FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Whither the Welfare State?
Laurie Taylor explores the origins and meaning of the welfare state. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—All Saints, Stand, Whitefield, Greater Manchester
Church bells from All Saints, Stand, Whitefield, Greater Manchester. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/10/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/10/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/10/2017
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.
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05:45
Farming Today—Milk and health, The Welsh Dairy Show and crab apples
Charlotte Smith finds out if milk is a healthy and ethical source of iodine.
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05:56
Weather—23/10/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Dipper
Actor Samuel West on the call of the dipper.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/10/2017
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Living with the Gods
Andrew Marr with Neil MacGregor, Jennifer Sliwka, Dan Jones and Caspar Henderson.
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09:45
Living with the Gods—The Beginnings of Belief
Neil MacGregor's series on the role and expression of beliefs begins with the Lion Man.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—105-year-old Diana Gould, Men's behaviour, Katy Tur, Ibibio Sound Machine
105-year-old Diana Gould, men's behaviour, Ibibio Sound Machine's Eno Williams.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me, Episode 1
Pliny and his eccentric household are subject to the whims of an unstable emperor.
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11:00
Wired Love
Wired Love, published in 1879, is a story of long-distance love over the telegraph wire.
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11:30
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Holiday with John Finnemore
3/4 John Finnemore takes Susan Calman on a spontaneous holiday to help her learn to unwind. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Four Thought—A Speck of Dust
Jay Owens argues that we should pay more attention to dust. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Smart meters, Impact of Airbnb, Spending your pension
What are you spending your pension on?
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12:57
Weather—23/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/10/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Book of the Week—Daemon Voices, Dreaming of Spires
1/5 Philip Pullman on how Oxford provided inspiration for the setting of His Dark Materials.
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14:00
The Archers—22/10/2017
Lilian is torn. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Fat Little Thing, Episode 1
1/2 Louise remembers and relives her childhood experiences after the tragic loss of her mother (R)
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15:00
Quote... Unquote—Simon Brett, Vanessa Feltz, Michele Hanson and Henry Normal
Nigel Rees quizzes Simon Brett, Michele Hanson, Vanessa Feltz and Henry Normal.
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15:30
The Food Programme—How We Eat: 4. Eating as a Family
Sheila Dillon explores the reality and the myth of eating as a family.
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16:00
Hull 2017—The City Speaks
Laura Elsworthy tests out the interactive artwork that is learning to speak Hullensian.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 12, Protection
Aleks Krotoski explores living in a digital world.
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17:00
PM—23/10/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/10/2017 The CBI calls for EU transition deal before end of year
The CBI joins four major business groups calling for urgent progress on transition deal
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 4
4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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19:00
The Archers—23/10/2017
Shula's suspicions are aroused and Emma gets her mojo back.
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19:15
Front Row—Armistead Maupin, Viviana Durante on Sir Kenneth MacMillan, Mining Art Gallery
Armistead Maupin's memoir, Logical Family; choreographer Sir Kenneth MacMillan's legacy.
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19:45
Living with the Gods—The Beginnings of Belief
Neil MacGregor's series on the role and expression of beliefs begins with the Lion Man. (R)
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20:00
Political Violence in America
Inside the world of the anti-fascists known as 'antifa' and their far-right opponents.
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20:30
Analysis—Parliament - A Building Catastrophe?
What does the dangerous state of the Houses of Parliament tell us about our politics?
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21:00
Natural Histories—Turtle
Brett Westwood explores how the venerable, ancient turtle has influenced human culture. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Living with the Gods
Andrew Marr with Neil MacGregor, Jennifer Sliwka, Dan Jones and Caspar Henderson. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—May 'optimistic'about Brexit talks
Amid calls for a transition period, an examination of what it means to trade on WTO rules.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Book of Dust, Episode 1
1/10 Across the river, the nuns at Godstow Priory have a mysterious new guest.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Language and Our Genes with Dr Steve Jones
Michael Rosen talks to Steve Jones about language and our genes. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/10/2017
Sean Curran reports from Westminster, as the prime minister updates MPs on Brexit talks.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Daemon Voices, Dreaming of Spires
1/5 Philip Pullman on how Oxford provided inspiration for the setting of His Dark Materials. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/10/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/10/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/10/2017
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rise in veterinary certifications for trade post-Brexit, walnut harvest, game shooting
Brexit could mean three times the workload for vets to sign off trade certificates.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Bullfinch
Actor and birdwatcher Samuel West on the wheezy song of the stocky bullfinch.
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