FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/04/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Sharp - The Women Who Made an Art of Having an Opinion, Susan Sontag
3/5 A profile of the inquisitive, analytical and outspoken essayist Susan Sontag. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—26/04/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/04/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/04/2018
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Chlorinated Chicken, Milk Tanker Driver, Late Planting of Potatoes
A trade deal with the US could mean chlorinated chicken will hit the UK shelves.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jane Smith on the Whitethroat
Wildlife artist Jane Smith waits anxiously for a returning whitethroat. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—26/04/2018
Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Proton
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Proton, found in the nuclei of all elements.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Sharp - The Women Who Made an Art of Having an Opinion, Pauline Kael
4/5 Profile of Pauline Kael, one of the most influential American film critics of her day.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Woven Space, Motherless daughters, The Split
How a woven willow craftwork has inspired a new orchestral symphony. With Jenni Murray.
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10:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 4: The King Under the Hill, Part 4
4/5 By Annamaria Murphy. Matty reveals the details of Magda's disappearance.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Corruption Incorporated: The Odebrecht Story
The rise and fall of one of Brazil's top companies - built on a policy of bribery.
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11:30
Guilty Architecture
Jonathan Glancey asks for how long a building carries the charge of an evil past.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/04/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—26 April 1918 - Kitty Lumley
Kitty determines to lead a less selfish life.
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12:15
You and Yours—Royal Wedding memorabilia, Nissan Navara, Living on benefits
Behind the scenes at the factories making memorabilia for the Royal Wedding.
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12:57
Weather—26/04/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—26/04/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Chinese Characters—Wang Jingwei: Revolutionary Renegade
The man who saw himself as a patriot, but is remembered as one of China's worst traitors.
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14:00
The Archers—25/04/2018
Emma makes a breakthrough. (R)
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14:15
Mythos—3. Albion
3/3 Johnson is in danger when a sinkhole opens up beneath the city of London.
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15:00
Open Country—Inspired by flowers, Lincolnshire
Helen Mark meets people inspired by flowers in Lincolnshire.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Ehlers-Danlos Support UK
Toni Madigan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ehlers-Danlos Support UK. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Carys Davies
Carys Davies, acclaimed for her short stories, talks about her debut novel, West. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—This Woman's Work, The Wound
Francine Stock presents a new regular discussion strand, This Woman's Work.
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Human Consciousness: Could a brain in a dish become sentient?
Could a brain grown in a dish become sentient? Adam Rutherford investigates.
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17:00
PM—26/04/2018
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/04/2018 The government is scrapping immigration removal targets
The news comes a day after the Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, said the targets didn't exist.
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18:30
Alone—Series 1, The Long Bad Friday Night
1/6 Mitch's late wife's sister fancies a drink. Is that all she fancies? Stars Angus Deayton.
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19:00
The Archers—26/04/2018
Shula makes a fresh start.
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19:15
Front Row—Janelle Monae, The Assassination of Katie Hopkins, Turner Prize shortlist
Janelle Monae on her new album and her film roles including Hidden Figures and Moonlight.
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19:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 4: The King Under the Hill, Part 4
4/5 By Annamaria Murphy. Matty reveals the details of Magda's disappearance. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—What is the problem with plastic?
How serious is the problem of plastic waste, and how should it be tackled?
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20:30
In Business—Confronting Sexual Harassment
From training to employing more senior women: how businesses can stop workplace harassment
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—Human Consciousness: Could a brain in a dish become sentient?
Could a brain grown in a dish become sentient? Adam Rutherford investigates.
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21:30
In Our Time—The Proton
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Proton, found in the nuclei of all elements. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Home Office scrapping targets for removing immigrants from the UK
Amber Rudd backtracks on previous comments as calls for her resignation grow.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The One Who Wrote Destiny, Ba
9/10 Kenya, 1988. After their mother's death, Neha and Raks spend time with Ba.
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23:00
Beef and Dairy Network—Broadcast Series 2, Episode 4
4/4 Interview with Roy Gluck Jr, the CEO of US fast food restaurant Burgers Barrel.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—26/04/2018
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as MPs question the Home Secretary on immigration.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/04/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Sharp - The Women Who Made an Art of Having an Opinion, Pauline Kael
4/5 Profile of Pauline Kael, one of the most influential American film critics of her day. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—27/04/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/04/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/04/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/04/2018
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Food welfare standards after Brexit, EU vote on neonics, Farm nutritionist
Farming Today debates listeners' views on importing American chlorine-washed chicken.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Puffin
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the puffin. (R)
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