FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/02/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Treeline by Ben Rawlence—3: Siberia
3/5 Ben Rawlence's unflinching account of what the moving treeline will mean for life on earth
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—17/02/2022
A selection of 大象传媒 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/02/2022
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/02/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald
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05:45
Farming Today—17/02/22 The row in Dorset about farmers, eagles and policing
Following the deaths of two sea eagles, MP Chris Loder says they are not welcome in Dorset
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kestrel
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the kestrel.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/02/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Romeo and Juliet
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Shakespeare's tragedy of young star-crossed love in Verona
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09:45
Treeline by Ben Rawlence—4: Canada
4/5 An unflinching account of what the North's moving treeline will mean for life on earth.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women protest in India over hijab bans, Comedian, Isabelle Farah, Parents attacked by their children,
Women protestors in India condemn proposal to ban hijabs in classrooms in Karnataka.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Still There: The Migrants Trapped in Calais Limbo
France is making life tougher for those camped in Calais, to try to deter them from coming
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11:30
The Canon Wars
Lindsay Johns examines 30 years of the war over the literary canon.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/02/2022
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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12:04
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke—9. The Great Flood
9/10 鈥楾he Great Flood鈥� Piranesi calculated is upon us.
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12:18
You and Yours—Loyalty penalty, Energy saving cooking, WhatsApp scam
Has the ban on the loyalty penalty backfired? Energy saving cooking tips. WhatsApp scam.
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12:57
Weather—17/02/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—17/02/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Nazanin—Episode 4
4/5 Richard Ratcliffe goes public as the UK government explore back channels for a deal.
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14:00
The Archers—16/02/2022
Peggy finds herself conflicted.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Rose Tremain - The Jester of Astapovo
Based on real events, Rose Tremain's story about the death of the writer, Leo Tolstoy.
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15:00
Ramblings—To the World's End, north Wales
Clare walks with two very different characters in the Eglwyseg Valley, Denbighshire.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Read for Good
Hannah Beynon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Read for Good
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15:30
Open Book—The 鈥榥ew boom鈥� of feminist Spanish-language literature
We meet the new wave of Spanish and Latin American writers who are breaking with the past.
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16:00
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Mystery of the Teenage Brain
Why do my teens struggle to get out of bed in the morning? asks Michelle.
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—COVID-19: Beginnings... and endings?
Is the pandemic coming to an end? Scientists weigh in.
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17:00
PM—17/02/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/02/2022 Rare red weather warning issued for Storm Eunice
The UK is set to be hit by one of its worst storms in recent years.
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18:30
Cryering with Laughter: A Tribute to Barry Cryer
A tribute to the late Barry Cryer.
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19:00
The Archers—17/02/2022
Kirsty makes a big decision.
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19:15
Front Row—Living Sculpture Daniel Lismore, Severance and The Real Charlie Chaplin reviewed, Lady Joker crime thriller
Artist Daniel Lismore's exhibition Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken in Coventry
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20:00
The Briefing Room—What do drones mean for the future of warfare?
Drones are transforming the way wars are fought but should we be worried about it?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Alcohol-free drinks
Why is the market for low alcohol beers and spirits booming?
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—COVID-19: Beginnings... and endings?
Is the pandemic coming to an end? Scientists weigh in.
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21:30
In Our Time—Romeo and Juliet
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Shakespeare's tragedy of young star-crossed love in Verona
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22:00
The World Tonight—Dramatic Ukraine session at UN Security Council
Blinken urges Russia not to send troops over border
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22:45
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke—9. The Great Flood
9/10 鈥楾he Great Flood鈥� Piranesi calculated is upon us.
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23:00
Unsafe Space
Diversity of opinion, thought-provoking debate, and comedy from voices new to Radio 4.
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23:30
Limelight—The House That Vanished, 4. The Holy Clay
4/5 Neville descends to his lowest point, but a chance encounter offers new hope.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/02/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Treeline by Ben Rawlence—4: Canada
4/5 An unflinching account of what the North's moving treeline will mean for life on earth.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—18/02/2022
A selection of 大象传媒 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/02/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/02/2022
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/02/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald
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05:45
Farming Today—18/02/22 GM plants and rare breeds
Proposed changes to legislation around GM crops
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Oystercatcher
Michaela Strachan presents the oystercatcher.
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