FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/01/2019
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Surveillance
Surveillance - how we are both watchers, as well as the watched. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Helen's, Sefton
Bells on Sunday from St Helen's, Sefton (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/01/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/01/2019
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/01/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—21/01/2019
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/01/2019
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—Meat-free report slammed, wool revival, agri-tech
A new report saying eat less meat is condemned as a starvation diet.
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05:56
Weather—21/01/2019
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tree Sparrow
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Tree Sparrow. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/01/2019
News and current affairs programme, including Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Art, truth and power
Andrew Marr with Fiona Benson, Louise Pullen, Stephen Bayley and Liam Bright.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Maid, Episode 1
1/5 Stephanie Land鈥檚 first-hand account of working as a low-wage cleaner in today's America.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Why don't women propose more? Sara Cox. The "good girl" stereotype in schools.
We discuss proposals - who's asking who? Girls in school. The new Domestic Violence Bill
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10:45
Irene Nemirovsky - The Misunderstanding—Episode 1
1/5 Dramatisation of Irene Nemirovsky's (Suite Francaise) beautiful and beguiling debut novel.
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11:00
The Untold—Should I study at Cambridge?
Anoushka is smart, funny and mixed race: should she apply for a place at Cambridge Uni?
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11:30
For the Love of Leo—Series 1, Princess of the Russias
4/4 Leo鈥檚 daughter returns as a Russian princess arrives to bid for his heart, and his home.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/01/2019
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Washington Black—Episode Six
By Esi Edugyan. Wash and Titch are now in America.
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12:18
You and Yours—Ex Pat Pensions and Gym Fees
Where do you stand if your gym hikes your fees?
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12:57
Weather—21/01/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/01/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
James Burke's Web of Knowledge—Episode 1
From Mozart to the helicopter: James Burke makes the link
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14:00
The Archers—20/01/2019
Alistair takes centre stage
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14:15
Drama on 4—19 Weeks
Eve Myles stars as Emily in the true story of Emily Steel's late pregnancy termination.
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15:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 4, 2019
Tom Sutcliffe chairs radio's most fiendish quiz
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15:30
The Food Programme—The one where we talk about deep fried Mars Bars
Food writer Rachel McCormack explores deep fried cuisine throughout Europe
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16:00
The Sympathy of Things—Part 1
Amica Dall and Giles Smith look at our relationship with the material world.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 19, Origin of Numbers
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Hannah Fry to look at the origin of numbers
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17:00
PM—21/01/2019
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/01/2019 May seeks Brexit backstop concessions
The Prime Minister tells MPs she'll consider various options before new talks in Brussels
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 5
5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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19:00
The Archers—21/01/2019
Helen is put on the spot
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19:15
Front Row—Nicole Kidman, Fanny Hill, Women artists
Nicole Kidman on her film Destroyer, Fanny Hill, Female Old Masters.
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19:45
Irene Nemirovsky - The Misunderstanding—Episode 1
1/5 Dramatisation of Irene Nemirovsky's (Suite Francaise) beautiful and beguiling debut novel.
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20:00
Searching For Swimming Pools
Writer Charles Sprawson reflects on his life as he copes with advancing dementia.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Japan's Elderly Crime Wave
Elderly pensioners in Japan commit petty crimes so that they can be sent to prison. (R)
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21:00
I Feel for You—Narcs and narcissists
Jolyon Jenkins investigates whether we're really in the grip of a narcissism epidemic. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Art, truth and power
Andrew Marr with Fiona Benson, Louise Pullen, Stephen Bayley and Liam Bright. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—21/01/2019
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Washington Black—Episode Six
By Esi Edugyan. Wash and Titch are now in America. (R)
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23:00
Word of Mouth—How to talk funny with Elis James
Michael Rosen talks to comedian Elis James about how to make language funny. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—21/01/2019
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/01/2019
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Maid, Episode 1
1/5 Stephanie Land鈥檚 first-hand account of working as a low-wage cleaner in today's America. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/01/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—22/01/2019
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/01/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—22/01/2019
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/01/2019
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scrutiny of Fisheries Bill, big machinery, potato trial
An investigation by MPs into the Fisheries Bill says it is short on detail.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Barn Owl
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the barn owl. (R)
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