FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/07/2009
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Accidental Billionaires, Episode 3
3/5 Mark acquires notoriety on campus in the aftermath of his aborted website Harvard Facemash
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/07/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—30/07/2009
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/07/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/07/2009
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/07/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Clair Jaquiss.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/07/2009
The Farming Today bees journey to the heather.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/07/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Inside the Ethics Committee—Series 5, Screening
3/4 At what point is a woman's disability an obstacle to her having fertility treatment?
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Accidental Billionaires, Episode 4
4/5 In summer 2004, Mark moves the team to Silicon Valley, but Eduardo remains behind.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Widowhood at 23; Joint family holidays
Amy Molloy on widowhood at 23. Plus, the dos and don'ts of the joint family holiday.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—A Journey Without Maps
Humphrey Hawksley retraces an extraordinary journey undertaken by Graham Greene.
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11:30
Frequently Asked Questions
Ian Sansom examines the changing relationship between authors and their readers.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—30/07/2009
Consumer news and issues with Shari Vahl. Including Face the Facts.
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12:57
Weather—30/07/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—30/07/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Questions, Questions—30/07/2009
Stewart Henderson answers those intriguing questions from everyday life.
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14:00
The Archers—29/07/2009
Who's been washing in MY shower?
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14:15
Drama on 4—Marmalade for Comrade Philby
By Christopher William Hill. A novelist's latest spy novel is reworked by its translator.
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15:00
Open Country—Firth of Lorne
Helen Mark on the battle between fishermen and conservationists over the Firth of Lorne.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—SSAFA Forces Help
Martin Bell appeals on behalf of SSAFA Forces Help.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Three Women in a Motorhome, Kate's Story
3/3 Plans for the 'grand tour' go awry.
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15:45
Joan Armatrading's Favourite Guitarists—Russell Lissack
4/5 Joan meets Russell Lissack, lead guitarist of indie-rock band Bloc Party.
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16:00
Open Book—Chris Patten, Adam Thirlwell, and Holiday Paperbacks
Mariella Frostrup's guests include Chris Patten, former governor of Hong Kong.
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16:30
Material World—30/07/2009
The genetics of cystic fibrosis, 20 years on.
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17:00
PM—30/07/2009
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—30/07/2009
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Shappi Talk—Series 1, Growing Up in the UK
4/4 Shappi Khorsandi discusses growing up, with guests Ava Vidal and Ben Okri.
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19:00
The Archers—30/07/2009
Helen on the warpath.
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19:15
Front Row—30/07/2009
Arts news and reviews. Includes a review of the film Coco Before Chanel.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Help, Episode 9
9/10 Minny worries that Miss Celia is about to make a fool of herself.
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20:00
The Report—Dog Fighting
Amardeep Bassey looks at a rise in organised dog fighting among young British Asians.
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20:30
In Business—Learning Curve
Peter Day finds out how people can create learning organisations.
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21:00
Inside the Ethics Committee—Series 5, Screening
3/4 At what point is a woman's disability an obstacle to her having fertility treatment?
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21:45
Top of the Class—Series 1, Bill Morris
1/4 Former TGWU leader Bill Morris returns to the component manufacturer where he began work. (R)
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21:58
Weather—30/07/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
The World Tonight—30/07/2009
National and international news and analysis with David Eades.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Rapture, Episode 4
4/10 Bethany predicts a powerful earthquake in Turkey.
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23:00
Bigipedia—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4 The omniscient friend you know from your computer and laser watch takes over Radio 4.
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23:30
Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac—1. Justice
1/4 The Bergerac obsessive's guiding force is a tape of the ancient Chinese text of the Tao. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/07/2009
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Accidental Billionaires, Episode 4
4/5 In summer 2004, Mark moves the team to Silicon Valley, but Eduardo remains behind.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/07/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—31/07/2009
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/07/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/07/2009
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/07/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Clair Jaquiss.
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05:45
Farming Today—31/07/2009
Holidaying at home is paying off for market towns and villages in Britian.
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