FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/09/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Captain's Apprentice by Caroline Davison—Vaughan Williams and Fen Country
3/5 Ralph Vaughan Williams and the inspiring landscape of the Fens.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—29/09/2022
A selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/09/2022
The latest news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/09/2022
Spiritual reflection with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/09/22 Bird Flu, On-shore wind, Wine tourism
More bird flu outbreaks and more restrictions.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tristan Gooley on the Wood Pigeon
Writer Tristan Gooley on the wood pigeon.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/09/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Electron
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the atomic particle that's proved a gateway to modernity.
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09:45
The Captain's Apprentice by Caroline Davison—Ralph Vaughan Williams Has an Epiphany
4/5 Ralph Vaughan Williams meets Mr Potiphar and has a musical epiphany.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Oloni, Women in Politics, Forever Friends?
Sex and relationship expert Oloni joins Emma to discuss her new book.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Brazil at a crossroads
Brazilian voters go to the polls to choose between two very different leaders
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11:30
Peter Greenaway - Painting with Film
An immersive 80th birthday encounter with film-maker and artist Peter Greenaway.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/09/2022
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—You and Yours Gap Finders: Brie Read
You and Yours Gap Finders: Brie Read
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12:32
All Consuming—Vapes
Amit and Charlotte cut through the smoke to explore the world of e-cigarettes and vapes.
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12:57
Weather—29/09/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—29/09/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
The Scramble for Rare Earths—4. The EU's dependency on China
4/5 Misha Glenny asks whether the EU can find other ways of satisfying its rare earth demand.
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14:00
The Archers—28/09/2022
The past returns to haunt Clarrie.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Shearwaters
Alison White's psychological thriller set on a remote island wildlife reserve.
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15:00
Ramblings—Halifax Hikers
Clare meets the Halifax Hikers, who walk together twice a week for fitness and wellbeing.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Lord's Taverners
Adam Hills makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lord's Taverners.
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15:30
Open Book—Orhan Pamuk
Johny Pitts talks to Orhan Pamuk about his new book, Nights of Plague.
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16:00
Made of Stronger Stuff—Dopamine
Kimberley Wilson and Dr Xand van Tulleken take a journey around the human body.
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16:30
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Inside Science—Fracking Science
The moratorium on fracking has been lifted, but what does the science say?
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17:00
PM—29/09/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/09/2022 The Prime Minister insists she has the right plans to grow the economy.
The Prime Minister defies critics, insisting she has the right plans to grow the economy.
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18:30
Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out—Series 1, Joanna Lumley
2/4 Gemma's sketch show continues, but can she wrestle back hosting duties from Joanna Lumley?
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19:00
The Archers—29/09/2022
Chelsea faces the music.
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19:15
Front Row—A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare North Playhouse and artist Samson Kambalu
A review of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Peaky Blinders as dance, and artist Samson Kambalu.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Turmoil on the markets
What's just happened to the British economy, and what might come next?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Excess Profits, Windfall Taxes and Incentives
Is a windfall tax a fair way to restore equilibrium in an economic recession?
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21:00
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Inside Science—Fracking Science
The moratorium on fracking has been lifted, but what does the science say?
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21:30
In Our Time—The Electron
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the atomic particle that's proved a gateway to modernity.
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22:00
The World Tonight—OBR forecast for mini budget “was rejected"
Analysts blame lack of independent forecast for market turmoil
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22:45
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes—Episode Nine
9/10 The story of Medusa as you've never heard it before. Read by Susannah Fielding.
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23:00
Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny—Tatty Macleod: Carnac, France
Tatty Macleod: Carnac, France
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23:30
Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 4
4/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of obscure yet fascinating facts.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/09/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Captain's Apprentice by Caroline Davison—Ralph Vaughan Williams Has an Epiphany
4/5 Ralph Vaughan Williams meets Mr Potiphar and has a musical epiphany.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—30/09/2022
A selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/09/2022
The latest news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/09/2022
Spiritual reflection with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/09/2022: Scottish Rural Visas, English Vineyard, Flea Beetles and Pesticide Legislation
The Scottish Government wants bespoke rural visas to attract foreign workers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Val Thompson on the pink-footed goose
Val Thompson remembers her late husband and watching pink-footed geese in Norfolk.
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