FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/10/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Return, Episode 4
4/5 Hisham Matar's memoir detailing the search for his father, imprisoned by Gaddafi's regime. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—07/10/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/10/2016
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/10/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Steve Chalke.
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05:45
Farming Today—Bernard Matthews suppliers, Dairy industry, Agricultural Wages Boards
Former suppliers to Bernard Matthews say they're losing out in the sale of the company.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Curlew
Martin Hughes-Games presents the curlew. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/10/2016
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Christiane Amanpour
Christiane Amanpour, journalist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Return, Episode 5
5/5 Hisham Matar meets Uncle Hmad, who witnessed the massacre at Abu Salim, Tripoli, in 1996.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Today is our 70th birthday!
A feature and playlist for our 70th, breastfeeding discrimination, Lisa Dwan, Cassa Pancho
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: Stannington, Episode 5
5/5 Marjorie fears for young Alan when he goes missing from the ward at night.
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11:00
The Intimate Art of Tattoo—07/10/2016
Laurence Llewelyn Bowen considers the exponential rise in tattooing.
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11:30
Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice—Series 2, Papa Was a Rolling Stone
1/4 Award-winning writer and comedian Deborah Frances-White searches for her birth father.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/10/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Strongest Substance
What is the strongest thing in the universe?
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12:15
You and Yours—Low-cost airlines, Recycling, Community-built housing
Winter turbulence for low-cost airlines. And community groups building affordable housing.
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12:57
Weather—07/10/2016
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—07/10/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Britain's Black Past—Olaudah Equiano
Gretchen Gerzina explores the life of Olaudah Equiano, a traveller who bought his freedom.
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14:00
The Archers—06/10/2016
In The Bull, the interview panel is waiting. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Julie
Based on the true story of Operation Julie, the biggest drug bust in British history. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Birmingham
Eric Robson and the horticultural panel visit the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
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15:45
Autumn Princess
An unlucky princess seizes an opportunity to change her life in this playful fairy tale.
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16:00
Last Word—Sir Neville Marriner, Father Gabriele Amorth, Beryl Crockford, Professor Louis Herman, Rod Temperton
Matthew Bannister on a conductor, an exorcist, a rower, a psychologist and a songwriter.
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16:30
Feedback—07/10/2016
Roger Bolton discusses personalisation of 大象传媒 iPlayer and binaural Beckett on Radio 3.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Tallulah and Elijah - Transitioning Together
When a woman transitions to a man, does a gay relationship become a straight one?
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17:00
PM—07/10/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/10/2016
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 91, Episode 5
5/8 Miles Jupp is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Paul Sinha, Angela Barnes and Dane Baptiste.
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19:00
The Archers—07/10/2016
Helen makes a shocking discovery.
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19:15
Front Row—Supersonic, Mel Gibson in Blood Father, Beyond Caravaggio, Karl Jenkins
Blood Father, Beyond Caravaggio, and Oasis documentary Supersonic.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: Stannington, Episode 5
5/5 Marjorie fears for young Alan when he goes missing from the ward at night. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Hilary Benn MP, Munira Mirza, Laurie Penny, Andrew Tyrie MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Epsom in Surrey.
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20:50
A Point of View—Whoop!
Howard Jacobson deplores the fashion for 'whooping' as a mark of approval.
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21:00
Britain's Black Past—Omnibus 1
Gretchen Gerzina explores the lives of black people in Britain during a time of slavery.
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21:58
Weather—07/10/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Sterling suffers flash crash
Chancellor Philip Hammond calls for calm and says the economy remains strong.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Wonder, Episode 10
10/10 Nurse Wright completes her watch and faces the committee over the fate of Anna O'Donnell.
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23:00
A Good Read—Vince Cable and Ann Widdecombe
Ann Widdecombe and Vince Cable talk books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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23:27
Wireless Nights—Series 2, Night of the Hunter
1/4 Jarvis Cocker returns with his award-winning nocturnal exploration of the human condition. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Suzy and Bridget - My Flaky Friend
The affectionate honesty of a long-established friendship.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/10/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Return, Episode 5
5/5 Hisham Matar meets Uncle Hmad, who witnessed the massacre at Abu Salim, Tripoli, in 1996. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/10/2016
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/10/2016
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/10/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Kate Bottley.
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05:45
iPM—Why drinking fountains have dried up
iPM investigates why there are not more usable drinking fountains in the UK.
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