FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/05/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Dawn Chorus—07/05/2017
Pop star and bird lover Will Young joins Brett Westwood to broadcast the dawn chorus live.
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Morning
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07:00
News and Papers—07/05/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Archbishop of Canterbury in the Middle East, Mindfulness in School, Benedictine Monks and Diet
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—3H Fund
Peter Sissons makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of 3H Fund - Helping Hands for Holidays.
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07:57
Weather—07/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—07/05/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Good Shepherd
From St John's Church, Orangefield, Belfast. Led by Canon Norman Jardine.
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08:48
A Point of View—On robots
Howard Jacobson argues that talk of the dangers of artificial intelligence is premature. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Tweet of the Day 2017 Launch
Introducing new Tweet of the Day - some of the birds and voices to come.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—07/05/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—07/05/2017
Brookfield tightens its belt, and Eddie worries about being found out.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran, singer-songwriter, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/05/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 18, Episode 5
5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Herbal World of Jekka McVicar
Culinary herb pioneer Jekka McVicar shares her life through food with Sheila Dillon.
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12:57
Weather—07/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—07/05/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
The Honeymoon: Donald Trump's First 100 Days
Michael Goldfarb revisits Trump supporters as the president passes his 100th day in office
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Snape, Suffolk
Peter Gibbs and his panel of experts visit Snape in Suffolk. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Adoption
Being adopted, adopting, and having a younger sibling who is adopted.
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15:00
Tsar—2. Alexander I: Into the Woods
The story of Alexander I, the tsar who took on Napoleon Bonaparte and won.
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16:00
Bookclub—Michael Chabon - The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
Michael Chabon talks about The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay with James Naughtie
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16:30
Dawn Chorus—Highlights
The dawn chorus from across the globe distilled into half an hour of listening pleasure.
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17:00
The Organ Beauty Pageant
Is it fair to find your own living organ donor on Facebook? Lesley Curwen investigates. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Jean-Claude Juncker
Mark Coles profiles the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—07/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/05/17
Tories and Labour clash over "modest" tax hike plan
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Hardeep Singh Kohli
The best of 大象传媒 Radio this week.
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19:00
The Archers—07/05/2017
Kirsty has a day to remember.
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19:15
French Election Results
Coverage of the results of the 2017 French presidential election.
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20:00
More or Less—Is Crime Rising?
It looks like homicides are on the rise - but better check the footnotes. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Robert Pirsig, Shobha Nehru, Michael Ballhaus, Leo Baxendale, Bruce Langhorne
Matthew Bannister on a writer, a cinematographer, a cartoonist, a musician. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Bank of Mum and Dad, New car Personal Contract Plans, Child Maintenance Service
The latest news from the world of personal finance. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—3H Fund
Peter Sissons makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of 3H Fund - Helping Hands for Holidays. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Rebooting Rural Russia
Can small businesses revive Russia's rural economy? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—07/05/2017
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the implications of the French presidential election.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain, the star of Miss Sloane, talks to Francine Stock. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Seclusion
Journalist Remona Aly investigates the uniquely spiritual experience of seclusion.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/05/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Insuring against disasters - electronic finance
Insuring against disasters, and amateur financial traders. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Holy Trinity Church, Bradford on Avon
Church bells from Holy Trinity Church, Bradford on Avon.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/05/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/05/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/05/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe.
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05:45
Farming Today—Alternative food networks; Water buffalo; Reservoirs on farms
Charlotte Smith speaks to Mike Goodman about the rise of Alternative Food Networks.
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05:56
Weather—08/05/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sam Lee on the nightingale
Folk musician Sam Lee on the nightingale for Tweet of the Day.
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