FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/04/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah—3. Seeds
3/5 Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography. His passion for poetry and politics grows.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—11/04/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—11/04/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/04/2024
Writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson starts the day with reflection and prayer.
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05:45
Farming Today—11/04/24 - Wet weather impacts, farming recovering fund, pigs on straw and farming in space
The relentless, grim weather is having an impact on farmers' mental health.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—11/04/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Lysistrata
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aristophanes' comedy in which a sex strike brings peace.
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09:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Enjoy Olive Oil
How a glug of olive oil can protect your heart, boost your brain, and help you live longer
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Gloria Steinem at 90, Rebecca Ferguson, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
The legendary American feminist on what the women's movement still needs to do
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Antonio Pappano
Conductor and pianist Sir Antonio Pappano on his formative cultural influences.
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11:45
The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah—4. London
4/5 Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography. The poet and political activist meet.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—11/04/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders - Marcia Kilgore
How serial entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore found a gap in the beauty market.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Toast - Vine
Why did the video sharing platform Vine end up... toast?
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12:57
Weather—11/04/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—11/04/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
The Everest Obsession—4. Bringing the bodies home
Grief turns to anger in the sherpa community, after a deadly avalanche.
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14:00
The Archers—10/04/2024
There鈥檚 an awkward encounter for Hannah.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Performer - Part 2
Stephen Fry stars in a two-part monologue written by William Humble.
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15:00
Open Country—Britain鈥檚 deadliest footpath
Helen Mark explores the Broomway in Essex, nicknamed 'Britain's deadliest footpath'.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Koestler Arts
Artist Gary Mansfield makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Koestler Arts.
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15:30
Feedback—Caf茅 Hope, Book Of The Week And Long Wave
Andrea Catherwood with your views on the need for uplifting radio and the end of Long Wave
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16:00
The Briefing Room—What's happened to Hamas?
What do we know about Hamas after 6 months of war with Israel?
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Bird flu outbreak in cows
Bird flu has infected cows for the first time. Should we be worried?
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17:00
PM—11/04/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/04/2024 OJ Simpson dies of cancer aged 76
The former American football star was controversially cleared of killing his former wife
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18:30
What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?—Star Trek Storrie
The story of Ashley, a tall comedian who loves William Shatner and hates textured fabrics.
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19:00
The Archers—11/04/2024
Fallon calls in reinforcements.
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19:15
Front Row—Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black and Percival Everett's James reviewed
Ranjit Singh at the Wallace collection and the BAFTA games awards
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20:00
The Media Show—How I set up Truth Social
Billy Boozer, former Chief Product Officer, on building Trump's social platform
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21:00
Loose Ends—Ruby Wax, Anuvab Pal, Paul Hartnoll, Jessica Gunning, Tiger Braun-White and Nerina Pallot
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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21:45
Why Do We Do That?—Why Do We Do Things That Are Bad For Us?
Ella investigates a possible reason behind the common drive to put our lives at risk.
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22:00
The World Tonight—OJ Simpson dies aged 76 after cancer battle
The NFL star was controversially acquitted of murder in 1995
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22:45
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch—Episode 4
4/10 Eilish takes action to protect her eldest child.
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23:00
The Today Podcast—Where鈥檚 the money coming from?
Nick asks whether politicians are being honest about the state of the national finances.
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23:30
Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Adulthood
Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/04/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah—4. London
4/5 Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography. The poet and political activist meet.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—12/04/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—12/04/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/04/2024
Writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson starts the day with reflection and prayer.
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05:45
Farming Today—12/04/24 Financial impact of extreme weather on farms, sustainable pork labelling, upland sheep farming vs conservation.
Report says extreme weather is costing Welsh farmers millions of pounds a year.
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