FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/12/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa—Episode 4
4/5 The founders of Rappler determine to democratise activism in the Philippines.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/12/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/12/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/12/2022
Reflection with Fr Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church, Melrose.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/12/2022 - Cost of food production, free-range turkeys, equine stud
The cost of food production, falling turkey sales, and an IVF clinic for horses.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on the Coal Tit
Presenter Dermot O'Leary gazes into his garden to watch busy coal tits on the bird feeders
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/12/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Baz Luhrmann, director
Baz Luhrmann, director, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa—Episode 5
5/5 Maria becomes increasingly concerned about disinformation promoted via Facebook groups.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Anoushka Shankar, UTIs, Sad Beige Children
A new test which could diagnose the exact type of urinary tract infection in 40 minutes.
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11:00
Britain's Communist Thread—The Party's Over
Historian Camilla Schofield explores a century-long thread of communism in Britain.
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11:30
Unite—Series 1, The Party and the Proposal
2/4 Tony organises a weekend away to propose to Imogen, leaving the boys home alone.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/12/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Archive on 4—FDR's Four Freedoms
Professor David Reynolds on what Roosevelt's Four Freedoms speech means today.
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12:57
Weather—02/12/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—02/12/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Understand—The Economy, The Economy: 10. Inequality
11/16 Why are the rich, rich and the poor, poor, and was it always this way?
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14:00
The Archers—01/12/2022
Tracy is given something to think about.
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14:15
Limelight—Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall, Episode 1
1/8 Thrilling drama based on the video game Splinter Cell. A new recruit tests Sam Fisher.
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14:45
Why Do We Do That?—Why Can't We All Be Morning People?
Ella Al-Shamahi explores how our Neanderthal DNA may influence our sleeping habits.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Banstead Downs
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team answer your questions from Banstead Downs.
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15:45
From Fact to Fiction—State of the Union
State of the Union by Rachael Fulton, read by Sally Reid.
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16:00
Last Word—Doddie Weir, Hebe de Bonafini, Irene Cara, Cornelia Schroeder
Matthew Bannister on a rugby player, a campaigner, a singer and a virologist.
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16:30
Feedback—02/12/2022
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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17:00
PM—02/12/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/12/2022 Fresh Strikes Target Transport
Three unions announce strike dates in a dispute about pay and conditions.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 61, Episode 6
6/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—02/12/2022
A calming voice is needed in a crisis.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 4, Isobel Waller-Bridge and Mikey J Asante round off the series
Isobel Waller-Bridge and Mikey J Asante help add the final five tracks to this playlist.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Nazir Afzal, Baroness Chapman, David Davis MP, David Kerfoot
Alex Forsyth presents political debate and discussion from the Plaza Cinema, Skipton.
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20:50
A Point of View—On Being Tall
Will Self ponders the drawbacks of having a lofty stature.
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21:00
Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Omnibus 2
Greg Jenner dives into the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archive to explore changes over the past century.
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22:00
The World Tonight—More rail strikes announced after union meets Government
Travellers facing more disruption in run-up to Christmas
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22:45
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney—Episode 10
10/10 Can Eileen and Alice find happiness?
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23:00
Americast—The Growing Legalisation of Marijuana in the US
How has America's relationship with cannabis changed?
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23:30
Today in Parliament—02/12/2022
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/12/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa—Episode 5
5/5 Maria becomes increasingly concerned about disinformation promoted via Facebook groups.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/12/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/12/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/12/2022
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Pastor Andrew Roycroft.
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05:45
Four Thought—Piracy on the Page
Author Joe Nutt argues we need to fight back against what he calls 'linguistic piracy'.
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