FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—08/04/2017
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—08/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—Learning from the Wild in Dartington
Helen Mark visits the Dartington Estate, Devon, where learning from nature changes lives. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Food versus fuel - a discussion on energy crops
How much land should be diverted from food production to grow energy crops in the UK?
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06:57
Weather—08/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—08/04/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Christopher Biggins
Actor and TV personality Christopher Biggins joins Aasmah Mir and the Rev Richard Coles.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 16, Coventry
Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are in Coventry.
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11:00
Great Lives—Aneurin Bevan
Lord Kinnock chooses the life of Aneurin Bevan, the founder of the NHS. (R)
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Excitement and Disgust
Pastry police, pardoned bulls and pricey pigeons. Correspondents' stories with Kate Adie.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—08/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Personal debt, Making tax digital, Bereavement support payments, Probate fees
More personal debt, more tax returns, less bereavement support and changing probate fees.
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12:30
The Now Show—Series 50, 07/04/2017
Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests present the week in news through stand-up and sketches. (R)
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12:57
Weather—08/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—08/04/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Jonathan Arnott MEP, Barry Gardiner MP, Margot James MP, Leanne Wood AM
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Cirencester, Gloucestershire. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Syria, School Holidays & Farming
The US bombing of Syria, term time holidays and the impact of Brexit on farming.
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14:30
Drama on 4—Nick Dear - The Dark Earth and the Light Sky
A moving exploration of the years leading up to the death of poet Edward Thomas.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Freida Pinto, Craft with children, Alys Fowler
Freida Pinto on her new series Guerrilla. Alys Fowler. Easter crafting with children.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—I didn't know my flat was a brothel
An iPM listener on his unusual discovery. With Luke Jones and Eddie Mair. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—08/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/04/2017 Foreign Secretary Cancels Russia Trip
Boris Johnson cancels trip to Moscow because of Russian support for the Syrian regime.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Kathryn Hunter, Le Gateau Chocolat, Vika Bull, Kiri Pritchard-McClean, Kevin Morby, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Gibraltar
Becky Milligan profiles the tiny British Overseas Territory making headlines this week.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Consent, A Quiet Passion, Jon McGregor, Tate St Ives, Car Share and Bucket
Nina Raine's Consent, A Quiet Passion, Jon McGregor, Tate St Ives, Car Share and Bucket.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Long Road to Change
Zoe Williams asks what protests movements need to do to achieve long-term success.
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21:00
H Rider Haggard - King Solomon's Mines—Episode 1
1/2 Tim McInnerny stars in a classic adventure - the quest for the legendary diamond mines. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—08/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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22:15
Glass Half Full—Series 1, We can look forward to a healthier future
Fi Glover pits optimists against pessimists in a debate on the future of health. (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 11, 2017
The challenging general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies. (R)
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23:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 9, Simon Armitage and Ted Hughes's Paper Round
1/4 Paul Farley hears poems from Simon Armitage and follows Ted Hughes's boyhood paper round. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/04/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, The Liquid You by Ben Norris
An original short work for radio by writer and performer Ben Norris. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—09/04/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/04/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Peter's, South Petherton
Church bells from St Peter's, South Petherton.
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05:45
Lent Talks—Professor Christine Done - Destiny and the Cosmos
Professor Christine Done talks about the ultimate destiny of the universe. (R)
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