Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/09/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Bookclub—Ken Follett: A Column of Fire
James Naughtie and readers talk to bestselling novelist Ken Follett
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/09/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—08/09/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Gabriel in Stoke Gabriel, Devon.
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Gabriel in Stoke Gabriel, Devon.
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05:45
In Touch—Paralympic Games: Paris 2024
In Touch covers the Paris Paralympic Games.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—08/09/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—The British Elite
Who runs Britain today? Are they a conservative chumocracy or a different kind of elite?
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06:35
On Your Farm—Spirit of the Soil
Kathleen Carragher joins a composting class run by Marian Austin on her Highland croft.
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06:57
Weather—08/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—08/09/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—The Grenfell Inquiry, Cathedral attendance and a new Mahabharata
Edward Stourton explores the religious news of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Lepra
Victoria Hislop makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lepra
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07:57
Weather—08/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—08/09/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Call of Religious Life
A service exploring the ancient calling of religious life.
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08:48
A Point of View—Debating the American Future
Sarah Dunant looks forward to next week's US presidential debate.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—James Henry on the Little Tern
For author James Henry windsurfing is often accompanied by little terns.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—The Health Secretary on the NHS
Health Secretary Wes Streeting joins Paddy to discuss the NHS ahead of a new report.
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10:00
The Reunion—The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Kirsty Wark is joined by witnesses recalling the day the Berlin Wall came down.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—08/09/2024
Ian grabs the bull by the horns, and George struggles to keep his head above water.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Lee Carsley
The new interim head coach of England's male footballers.
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12:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 5
5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
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12:57
Weather—08/09/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Are public inquiries serving their purpose?
There are more public inquiries than ever, but are they working as they should?
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13:30
American Socialist
Jill Lepore explores the life of Eugene V. Debs and the legacy of his socialist politics.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Suffolk Coast: green rooftops, unruly alexanders and dangerous pines
Kathy Clugston and a panel of garden experts are answering questions by the Suffolk Coast.
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14:45
One Night in Paradise—The Last Time
2/3 A final fling at a rundown seaside hotel takes an unexpected turn.
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15:00
Mahabharata Now—Episode 6: Dance of Deceit
Yash and Dhruv’s companies diverge under the terms of Gopi’s offer - Knowledge or Wisdom?
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16:00
Open Book—Graham Norton
Graham Norton speaks to Johny Pitts about his new novel, Frankie.
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16:30
Brain of Britain—Heat 2, 2024
Russell Davies hosts the classic general knowledge quiz.
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17:00
Witness History—Fight the Power: The song that became an anthem of protest
In 1989, Public Enemy provided the soundtrack for Spike Lee's movie, Do The Right Thing
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17:10
Policing Protest—Tactics and Crowds
Exploring the policing of protest in the UK, from Peterloo to the present - and beyond.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—08/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/09/2024 Children's Hospital Surgeon Investigation
A former Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital surgeon is facing an investigation.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Nihal Arthanayake
Nihal Arthanayake selects audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—08/09/2024
Susan fears the worst.
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19:15
Illuminated—Reaching for Rossini
Young opera singers and their teachers reveal the beauty of Italian 'bel canto' singing.
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19:45
Buried—Series 1, Series 1 - 4. Blackleg
6/12 In the dead of night, a meeting about an eerie event. Could Mobuoy still be a threat?
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20:00
Word of Mouth—Former astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield on the language of Space exploration
The Canadian former astronaut and author talks about communicating Space
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20:30
Last Word—Claire Lomas, Phil Swern, Countess of Airlie, Geoff Mumford
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a producer, a countess and a brewer.
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21:00
Money Box—Household Support Fund and Gambling with Credit
The extra money being allocated for households in crisis.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Lepra
Victoria Hislop makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lepra
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine reels from Russia's missile onslaught
A series of Russian strikes have dented Kyiv's morale after Kursk incursion.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—08/09/2024
Ben Wright hosts 4's Sunday night discussion programme covering Parliament and politics.
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23:00
The Human Subject—The Gay Man and the Pleasure Shocks
Patient B-19 signs up to a treatment plan, hoping it will change his desire for men.
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23:30
Frontlines of Journalism—9. Who’s in control?
The same story can look very different depending on where you get it. Who's in control?
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23:45
Short Works—The Stranger by Daisy Johnson
A brand new short story by award-winning novelist and short story writer Daisy Johnson.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/09/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—The 'ghost city' of Cyprus
The beach resort frozen in time by 50 years of conflict, and the struggle over its future
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Gabriel in Stoke Gabriel, Devon.
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Gabriel in Stoke Gabriel, Devon.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/09/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—09/09/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Setting aside money for a rainy day
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Sarah Joseph.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/09/24 - A UK Fishing Strategy, elm disease and a National Park charity
Does the UK need a fishing strategy?
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05:57
Weather—09/09/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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