FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/06/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Surreal Life of Leonora Carrington, Episode 3
3/5 Leonora moves to Paris with Max Ernst, joining other artists such as Picasso and Dali. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/06/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/06/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/06/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Open Farm Sunday, Wildflower hunt, Harriet Fraser
A poultry producer at Open Farm Sunday, the launch of a new wildflower hunt, and a poet.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Lindo on the Osprey
David Lindo the Urban Birder on seeing an osprey next to Wormwood Scrubs in London.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—08/06/2017
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Christine de Pizan
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and work of Christine de Pizan (c1364-1430).
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Surreal Life of Leonora Carrington, Episode 4
4/5 The artist suffers a mental breakdown and ends up in an asylum in Madrid.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Seven women, seven decades
How does age change a woman's perspective on life?
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10:45
That Was Then—Episode 4
Anna sends you her secret recordings, in this phone-based thriller.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Hard to Stomach
Tea with the Taliban, radioactive wild boar, and past-its-best parsley.
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11:30
I Was...—Series 4, I Was Johnny Cash's Tailor
Andrew McGibbon talks to Manuel Cuevas, who created Johnny Cash's black suits.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—08/06/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—8 June 1917 - Florrie Wilson
In Folkestone, Kitty only has eyes for baby May.
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12:15
You and Yours—Bags for life and bacteria, Car emission levels, Over-50 workers
Car emissions, working when you are older and how clean is your bag for life?
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12:57
Weather—08/06/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—08/06/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
One to One—Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to Soweto Kinch
Datshiane Navanayagam talks to Soweto Kinch about his unexpected educational journey. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—07/06/2017
For Tom, there is no time like the present. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Len Continuum
Surreal soundscapes and humour as failing actor Len happens on a chance to prove himself. (R)
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 36, The Nidderdale Way: Bewerley to Dacre Banks
Clare Balding continues her journey along the Nidderdale Way, a circular walk of 53 miles.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—The Children's Trust
Joely Richardson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Children's Trust. (R)
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15:30
Bookclub—Hari Kunzru - Gods Without Men
Hari Kunzru discusses his novel Gods Without Men with James Naughtie at the Hay Festival. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—My Cousin Rachel
Roger Michell discusses the work of Daphne Du Maurier on film.
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Early Humans Were Even Earlier Than We Thought
Homo sapiens walked the earth at least 300,000 years ago.
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17:00
PM—08/06/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/06/2017 Sacked FBI chief Comey testifies
James Comey says Trump administration lied about him and the FBI
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18:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Terry Alderton
6/6 Aliens and deja vu. Alex Horne and his band explore miscellaneous, mysterious things. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—08/06/2017
Johnny's plans fall apart.
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19:15
Front Row—'My Cousin Rachel' Weisz, Arundhati Roy, Bamber Gascoigne's opera house, Literary agent Ed Victor remembered
Actress Rachel Weisz, author Arundhati Roy, Grange Park opera, Ed Victor remembered.
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19:45
That Was Then—Episode 4
Anna sends you her secret recordings, in this phone-based thriller. (R)
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20:00
The Law Show—Trump, the FBI and the Law
Joshua Rozenberg explains the role of special counsel in the US legal system (R)
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20:30
The Bottom Line—The Future of Farming
What is the future for UK farming? Evan Davis discusses with three food producers.
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—Early Humans Were Even Earlier Than We Thought
Homo sapiens walked the earth at least 300,000 years ago. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Christine de Pizan
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and work of Christine de Pizan (c1364-1430). (R)
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21:58
Weather—08/06/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
Election 2017
Comprehensive coverage of the general election, with analysis, guests and live results.
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