FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/03/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum—Series 1, Get a Job
1/4 Comedian Tom Mayhew heads to the Jobcentre Plus to meet his advisor, Carol.
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00:30
Short Works—Soft Boiled Eggs by Jane Fraser
Love, marriage and eggs. Sharon Morgan reads an original story by Welsh writer Jane Fraser
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/03/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/03/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Peter, Woolton in Liverpool.
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Peter, Woolton in Liverpool.
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05:45
Profile—Jens Stoltenberg
Nato secretary general tasked with preventing a third world war.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—06/03/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Knights in Shining Armour
Tom Robinson reflects upon our yearning to be rescued.
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06:35
Natural Histories—Toad
Ugly, poisonous, warty Brett Westwood explores our relationship with the Toad. From 2016
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06:57
Weather—06/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—06/03/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Russian Orthodox response to Putin; Ukraine's Chief Rabbi in exile; The Christian radio station broadcasting defiantly from Kyiv
Edward Stourton takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Play Action International
Dr Lavan Baskaran makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Play Action International.
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07:57
Weather—06/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—06/03/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—A Passion for Hospitality
Dr Krish Kandiah launches a Lent series from Bath Abbey.
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08:48
A Point of View—Return of the Bomb
Will Self argues that the threat of a nuclear apocalypse has never really gone away.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Black-necked Grebe
David Attenborough presents the black-necked grebe.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—06/03/2022
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—06/03/2022
Rex puts down some roots while Chris plays detective.
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11:00
Desert Island Discs—Oti Mabuse, dancer
Oti Mabuse, dancer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
Letter from Ukraine—The day the world changed
1/8 Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov reflects on the tumultuous events of the last few days.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/03/2022
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 88, Episode 2
2/6 Sue Perkins presents a new series of the Radio 4's longest running panel show.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Ukraine: War in the breadbasket of the world
Dan Saladino looks at the war in Ukraine through the lens of food and farming.
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12:57
Weather—06/03/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—06/03/2022
Radio 4’s look at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
The Archbishop Interviews—Tony Blair
Archbishop Justin Welby has conversations with public figures about what they believe.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Unseasonal Flowers and Leaves with Power
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Visitor
9/10 In jail for murder, Sapna is trying to make sense of the past few months.
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15:00
Drama on 4—White Debt (Part 2)
Thomas Harding explores the Demerara rebellion and the legacy of Britain's role in slavery
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16:00
Bookclub—Sarah Moss
Sarah Moss answers listener questions about her novel The Tidal Zone.
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16:30
Egypt's New Capital
Jonathan Glancey reports on Egypt’s mega-project to build a brand new Cairo in the desert.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Paedophile Preacher
Paedophile preacher still free to offend.
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17:40
Profile—Jens Stoltenberg
Nato secretary general tasked with preventing a third world war.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—06/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/03/2022 Heavy bombardment north of Kyiv
Families trying to flee caught in the line of fire. Evacuation from Mariupol fails again.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Pat Nevin
Pat Nevin picks the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week.
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19:00
The Archers—06/03/2022
There’s mortifying news for Tracy
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19:15
Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Shoplifter Problem
Marian and Tara tackle front-fastening bras, conspiracy theories and a shoplifting mother.
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19:45
Bright Lights, Dead City—Episode 9. The Cheap Seats
9/10 Filming continues inside the football stadium, overseen by the local residents.
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20:00
More or Less—Troop and Casualty Numbers in Ukraine
How reliable are the figures coming out of the conflict in Ukraine?
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20:30
Last Word—Sonny Ramadhin (pictured), Sister Catherine Wybourne, Captain Raymond Savage, Anna Karen
Matthew Bannister on a cricketer, a nun, a soldier and an actor
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21:00
Money Box—How to stop investing in Russia
Disinvesting in Russia, funeral plan concerns, energy standing charges and an Β£8,000 bill.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Play Action International
Dr Lavan Baskaran makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Play Action International.
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21:30
Analysis—The case for public service reform
Chris Naylor asks if there's a better way to deliver public services.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—06/03/2022
Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, Surprising Symmetries
We’ve got two eyes, two arms, two legs - but only one heart. Why!? asks Joanne.
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23:30
Something Understood—Knights in Shining Armour
Tom Robinson reflects upon our yearning to be rescued.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/03/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Wireless Nights—Series 7, Bat Night
Jarvis Cocker explores the human condition after dark, and goes in search of bats
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Peter, Woolton in Liverpool.
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Peter, Woolton in Liverpool.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/03/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/03/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/03/2022
A spirtitual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Emma Whittick.
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05:45
Farming Today—07/03/22 - Welsh port facilities, the NI Protocol and sheep's milk vodka
Will UK ports and EU food suppliers be ready for new import checks in July?
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05:56
Weather—07/03/2022
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Herring Gull
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the herring gull.
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