FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—New Challenges
There are new challenges for Abi as Jacob's hospital discharge approaches. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/08/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/08/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/08/2022
Reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—26/08/22 - Fertiliser, food prices, reviving a Scottish island
Fertiliser and carbon dioxide, food prices, reviving farming on a Scottish island.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Flightless Cormorant
Chris Packham presents the flightless cormorant adapted to its Galapagos world. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—26/08/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—London Occupy
Kirsty Wark reunites some of those caught up in the anti-capitalist Occupy London protests (R)
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09:45
This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—Days of Hope
In Abi Morgan's memoir, summer seas point to new hope for her, Jacob & their two children.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—DJ BB, DJ Ritu, Dame Esther Rantzen, Ros Whitehouse, Dr Caroline Boyd, Joy Porter, Dr Mariaelena Huambachano
Older Women DJs on the UK’s club scene
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11:00
The Spark—James Bridle and non-human intelligence
Helen Lewis presents a new series of encounters with innovative thinkers.
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11:30
Mucking In—Series 1, Hold Your Horses
6/6 Archie turns the farm upside down with a metal detector.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/08/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
AntiSocial—Trigger warnings
'Upsetting content' warnings at universities: a harmless courtesy or oversensitivity?
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12:57
Weather—26/08/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—26/08/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Torn—The stories behind the clothes we wear, Viscose Rayon
5/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of viscose rayon, first known as 'fake silk'.
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14:00
The Archers—25/08/2022
Tracy is feeling nervous. (R)
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14:15
Limelight—Exemplar - Series 1, Exemplar - Episode 2
A mysterious voice note takes Jess and Maya on a hunt to find an old friend.
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14:45
Living with the Gods—Living with Many Gods
Neil MacGregor focuses on societies with many gods, including the Romans in Britain.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Milton Keynes
Kathy Clugston and the panel are in Milton Keynes.
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15:45
New Frequencies—Part One: SandGlass and The Ice Demon of Mount Crooked
The second season of a showcase of work by young writers: Part One
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16:00
Last Word—Margaret Keane, Keith Smith, Mario Fiorentini, Brenda Fisher
Matthew Bannister on an artist, an entrepreneur, a partisan and a swimmer.
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16:30
Feedback—26/08/2022
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations. (R)
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17:00
PM—26/08/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/08/2022 Calls for Help as Household Bills Rise
The energy regulator announces a near-doubling of the price cap for energy bills
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18:30
Party's Over—Series 2, The Crown
5/6 Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin, Britain's least successful former prime minister.
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19:00
The Archers—26/08/2022
Is Ruairi ready for the honest truth?
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19:15
Screenshot—Werner Herzog at 80
Mark and Ellen explore the work, myth and legacy of Werner Herzog as he turns 80.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Murdo Fraser MSP, Angela Haggerty, Anas Sarwar MSP, Dr Philippa Whitford MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Barracks in Stirling.
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20:50
A Point of View—When Everybody Is Somebody
Will Self reflects on the merits of failure.
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21:00
Torn—Ominbus 1
Gus Casely-Hayford, director of V&A East, tells a human-centred history of fashion.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Energy price cap to rise more than 80 per cent from October.
Campaigners warn that households will be plunged into poverty
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22:45
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy—5: Are We Ridiculous?
5/10 Faith and passion collide in this tender and shocking debut set during the Troubles.
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23:00
Great Lives—Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw, Educationalist
Sir John Timpson picks Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw. (R)
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23:30
My Dream Dinner Party—David Baddiel's Dream Dinner Party
Comedian and author David Baddiel in conversation with his heroes – brought back to life. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/08/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
This is Not a Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan—Days of Hope
In Abi Morgan's memoir, summer seas point to new hope for her, Jacob & their two children. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/08/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/08/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/08/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
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05:45
Four Thought—A Friendship
Novelist Richard Owain Roberts shares a story about a friendship. (R)
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