FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/06/2009
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Betting Shops - Women on the Line
Laurie hears of a new study which compares betting shops to 18th-century coffee houses.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—31/05/2009
The sound of bells from Tavistock Parish Church.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—01/06/2009
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/06/2009
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/06/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Katherine Meyer.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/06/2009
Caz Graham reports on concerns about standards in poultry slaughterhouses.
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05:57
Weather—01/06/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/06/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—01/06/2009
Antony Beevor, David Simon, creator of The Wire, writer Susan Hill, physicist Michio Kaku.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 1
1/5 Jane was an ambitious young woman, keenly attuned to the literary world of her time.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Honey bee crisis; Hanan al-Shaykh; Escala
How to address the loss of the UK's bee population discussed.
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11:00
Governors Needed—State Schools
1/2 Reeta Chakrabati examines the role of governors in state schools.
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11:30
Newfangle—Episode 1
1/6 Newfangle invents language, only to find that words have a way of being twisted.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—01/06/2009
Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
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12:57
Weather—01/06/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—01/06/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Final
13/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the 2009 Final of the eclectic music quiz.
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14:00
The Archers—31/05/2009
Something to say.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Tent
Comedy by Tom Green. Gavin and Fay bravely attempt to plan their long-overdue wedding.
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15:00
Archive on 4—Lynne Truss - Did I Really Ask That?
Lynne Truss shares her personal treasure trove of interviews with world famous writers.
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15:45
America, Empire of Liberty—Red or Dead?
61/90 How a Second World War alliance between the US and the Soviets hardened into the Cold War.
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16:00
The Food Programme—School Food
Will new meal standards for secondary schools sink the frail school catering sector?
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16:30
Beyond Belief—01/06/2009
Ernie Rea discusses whether Just War Theory is rendered null and void by modern warfare.
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17:00
PM—01/06/2009
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/06/2009
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 John Lloyd and Sean Lock host, with guests Jon Richardson, Roger Law and Kate Adie.
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19:00
The Archers—01/06/2009
Unwelcome caller.
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19:15
Front Row—01/06/2009
Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. With Fugitive Pieces author Anne Michaels.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 9, Episode 1
1/5 1954: Linton's rise to prominence continues, but his wife hankers after the quieter life.
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20:00
Hearts and Minds—Episode 2
2/2 Nick Fraser considers the role of intellectuals in relation to world events.
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20:30
Analysis—No Escape
Richard Weight asks why prison policy is so difficult to unlock and if anyone has the key.
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21:00
Inside the Virtual Anthill: Open Source Means Business
Gerry Northam goes behind the scenes to investigate 'open source' computer software.
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21:30
Start the Week—01/06/2009
Antony Beevor, David Simon, creator of The Wire, writer Susan Hill, physicist Michio Kaku.
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21:58
Weather—01/06/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—01/06/2009
Berlusconi scandal, General Motors bankruptcy, chancellor's expenses, Air France crash.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Outlander, Episode 6
6/10 Mary is in the care of Rev Bonnycastle, but her brothers-in-law are still on her trail.
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23:00
Off the Page—50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
Dominic Arkwright, Catherine Townsend, Neil McCormick and Kathy Lette on love bust-ups. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—01/06/2009
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/06/2009
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Claire Harman - Jane's Fame, Episode 1
1/5 Jane was an ambitious young woman, keenly attuned to the literary world of her time.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—02/06/2009
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/06/2009
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/06/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Katherine Meyer.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/06/2009
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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