FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/05/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 1
1/5 Having purchased all the necessary equipment, the author heads off in search of gold. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—19/05/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/05/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/05/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sister Gemma Simmonds CJ.
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05:45
Farming Today—Qualifications, Technology Potatoes, China and Ireland
Farming schools fear for their future as agricultural qualifications are downgraded.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hobby
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the hobby. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/05/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Soul Music—Series 17, Can't Take My Eyes Off You
3/5 Frankie Valli and others share their memories of the classic song. (R)
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09:30
Witness History—The Murder of Archbishop Oscar Romero
Two witnesses give their account of the shooting of the archbishop of El Salvador.
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09:45
Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 2
2/5 Steve meets a character called Dave Mack who agrees to show him some 鈥榚xtreme鈥� prospecting
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Yvette Cooper, Harassment in Clubs, Women in One
Yvette Cooper on why she thinks she should lead the Labour Party. Jane Garvey presents.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 2
2/5 Jackie interviews the mother and sister of Abi Hudson, who has been found dead.
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11:00
The Origins of War
Is war a uniquely human act, or can its origins be found in our evolutionary past?
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11:30
Hip Hop in the Middle East: Rhymes, Revolution and Resistance
Music journalist Jackson Allers explores Arab Spring era hip-hop as a catalyst for change.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/05/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Welcome to the Quiet Zone—Keeper of the Quiet
2/5 How do you keep a microwave oven from interfering with radio waves coming from deep space?
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Is the 大象传媒 licence fee worth it to you?
Would cutting the licence fee damage the 大象传媒?
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12:57
Weather—19/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—19/05/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Aryabhata: The Boat of Intellect
Sunil Khilnani on the life of the legendary Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata.
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14:00
The Archers—18/05/2015
Jim and Robert are up with the lark. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Odd Job
William Ash and Andrew Knott's dark comedy about a retired couple with a startling secret. (R)
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 10, Holywood, Northern Ireland
1/7 Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel programme from Holywood, Northern Ireland. (R)
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Electric Island
Tom Heap visits the Scottish island that can power itself.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Food Connections Festival
Michael Rosen and guests perform poems, songs and stories about food.
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16:30
Great Lives—US Ambassador Matthew Barzun on JG Winant
Matthew Parris meets US Ambassador Matthew Barzun to talk about his wartime predecessor.
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17:00
PM—19/05/2015
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/05/2015
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 6, Fleetwood
1/6 Mark Steel visits the Lancashire seaside town of Fleetwood and performs for the locals.
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19:00
The Archers—19/05/2015
There is a dilemma for Jennifer and David.
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19:15
Front Row—We Are Many, American author Cynthia Bond, Joan of Arc music
Kirsty Lang speaks to Amir Amirani, the director of documentary film We Are Many.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 2
2/5 Jackie interviews the mother and sister of Abi Hudson, who has been found dead. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Minding the Gap: Mental Healthcare
Are vulnerable patients dying after being discharged from mental health care too soon?
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20:40
In Touch—Secret ballots, Making friends
The election voting that was anything but secret, and making friends if you're deafblind.
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21:00
All in the Mind—19/05/2015
Claudia Hammond on the effects of alcohol on the brain and the role of movement in ADHD.
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21:30
Soul Music—Series 17, Can't Take My Eyes Off You
3/5 Frankie Valli and others share their memories of the classic song. (R)
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21:58
Weather—19/05/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Iraq's says it's confident government forces will overturn IS capture of Ramadi.
Thousands of civilians fleeing the city - as militants try to consolidate their hold
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 2
2/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family
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23:00
The John Moloney Show—Series 1, Chomsky, Marks and Brustwarts
2/4 Stand-up John Moloney tells stories about a German baby and a run-in with a hen night.
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23:15
Richard Marsh—Love and Sweets, The Perfect Match
2/4 Richard tells a story about moving in with Siobhan and the build-up to their wedding day. (R)
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23:30
Blind Man Roams the Globe—2. Budapest
2/2 Hear the world's cities through the ears of 大象传媒 Presenter and blind traveller, Peter White (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/05/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 2
2/5 Steve meets a character called Dave Mack who agrees to show him some 鈥榚xtreme鈥� prospecting (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/05/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/05/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/05/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sister Gemma Simmonds CJ.
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05:45
Farming Today—Hen Harrier Row, Farming Inventions, British Lamb's Lettuce
Gamekeepers and conservationists are at war over the endangered hen harrier.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Turnstone
Brett Westwood presents the turnstone. (R)
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