FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/07/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Shark Drunk, Episode 4
4/5 Winter is the season to catch Norwegian cod - also known as skrei. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—28/07/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/07/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/07/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—EU migrant investigation, antibiotic research, Welsh water bottling.
A government report on EU workers is due in 2018. What do farmers do in the meantime?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Paul Brook on the Redwing
Paul Brook on the redwing which ignited his love of birdwatching for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/07/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Jayne-Anne Gadhia
Jayne-Anne Gadhia, banker, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Shark Drunk, Episode 5
5/5 Spring arrives, and the outboard engine needs fixing before the hunt can continue.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Olivia Colman and Olivia Williams in Mosquitoes
Guests include Olivia Colman and Olivia Williams, and Archers star Paddy Greene.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Lunch, Room Service
5/5 Bill and Bella find themselves ordering room service in a hotel room.
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11:00
Museum of Lost Objects—Return to Aleppo
One man's extraordinary quest to find out what became of his home in Aleppo's old town.
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11:30
To Hull and Back—Series 1, Crying in the Chapel
2/5 When Songs of Praise comes to town, Sophie sees a career opportunity. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—28/07/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Decoding the News—Series 1, Transparency
Aditya Chakrabortty investigates the origins and impact of the word 'transparency'.
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12:15
You and Yours—Plastic-free July; Cosmetic surgery finance; Airbnb
The shoppers rejecting plastic for a month, and 'buy now pay later' cosmetic surgery.
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12:57
Weather—28/07/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—28/07/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Waco: Surviving the Apocalypse—28/07/2017
The story of the 1993 Waco siege and the lasting impact on those who survived.
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14:00
The Archers—27/07/2017
Clarrie gets ready to host. (R)
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14:15
Deacon—Deacon
By Edson Burton. Mack has an illicit delivery to make and the clock is ticking. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—AFC Wimbledon
Peter Gibbs and the panel are pitch side at AFC Wimbledon.
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15:45
Short Works—Series 1, The Bridgewalker
Jamie Parker reads Sarah Hall's story set in a rural town in America's Northwest.
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16:00
Last Word—Mary Turner, Chester Bennington, Scharlette Holdman, Orri Vigfusson and George A Romero
Matthew Bannister on a trade unionist, a singer, a campaigner, an angler, a director.
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16:30
Feedback—28/07/2017
Roger Bolton talks to Jon Sopel about the 大象传媒's US coverage in the age of President Trump.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Martin and Glyn - Llandudno Lions
Doing good works has its funny side.
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17:00
PM—28/07/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/07/17 Terminally ill baby, Charlie Gard, dies
Family of the terminally ill baby, Charlie Gard, confirms he's died
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18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 1
1/6 John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Cally Beaton, Sally Phillips and Suzy Lishman.
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19:00
The Archers—28/07/2017
Lilian pulls rank.
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19:15
Front Row—Mary Portas' Queer Icon, Michael Symmons Roberts, Howard's End, Susie Dent
Susie Dent on how the arts have entered the English language.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Lunch, Room Service
5/5 Bill and Bella find themselves ordering room service in a hotel room. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Julia Hartley Brewer, Barry Gardiner MP, The Rt Rev Nick Holtam, Claire Perry MP
Ed Stourton presents political debate from Whiteparish Memorial Centre in Wiltshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—Napoleons and Normalcy
Adam Gopnik on how Donald Trump's presidency will affect our sense of what 'normal' is.
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21:00
Voices of the First World War—Omnibus 1917
Dan Snow presents the story of WWI through the voices of those who were there.
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22:00
The World Tonight—North Korea test fires an intercontinental ballistic missile for the second time
The US and South Korean military are discussing 'military response options'.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Music Shop, Episode 10
10/10 Ilse, Maud, Kit and Father Anthony reunite in an attempt to save Frank.
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23:00
Woman's Hour—Late Night Woman's Hour: Activism
Lauren talks to leading female activists about the joys and tough choices of campaigning.
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23:30
A Good Read—John Niven and Sali Hughes
John Niven and Sali Hughes discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Declan and Luke - Something for the Weekend
There was a time when Fridays saw sailors of all nationalities land in Londonderry.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/07/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Shark Drunk, Episode 5
5/5 Spring arrives, and the outboard engine needs fixing before the hunt can continue. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/07/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/07/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/07/2017
A short reflection and prayer with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
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05:45
iPM—The Iraqi war doctor: part 2
Moving to the UK and the tragedy which inspired a career change.
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