FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/04/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Lev's Violin by Helena Attlee—Episode 4
4/5 An Italian adventure by Helena Attlee. Read by Fenella Woolgar.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/04/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/04/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/04/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Joel Edwards.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/04/31: Cheese Producers in Lockdown
As restaurants closed in lockdown, fine cheese producers went online to sell their wares.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Magpie
David Attenborough presents the magpie.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/04/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Professor Sir Simon Wessely
Professor Sir Simon Wessely, psychiatrist, shares his soundtrack with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
Lev's Violin by Helena Attlee—Episode 5
5/5 An Italian adventure by Helena Attlee. Read by Fenella Woolgar.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Summer music festivals line-ups - how many female artists are included?
Music festivals & female artists; Exams & assessments; Food writer, Yasmin Khan.
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10:45
Meet Me at the Museum—Episode 10
10/10 A story of self discovery and second chances.
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11:00
The Prime Minister at 300—The liminal premiership
1/3 Sir Anthony Seldon charts 300 years of the top job in British politics.
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11:30
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/04/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:03
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2021
The latest shipping forecast
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12:06
The New Adventures of Baron Munchausen—Episode 5
5/5 After an unforgettable round of golf, the Baron takes to the skies once more.
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12:20
You and Yours—Gift Card Scam, Pubs Reopening, CBD Oil
We hear from pubs deciding whether to reopen in April.
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12:57
Weather—02/04/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—02/04/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
All Fair in War: A History of Military Deception—Episode 5
Ben Macintyre's series concludes with a focus on camouflage in battle strategy (5 of 5)
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14:00
The Archers—01/04/2021
It’s judgement day for Kirsty.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Settlers
Sci-fi romcom starring Laura Aikman and Tom Rosenthal
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15:00
Good Friday Meditation: Behold the Man!
Neil MacGregor and Rev Lucy Winkett are inspired by Rembrandt's Ecce Homo this Good Friday
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15:30
Lent Talks—Faith in 'Lost Causes'
A personal, hopeful reflection inspired by an aspect of the story leading up to Easter.
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15:45
Swipe Right—Fate, Maybe by Beth O'Leary
Beth O'Leary's short story about a 'meet cute' gone wrong.
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16:00
Last Word—Bob Davey MBE; George Segal (pictured); Lady Violet Aitken; Tony Hendra
Matthew Bannister on a church restorer, an actor, a power boat racer, a comedian.
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16:30
Feedback—02/04/2021
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
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17:00
PM—02/04/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/04/2021 Ministers warned over vaccine passports
Government ministers have been advised against vaccine passports by more than 70 MPs
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 6
6/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
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19:00
Front Row—Front Row: The Blue Edition
An exploration of the colour blue in contemporary culture.
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19:45
The Whisperer In Darkness—Episode 15
15/15 A ritual involving Kennedy is about to take place. Can Heawood save her?
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20:00
Any Questions?—James Cleverly MP, Baroness Jones, Wes Streeting MP, Munira Wilson MP
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Florida Phone Call
Adam Gopnik reflects on why Tik-Tok will never be his thing.
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21:00
Mayday Omnibus—Episode 3
When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Police officer killed outside US Capitol Building
Area on heightened alert since January 6th riots
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22:45
Deborah Frances-White Introduces...—5. Jessica Fostekew
5/5 Deborah Frances-White gives Jessica Fostekew the prompt of The Devil You Know.
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23:00
A Good Read—Bryony Gordon & Hollie McNish
Chess, drugs and dentistry - the two writers chat to Harriett about their favourite books.
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23:30
Daughters of the Snow
Poet Himali Singh Soin looks to the North Pole and sees a mythologised space in literature
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/04/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Lev's Violin by Helena Attlee—Episode 5
5/5 An Italian adventure by Helena Attlee. Read by Fenella Woolgar.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/04/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/04/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/04/2021
Very Rev John Chalmers, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
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05:45
Bodies—Episode 1: Cutting and Crisis - Rediscovering the human body
1/12 Alice Roberts begins a time travelling tour of anatomical knowledge of the human body.
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