FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/09/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Fen, Bog and Swamp by Annie Proulx—Discursive Thoughts on Wetlands
1/5 Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie Proulx's short history of peatlands and the climate crisis.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/09/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/09/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/09/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/09/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/09/2022
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Reverend Catherine De Souza.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/09/22 Cost of living in rural areas; farmers still unable to export breeding animals to the EU.
Nearly two years after Brexit, farmers still can't export breeding animals to EU.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Carry Akroyd Black and White Birds
For Carry Akroyd, illustrator of the Tweet of the Day book, birds are part of a landscape.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/09/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Emily Holmes on how to treat trauma
Why images are more powerful than words in shaping how we think and feel.
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09:30
One to One—Gospel and social change: Gillian Burke and Karen Gibson
Gillian and Karen discuss singing as a force for social and political change.
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09:45
Fen, Bog and Swamp by Annie Proulx—The English Fens
2/5 Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Proulx contemplates peatlands and the climate crisis.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The Queen's funeral, Male friendships, PM Liz Truss as diplomat, Death of Mahsa Amini in Iran
We speak to one of the community volunteers invited to attend the Queen's state funeral.
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11:00
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Puzzle of the Plasma Doughnut
β€How does fusion work, and how can we do it safely on earth?β€ asks Les Walker
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11:30
Icon—Episode 2: Read All About It
Celebrity culture through the lens of Elizabeth Taylor.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/09/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What does the new energy support package mean for you?
Call You and Yours: What does the new energy support package mean for you?
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12:57
Weather—20/09/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—20/09/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Read
How reading stories can boost your brain, your social skills and help fight depression.
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14:00
The Archers—19/09/2022
You can always rely on Jim.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Calls From Far Away
A discovery on Pluto promises to have profound ramifications back down on Earth.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 32, Memento Mori
Short documentaries about mortality. Presented by Josie Long.
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15:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2022, Blue 4Eva by Saba Sams
2/5 The first in this year's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award. Read by Tuppence Middleton.
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16:00
The Listening Project—Love and Loss
Bereavement and grief, prejudice in the health system, high street shops and Eurovision.
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16:30
Great Lives—Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longstocking
Cressida Cowell on her hero Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longstocking.
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17:00
PM—20/09/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/09/2022 The Prime Minister says she's prepared to make unpopular choices if they mean stimulating economic growth.
The Government is to look again at its plans to privatise Channel Four.
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18:30
Alone—Series 4, Episode 6- Domestic Blitz
6/6 Ellie tries wild swimming, much to Mitch’s initial disappointment. Stars Angus Deayton.
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19:00
The Archers—20/09/2022
Jazzer needs to let off steam.
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19:15
Front Row—Louise Doughty on her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ drama Crossfire, singer-songwriter Miki Berenyi from Lush, author Jenn Ashworth
Louise Doughty on her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ drama, Miki Berenyi's memoir of life in Lush, Jenn Ashworth.
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20:00
Today—The Today Debate: What do we want from our monarchy?
Mishal Husain and a panel of experts examine the evolving role of the Royal Family.
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20:40
In Touch—Safety: On The Streets & Early Health Screenings
We hear about an upcoming judicial review that aims to make our streets safer.
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21:00
Can the Police Keep Us Safe?—Community
Exploring the question of policing and public safety, in public, in private, online.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Emily Holmes on how to treat trauma
Why images are more powerful than words in shaping how we think and feel.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Anger over β€Russia referendumsβ€ in Ukraine
Pro-Moscow authorities in 4 occupied regions to hold weekend vote
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22:45
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes—Episode Two
2/10 The story of Medusa as you've never heard it before. Read by Susannah Fielding.
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23:00
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—246. Opaque Tights and Oboe Hotlines, with Your Emails
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey look back on a momentous week.
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23:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2022, And the moon descends on the temple that was by Kerry Andrew
1/5 The second in this year's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award. Read by Matthew Needham.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/09/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Fen, Bog and Swamp by Annie Proulx—The English Fens
2/5 Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Proulx contemplates peatlands and the climate crisis.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/09/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/09/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/09/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/09/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/09/2022
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Reverend Catherine De Souza
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05:45
Farming Today—21/09/22: Living off grid, sustainable agritech, oil seed rape research
What life is like for those living without mains electricity.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Matt Merritt on the Redstart
Editor of British Birdwatching magazine Matt Merritt enjoys the first spring male redstart
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