FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/01/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Profile—Sarah Lancashire
The actor behind some of our favourite female leads.
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00:30
The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama—Episode 1 - The Power of Small
1/5 Michelle Obama shares her insights & strategies for living boldly in an uncertain world.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/01/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/01/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/01/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Lucy Winkett.
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05:45
Farming Today—03/01/23 A new Common Agricultural Policy, farmers' discussion group, Lord Plumb on Great Lives.
A new CAP for the EU and farmers talking farming.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—White Tern
Sir David Attenborough presents the widespread marine species, the white tern.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—03/01/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Rethink—Rethink Climate, Behaviour and communication
2/5 What lifestyle habits are we prepared to give up to stop climate change? With Amol Rajan.
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09:45
The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama—Episode 2 - Decoding Fear
2/5 Michelle Obama shares her insights on overcoming fear in the face of life's challenges.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Harriet Walker, Elika Ashoori, Dr Henrietta Hughes, Sarah Graham, Neil Leitch, Adam Hawksbee
Abandoning the bra – the new trend of going braless.
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11:00
Science Stories—Series 9, Ignaz Semmelweiss: The Hand Washer
Lindsey Fitzharris tells the story of Ignaz Semmelweiss, the hand washer.
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11:30
Out of the Ordinary—Series 8, Holy relics
You can buy a piece of the cross Jesus died on for Β£400. But all is not what it seems
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—03/01/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Are you going to try to cut down on alcohol this year?
On Call You and Yours today - Are you going to try to cut down on alcohol this year?
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12:57
Weather—03/01/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—03/01/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
The Crowning of Everest—The Allure of Everest
The British connection to Mount Everest and why it was so important to conquer it in 1953.
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14:00
The Archers—02/01/2023
Stella is taking the initiative.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Release
By Matt Hartley. Aimee's dad has been in prison for 9 years. She's 17. He's been released.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 33, The River
Josie Long presents short documentaries on the flow of water.
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15:30
A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris and Xand—Series 2: Can I Change?, S2. Ep 5 - Learning to listen
The Van Tulleken brothers explore what change is and how it happens.
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16:00
In the Name Of
The battle to get a law in your loved one's name.
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16:30
Great Lives—Minette Batters on Henry Plumb
Matthew Parris is joined by the president of the National Farmers' Union, Minette Batters.
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17:00
PM—03/01/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/01/2023 A fresh round of industrial action on Britain's railways affects many returning to work after the Christmas break
A new year brings more strike action to Britain's rail network
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18:30
The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 5, Crayfish Require These Drinks
3/4 Geoff and Linda prepare a party to celebrate the humble crayfish - by boiling them.
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19:00
The Archers—03/01/2023
What is Pip’s New Year’s Resolution?
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19:15
Front Row—Tom Hanks On A Man Called Otto, Author Deepti Kapoor, The London Ticket Bank
Tom Hanks on A Man Called Otto, author Deepti Kapoor, The London Ticket Bank.
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20:00
File on 4—How did my child die? The crisis in paediatric pathology
Adrian Goldberg investigates how a shortage of pathologists is impacting bereaved parents.
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20:40
In Touch—20 Year Reunion
An In Touch reunion: four visually impaired folks, 20 years on.
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21:00
Inside Health—Lazy Guide to Exercise
How lazy can I be and still stay healthy?
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21:30
Rethink—Rethink Climate, Behaviour and communication
2/5 What lifestyle habits are we prepared to give up to stop climate change? With Amol Rajan.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Republicans fail to elect new Speaker
Internal revolt against Kevin McCarthy
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22:45
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus—2: 'I want to be Elizabeth Zott.'
2/10 Bonnie Garmus' comic debut featuring the idiosyncratic feminist icon Elizabeth Zott.
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23:00
Small Scenes—Series 4, Episode 1
1/4 Sketch show with Daniel Rigby, Freya Parker, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd and Henry Paker.
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23:30
Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 4, Continuity
Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of the unobtainable. With Tom Basden. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/01/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama—Episode 2 - Decoding Fear
2/5 Michelle Obama shares her insights on overcoming fear in the face of life's challenges.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/01/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/01/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/01/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Lucy Winkett.
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05:45
Farming Today—04/12/2023 Oxford farming conferences; community meals
Farming conferences in Oxford and report on food supply chain. Village community meals.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Melissa Harrison on the Kingfisher
Writer Melissa Harrison braves a dip and finds herself face to face with a kingfisher.
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