FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—25/09/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Guns
Guns: from gun sellers in the US to the impact of the gun on human progress.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Edward’s Church in Eggbuckland in Devon
Bells on Sunday comes from St Edward’s Church in Eggbuckland in Devon.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—25/09/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/09/2023
Spiritual reflection with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/09/23 Services for young people in rural areas; Lib Dems and farming; Nature writing
Youth services in rural areas. Lib Dem vision for farming and environment. Nature writing.
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05:56
Weather—25/09/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Peter Cranswick on the Common Scoter
Peter Cranswick of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre on the common scoter.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—25/09/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Contains Strong Language Festival in Leeds
Tom Sutcliffe with Lemn Sissay, Lebogang Mashile and Clare O’Dowd
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09:45
Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire by Michael Palin—Episode 1
1/5 Michael Palin tells the tale of his great-uncle, who was killed in the First World War.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Tina Sinatra, Meg Winterburn and Willow Grylls on a new TV drama about the serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, Dame Christine Lenehan
Tina Sinatra on a new musical about her dad’s life.
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11:00
The Gift—Series 1, 3. Mistakes
A family must turn detective to find the couple who had IVF at the same time as them.
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11:30
Analysis—How far should reparative justice go?
Zoe Strimpel weighs up the reparation claims for historical injustices like slavery.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—25/09/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Probate Delays, Bus Regulation and Fresh Food Deserts
It is taking twice as long to get a grant of probate compared to last year. Why is that?
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12:57
Weather—25/09/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—25/09/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Uncharted with Hannah Fry—1. The Returning Soldier
Why are more boys born in certain years? One researcher is on a quest to find out why.
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14:00
The Archers—24/09/2023
Pip has the rug pulled from under her.
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14:15
This Cultural Life—Michael Rosen
Author and poet Michael Rosen reveals his formative creative influences and inspirations.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 7, 2023
The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies
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15:30
The Food Programme—Abergavenny at 25
Abergavenny Food Festival: 25 Years and Counting
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16:00
History's Heroes—History's Secret Heroes - Series 1, 6. The Mystery of Garbo
One of World War Two’s most successful double agents is finally revealed.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Witches, Druids and Pagans
Aleem Maqbool speaks to Richard about his pagan spirituality.
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17:00
PM—25/09/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/09/2023 Police confirm investigation into fresh allegations of sexual offences involving Russell Brand
He faces accusations of sexual assaults and rape between 2006 and 2013 which he denies
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18:30
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 2, Episode 4 - Ipswich
4/10 Paul Sinha tests an Ipswich audience on their hometown literary heroes. Contains anagrams.
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19:00
The Archers—25/09/2023
Eddie’s fears escalate.
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19:15
Front Row—Philip Barantini on Boiling Point, The Archers cast on Lark Rise to Ambridge
The Archers cast on Lark Rise to Ambridge; Philip Barantini on Boiling Point
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20:00
In the Jaws of Cerberus
Personal accounts of the Southern European heatwave heatwave from Spain, Italy and Greece.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—How a war has changed a Norwegian town
How once friendly relations between Norway and Russia have frozen in the far north.
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21:00
The Archbishop Interviews—Gabriel Byrne
Archbishop Justin Welby has conversations with public figures about their inner lives.
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21:30
Start the Week—Contains Strong Language Festival in Leeds
Tom Sutcliffe with Lemn Sissay, Lebogang Mashile and Clare O’Dowd
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22:00
The World Tonight—Thousands flee Nagorno Karabakh over ethnic cleansing fears
The Armenian PM warns ethnic cleansing is "underway" in the enclave
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22:45
The Secret Hours by Mick Herron—Episode 6
6/10 Agent Alison North testifies about her spell in Berlin, in 1994.
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23:00
Sound Towns—East Neuk of Fife
Origin stories of the UK's most vital musical moments. Now, East Neuk in Fife...
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23:30
Three Faces of WH Auden—Episode 1
A major three part series on the poet WH Auden begins with a look at his political work.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/09/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire by Michael Palin—Episode 1
1/5 Michael Palin tells the tale of his great-uncle, who was killed in the First World War.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—26/09/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/09/2023
Spiritual reflection with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
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05:45
Farming Today—26/09/23 Dairy haulier in administration; Biodiversity audit of coastline; Nature writing
Dairy haulier in administration. Coastal bio-diversity audit. Nature writing.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Australian Magpie
Sir David Attenborough presents the Australian magpie.
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