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11:30
The Rivals—Series 3, 3. Mrs Edith Marchmont: Seven, Seven, Seven - City
3/4 Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes's rival - amateur sleuth Mrs Edith Marchmont (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 1, Seller Feedback
Without seller feedback, companies like eBay might not have grown as they have.
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12:13
You and Yours—Cocktails; Broadband; Downsizing
Tougher rules on how broadband is marketed; retirement housing; rising sales of cocktails.
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12:57
Weather—06/10/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—06/10/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Harold Wilson's Pipe and Mac
5/5 David Cannadine explores how Harold Wilson's pipe and Gannex mac came to define him. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—05/10/2017
Kate chooses her side. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Most Wanted Man in Sweden
Krister Henriksson stars in a story of terrorism and good food, inspired by real events.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Frogmore House and Gardens
Peter Gibbs chairs a special edition of GQT with a visit to Frogmore House and gardens.
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15:45
Short Works—Series 1, Firecracker
Fiery flash fiction by Marietta Kirkbride about magic bars, mojitos and house fires.
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16:00
Last Word—Tony Booth, Liliane Bettencourt, William G Stewart, Tom Petty
Matthew Bannister on an actor, an heiress, a quizmaster and a musician.
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16:30
Feedback—06/10/2017
Roger Bolton speaks to the new editor of Today about her vision for the programme.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Sam and June - Marriage and Faith
Finding solace in the shared faith of their husbands.
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17:00
PM—06/10/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—6/10/2017 PM brushes aside leadership challenge
Theresa May dismisses a move by some MPs to force her to resign Productivity falls again
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 94, 06/10/2017
Miles Jupp is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Suzi Ruffell, Lloyd Langford and Katy Brand.
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19:00
The Archers—06/10/2017
Lilian has ammunition.
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19:15
Front Row—Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling on Blade Runner 2049
Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling; Liam Gallagher; Dual roles on screen.
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19:45
Gudrun—Series 2, Episode 5
5/5 Viking epic of love, revenge and leadership inspired by the Icelandic sagas. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Andrea Leadsom, Jon Ashworth, Caroline Lucas, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Southam in Warwickshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Apocalypse Hasn't Happened Yet
Andrew Sullivan says Donald Trump is teaching a generation to bully, slander and cheat.
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21:00
Marketing: Hacking the Unconscious—Series 1, The Power of Shame
Exploring the psychology underlying the greatest marketing campaigns in history.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Spanish government proposes regional elections should be held in Catalonia
Madrid says it would be a way to resolve the controversy about independence.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, Episode 10
10/10 Adrian receives some life-changing news and an urgent phone call from Bert Baxter.
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23:00
A Good Read—Toby Young and Sarah Vine
Toby Young and Sarah Vine talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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23:25
World War One: The Cultural Front—Series 4, An Intimate War
Francine Stock considers the intimate impact of war on society and culture. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Ivaline and Joy - I Haven't Wasted Much Time
It took hard work to make a life for her family in the UK.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—5. Tennis
5/5 The author recalls some great hitters during his own tennis-playing days. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/10/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/10/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams.
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05:45
iPM—Hotel Catelonia
Listeners Roy and Goretti on voting, violence and their guest house.
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