FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/08/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
The Move—Episode 3
3/3 Rosie Millard hears the hopes of two people moving hundreds of miles across the UK. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—23/08/2015
Bells from the Cathedral Church of St Andrew, Wells in Somerset. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—24/08/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/08/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/08/2015
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Ian Bradley, University of St Andrews.
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05:45
Farming Today—How global politics impact UK farms
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Sybil Ruscoe.
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05:56
Weather—24/08/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jackdaw
Martin Hughes-Games presents the jackdaw. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/08/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 8
8/8 Special edition recorded at the Edinburgh Festival. With Paul Merton and Nicholas Parsons.
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09:30
Soundstage—2. St James' Park
Sound recordist Chris Watson introduces the sounds of Newcastle upon Tyne on match day. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Francis Bacon in Your Blood, Under the Spell
1/5 The young ingenue Peppiatt is taken into Bacon's circle.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Iris Murdoch, Coil contraceptive, Parenting girls
Iris Murdoch's life, writing and philosophy. Plus the experience of parenting girls.
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10:45
Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 1
1/5 Iris Murdoch's satire on analysis as a group of over-cultivated characters swap partners.
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11:00
Lives in a Landscape—Series 20, The River Cam
Alan Dein tackles the crowded waters of the River Cam.
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11:30
Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Problems with a Package
2/4 Phoning his parents in Tenerife, Tom regrets persuading them to explore beyond their hotel (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/08/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Why Factor—Series 1, The Moon
1/10 Mike Williams explores why people are so fascinated by the moon.
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12:15
You and Yours—Charity collectors, The New Era Estate
A look at whether rent changes on the New Era Estate could work in other parts of the UK.
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12:57
Weather—24/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—24/08/2015
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Edward Stourton.
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13:45
Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—Gifts to the Corinthians
Francine Stock on the alluring yet elusive quality of charisma, historically and today
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14:00
The Archers—23/08/2015
Susan feels betrayed. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Sarah Wooley - Fifteen Minutes
How Andy Warhol, with a little help from Truman Capote, invented celebrity culture.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 29, Third Semi-Final, 2015
12/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the last semi-final of the eclectic music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—My Food Hero: Ella McSweeney Meets Wendell Berry
Ella McSweeney meets Wendell Berry - the farmer, author and campaigner who inspired her. (R)
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16:00
Travelling the Spaceways: The Cult of Sun Ra
Decades after his death, why does Sun Ra continue to inspire an obsessive following? (R)
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Tunisia
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role of religion in Tunisian society and government.
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17:00
PM—24/08/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/08/2015 Global share values plummet
Global share values plummet due to fears about the Chinese economy.
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 1
1/6 David Mitchell is joined by Lloyd Langford, Henning Wehn, Sara Pascoe and Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—24/08/2015
Peggy gets a shock.
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19:15
Front Row—Jess Glynne, Don Paterson, Danny and the Human Zoo, Cradle to Grave
John Wilson is joined by singer Jess Glynne and poet Don Paterson.
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19:45
Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 1
1/5 Iris Murdoch's satire on analysis as a group of over-cultivated characters swap partners. (R)
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20:00
A Short History of Ukrainians in Britain
The stories of British Ukrainians, whose family histories mirror that of their homeland. (R)
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20:30
Crossing Continents—The Harragas of Algeria
Lucy Ash meets the young people who burn their identity papers and head to Europe. (R)
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21:00
Natural Histories—Snakes
Nature that has had a profound impact on human culture and society across history. (R)
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21:30
Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 8
8/8 Special edition recorded at the Edinburgh Festival. With Paul Merton and Nicholas Parsons. (R)
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21:58
Weather—24/08/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Stock markets plunge in response to fears about Chinese economy.
What could this mean for the UK - and for China's future?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode One
1/10 Sam visits 80-year-old Marian Sutro and starts recording her life in espionage.
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23:00
Short Cuts—Series 7, Investigation
6/6 Josie Long presents stories of investigations. (R)
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23:30
The Invention Of...—Spain, Episode 1
1/3 Misha Glenny begins a history of Spain with the momentous year of 1492. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/08/2015
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Francis Bacon in Your Blood, Under the Spell
1/5 The young ingenue Peppiatt is taken into Bacon's circle. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—25/08/2015
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/08/2015
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/08/2015
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Ian Bradley, University of St Andrews.
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05:45
Farming Today—Badger TB Test, Aronia Berries, Innovative Veg, Conservation Payment Delay
Scientists say a new TB test for badgers could be a breakthough in the Bovine TB saga.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Shore Lark
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Shore Lark. (R)
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