FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2023, The Storm by Nick Mulgrew
4/5 The fourth in this year's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award with Cambridge University.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2023
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—30/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—30/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/12/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Rachel Mann
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05:45
New Storytellers—Disappearing Birds
House martins live on our homes in summer - in winter they disappear. Will they return?
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—30/12/2023
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Seeking asylum in nature
Helen Mark meets a group of asylum seekers as they help with conservation work in Wales.
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06:30
Farming Today—30/12/2023 The Pull of the Plough
Meeting the men and women with a passion for ploughs and ploughing.
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06:57
Weather—30/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—Professor Jason Arday guest edits Today
Professor Arday's programme looks at the stigma associated with low literacy.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Gareth Reid, Rogue Jones, Wynne Evans
A celebration of some inspirational achievements of 2023.
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10:00
Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny—Anneka Rice: Hong Kong, China
Anneka wants Shaun to experience the intense rush of Hong Kong. But Shaun is not sure.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 42, West Horsely Place
7/14 Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
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11:00
The Screening Dilemma
Could good intentions to detect illnesses early actually be causing more harm?
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—The Changing Face of Modern China
Our correspondent on the transformation he's seen in Beijing since arriving 20 years ago.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Money Box Live: Survival Guide
A post Christmas guide to surviving the sales, filing your tax return and how to regift!
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12:30
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2023, Episode 3
3/3 The Dead Ringers team look back at their most memorable impressions of party leaders.
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12:57
Weather—30/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—30/12/2023
The latest national and international news and weather reports from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:10
Correspondents' Look Ahead—Looking Ahead to 2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ journalists gaze into their crystal balls to predict what 2024 might have in store.
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14:00
Pick of the Year—Pick of the Year 2023
Rachel Burden and Jon Kay choose the best Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ audio from 2023.
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14:45
The Banksy Story—1. The Mild, Mild West
Banksy from hood-rat to hero. How did Bristol's radical nature shape Banksy and his art?
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15:00
Turning Point—Never Mind the Ballocks
It's more than just bad language on trial when the police take on Virgin records in 1977.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Dame SiΓΆn Phillips, Highflying care-leavers, 'Trouser-less' trend
Actor Dame SiΓΆn Phillips reflects on her life and career aged 90.
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17:00
PM—30/12/2023
Full coverage of the day's news
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17:30
Sliced Bread—Low and No Alcohol Beer
Are no or low-alcohol beers better for you than a regular pint?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—30/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/12/2023 Russia says at least 14 people have been killed in Ukrainian airstrikes
Russia says at least 14 people have been killed in Ukrainian airstrikes.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Timothy Spall, Miles Jupp, Iain Stirling, Isabella Pappas, Mica Paris and Maiya Quansah-Breed, Rumer, Danny Wallace
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Sir Mufti Hamid Patel
Sir Mufti Hamid Patel, chief executive of education trust Star Academies.
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Nigel Kennedy
Violinist Nigel Kennedy reveals his formative cultural influences and experiences.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Vivienne
The life and times of Vivienne Westwood
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21:00
Ramblings—Clare's Highlights
Clare chooses some favourite moments from her Ramblings year.
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22:00
News—30/12/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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22:15
Screenshot—Stop-Motion Animation
Ellen and Mark look at the enduring appeal of the art of stop-motion.
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 37, Heat 3, 2023-4
3/13 The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
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23:30
Limelight—Dead Hand, 4: 97
4/5 Dead Hand’s code has changed, but what does that mean for his latest victim?
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Pilgrimage for a Pint
Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart journey to the most remote pub in mainland Britain.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2023
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—31/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—31/12/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Clement Danes, in the City of Westminster London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Clement Danes, in the City of Westminster London.
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05:45
Profile—Sir Mufti Hamid Patel
Sir Mufti Hamid Patel, chief executive of education trust Star Academies.
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