FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Universal Basic Income
Universal Basic Income - could it work? (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Church of St Michael, Southampton
Church bells from the Church of St Michael, Southampton. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—07/05/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/05/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/05/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—New Zealand Farmers
Nancy Nicolson visits the farmers of New Zealand's High Country.
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05:56
Weather—07/05/2018
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tawny Owl
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the tawny owl. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/05/2018
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—The Death of Democracy
Amol Rajan with Anne Applebaum, David Runciman and Nic Cheeseman.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Language of Kindness, Episode 1
1/5 Christie Watson's compassionate account of her 20-year nursing career.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women in Retail
What do the high street's problems mean for female consumers, employees and entrepreneurs?
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10:45
Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 6
6/10 Milly, gravely ill but desperate to live her life to the full, takes residence in Venice.
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11:00
The Untold—The Commonwealth's Youngest Competitor
The Untold follows the story of 11-year-old Commonwealth Games competitor Anna Hursey.
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11:30
Homework—07/05/2018
The second part of comedian Shaparak Khorsandi's witty and personal look at UK education.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Four Thought—Liberating Men
Dave Pickering makes the case for a men's liberation movement. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Low Pay, Online Window Shopping and the Biggest Garden Makeover in Europe
How starting with a low salary could leave you trapped with one for a decade.
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12:57
Weather—07/05/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—07/05/2018
Analysis of news, presented by Jonny Dymond, including Vladimir Putin's inauguration.
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13:45
The Assassination—Return of the Queen
An investigation into the death of Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan.
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14:00
The Archers—06/05/2018
Brian hatches a plan. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and the Golden Thread
Rumpole's arrested in Africa. Phillida arrives to rescue him, and their love is rekindled.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 11, 2018
The nationwide general knowledge contest with questionmaster Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Jollof Rice
Tayo Popoola introduces Sheila Dillon to a controversial bowl of rice. (R)
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16:00
The Song Hunters—The Age of Extinction
Sam Lee searches for the last folk singers with a connection to our ancient oral culture.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Fashion
Professor Robert Beckford in conversation with guests about religion and fashion.
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17:00
PM—07/05/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/05/2018 Putin sworn in for fourth term as President of Russia - critics accuse him of being a 'Tsar'
Putin sworn in for fourth term as President of Russia
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 20, Episode 6
6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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19:00
The Archers—07/05/2018
Pat makes a discovery.
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19:15
Front Row—Literary Norwich
Rose Tremain, Sarah Hall and Sarah Perry on Norwich's thriving literary culture.
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19:45
Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 6
6/10 Milly, gravely ill but desperate to live her life to the full, takes residence in Venice. (R)
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20:00
Bearing Grudges
Why do many of us hold grudges, what sustains them in our lives and can we overcome them?
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20:30
Crossing Continents—The Belarus Tractor Factory
How a Soviet era business model is still working in Minsk - and exporting worldwide. (R)
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21:00
A River of Steel
An immersive river journey through the city of Sheffield and its industrial past. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—The Death of Democracy
Amol Rajan with Anne Applebaum, David Runciman and Nic Cheeseman. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—President Trump to announce tomorrow if he'll pull out of Iran nuclear agreement
Boris Johnson - in Washington - urging the President not to "junk the deal."
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Valley at the Centre of the World, Episode 6
6/10 The neighbours gather at the Red House for Jo and Ryan's housewarming.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Me, Myself & AI
Michael is joined by Tom Hewitson, conversation designer for the likes of Siri and Alexa. (R)
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23:30
The Followership Game
Entrepreneur Natalie Campbell looks at our modern obsession with leadership. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Language of Kindness, Episode 1
1/5 Christie Watson's compassionate account of her 20-year nursing career. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/05/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/05/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/05/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—Health & Harmony Government Consultation, Dawn Chorus and Animal Feed
Reaction to the government's consultation on the future of farming which closes today.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Redshank
Martin Hughes-Games presents the redshank. (R)
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