FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—Episode 4
4/5 Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read art critic John Berger's most personal book. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—07/04/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/04/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/04/2017
Spiritual reflection with Bob Fyffe of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
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05:45
Farming Today—America's Pro-Trump Farmers, Glyphosate, German Biofuels and Farm Education
The farmers of Nebraska explain why they're putting their faith in President Trump.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Meadow Pipit (Spring)
Kate Humble presents the meadow pipit. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/04/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—The Vietnamese Boat People
Sue MacGregor reunites four of the Vietnamese Boat People with one of their rescuers. (R)
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09:45
And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—Episode 5
5/5 Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read late art critic John Berger's most personal book.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Freida Pinto
Actor Freida Pinto, hot flushes pill, the musical I Capture the Castle, and Angie Thomas.
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10:45
DCI Alma Blair—Dead Pan, Episode 5
5/5 The conclusion of Val McDermid's comic crime drama set in a fine dining restaurant.
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11:00
Tim Samuels' Sleepover: Inside the Israeli Hospital
Tim Samuels meets Israeli doctors treating Syrians smuggled over the border. (R)
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11:30
Gloomsbury—Series 4, Digging the Dirt
1/6 Vera reacts badly to Henry's announcement that he wants to become a Labour MP.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 1, Google
The words 'clever' and 'death' crop up less often than 'Google' in conversation.
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12:15
You and Yours—Puppy farming, Pub names, Right to Buy in Wales
Peter White on puppy farms, pub names and a potential end to Right to Buy in Wales.
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12:57
Weather—07/04/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—07/04/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Did the Victorians Ruin the World?—Series 1, 5. Toilets
5/5 Are toilets a case of Victorian genius, or did they flush away our most precious resource?
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14:00
The Archers—06/04/2017
Ruth regrets what she says. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Fix
Mark arrives home late to find there has been an intruder.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—70th Anniversary Special
Eric Robson and the panel mark 70 years of GQT with a look back through the archives.
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15:45
Short Works—Series 1, The Liquid You by Ben Norris
An original short work for radio by writer and performer Ben Norris.
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16:00
Last Word—Darcus Howe, Andy Coogan, Dr Sylvia Moody, Yevgeny Yevtushenko, Peter Shotton
Matthew Bannister on an activist, a coach, a psychologist, a poet, a businessman.
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16:30
Feedback—Balancing Brexit, Libby Purves, A youthful Moral Maze
What are the 大象传媒's duties in covering Brexit now Article 50 has been triggered?
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16:55
The Listening Project—Amy and Katie - Check Ingredients Before Eating
Even if the smell is enticing, she knows just a taste could be catastrophic.
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17:00
PM—07/04/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Russia reacts angrily to US strikes in Syria
Moscow has warned that the US came "within an inch" of military confrontation with Russia
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 50, 07/04/2017
Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests present the week in news through stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—07/04/2017
Lilian gets a window on the past.
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19:15
Front Row—Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman, S-Town reviewed, Queer British art and gender neutral awards
Veteran actors Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman discuss their new heist movie.
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19:45
DCI Alma Blair—Dead Pan, Episode 5
5/5 The conclusion of Val McDermid's comic crime drama set in a fine dining restaurant. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Jonathan Arnott MEP, Barry Gardiner MP, Margot James MP, Leanne Wood AM
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
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20:50
A Point of View—Bad News is Good Business
AL Kennedy says we should reject the media outlets that peddle only bad news.
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21:00
Archive on 4—Don't Be Rude on the Road
Alan Dein takes a breakneck tour through the history of the public information film. (R)
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21:58
Weather—07/04/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Stockholm attack 'will not undermine Swedish values' - PM
Swedish prime minister Stefan Lofven says his country will never be defeated by terrorism.
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22:45
The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry—Episode 5
5/10 Cora is invited to give a talk to Joanna Ransome's class in Aldwinter school.
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23:00
Great Lives—Gary Kemp on EW Godwin
Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet chooses architect-designer, Edward William Godwin. (R)
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23:27
The Drop Out Boogie
Laura Snapes finds out why university drop-outs like herself didn't finish their degrees. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Pema and Louise - 50 Things to Do at 50
Recording a Listening Project conversation comes in at number 18...
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger—Episode 5
5/5 Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read late art critic John Berger's most personal book. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/04/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/04/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/04/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Professor Tom Wright, St Andrews.
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05:45
iPM—I didn't know my flat was a brothel
An iPM listener on his unusual discovery. With Luke Jones and Eddie Mair.
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