FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/02/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Fire Weather by John Vaillant—Episode 4
4/5 The first experiment proving that CO2 could damage the earth’s atmosphere happened in 1856
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/02/2024
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—16/02/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—16/02/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Practice makes perfect
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Eleanor Jeans.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/02/24 Small abattoir closure, farm training courses
Closure of McIntyre Meats in the Yorkshire Dales.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Doug Allan on the Snowy Sheathbill
Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls his encounter with snowy sheathbills in Antarctica.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/02/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Cillian Murphy, actor
Cillian Murphy, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
Fire Weather by John Vaillant—Episode 5
5/5 A lawsuit finds governments have a duty of care to protect citizens from climate change.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Lorraine Kelly, Actor and boxer Kali Reis, Presenter Gemma Cairney
Lorraine Kelly discusses 40 years on breakfast TV and her first novel, The Island Swimmer.
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11:00
The Briefing Room—The synthetic opioids claiming lives in the UK
Deaths from synthetic opioids in the UK are low but it's feared the problem could escalate
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11:30
Stand-Up Specials—Athena Kugblenu: Magnifying Class
Athena Kugblenu examines what it means to be upwardly mobile.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/02/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Rare Earth—Can Politicians Save the Planet?
Why do politicians have trouble sticking to their green promises?
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12:57
Weather—16/02/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—16/02/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
In the Loop—5. Particle Accelerator
Paul Farley’s circular journey brings him to the Large Hadron Collider
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14:00
The Archers—15/02/2024
Pip has a proposal for Ruth.
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14:15
Limelight—Love and Other Lies, Love and Other Lies - 1. Romance
1/5 A romance scam turns Josie's suburban life upside down.
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14:45
Child—Series 1, 6. The Unforeseen
India explores how the law and our own feelings are at odds with each other on baby loss.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Wensleydale
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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15:45
Short Works—Byres Road
By Rhiannon Tise. After 30 years away, a woman meets up with an old boyfriend.
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16:00
Last Word—Steve Wright, Baroness Flather, Alan Mills, Angela Peberdy
Matthew Bannister on a radio DJ, a politician, a referee and an announcer.
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16:30
More or Less—Debt, students, shark and chips
What is the government’s rule on debt? Do 90% of chip shops sell shark and chips?
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17:00
PM—16/02/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/02/2024 Russia says Alexei Navalny has died
Russia says Vladimir Putin's most vocal critic -- Alexei Navalny -- has died in prison.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 113, Episode 7
7/10 Zoe Lyons, Andrew Maxwell, Rachel Parris, and Danny Finkelstein join Andy Zaltzman.
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19:00
The Archers—16/02/2024
There are home truths at the Bull.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 8, Anna Lapwood and Benjamin Appl go on a European dance adventure
Organist Anna Lapwood and baritone Benjamin Appl help add the next five tracks.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Mark Littlewood, Alison McGovern MP, Esther McVey MP, Sonia Sodha
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Hope Valley College in the Peak District.
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20:50
A Point of View—Down the Rabbit Hole
Rebecca Stott reflects on what's to be gained by going 'down the rabbit hole'.
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21:00
The Cows Are Mad—Episodes 6-10
30 years on, where did mad cow disease come from and how did humans get infected?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Alexei Navalny reported dead in prison
Reaction as authorities announce the death of the Kremlin's most prominent critic.
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22:45
Mr Norris Changes Trains by Christopher Isherwood—Episode 5
5/5 As the Nazis grip on power tightens, Arthur has to consider whether it is safe to stay.
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23:00
Americast—Putin Says Vote For Joe!
The Russian President says he wants Biden, not Trump, in the White House.
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23:30
Playing the Salesman
Christopher Bigsby talks to actors and directors on portraying Willy Loman. From 2006.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/02/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Fire Weather by John Vaillant—Episode 5
5/5 A lawsuit finds governments have a duty of care to protect citizens from climate change.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/02/2024
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—17/02/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—17/02/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Giving
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishvapani Blomfield
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05:45
The Banksy Story—7. A Nightmare on Oxford St
Banksy from hood rat to art hero - a nightmare on Oxford Street sees Steph in trouble.
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