FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/05/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The History Podcast—D-Day: The Last Voices, D-Day: The Last Voices: 3. Over the Sea
D-Day has begun and troops battle ferociously on the beaches for a foothold on the coast.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/05/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—30/05/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Rocks Crying
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/05/2024: Dairy, National Parks, Worms
A Welsh cheesemaker founded five years ago has announced it cannot continue.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—Labour and Conservatives make VAT pledge
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Labour shadow minister Darren Jones, Lib Dems and Reform UK.
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09:00
In Our Time—Marsilius of Padua
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great figures in the history of political ideas
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09:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Volunteer
How volunteering could lower your cholesterol and help you stay healthy for longer.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Ozempic, Netball Super League, Olivier award-winner Cassidy Janson
Will women find access to weight loss drugs gets harder?
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Zadie Smith
Writer Zadie Smith reveals her formative cultural experiences and influences.
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11:45
The History Podcast—D-Day: The Last Voices, D-Day: The Last Voices: 4. Beyond the Beaches
After landing, Allied troops try to find their way back together behind enemy lines.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/05/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Wayne Hemingway
After global success in fashion and design, he’s now restyling charity shops. Find out why
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Car Tyres
Is it worth paying more for premium car tyres?
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12:57
Weather—30/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Unions call for Diane Abbott to stand
Union boss Matt Wrack urges Labour's leader to allow Diane Abbott to stand for election.
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13:45
Shadow World—Thief at the British Museum, Thief at the British Museum: 4. Seeds of Doubt
5/10 Ittai is convinced he has found his thief, but not everyone is so sure.
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14:00
The Archers—29/05/2024
Ben struggles to say no.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Nearly Light
What happens when teenagers stop going to school, living life online from their bedrooms?
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15:00
Open Country—Shivering Sands
Martha Kearney explores the history of the Shivering Sands sea forts off the Kent coast.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Breck Foundation
Founder of Breck Foundation Lorin LaFave makes the Radio 4 Appeal.
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15:30
Word of Mouth—Language When There Are No Words
Joshua Reno talks about how Charlie, his non verbal-autistic son, communicates with him.
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16:00
The Briefing Room—Ukraine: Who's winning the war?
Russia has stepped up its attacks in Ukraine and is putting pressure on Kharkiv.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Why do we sleep?
We all know sleep is important – but why do we do it?
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17:00
PM—The row in Labour widens
The Labour party is being accused of 'purging' its candidates ahead of the election.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/05/2024 Conservative MP Mark Logan defects to Labour
Mr Logan told the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ the Conservative party was unrecognisable from the one he joined
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18:30
Rhysearch—Series 1, 1. Are Billionaires Evil?
Is money the root of all evil?
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19:00
The Archers—30/05/2024
Freddie hatches a plan.
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19:15
Front Row—Review: The Beast, We Are Lady Parts, Beyond Fashion exhibition
Samira Ahmed and guests review some of this week's TV and film releases.
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20:00
The Media Show—Is this the TikTok election?
Exploring how campaigning on social media influences the vote.
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21:00
Loose Ends—Jan Ravens, Viv Groskop and Tiff Murray with music from The Will Barnes Quartet and Aleighcia Scott
Clive Anderson and guests with conversation, music and comedy from The Hay Festival.
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21:45
Why Do We Do That?—Why Doesn't Everyone Clear Up?
That messy person, who doesn’t pull their weight around the house - why people, why?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump found guilty on all counts in criminal trial
Former US President Donald Trump has been found guilty of all 34 counts at New York trial
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22:45
Long Island by Colm Toibin—4: 'She was damaged goods to start with.'
4/10 Jim can't help thinking about Eilis, but Nancy is forging ahead with wedding plans....
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23:00
The Today Podcast—Starmer, Socialism & Diane Abbott - whose side is he really on?
Nick looks at the dividing lines developing during the first days of Election 2024.
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23:30
Lights Out—Series 5, County Lines
Four people recount their involvement with 'county lines' - selling drugs around the UK.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/05/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The History Podcast—D-Day: The Last Voices, D-Day: The Last Voices: 4. Beyond the Beaches
After landing, Allied troops try to find their way back together behind enemy lines.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/05/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—31/05/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Music Theory
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley.
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05:45
Farming Today—31/05/2024: Beavers and flooding, Bees, Second Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔs
House prices in some rural and coastal areas may fall as new planning laws come into force
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