FM Schedule
-
Early
-
00:00
Midnight News—13/03/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
00:15
Sideways—42. The Big Reward
Matthew Syed explores the true cost of rewarding people.
-
00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary and St Benedict, Buckland Brewer in Devon
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary and St Benedict, Buckland Brewer in Devon
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/03/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
05:30
News Briefing—13/03/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/03/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
-
05:45
Farming Today—13/03/23 Fruit growers giving up on apples, the Precision Breeding Act, Wild Isles.
Why apple growers are digging up their orchards.
-
05:56
Weather—13/03/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
-
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Snail Kite
Michael Palin presents the snail kite from the Florida Everglades.
-
-
Back to top
Morning
-
06:00
Today—13/03/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
-
09:00
Start the Week—George Eliot and married life
Tom Sutcliffe with Clare Carlisle, Claudia Rankine and David Eldridge
-
09:45
Breaking Mississippi—1. Divine Destiny
James Meredith's father tells his son he has a special responsibility in life.
-
10:00
Woman's Hour—Karen Krizanovich and Heidi Ellert-McDermott on the Oscars, new Paula Yates documentary, abortion rights in the US
Paula Yates, who only dated rock stars, built her own brand long before the Kardashians.
-
11:00
My Name Is...—My Name Is Hayley
Hayley wants to know what it will take to get her autistic son the education he needs.
-
11:30
The Bottom Line—Business Books
What makes a good business book? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
-
-
Back to top
Afternoon
-
12:00
News Summary—13/03/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
12:04
You and Yours—Consumer spending changes, energy performance certificates and Klarna late fees
Consumer spending changes, energy performance certificates and Klarna late fees.
-
12:57
Weather—13/03/2023
The latest weather forecast
-
13:00
World at One—13/03/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
-
13:45
Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On—1. The Decision
Why did the US and UK really go to war in Iraq? And what is the legacy?
-
14:00
The Archers—12/03/2023
A Grundy’s work is never done, and Brian makes a big decision.
-
14:15
Drama on 4—Hindsight
Powerful drama about memory, trauma and the possibility of recovery.
-
15:00
Counterpoint—Series 36, Semi-final 1, 2023
10/13 The wide ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
-
15:30
The Food Programme—A Food Rethink: Lessons from a Food Shortage
From energy to seasonality, Dan Saladino explores ideas prompted by supermarket shortages.
-
16:00
Rewriting Aeschylus
Can playwright David Greig recreate a lost ancient Greek play?
-
16:30
The Digital Human—Series 28, Salvage
Aleks Krotoksi examines how we salvage value from legacy systems, structures and objects.
-
17:00
PM—13/03/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
-
-
Back to top
Evening
-
18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/03/2023 Gary Lineker is to return to presenting sport on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ after a deal was struck with management
Gary Lineker is to return to presenting sport on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
-
18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 17, Episode 4
4/6 John and Anna return with Alasdair Beckett-King, Dame Sarah Storey and Hannah Rose Thomas.
-
19:00
The Archers—13/03/2023
Lambing is in full swing at Brookfield, and Clarrie’s concerned about Eddie.
-
19:15
Front Row—Author Percival Everett, director Pravesh Kumar on Little English
Percival Everett's novel Dr No; Pravesh Kumar on film Little English; Yeats & smartphones.
-
20:00
Night Watch
Stories of everyday street harassment from women across Britain.
-
20:30
Analysis—King Charles' Challenge
As the coronation approaches, we ask what the future holds for the monarchy and its king.
-
21:00
Troubled Water—Are We Running Out of Water? Episode 1
Are we running out of water? James Gallagher is finding out from the comfort of his loo
-
21:30
Start the Week—George Eliot and married life
Tom Sutcliffe with Clare Carlisle, Claudia Rankine and David Eldridge
-
22:00
The World Tonight—Aukus leaders meet in San Diego
Biden Sunak and Albanese give details of plan to counteract China
-
22:45
Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry—Episode 1
1/10 Tom Kettle’s peaceful retirement is interrupted by two police detectives.
-
23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔsick Planet
What do astronauts like Tim Peake think about in space? Answer: home.
-
23:30
Today in Parliament—13/03/2023
Sean Curran reports as MPs hold their first debate on the Illegal Migration Bill.
-
-
Back to top
Late
-
00:00
Midnight News—14/03/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
00:30
Breaking Mississippi—1. Divine Destiny
James Meredith's father tells his son he has a special responsibility in life.
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/03/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
05:30
News Briefing—14/03/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/03/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
-
05:45
Farming Today—14/04/23 Nepalese workers exploited; re-introducing sea eagles; new wetlands
Nepalese workers exploited by employment agency. Sea eagle re-introduction. New wetlands.
-
05:58
Tweet of the Day—New Zealand Robin
Sir David Attenborough presents the New Zealand robin.
-
