FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/04/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope—Ep 4 - Fukushima
4/5 In Lucy Easthope's memoir she recalls the response to the Fukushima disaster.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/04/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/04/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Grace Thomas.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/04/22 - Upland farmers, trade deals and Australian beef farmers
More money for upland farmers, but is it enough?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Willow Warbler
Kate Humble presents the willow warbler.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/04/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Winnie Byanyima, executive director of Unaids
Winnie Byanyima, head of Unaids, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope—Ep 5 - The Pandemic
5/5 In Lucy Easthope's memoir about her work in disaster recovery she reflects on the pandemic
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Nubya, Justyna Wydrzynska, Ramadan and Parasocial relationships
Anita speaks to the cartoonist Robyn Smith about Nubia the first Black superwoman.
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11:00
The Smugglers' Trail—Smugglers Profit as War Rages
Sue Mitchell and Rob Lawrie investigate how smugglers hope to profit from war in Ukraine.
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11:30
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Pilot – All About Selina
Florence and Selina have avoided each other for decades, but now they are together again.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/04/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Battle of Savoy Hill—Episode 5
5/5 Matters controversial and debateable arise. Reith disagrees with Miss Matheson.
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12:18
You and Yours—Care home records, Motorhomes, BT compensation
Care home record keeping. New scheme for motorhomes. BT compensation battle.
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12:57
Weather—01/04/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—01/04/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Save our Steelworks
Greg hears a piece of 1970s archive from Wales.
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14:00
The Archers—31/03/2022
Alice realises what’s important.
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14:15
Limelight—Dead Hand, 1: Number Stations
1/5 A new voice is added to the Dead Hand code. Has the killer returned?
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14:45
Helen Lewis: Great Wives—Series 1, Out of the Shadows
4/4 Helen Lewis meets the life partners of history's most famous geniuses.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—North Solent
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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15:45
Short Works—Profound Earthly Suffering
A young woman longs to have her heart broken, in Kritika Pandey's new story for Radio 4.
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16:00
Last Word—Madeleine Albright (pictured), Peter Padfield, Christina Smith, Sheila Paine
Matthew Bannister on a US politician, a naval historian, an entrepreneur, a textile expert
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16:30
Feedback—01/04/2022
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
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17:00
PM—01/04/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/04/2022 UK Covid levels reach record high
Almost five million people thought to have had the virus in week ending March 26th
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 60, Episode 4
4/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
Letter from Ukraine—Bees and Books
5/8 Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov gives a personal account of daily life in war-torn Ukraine.
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19:15
Screenshot—Hoaxes, fakes and pranks
Ellen and Mark explore the art of the screen hoax, from F for Fake to Alternative 3.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Sir Ed Davey MP, Louise Haigh MP, Robert Jenrick MP, Tommy Sheppard MP
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Hull Minster.
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20:50
A Point of View—Helpless
A L Kennedy reflects on a 1950s experiment in inducing despair.
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21:00
The Hackers—01/04/2022
Gabriella Coleman investigates one of the most misunderstood cultures of the modern world
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22:00
The World Tonight—EU-China summit focusses on Ukraine
Von der Leyen warns Beijing of possible reputational damage
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22:45
The Battle of Savoy Hill—Episode 5
5/5 Matters controversial and debateable arise. Reith disagrees with Miss Matheson.
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23:00
A Good Read—Julie Hesmondhalgh and Elaine C Smith
The two actors with their choice of books
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23:30
Today in Parliament—01/04/2022
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/04/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope—Ep 5 - The Pandemic
5/5 In Lucy Easthope's memoir about her work in disaster recovery she reflects on the pandemic
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/04/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/04/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Ian Faulds.
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05:45
Lent Talks—"I was naked and you clothed me"
A series of personal reflections inspired by an aspect of Jesus' ministry and Passion.
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