FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—3. We Want a Writer
3/5 Morecambe and Wise are in New York.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/09/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/09/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/09/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishva Samani
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05:45
Farming Today—02/09/21 - Trade and Agriculture Commission, picker shortage and hop breeding
Where is the new Trade and Agriculture Commission?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Andy Clements on Pink-footed Geese
Andy Clements is captivated by the excited chatter of pink-footed geese.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/09/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Citizens of Somewhere—Stoke-on-Trent
People in Stoke-on-Trent talk to John Harris about their lives and how they see the future
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09:30
Questions Answered—Anthony
4/5 Stories of the people behind the calls at the heart of Any Questions and Any Answers.
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09:45
Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—4. Mr Preview and Company
4/5 Morecambe and Wise perform the most memorable sketch of their lives.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Fran Lebowitz, Parent Blame, Heiresses
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Moria - After the Fire
Stories from people who survived the fire in the Greek refugee camp a year ago.
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11:30
Song of the Thames
Singer and song hunter Sam Lee leads us on a secular pilgrimage along the Thames.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/09/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
News of the Dead by James Robertson—Episode 9
9/10 9/10. In 1945, a young girl is found hiding under the back seat of the school bus.
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12:18
You and Yours—Wine Strength, WhatsApp Scam, and Hotel Food Shortage
How is climate change impacting on the wine you drink?
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12:57
Weather—02/09/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—02/09/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—Black Gold
Discover biochar – the arch-enemy of climate change.
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14:00
The Archers—01/09/2021
There’s a near miss for Justin.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Song and Dance
Award-winning writer Barney Norris's poignant drama about grief, friendship and survival
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15:00
Ramblings—A Sunny Stomp on the Pentland Hills
Clare hikes near Edinburgh with inspirational adventurers Hazel and Luke Robertson.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Attitude is Everything
Volunteer Katie Pennick makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Attitude is Everything
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15:30
Open Book—Making it new? Literature of the Twenties Special
Johny Pitts explores the 20s with Alison MacLeod, Bill Goldstein, James Clammer & Jo Hamya
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16:00
The Film Programme—Maria Djurkovic
Maria Djurkovic: how to make a movie in lockdown.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Rugby and the brain
New clues on how tackles and knocks impact the brains of professional rugby players.
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17:00
PM—02/09/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/09/2021 Foreign Secretary says Britain must be 'pragmatic and realistic' regarding Afghanistan
Dominic Raab says the UK will need to engage with the Taliban.
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18:30
Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Dr Phil visits Birmingham City Hospital
2/4 Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at a city centre hospital.
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19:00
The Archers—02/09/2021
Lilian and Justin become more ambitious
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19:15
Front Row—Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino discusses his debut novel.
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19:45
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Sir Alec Douglas-Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Matchsticks
4/5 David Cannadine explores Sir Alec Douglas-Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's matchbox economics.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—The Afghan Refugee Crisis
How will the world deal with Afghan refugees?
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20:30
Elon Musk vs Twitter—Elon Musk: The Evening Rocket, Planet B
2/5 Why does Elon Musk believe he can save the world by colonising Mars?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Rugby and the brain
New clues on how tackles and knocks impact the brains of professional rugby players.
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21:30
Citizens of Somewhere—Stoke-on-Trent
People in Stoke-on-Trent talk to John Harris about their lives and how they see the future
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22:00
The World Tonight—More than 20 dead in New York flash floods
Remnants of Hurricane Ida bring record-breaking rainfall
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22:45
News of the Dead by James Robertson—Episode 9
9/10 9/10. In 1945, a young girl is found hiding under the back seat of the school bus.
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23:00
The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Featuring Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis.
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23:30
Mastertapes—Series 2, Richard Thompson (B-Side)
6/10 The audience asks Richard Thompson questions about his 1991 solo album Rumor and Sigh.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—4. Mr Preview and Company
4/5 Morecambe and Wise perform the most memorable sketch of their lives.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/09/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/09/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/09/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishva Samani
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05:45
Farming Today—03/09/21 Farm food waste, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards' Farming for the Future category, seed breeding
Farmers could increase their profits by 20% by getting to grips with food waste.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mark Cocker on the Curlew
Mark Cocker on the evocative song of a curlew floating over the Derbyshire moorlands.
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