FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—22/09/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
The Educators—Sugata Mitra
Professor Sugata Mitra explains why children need more freedom to teach one another. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—21/09/2014
The bells of the Church of St John the Baptist, Burford, Oxfordshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—22/09/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/09/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/09/2014
A short reflection and prayer with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish referendum
What will extra devolved powers mean for farmers? Charlotte Smith investigates.
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05:56
Weather—22/09/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sociable Weaver
Sir David Attenborough presents the sociable weaver of the Kalahari Desert in Namibia.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—22/09/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Hilary Mantel
Tom Sutcliffe with Hilary Mantel, Neil MacGregor, Jeremy Deller and Kei Miller.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh, Broadway Success and Childhood
1/5 Echoes of Williams's troubled childhood find their way into his first Broadway success.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Francesca Martinez; Women at the Labour Party Conference
Women at the Labour Party conference, Francesca Martinez and university lad culture.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, Humiliation
1/5 Two old flatmates meet once a month for lunch and talk about everything... mostly.
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11:00
Same-Sex Parents
Mary Smeeth talks to same-sex parents about the challenges of raising their children.
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11:30
The Pale Horse—Episode 3
3/3 Mark Easterbrook has teamed up with Ginger to investigate the recent mysterious deaths.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—22/09/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—22 September 1914 - Adam Wilson
Adam and Jessie confront the mysterious man at the German consulate.
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12:15
You and Yours—Flood Insurance; White Collar Boxing; In-Flight Movies
Why would one woman's flood insurance treble ahead of a new deal to keep the cost down?
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12:57
Weather—22/09/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—22/09/2014
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Last Day—Retirement
1/6 Following school administrator Madeleine Broughton on her last day before she retires.
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14:00
The Archers—21/09/2014
It is Mungo's naming day. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Sebastian Baczkiewicz - Ghosts of Heathrow
190,000 visitors pass through Heathrow every day. No wonder some of them are ghosts.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 28, Heat 1, 2014
1/13 Russell Davies hosts the wide-ranging general knowledge music quiz returns.
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15:30
大象传媒 National Short Story Award—大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2014, Bad Dreams
1/5 Carey Mulligan reads Tessa Hadley's shortlisted story about exposing unspoken tensions.
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16:00
In Search of the Ideal Music Venue
Acoustics expert Trevor Cox goes in search of the best venues for different types of music
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Religion and PR
Ernie Rea discusses with guests how religions can do good - and avoid bad - PR.
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17:00
PM—22/09/2014
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/09/2014
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 70, Episode 7
7/8 The panellists are Tony Hawks, Kerry Godliman, Stephen Mangan and Gyles Brandreth.
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19:00
The Archers—22/09/2014
Fallon faces the consequences.
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19:15
Front Row—Toby Jones; Maps to the Stars review; Rose Tremain; John Lahr on Tennessee Williams
British actor Toby Jones discusses his role in new TV drama Marvellous. With Kirsty Lang.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Marcy Kahan - Lunch, Humiliation
1/5 Two old flatmates meet once a month for lunch and talk about everything... mostly. (R)
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20:00
The Philosopher's Arms—Series 4, Induction
3/4 Matthew Sweet asks what justifies our belief the sun will rise tomorrow.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Ivory Coast's School for Husbands
In one remote district in Ivory Coast, men are going back to school. Lucy Ash reports. (R)
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21:00
Shared Planet—Ground-Nesting Birds
Can dog-walkers share the planet with ground-nesting seabirds? (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Hilary Mantel
Tom Sutcliffe with Hilary Mantel, Neil MacGregor, Jeremy Deller and Kei Miller. (R)
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21:58
Weather—22/09/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—22/09/2014
How will Labour respond to pressure on English devolution?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Bone Clocks, Episode 1
1/15 We encounter 15-year-old Holly Sykes for the first time.
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23:00
The Human Zoo—Series 4, Episode 3
3/4 Michael Blastland explores how what we do with our bodies can influence our thoughts. (R)
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23:30
Journeys Down My Street—The Polish Community in Bradford
1/3 Older generations of immigrants share their stories from the heart of their communities. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/09/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh, Broadway Success and Childhood
1/5 Echoes of Williams's troubled childhood find their way into his first Broadway success. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—23/09/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/09/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/09/2014
A short reflection and prayer with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
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05:45
Farming Today—Angora rabbits, Sugar beet quotas, Brucellosis
What can farmers and vets do to protect themselves from catching diseases from livestock?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Vogelkop Bowerbird
Sir David Attenborough presents the Vogelkop bowerbird of west New Guinea.
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