FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/08/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Age of Bowie, Shape-shifter
5/5 After stepping back from the limelight, Bowie emerges to stun the musical world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—06/08/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/08/2016
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/08/2016
A short reflection and prayer with the Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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05:45
iPM—06/08/2016
'After the war I found peace as a pig farmer'.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—06/08/2016
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—06/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—Orkney Wildlife in Crisis
Orkney's incredible wildlife is under threat. Helen Mark discovers how technology can help (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Rewilding Debate
Can rewilding strike a balance between farming and nature in Britain?
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06:57
Weather—06/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—06/08/2016
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Martin Fry
The singer/songwriter Martin Fry joins Aasmah Mir and Suzy Klein.
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10:30
Punt PI—Series 9, The Reclusive Skeleton of Fingringhoe
2/3 Steve Punt visits rural Essex to explore the disappearance of actress Constance Kent.
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11:00
The Forum—Living at the Edge: Life in Extreme Environments
Extreme life and synthetic biology in the sea, on land and in space.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Democracy and its Discontents
Kate Adie with reports including South Africa's elections and Kosovo's Olympic debut.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/08/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Your Money and Your Life—Thirty-Somethings
Louise Cooper explores the big decisions for people in their thirties.
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12:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 9, Godley, Wainwright, Taylor
2/6 John Lloyd and Noel Fielding with Janey Godley, Milton Wainwright and Corey Taylor. (R)
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12:57
Weather—06/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—06/08/2016
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Alain de Botton; George Eustice MP; Ruth Lea; Kate Osamor
Ritula Shah presents political debate from Broadcasting House in London. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—06/08/2016
Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:30
Drama on 4—The Clintons, Heck, Don't Vote For Him
Entertaining new drama imagining key moments in the Clintons鈥� enduring partnership.
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15:15
A Guide to Coastal Wildlife—1. Rock Pools
1/5 Which creatures should you look out for in coastal rock pools? (R)
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15:30
Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine—Series 2, Malcolm McLaren and John Lydon
Marc Riley raids the 大象传媒 archive for interviews with Malcolm McLaren and John Lydon. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Rio 2016, Naked GB rugby team photo shoot, Why haute couture matters
Rio Olympics 2016 - why Brazil is one of the most dangerous countries to be a woman.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—06/08/2016
'After the war I found peace as a pig farmer'. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—06/08/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/08/2016 Machete Attack on Belgian Police
Man shouting "god is greatest" in Arabic injures two Belgian policewomen with machete
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18:15
Loose Ends—Sara Cox, Nikki Bedi, Dreda Say Mitchell, Darren Hayman, Alfie Moore, Beverley Knight, Slow Club
Sara Cox and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:02
Profile—Thomas Bach
A look at the life of Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Harry Potter, The Carer, Baz Luhrmann's The Get Down, Clive James, The Knives
Harry Potter, The Carer, Baz Luhrmann's The Get Down, Clive James's Play All, The Knives.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Tolkien: The Lost Recordings
Joss Ackland narrates a search through 大象传媒 archives for unheard gems from JRR Tolkien.
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21:00
Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Spain: Tomorrow in the Battle Think on Me, Episode 1
1/2 Victor Torres faces a dilemma when another man's wife suddenly dies in his arms. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—06/08/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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22:15
Inside the Ethics Committee—Series 12, Permanent Vegetative State: Withdrawing Nutrition and Hydration
1/3 Is it ethical to withdraw nourishment from a young man in a permanent vegetative state? (R)
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 30, Heat 7, 2016
7/13 Paul Gambaccini hosts the challenging music quiz. (R)
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23:30
How to Write a Poem—Keats and Clare
1/2 Poet Glyn Maxwell leads a poetry masterclass at a dream literature festival. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/08/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Matt Haig - The Keepers
A man in a zoo cage wonders what it means to be human. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—07/08/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/08/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky
Church bells from the Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky.
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05:45
Profile—Thomas Bach
A look at the life of Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee.
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