FM Schedule
-
Early
-
00:00
Midnight News—28/12/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
00:15
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 1
1/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of the world.
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/12/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
-
05:33
Shipping Forecast—28/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/12/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Azariah France-Williams.
-
05:45
Farming Today—Lake District Valley Tweeds
Caz Graham hears about 13 new Lake District Valley Tweeds.
-
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Rosa Gleave on the Goldcrest
BirdLife International's Rosa Gleave on the goldcrest.
-
-
Back to top
Morning
-
06:00
Today—28/12/2021
Cumbrian farmer and best-selling author James Rebanks guest-edits the programme.
-
09:00
Things Fell Apart—S1. Ep 8: A Mock Slave Auction
20/22 Strange tales from the culture wars by Jon Ronson.
-
09:30
Four Thought—Valuing Care
Ai-jen Poo argues that we should all value caring, and carers.
-
09:45
Just William - The Great Performer by Richmal Crompton—William - Only Just in Time
2/5 Martin Jarvis performs. William decides, ambitiously, to create a night club.
-
10:00
Woman's Hour—Women of Snow and Ice; Sheila Watt-Cloutier; Antarctic Women; Nancy Campbell and Cold Water Swimming
Women inspired to protect, write about, scientifically study and experience the cold.
-
11:00
Out of the Ordinary—Series 5, Swimming Through Ice
Jolyon Jenkins meets the people who want to swim a mile through freezing cold water.
-
11:30
Will-of-the-Dump
The story of a black bin bag... told through essay, sound and music.
-
-
Back to top
Afternoon
-
12:00
News Summary—28/12/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
-
12:04
The Princess Bride—Bitesize Backstories: The Bride
William Goldman’s cult classic told in bitesize backstories.
-
12:18
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - How is Covid affecting your plans for New Year?
How is Covid affecting your plans for New Year?
-
12:57
Weather—28/12/2021
The latest weather forecast
-
13:00
World at One—28/12/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
-
13:45
Call to Kabul—Safe in the North
2/5 Anita Anand tracks an unfolding story of three brothers being hunted by the Taliban.
-
14:00
The Archers—27/12/2021
Jennifer receives a post-Christmas bonus.
-
14:15
Drama on 4—Meltdown
Comedy about a famous actress reaching the end of her tether.
-
15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 35, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Economics: Episode 46
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
-
15:30
Michael Palin's Memory Palaces: Terry Gilliam
Michael Palin invents technology to fire James Peak inside Terry Gilliam's memory palace.
-
16:00
Consumed by Desire—I don't think we know the difference between wants and needs
2/3 Psychotherapist and writer Philippa Perry attempts to unpick the idea of desire.
-
16:30
Great Lives—Noor-Un-Nissa Inayat Khan
The muslim princess who became a WW2 Special Agent
-
17:00
PM—28/12/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
-
-
Back to top
Evening
-
18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/12/2021 The Government says people should enjoy New Year, but warned it would bring in Covid restrictions if needed.
The Government says people should enjoy New Year but warn of Covid restrictions if needed
-
18:15
Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 2, Gina Miller
2/5 Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with campaigner Gina Miller.
-
18:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 4, The Wrath of Zeus
1/5 When there’s a robber at large Alfie has to bring in a very special colleague.
-
19:00
The Archers—28/12/2021
Kirsty has another cross to bear
-
19:15
This Cultural Life—Kenneth Branagh
Actor and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh reveals his cultural influences and inspirations.
-
20:00
Able to Parent
Wheelchair-user Emily Yates and her partner CJ decide whether they want to be parents.
-
20:40
In Touch—Former British Army Soldier; then and now.
Craig Lundberg lost his sight when serving in Iraq in 2007.
-
21:00
All in the Mind—Looking inside the minds of our pets - and our relationships with them
Do our pets care about us, or do we just like to think they do?
-
21:30
Things Fell Apart—S1. Ep 8: A Mock Slave Auction
20/22 Strange tales from the culture wars by Jon Ronson.
-
22:00
The World Tonight—Russia bans one of its oldest human rights organisations
Memorial International was set up to protect the memories of Stalin's victims
-
22:45
Deborah Frances-White Introduces...—2. Travis Alabanza
2/5 Deborah Frances-White gives Travis Alabanza the prompt of The Devil You Know.
-
23:00
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 3
3/6 John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.
-
23:30
Slow Radio Comedy
Sound art meets comedy as performers swap the stage for immersive natural environments.
-
-
Back to top
Late
-
00:00
Midnight News—29/12/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
00:15
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 2
2/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of the world.
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/12/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
-
05:33
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/12/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Azariah France-Williams.
-
05:45
Farming Today—Culm Grassland
Sarah Swadling explores a rare UK farmland habitat.
-
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jimi Goodwin on the Mallard
Musician Jimi Goodwin on the mallard in this Tweet of the Day.
-
