Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/10/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
On Friendship by Andrew O'Hagan—He Was a Friend of Mine
1/5 Essays on friendship from one of the most incisive chroniclers of contemporary Britain.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/10/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—08/10/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Coping with Being Martha
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill.
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05:45
Farming Today—08/10/24 - Cell-cultivated protein, natural flood management, Dartmoor wild camping
How can we be sure new 'cell-cultivated' foods are safe to eat?
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Morning
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06:00
Today—08/10/24 - Water companies ordered to repay Β£158m
Water companies have been ordered to repay Β£158m after missing key targets on pollution.
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09:00
Young Again—13. Minnie Driver
Kirsty Young asks actor Minnie Driver what advice she would give her younger self.
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09:30
All in the Mind—Should we take teens more seriously? And the link between eating disorders and autism
Should we take teens more seriously? And the link between eating disorders and autism.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—UK Covid inquiry, Sophie Kinsella, Rower Imogen Grant
What impact did the pandemic have on pregnancy care?
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11:00
Screenshot—Prisons
As The Shawshank Redemption turns 30, Ellen and Mark explore life behind bars on screen.
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11:45
On Friendship by Andrew O'Hagan—The Adult Friend
2/5 Andrew O'Hagan raises a glass to adult friendship.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—08/10/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - Wedding Costs
Are you planning a wedding - and what's it costing?
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12:57
Weather—08/10/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Tory bid to exempt SEND pupils from VAT rise
The Tories call on Labour to exempt special needs pupils from VAT on private school fees.
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13:45
The History Podcast—The Brighton Bomb, The Brighton Bomb: 2. The Man Who Wasn't Walsh
2/10 Glenn Patterson on the IRA's 1984 bomb attempt to assassinate Margaret Thatcher.
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14:00
The Archers—07/10/2024
Brad attempts to take control.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Mediation, Tanglewood
1/3 New series about the power of a mediated settlement by Clara Glynn.
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15:00
Punt & Dennis: Route Masters—Series 1: From Beer to Eternity, 2 - From Chaos Theory to Anne Boleyn
2/10 Marcus Brigstocke aids the navigation.
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15:30
Thinking Allowed—Gender and Radicalisation
How does gender influence men and women's participation in extremist politics?
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16:00
Surrealism Remixed—Transformations
2/3 Russell Tovey explores a century of Surrealism and how it remains relevant.
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16:30
When It Hits the Fan—Why Keir needs Bikeshed PR, Strictly’s tabloid battle and Undo Send!
David and Simon discuss Number 10 comms, knowing when to stop battling and email gaffes.
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17:00
PM—08/10/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/10/2024 MI5 boss warns Russia on mission to cause mayhem on UK streets
MI5 warns Britain is facing "complex" threats, and singles out Russian intelligence.
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18:30
Janey Godley: The C Bomb—2. Till Death Do Us Part
Janey doesn’t know how long she’s got left, so she’s telling ALL the jokes!
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19:00
The Archers—08/10/2024
Azra tries to keep the peace.
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19:15
Front Row—Rick Astley, The West Wing at 25, Barbara Walker
Rick Astley on his new memoir Never, artist Barbara Walker on Being Here at the Whitworth.
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20:00
Today—The Today Debate: What is the path to peace in the Middle East?
Mishal Husain and a panel of guests discuss the path to peace in the Middle East.
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20:45
In Touch—A Theatre Special
A look at the creative talents of visually impaired people in the theatre industry.
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21:00
World Of Secrets—Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods, Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods: 3. Paris
Work trips to β€the city of lightsβ€ turn dark. Al Fayed’s power and control becomes clear.
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21:30
The Bottom Line—Side Hustles: What's It Like Balancing Two Jobs At Once?
Everyone seems to have one... We find out the truth about side hustles.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Israeli PM calls on the Lebanese to reject Hezbollah
Benjamin Netanyahu makes appeal and claims Israel has killed Hezbollah's next leader
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22:45
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin—Episode 7
7/10 Sam and Sadie decide to launch their most successful game as an online platform.
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23:00
Marianna in Conspiracyland—Why Do You Hate Me? USA, 3. The Fable of the Pikesville Clip: β€I’ve been burnt by the fire once, so I’ll think twice before posting’
A clip that divided and convinced a community – and what it could mean for the election.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—08/10/2024
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs discuss the introduction of VAT on private school fees.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/10/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
On Friendship by Andrew O'Hagan—The Adult Friend
2/5 Andrew O'Hagan raises a glass to adult friendship.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/10/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—09/10/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Need to Talk
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/10/24 - Natural capital report, Thames Water reservoir, beef prices
The economy is dependent on nature - according to a new report.
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