Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/05/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Italy’s Mafia Whistleblower
Why a high-profile mafia informant testified against his powerful family.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Parish church of St Andrew in Wissett, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish church of St Andrew in Wissett, Suffolk
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/05/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—13/05/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—This is the best day of my life
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
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05:45
Farming Today—13/05/2024 - Food exports, rural tourism and new Welsh creamery
Charlotte Smith hears why British food is still a hard sell.
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05:57
Weather—13/05/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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Morning
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06:00
Today—13/05/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Bees – culture and survival
Tom Sutcliffe with Wolfgang Buttress, Claire Preston, Lars Chittka and Alison Benjamin
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09:45
CafΓ© Hope—Lost and hound
How one man started a UK wide group that helps people finds their missing dogs with drones
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Royal Navy Exclusive, Sarah Atherton MP, Tamsin Greig, singer-songwriter Lauren Mayberry
Olivier award-winning actor Tamsin Greig on her latest role in The Deep Blue Sea.
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11:00
The Invention Of...—China, The life and times of Chairman Mao
4/4 Misha Glenny completes our travels round China with the story of Chairman Mao
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11:45
The Immune Mind by Monty Lyman—Episode 1
1/5 Dr Monty Lyman explores a new way of thinking about disease. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—13/05/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Dementia Care Costs, Donating Old Clothes, Private Electric Car Buyers
Soaring dementia care costs reach Β£42 billion in UK, and families bear the brunt.
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12:57
Weather—13/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Rishi Sunak warns of 'dangerous' years ahead
We speak to former Conservative leader Michael Howard about the party's strategy.
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13:45
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, Shadow War: The Escape
A near miss in the skies over the South China Sea.
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14:00
The Archers—12/05/2024
One resident makes a horrifying discovery.
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14:15
The Train at Platform 4—Series 1, Bag
3/4 As the crew try to contain an anarchic party of school kids, Dev spots an opportunity.
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14:45
Felicity Ward - Appisodes—Series 2, Procrastination
3/4 The series in which stand up Felicity Ward downloads phone apps to deal with modern life
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15:00
Great Lives—Lady Rachel MacRobert, chosen by Hayaatun Sillem
Dr Hayaatun Sillem chooses the extraordinary life of Lady Rachel MacRobert.
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15:30
History's Heroes—History's Secret Heroes - Series 2, 17. Charles Drew and the Blood Bank
How did an African-American doctor come to lead the blood bank effort during the war?
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16:00
Conflict on Campus
How the Israel-Gaza war is affecting one student community in Leeds.
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16:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 44, Chester
1/7 Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts are offering their tips and tricks from Chester.
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17:00
PM—PM sets out election dividing lines
Rishi Sunak warns the UK is facing 'dangerous' and 'transformational' future.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/05/2024 Judge in Northern Ireland rules government's Rwanda plan breaches human rights
The judge in Belfast ruled asylum seekers in Northern Ireland cannot be sent to Rwanda
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 81, Episode 1
1/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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19:00
The Archers—13/05/2024
Adam lays down his conditions
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19:15
Front Row—Damian Barr on Maggie & Me, Italian neorealist film, A.I. and Fake Art
Maggie & Me adapted for stage and how A.I. is tackling fake art online.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Why is the water industry in so much trouble?
Britain's biggest water suppliers are struggling with sewage, leaks and huge debts.
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20:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Is treated sewage worse for the environment than raw?
Plus animal medicine and Eurovision
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21:00
Start the Week—Bees – culture and survival
Tom Sutcliffe with Wolfgang Buttress, Claire Preston, Lars Chittka and Alison Benjamin
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21:45
CafΓ© Hope—Lost and hound
How one man started a UK wide group that helps people finds their missing dogs with drones
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22:00
The World Tonight—Is Georgia slipping into Russia's grip?
Thousands take to the streets to protest against controversial new law.
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22:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Deep Calm - with Michael Mosley, Deep Calm - Ep 1: Using Your Breath
1/5 Sit back, unwind and discover how the breath can activate your body’s relaxation response.
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23:00
Limelight—The System - Series 1, The System - Level 6: Judgement Day Question Mark.
6/6 Can Maya and Jake stop The System before it spirals out of control?
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23:30
Today in Parliament—13/05/2024
Susan Hulme reports as MPs approve plans to suspend those arrested for sexual offences.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/05/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The Immune Mind by Monty Lyman—Episode 1
1/5 Dr Monty Lyman explores a new way of thinking about disease. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/05/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—14/05/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Sir Thomas More and Utopia
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
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05:45
Farming Today—14/05/24 - Farm to Fork Summit, Welsh holiday homes and a conservation dog
What will the Farm to Fork Summit mean for farming?
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