FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/04/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Ethnography Award 'Short List'
Laurie Taylor looks at academic research shortlisted for our new annual ethnography award. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Wilfred's, York
The bells of St Wilfred's Roman Catholic Church, York. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—28/04/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/04/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/04/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Andrew Martlew.
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05:45
Farming Today—HS2 and Wildlife, Aphid Catching, Why Grass Matters
拢420 million should be spent on conservation after HS2, according to the Wildlife Trusts.
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05:56
Weather—28/04/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-throated Diver
Kate Humble presents the red-throated diver.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/04/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—The Future of Capitalism
Anne McElvoy with Jeremy Rifkin, Saskia Sassen and Kwasi Kwarteng.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 1
1/5 Miner Walter Parkin brings wife Annie and daughter Winnie to Yorkshire's Dearne Valley.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Woman's Hour Takeover, J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling on MS in Scotland, her passion for rugby and the power and myth of the shoe.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 1
1/5 Caterina decides whether to join the Camorra and lead the Riccardi clan.
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11:00
Lives in a Landscape—Series 16, Getting the House Ready
Repainting, plumbing, chaos and memories - a family turns a home into a wedding venue.
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11:30
Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Heart Failures
4/6 It's the Festival and Clare's birthday, but Struan is straying. It's fireworks all round.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Equity release mortgages
Consumer news, including big penalties for paying off equity release mortgages.
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12:57
Weather—28/04/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—28/04/2014
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:45
In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Lock 'Em Up
Martin Sixsmith traces the origins of the asylum movement.
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14:00
The Archers—27/04/2014
Tony confronts Peggy. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Higher, The Price of Partnership
1/3 The new dean of research development urges partnerships abroad.
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15:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 4, Aberystwyth University
4/6 Three students from Aberystwyth University take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Plantains and pleasure; Jamaican food in the UK
Tim Hayward on the evolution of Jamaican food in the UK with chefs and cooks in Bristol. (R)
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16:00
The First Action Movie
1903 Sheffield's on location 'Daring Daylight Burglary' inspired every action movie since.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 5, Quantize
Aleks Krotoski asks how human beings can cope with a world saturated by data.
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17:00
PM—28/04/2014
Coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/04/2014
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 4
4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
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19:00
The Archers—28/04/2014
Brian's in pain.
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19:15
Front Row—David Haig; Ziggy Marley; Prey
David Haig on writing and starring in his own play; Ziggy Marley on reggae; Prey reviewed.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 1
1/5 Caterina decides whether to join the Camorra and lead the Riccardi clan. (R)
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20:00
Suicide Watch
Why are more American veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq dying by suicide than in combat?
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20:30
Crossing Continents—South Korea: Sex in the Sunset Years
Why are some older South Korean women turning to prostitution? (R)
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21:00
Save the Moon!
The moon is under threat. It belongs to all of us and urgently needs protection. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—The Future of Capitalism
Anne McElvoy with Jeremy Rifkin, Saskia Sassen and Kwasi Kwarteng. (R)
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21:58
Weather—28/04/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—28/04/2014
With Ritula Shah. Publicist Max Clifford found guilty of sex offences.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Lovely Way to Burn, Episode 1
1/10 As a deadly virus spreads through London, Stevie Flint goes in search of her boyfriend.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Scots
Michael Rosen goes to Glasgow to hear about the Scots language with Sanjeev Kohli. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—28/04/2014
Sean Curran reports from Westminster, as MPs return from their Easter break.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/04/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Richard Benson - The Valley, Episode 1
1/5 Miner Walter Parkin brings wife Annie and daughter Winnie to Yorkshire's Dearne Valley. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/04/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/04/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/04/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Andrew Martlew.
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05:45
Farming Today—Mango Ban, Flood-Fighting Grass, Leek Harvest
Imports of Indian mangoes are banned to protect UK salad crops from insect pests.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fulmar
Kate Humble presents the fulmar.
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