FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/07/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Cold Blood, Episode 3
3/5 Tensions at home are released by a lizard hunt. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—31/07/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/07/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/07/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Alison Murdoch.
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05:45
Farming Today—Apple Harvest, Black Grass, Sheep Event
The apples are early! The latest from the orchards of England.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Spotted flycatcher
Steve Backshall presents the spotted flycatcher. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/07/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Inside the Ethics Committee—Series 10, Treating Patients with Dementia
3/4 When should doctors treat the ailments of people with dementia and when should they not?
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09:45
Book of the Week—Cold Blood, Episode 4
4/5 The much maligned adder, and how to catch one.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—31/07/2014
Jenni Murray presents the programme that offers a female perspective on the world.
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10:45
Queens of Noise—Queens of Noise: Get It On, Episode 4
4/5 Velveteens land the support slot on a big tour, allowing them to play to thousands.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Fearless Women in Turkish Kurdistan
Tim Whewell meets the dynamic women in Turkish Kurdistan who are defining the future.
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11:30
With Great Pleasure—Simon Callow
Actor Simon Callow presents his favourite readings, with the help of Patricia Hodge.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Affordable homes, nuclear waste and space age make-up
Winifred Robinson asks why it is so difficult to build enough affordable homes in the UK.
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12:57
Weather—31/07/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—31/07/2014
Edward Stourton presents national and international news.
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13:45
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Plant Invaders
Kathy Willis on the side effects of effortlessly moving plants and seeds around the world.
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14:00
The Archers—30/07/2014
Lynda makes a breakthrough. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Imagining Some Fear
By Ellen Dryden. Haunting story about a woman's struggle to come to terms with the truth.
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15:00
Open Country—Slate Mines, Snowdonia
Snowdonia's slate once roofed the world. Find out what has become of the quarries today.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—The Passage
David Dimbleby presents an appeal for homeless charity The Passage. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Jessie Burton and Summer Reads
Mariella Frostrup talks to Jessie Burton, author of the bestselling The Miniaturist. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Richard Ayoade; Mark Gatiss; Audrey Tautou and Romain Duris
Richard Ayoade, Mark Gatiss, Audrey Tautou and Romain Duris, the return of the space opera
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—ExpeRimental; Rosetta; MOOCs
Alice Roberts indulges in some science experiments for kids, including Bubblecano!
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16:55
1914: Day by Day—31st July
Panic in the financial markets as the Bank of England is forced to close.
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17:00
PM—31/07/2014
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/07/2014
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Sketchorama—Series 3, Episode 2
2/4 Thom Tuck presents sketch groups Mixed Doubles, the Real MacGuffins, and Bob and Jim.
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19:00
The Archers—31/07/2014
Adam trusts Ed.
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19:15
Front Row—Jonny Greenwood, Deon Meyer, Streaming books, Summer films
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, novelist Deon Meyer, streaming books, summer films.
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19:45
Queens of Noise—Queens of Noise: Get It On, Episode 4
4/5 Velveteens land the support slot on a big tour, allowing them to play to thousands. (R)
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20:00
The Report—Diabetes: A Surgical Solution?
Could increasing access to weight loss surgery help the battle against diabetes?
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20:30
In Business—Deep Thoughts
Peter Day meets business people inspired and influenced by highbrow philosophers.
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—ExpeRimental; Rosetta; MOOCs
Alice Roberts indulges in some science experiments for kids, including Bubblecano! (R)
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21:30
Zeitgeisters—Series 2, Theaster Gates
3/4 Theaster Gates, who is using collectors' desire for his art to transform Southside Chicago (R)
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21:58
Weather—31/07/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—31/07/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 9
9/10 The burgomasters of Amsterdam determine to uphold their city's God-fearing reputation.
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23:00
Don't Make Me Laugh—Series 1, Episode 3
Clive Anderson, Rhys Thomas, Chris Ramsay and Katherine Ryan try not to be funny.
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23:30
The Living Mountain
Robert Macfarlane undertakes an immersive poetic pilgrimage to the Cairngorms. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/08/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Cold Blood, Episode 4
4/5 The much maligned adder, and how to catch one. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—01/08/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/08/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Alison Murdoch.
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05:45
Farming Today—New Zealand lamb, Whisky, Red Kites
Why is New Zealand lamb cheaper to buy in our shops than UK-produced lamb?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sparrowhawk
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the sparrowhawk. (R)
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