FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/03/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Opening Lines—Series 17, Pieces of Mars Have Fallen to Earth, by Cherise Saywell
3/3 The mother of an astronaut reflects on her place in the line of women forgotten by history (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—05/03/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/03/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Paul's Cathedral
Church bells from St Paul's Cathedral.
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05:45
Profile—Cressida Dick
Mark Coles profiles the first woman to lead the Metropolitan Police. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—05/03/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Heaven in Ordinary
Writer and priest Malcolm Doney explores the wonder in his everyday surroundings.
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06:35
Living World—Freshwater Pearl Mussels
Lionel Kelleway looks for freshwater pearl mussels. Recorded in 2006.
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06:57
Weather—05/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—05/03/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Bishop Row, International Women's Day, Lynne Reid Banks
Edward visits Between Myth and Reality - an exhibition of sculpture by Chaim Stephenson.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Starfish Greathearts Foundation
Dame Janet Suzman makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Starfish Greathearts Foundation.
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07:57
Weather—05/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—05/03/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Pearl of Great Value
The Bishop of Rochester preaches in the first of Radio 4's special services for Lent.
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08:48
A Point of View—Flying Saucers and an Uncertain World
John Gray asks how we come to terms with a world that is frighteningly unpredictable. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Firecrest
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the firecrest. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—05/03/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—05/03/2017
Emma goes in search of inspiration, and Ruth lends an ear.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Jimmy Carr
Jimmy Carr, comedian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/03/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 77, Episode 2
2/6 Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Shelia Hancock, Tom Allen and Gyles Brandreth. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Tea: A Coffee Drinker's Guide
Dan Saladino investigates tea's past, present and future and explores our changing tastes.
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12:57
Weather—05/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—05/03/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
From Our Home Correspondent—05/03/2017
Hunting down a stolen camper van, childcare grannies and Russian debutantes all feature.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Natural History Museum
Peter Gibbs and the panel are at the Natural History Museum. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Negotiating Difference
Different outlooks and beliefs can bring people close or drive them apart.
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15:00
Rebus—A Question of Blood, Episode 1
1/2 DI Rebus investigates a school shooting but becomes the main suspect in a fatal house fire (R)
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16:00
Bookclub—Jonathan Safran Foer - Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
Jonathan Safran Foer talks about Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. With James Naughtie.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Dusk 'til Dawn
Roger McGough presents listeners' requests for poems to take us through the night.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Neglect: The Story of UK Homecare
An investigation into the state of home care services in the UK. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Cressida Dick
Mark Coles profiles the first woman to lead the Metropolitan Police. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—03/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—05/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/03/2017 Chancellor rules out big Budget giveaway
The Chancellor has said the government will not spend heavily in Wednesday's budget
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Ernie Rea
The best of 大象传媒 Radio this week with Ernie Rea.
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19:00
The Archers—05/03/2017
Kirsty receives a complaint.
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19:15
Ability—Pilot
What happens when someone with cerebral palsy moves into his best friend's flat? (R)
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19:45
Blackspot
With his parents gone for the week, Simon plans to make the most of his time alone.
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20:00
Feedback—Dramatising real-life disasters
Is there room for satire in the news? And how to dramatise real life tragedy respectfully. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Gerald Kaufman, Dick Bruna, Desmond Connell, Rita Barber谩, Frank Delaney
Julian Worricker on two politicians, a cardinal, a writer, an illustrator. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Pubs clubs and workplace pensions
Workplace pensions, tax overpayers told to stop and bank branch staff tackle fraud. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Starfish Greathearts Foundation
Dame Janet Suzman makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Starfish Greathearts Foundation. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—How Voters Decide: Part Two
What makes us change our mind when it comes to elections? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—05/03/2017
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the forthcoming Budget and the latest on Brexit.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Paul Verhoeven
With Paul Verhoeven, director of Basic Instinct and Robocop. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Heaven in Ordinary
Writer and priest Malcolm Doney explores the wonder in his everyday surroundings. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/03/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Squatting; a cross cultural history. Plus taking ones clothes off in public.
Squatting: a cross-cultural history. Also, taking one's clothes off in public. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Paul's Cathedral
Church bells from St Paul's Cathedral. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—06/03/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/03/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald of World Vision UK.
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05:45
Farming Today—Deer poaching, Fairtrade and Brexit, Agricultural pollution
The impact of Brexit on the poorest countries; deer poaching; and agricultural pollution.
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05:56
Weather—06/03/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blackbird
Chris Packham presents the blackbird. (R)
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