FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/03/2017
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Paul Auster and the American Dream
Andrew Marr with Paul Auster, Catherine Daunt and Simon McBurney.
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09:45
Book of the Week—What Happened, Miss Simone?, Episode 1
1/5 By Alan Light. The story of soul legend Nina Simone.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—US bluegrass and country singer Alison Krauss sings live
Alison Krauss; Broadchurch storylines; Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus; and Medea.
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10:45
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—1. Agnes
1/5 Game of Thrones star Ellie Kendrick takes the lead role in Rachel Joyce's adaptation.
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11:00
We Are the Martians—Seeing Is Believing
Sarah Dillon begins a series revelling in the Mars of imagination, science and history.
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11:45
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Neville Chamberlain's Umbrella
1/5 Sir David Cannadine explores the changing image of Neville Chamberlain's umbrella. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/03/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
One to One—Trevor McDonald on Redemption
Sir Trevor McDonald asks former armed robber John McAvoy how he found redemption. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—London 2017 tickets, Wallpaper, Airport shops VAT
Efforts to stop ticket touts at London's big 2017 athletics event; Wallpaper sales up.
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12:57
Weather—06/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—06/03/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs with Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Following the Martian Invasion—'The Chances Against Anything Manlike on Mars Are a Million to One'
1/5 Francis Spufford follows the impact of HG Wells's all-conquering Martian war machines.
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14:00
The Archers—05/03/2017
Kirsty receives a complaint. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Ecco
Hayley Atwell plays a neuroscientist who makes a discovery that could change the world.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 7, 2017
Russell Davies chairs the wide-ranging general knowledge quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Tea: A Coffee Drinker's Guide
Dan Saladino investigates tea's past, present and future and explores our changing tastes. (R)
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16:00
Writing a New Caribbean—The Work Words Do
With Barbara Jenkins, Vladimir Lucien, Kevin Jared Hosein, Colin Robinson and Karen Lord.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Mental Health
Ernie Rea and guests explore religious perspectives on mental health.
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17:00
PM—06/03/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/03/17 Vauxhall deal prompts union assurance calls
Unions seek assurances about Vauxhall's two UK plants, which General Motors is selling.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 77, Episode 3
3/6 Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Marcus Brigstocke and Al Murray.
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19:00
The Archers—06/03/2017
Miranda makes herself clear.
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19:15
Front Row—Sean Foley directs The Miser, Kate Whitley sets Malala's speech to music, Sonia Friedman and David Babani
Sean Foley directs Moliere, Malala's UN speech as a choral piece.
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19:45
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—1. Agnes
1/5 Game of Thrones star Ellie Kendrick takes the lead role in Rachel Joyce's adaptation. (R)
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20:00
Mary Beard on Women in Power
From Clytemnaestra to Hillary Clinton, Professor Mary Beard considers women in power.
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20:30
Analysis—How do the SNP sell a second referendum?
Could a second referendum on Scottish independence yield a different result?
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21:00
Hunting the Martians
Professor Monica Grady searches for signs of life on Mars.
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21:30
Start the Week—Paul Auster and the American Dream
Andrew Marr with Paul Auster, Catherine Daunt and Simon McBurney. (R)
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21:58
Weather—06/03/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump signs new travel ban order
How watertight is Trump's new travel ban order from a legal point of view?
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22:45
Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 1
1/10 By Helen Dunmore. Hattie Morahan reads a story of radicals, property and love.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Like, Totally Awesome: The Americanisation of English
Michael Rosen on the Americanisation of English, with Lynne Murphy and Matthew Engel. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—06/03/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as ministers try to calm fears over jobs at Vauxhall.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/03/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—What Happened, Miss Simone?, Episode 1
1/5 By Alan Light. The story of soul legend Nina Simone. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—07/03/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/03/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald of World Vision UK.
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05:45
Farming Today—British sugar production, free range milk and paying for pollution.
Should British supermarkets stock UK grown sugar to give consumers a choice?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Grey Heron (Winter)
Chris Packham presents the grey heron. (R)
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