FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/03/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope—Ep 1. The Disaster Planner
1/5 Lucy Easthope arrives at the scene of a catastrophe where her expertise in disaster is key
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/03/2022
A selection of 大象传媒 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—29/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/03/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Grace Thomas.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/03/22 Chicken muck, seed potatoes, Australian dairy and NI climate
With fertiliser prices at new heights, do farmers value their animal waste more?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Gull
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common gull.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/03/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Ailie MacAdam on the biggest construction project in Europe
From sewage treatment to Crossrail, engineer Ailie MacAdam talks to Jim Al-Khalili.
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09:30
Witness History—The Crate Escape
In the summer of 1984 a Nigerian exile living in London was kidnapped in a crate.
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09:45
When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope—Ep 2 - 9/11 & Lac Megantic
2/5 In Lucy Easthope's memoir she recalls her first assignment in the aftermath of 9/11.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Ella Jarmulska, Dr Caitlin Dean, Nicola Cutcher, Professor Marian Knight, Rose Gallagher, Threads, Marion Lees McPherson
The women helping to rescue women and children fleeing Ukraine
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11:00
Putin—3. Unleashing power
President Putin turns on the men who manoeuvred him to power.
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11:30
China's Stolen Treasures—A Question of Ownership
3/3 Noah Charney explores ownership, cultural heritage and identity in China today.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/03/2022
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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12:04
The Battle of Savoy Hill—Episode 2
2/5 Hilda Matheson鈥檚 early career laid the foundations for her success at the 大象传媒.
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12:18
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How are you cutting back in this cost of living crisis?
How are you cutting back in this cost of living crisis?
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12:57
Weather—29/03/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—29/03/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Edward Stourton.
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13:45
Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Rebuilding Britain
A 1963 clip prompts Greg to explore the rapid rebuilding of UK town centres in that decade
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14:00
The Archers—28/03/2022
Alan finds himself caught up in a drama.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Waterloo Station
Award-winning drama by Katie Hims.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Shorter Cuts
Josie Long presents even shorter short documentaries and audio adventures.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Northern Ireland's Environmental Future
Tom Heap asks if Northern Ireland's new environmental ambitions will become reality?
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16:00
Culture on the Couch
British Asian Ramaa Sharma on why, in therapy, one size doesn't fit all.
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16:30
A Good Read—Julie Hesmondhalgh and Elaine C Smith
The two actors with their choice of books
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17:00
PM—29/03/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/03/2022 Russia says it will reduce combat operations around Kyiv.
Russia says it will reduce combat operations around Kyiv.
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18:30
The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 4
4/4 Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.
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19:00
The Archers—29/03/2022
The verdict is in for Berrow.
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19:15
Front Row—How to refill theatres; the 2022 Windham Campbell Prizes; crime writing duo Dreda Say Mitchell and Ryan Carter
How to refill theatres after the Covid lockdowns.
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20:00
Dirty Work
Matthew Taylor investigates the pervasive issue of workplace bullying in the UK today.
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20:40
In Touch—Enhanced Audio Description; Strawberry Field Exhibition
Enhanced audio description is designed to make TV and film a more immersive experience.
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21:00
The Witches' Pardon
Is it time Scotland recognised 'witches' as victims of state-sanctioned violence?
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Ailie MacAdam on the biggest construction project in Europe
From sewage treatment to Crossrail, engineer Ailie MacAdam talks to Jim Al-Khalili. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Russia to "significantly reduce" military activity
Offer would affect northern Ukrainian areas of Kyiv and Chernihiv
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22:45
The Battle of Savoy Hill—Episode 2
2/5 Hilda Matheson鈥檚 early career laid the foundations for her success at the 大象传媒.
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23:00
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—228. Cr猫me Fra卯che Ice Cream and Not-Hot Takes, with musician and writer Dessa
Fi and Jane speak to Dessa, host of Deeply Human on the 大象传媒 World Service.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—29/03/2022
Susan Hulme reports as MPs debate the appointment of Evgeny Lebedev to the House of Lords.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/03/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope—Ep 2 - 9/11 & Lac Megantic
2/5 In Lucy Easthope's memoir she recalls her first assignment in the aftermath of 9/11.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—30/03/2022
A selection of 大象传媒 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—30/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/03/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Grace Thomas.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/03/22 - New fertiliser technology, grassland sulphur use and whisky exports to Australia.
The Government sets up a roundtable to discuss rising fertiliser prices.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Pied Flycatcher
David Attenborough presents the pied flycatcher.
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