FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/02/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Let Me Tell You What I Mean: A New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion—Episode 1
First part of eight essays offering a glimpse into the mind and process of Joan Didion.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/02/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/02/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/02/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Emma Whittick
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05:45
Farming Today—07/02/2023 River pollution and poultry farming; Peat; Eco homes.
Poultry producer's pledge on river pollution. Growing without peat. Eco homes for locals.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kingfisher
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the kingfisher.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/02/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Adrian Smith on the power of Bayesian statistics
How a once-derided approach to statistics paved the way for AI.
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09:30
One to One—Critics and the Criticised: Luke Jones meets Simon Godwin
What's it like having a squad of writers whose life's work is to critique yours?
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09:45
Let Me Tell You What I Mean: A New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion—Episode 2
Joan Didion reflects on a Gamblers Anonymous meeting and a trip to San Simeon.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—David Carrick sentencing, Shamima Begum story, Danielle Deadwyler, Carmel McMahon
What has Shamima Begum been doing since she left the UK in 2015?
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11:00
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Mind Numbing Medicine
'How do anaesthetics work?' asks Alicia.
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11:30
In Time to the Music—The House of the Rising Sun
The story of The House of the Rising Sun as it travelled across time.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/02/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - What are you spending your money on this year?
What are you spending your money on this year?
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12:57
Weather—07/02/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—07/02/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Understand—The Economy, The Economy: 12. Credit
13/16 What is credit, and how do we use it?
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14:00
The Archers—06/02/2023
Freddie needs to manage a tricky conversation, and Alice offers some support.
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14:15
Drama on 4—From Shore to Shore
This powerful drama is inspired by stories from Chinese communities living in the UK.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 39, Slough
2/6 Jay Rayner and the team travel to Slough for this week's food show.
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15:30
The Case of the Brillante Virtuoso—Episode 2
2/3 Nick Wallis investigates a high seas hoax that became connected to a murder.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Subtitles
Karli Witkowska, the subtitler behind TV shows including Stranger Things, explains her job
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16:30
A Good Read—Adrian Chiles and Martyn Ware
Fiction and non-fiction books worth reading chosen by well-known guests
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17:00
PM—07/02/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/02/2023 Turkey's President declares a state of emergency after a devastating earthquake
More than six thousand people have died across Turkey and Syria.
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18:30
Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 2, Rugrat
4/4 Phil will solve your problems. Well, he'll try. Sitcom also starring Johnny Vegas.
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19:00
The Archers—07/02/2023
Susan may be a bit quick to judge, and Kate feels she is making a difference.
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19:15
Front Row—Les Dennis and Mina Anwar, writer Tania Branigan, Kerry Shale on Yentl
Les Dennis and Mina Anwar, writer Tania Branigan, and Kerry Shale on Yentl.
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20:00
File on 4—Living with Andrew Tate
A British woman talks about her relationship with controversial influencer Andrew Tate.
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20:40
In Touch—The New Principal of New College Worcester, Smaller Guide Dog Organisations
New College Worcester has recently appointed a new principal. We sit down with her.
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21:00
Inside Health—What soaring food prices are doing to our health
The cost of everything is soaring, but what toll is that taking on our health?
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Adrian Smith on the power of Bayesian statistics
How a once-derided approach to statistics paved the way for AI.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Turkey/Syria earthquakes – 7000 now dead
Erdogan declares nationwide state of emergency
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22:45
My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor—Episode 7
7/10 Twenty years after the events of Christmas Eve 1943, Sam Derry is interviewed by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
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23:00
Tudur Owen: Zoo—2. On The Brink
2/2 Anglesey stand-up, Tudur Owen on his father opening a zoo.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—07/02/2023
Sean Curran reports as the foreign secretary updates MPs on UK aid for earthquake victims.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/02/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Let Me Tell You What I Mean: A New Collection of Essays by Joan Didion—Episode 2
Joan Didion reflects on a Gamblers Anonymous meeting and a trip to San Simeon.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/02/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/02/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/02/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Emma Whittick
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05:45
Farming Today—08/02/23 TB vaccine trials; Government reshuffle; Rewetting peatlands
Next phase in trials of Bovine TB vaccine. Government reshuffle. Rewetting peatland.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Teal
Chris Packham presents our smallest duck the teal.
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