FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/05/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Witness History—The First Panda in the West
In 1936, a US socialite and her Chinese guide captured a giant panda and brought it to NY.
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00:30
Short Works—Dance of the Wild
By Amanthi Harris. Anya visits a house once visited by Virginia Woolf.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/05/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/05/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Great Tower of Magdalen College, Oxford
Bells on Sunday comes from the Great Tower of Magdalen College, Oxford.
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05:45
Profile—Sonia Boyce OBE
Winner of the prestigious Golden Lion award at Venice Biennale, British artist Sonia Boyce
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—01/05/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Being Good
Do we consider a moral life an achievement? Mark Tully explores the value of 'Being Good'.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Woods and Flowers
Verity Sharp visits a farm in Pembrokeshire which focuses is on woodland and cut flowers.
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06:57
Weather—01/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—01/05/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Ukrainian refugee visa delays; Eid prayers at Blackburn Rovers; On the frontline of the cost of living crisis.
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week, with William Crawley.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Over The Wall
Dr Ranj presents the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Over The Wall.
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07:57
Weather—01/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—01/05/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Meaning Matters
A service from Northern Ireland reflecting on our need and desire for meaning in life.
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08:48
A Point of View—Reconsidering Cannabis and the Law
Will Self proposes a very British solution to the legalisation of marijuana.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Bullfinch
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the bullfinch.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—01/05/2022
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—01/05/2022
Brian faces an uphill struggle and Tracy tries to make a good impression
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11:00
The Reunion—The Silver Jubilee
Kirsty Wark reunites people involved in celebrations for the Queen's silver jubilee.
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11:45
Living with the Gods—Here Comes the Sun
Neil MacGregor experiences the winter solstice in the passage tomb at Newgrange, Ireland.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/05/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 4
4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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12:32
The Food Programme—SPAM: food + war + memory in a can
Jaega Wise investigates the worldwide cultural importance of SPAM.
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12:57
Weather—01/05/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—01/05/2022
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
The Listening Project—Adapting and Nurturing
The Falklands War, male infertility, French ex-pats, fostering and adoption.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—West Maldon, Essex
Peter Gibbs and the panel are in West Maldon, Essex.
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14:45
1922: The Birth of Now—Nosferatu and Modernist Horror
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, the first vampire film and its influence after a century
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15:00
Foreign Bodies—Grain of Truth, The Blood Painting
Taut crime thriller set in modern Poland.
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16:00
Bookclub—Nick Harkaway
Nick Harkaway talks about his novel Angelmaker.
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16:30
Just William… and Richmal
A centenary celebration of Richmal Crompton’s Just William books.
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17:00
Connections
Douglas Alexander examines whether recent crises have helped bring people together.
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17:40
Profile—Sonia Boyce OBE
Winner of the prestigious Golden Lion award at Venice Biennale, British artist Sonia Boyce
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—01/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/05/2022 UN evacuation of Mariupol begins
A UN operation begins to evacuate civilians trapped in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Myfanwy Alexander
The best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week, chosen by Myfanwy Alexander.
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19:00
The Archers—01/05/2022
Oliver makes a tempting offer.
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19:15
Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Bailey: One of Many
Stand-up special from the Mancunian comedian with a common name.
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19:45
Spring Stories—Winter Kept Us Warm
5/5 By Allan Radcliffe. An original short story for radio, read by Steven Cree.
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20:00
Feedback—29/04/2022
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
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20:30
Last Word—Yvonne Blenkinsop (pictured), Dr Margaret Carswell, Mikhail Vasenkov, Denise Coffey
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, an ornithologist, a spy, an actor
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21:00
Money Box—Government changes guidance on energy bill support payment
Government changes guidance on energy bill support payment.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Over The Wall
Dr Ranj presents the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Over The Wall.
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21:30
The Digital Human—Series 21, Monstrous
Aleks Krotoski asks what digitally native monster myths tell us about our fears of tech.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—01/05/2022
Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
Loose Ends—Alison Steadman, Ardal O'Hanlon, Cherrelle Skeete, Holly Walsh, Kurt Vile, Honeyglaze, Scottee, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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23:30
Something Understood—Being Good
Do we consider a moral life an achievement? Mark Tully explores the value of 'Being Good'.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/05/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Prison Protest
Prison protest: from riots to hunger strikes.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Great Tower of Magdalen College, Oxford
Bells on Sunday comes from the Great Tower of Magdalen College, Oxford.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/05/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/05/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/05/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Janet Fife.
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05:45
Farming Today—Old Knowledge, New Innovations: The farming scholars taking on the world
International Nuffield Farm Scholars visit the UK.
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05:56
Weather—02/05/2022
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tawny Owl
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the tawny owl.
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