FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/06/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Negroland, Episode 4
4/5 The Jeffersons take their two daughters to Atlantic City, but not everything goes to plan. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—17/06/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/06/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/06/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
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05:45
Farming Today—EU Fisheries, Cereals 2016, Young Farmers Debate Brexit
Young farmers at Cereals 2016 on UK farming and the EU, plus the EU fisheries policy.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Lesser Black-backed Gull
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the lesser black-backed gull. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/06/2016
Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Warwick Davis
Kirsty Young's castaway is the actor Warwick Davis. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Negroland, Episode 5
5/5 Margo recalls the 60s and 70s and the difficulty of reconciling being privileged and black
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Takeover week: Guest Editor Angelina Jolie Pitt
How do you deal with asthma, cancer or a difficult pregnancy living in a refugee camp?
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10:45
Unsuitable Men with Familiar Smiles—5. Secret
5/5 Sally's frantic about her daughter in Mexico and Christine reveals her biggest secret.
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11:00
The Secret History of Yoga
Mukti Jain Campion explores the surprising origins of modern yoga practice.
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11:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 The rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and the positive side of stereotyping. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/06/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Across the Board—Series 3, Antony Beevor
4/5 Dominic Lawson interviews military historian Antony Beevor over a game of chess. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Convenience stores, Storecard PPI claims, Green homes, BHS Suppliers
Peter White on BHS suppliers, storecard PPI claims and the number of convenience stores.
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12:57
Weather—17/06/2016
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—17/06/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Shakespeare's Restless World—6. Europe: Triumphs of the Past
6/20 What Henry V's armoury tells us about the depiction of history on the Elizabeth stage. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—16/06/2016
Phoebe finds solace. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Reasons for Leaving
Ian left Lauren 11 months ago, and now he is back. So why did he leave and why is he back?
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Stonehenge - Midsummer Special
Eric Robson hosts a special edition of the programme from Stonehenge.
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15:45
The Hank of Black Hair by Sebastian Barry
A chance encounter in the park is about to change Matt Kirwan鈥檚 life.
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16:00
Last Word—Jo Cox MP, Dave Swarbrick, Viktor Korchnoi, Wendy Leigh
Reeta Chakrabarti on an MP, a musician, a chess player and a writer.
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16:30
Feedback—17/06/2016
Did initial coverage of the Orlando shooting diminish LGBT views?
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16:55
The Listening Project—Ian and Chikodi - People Stare At Us
A mixed-race couple reflect on other people's assumptions about them.
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17:00
PM—17/06/2016
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/06/2016 Police probe right-wing links to MP's killing
Police say they're investigating the suspect's possible links to right-wing extremism.
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18:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 2, The Red Planet
2/5 Tony takes up astronomy, and finds something terrible among the stars. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—17/06/2016
Reality hits home for the Grundys.
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19:15
Front Row—Trevor Nunn, Natasha Walter, Jake Bugg
John Wilson talks to director Trevor Nunn about A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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19:45
Unsuitable Men with Familiar Smiles—5. Secret
5/5 Sally's frantic about her daughter in Mexico and Christine reveals her biggest secret. (R)
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20:00
One to One—17/06/2016
Interview series in which broadcasters follow their personal passions. (R)
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20:45
The Listening Project—Ian and Chikodi - People Stare At Us
A mixed-race couple reflect on other people's assumptions about them. (R)
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20:50
A Point of View—Science, Magic and Madness
Adam Gopnik on the difference between magic and science. (R)
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21:00
Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Five Hundred Years of Friendship: Omnibus, Episode 2
2/3 The omnibus edition of Thomas Dixon's major history of friendship. (R)
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21:58
Weather—17/06/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—MP killer 'may be right-wing extremist'
Police investigating the killing of Jo Cox say it may have been motivated by extremism.
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22:45
Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler—Episode 5
5/10 Anne Tyler's contemporary response to Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.
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23:00
A Good Read—Judge Rinder and Stella Duffy
Robert Rinder, Stella Duffy and Harriett Gilbert discuss some of their favourite books. (R)
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23:27
Sugar, Saris and Green Bananas—Indo-Guyanese and Proud
2/2 Journalist Lainy Malkani shakes off the invisibility of being Indo-Guyanese in Britain. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Ian and Chikodi - Leaving Things Where You'll Trip Over Them
The hazards a sighted person can unthinkingly create for their visually impaired partner.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/06/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Negroland, Episode 5
5/5 Margo recalls the 60s and 70s and the difficulty of reconciling being privileged and black (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/06/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—18/06/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/06/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/06/2016
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/06/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
iPM—Finding evidence for historic abuse cases
A QC explains the difficulties of prosecuting historical sex abuse cases.
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