FM Schedule
-
Early
-
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.
-
-
Back to top
Morning
-
06:00
Today—29/12/2021
England and Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling guest-edits the programme.
-
09:00
The Reunion—Love Actually
Kirsty Wark reunites some of the stars of the 2003 Christmas film Love Actually.
-
09:45
Just William - The Great Performer by Richmal Crompton—William the Great Actor
3/5 Martin Jarvis’ new recording of this classic tale. Comic chaos onstage.
-
10:00
Woman's Hour—Donna Ward on reclaiming spinsterhood; Comedian Liz Kingsman; Scars - Jayne; Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 100 Objects
Australian author Donna Ward on what it means to be accidentally single and childless.
-
11:00
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Ed Balls Christmas Special One
Nick Robinson talks to Ed Balls about cooking, dancing and politics.
-
11:30
The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Case #524 - New Year's Evil
Max and Ivan investigate fearsome criminal matriarch Mama Shanks.
-
-
Back to top
Afternoon
-
12:00
News Summary—29/12/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
-
12:04
The Princess Bride—Bitesize Backstories: The Prince
Bitesize backstories from William Goldman’s classic tale of true love and adventure.
-
12:18
You and Yours—Boxing Day Sales; Disability hotel access; Boiling Point; Storm Arwen update
Boxing Day Sales; Disability hotel access; Boiling Point; Storm Arwen update.
-
12:57
Weather—29/12/2021
The latest weather forecast
-
13:00
World at One—29/12/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
-
13:45
Call to Kabul—The Story of Three Brothers
3/5 Anita Anand tracks an unfolding story of three brothers being hunted by the Taliban.
-
14:00
The Archers—28/12/2021
Kirsty has another cross to bear
-
14:15
Drama on 4—My Dad's Wardrobe
By Frazer Flintham. Trying to recover his dad's clothes, Louie brings the family together.
-
15:00
Money Box—Relationships and Money
Felicity Hannah, listeners and panelists discuss how we manage money in our relationships.
-
15:30
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?
-
16:00
Thinking Allowed—The Value of Things
The value of things: why do we hang on to objects?
-
16:30
The Media Show—The Secret Life of the Continuity Announcer
'And now for something completely different on The Media Show.'
-
17:00
PM—29/12/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
-
-
Back to top
Evening
-
18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/12/2021 Scots urged not to go to England for New Year
Scots have been urged not to cross the border to England for New Year.
-
18:15
Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 2, Andy Hamilton
3/5 Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with writer Andy Hamilton
-
18:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, New Year Resolutions
8/8 Hancock is determined to keep to his New Year Resolutions. It doesn't go well.
-
19:00
The Archers—29/12/2021
Alice gets a rude awakening
-
19:15
This Cultural Life—Bernardine Evaristo
Author Bernardine Evaristo reveals her formative experiences and cultural influences.
-
20:00
Moral Maze—Meaning
Michael Buerk is joined by Rowan Williams, Alice Roberts, Will Self and Bonnie Greer.
-
20:45
Four Thought—Valuing Care
Ai-jen Poo argues that we should all value caring, and carers.
-
21:00
The Flipside with Paris Lees—Series 1, 4. Forgive me, not?
Is forgiveness always possible?
-
21:30
The Media Show—The Secret Life of the Continuity Announcer
'And now for something completely different on The Media Show.'
-
22:00
The World Tonight—One of Hong Kong's last remaining pro-democracy media outlets closes
Widespread international condemnation after offices of Stand News raided by police
-
22:45
Deborah Frances-White Introduces...—3. Scarlett Curtis
3/5 Deborah Frances-White gives Scarlett Curtis the prompt of The Devil You Know.
-
23:00
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 4
4/6 John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.
-
23:30
Ruby Wax Talking Human—Episode 3
3/4 Ruby is joined by a neuroscientist and a Buddhist monk to talk about being human.
-
23:45
Sophie Willan's Guide to Normality—Series 1, Get a Job
2/4 Break-out comedy star Sophie Willan looks at how 'normal' it is to have a job.
-
-
Back to top
Late
-
00:00
Midnight News—30/12/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
00:15
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 3
3/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of new towns.
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/12/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
-
05:33
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/12/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Azariah France-Williams.
-
05:45
Farming Today—Curling
Nancy Nicolson explores the surprising history of Scottish farming and top level curling.
-
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Snow Bunting
David Attenborough presents the snow bunting.
-
