Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/05/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
The Miners' Strike: Return Journey—Sunderland
The arrest: the striking miner.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—07/05/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—07/05/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/05/2024
Reflection with Rev Prof Alison Jack of the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—07/05/24 UK EU row over sandeels, farmers' collapse in confidence, Bordeaux wine growers in trouble
Today, the UK and EU row over sandeels.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/05/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Being Roman with Mary Beard—7. The Whistleblower
Meet the savvy political operator who cleaned up Britain after Boudicca's revolt.
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09:30
Inside Health—What does alcohol do to the body and brain?
James visits the pub to find out what happens when he drinks two pints of lager.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Losing your possessions, Defining honour abuse, Foster caring
Why we get so emotionally attached to our belongings & what's it like to lose everything?
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11:00
Screenshot—Chinatown
Mark and Ellen explore the history of one of Hollywood鈥檚 greatest films, Chinatown.
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11:45
The Miners' Strike: Return Journey—Nottinghamshire
The decision - the union official who didn鈥檛 strike.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/05/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - Financial Complaints
Have you had to complain about your bank, credit card or insurance company?
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12:57
Weather—07/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Critical moments for a Middle East ceasefire
Israel and Hamas pressure each other over a ceasefire.
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13:45
Assume Nothing: The Last Request—Absolutely Terrified
2/5 Laura explains why it's taken her 17 years to search for Martin's mother.
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14:00
The Archers—06/05/2024
There鈥檚 a race against time in Ambridge.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Song of the Reed, Bittern
4/4 Conclusion of remarkable drama following the life of a nature reserve over one year.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Earth, Water, Sky
Josie Long presents documentaries that emerge from the earth and dive into the water.
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15:30
Beyond Belief—Spiritual Seekers
Astrology, shamanism and sound baths: exploring the spiritual, but not religious.
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16:00
True Crime 1599
Charles Nicholl explores the first wave of true crime dramas on the English stage.
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16:30
When It Hits the Fan—Co-op Live, political spin and inside the Trumpian bubble
David and Simon discuss Co-op Live's troubles, election spin and protecting privilege.
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17:00
PM—Labour's Rachel Reeves discusses the party's plan for the economy
Labour's Rachel Reeves explains her plan for the economy. Plus we get the latest from Gaza
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/05/2024 Porn star at centre of Donald Trump's hush money trial begins giving evidence
Stormy Daniels described an alleged sexual encounter which Mr Trump denies
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18:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 6, 4. Ceilidh Minogue
4/6 A deadly game of battle hips.
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19:00
The Archers—07/05/2024
There鈥檚 life-changing news at the hospital.
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19:15
Front Row—Party Games play, 200 years of Beethoven鈥檚 9th, literary editing
200 years of Beethoven鈥檚 Symphony No 9, a political comedy and the art of literary editing
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20:00
Boys—The Boys Are Not Alright
Investigating the rise of boys being radicalised online and the solutions to tackle it.
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20:40
In Touch—Sleep
We investigate issues with sleep that are caused by a lack of light perception.
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21:00
Crossing Continents—Italy鈥檚 Mafia Whistleblower
Why a high-profile mafia informant testified against his powerful family.
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21:30
The Bottom Line—The Decisions That Made Me, The Decisions That Made Me A Leader: How To Retire Before 30
Evan Davis meets Timo Armoo, the 29-year-old multi-millionaire entrepreneur.
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22:00
The World Tonight—'Technical issue' at passport e-gates causes backlogs at airports
A "technical issue" with passport e-gates is causing long queues at airports nationwide.
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22:45
You Are Here by David Nicholls—Episode 7
7/10 Michael and Marnie are hoping for a quiet evening together after a day鈥檚 hike.
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23:00
Uncanny—Series 4, S4. Case 2: Dad's Phone
2/10 Wendy鈥檚 dad dies, and then his phone starts to ring鈥� is he making contact?
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23:30
Today in Parliament—07/05/2024
Susan Hulme reports on a defence secretary statement about a cyber hack on the military.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/05/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
The Miners' Strike: Return Journey—Nottinghamshire
The decision - the union official who didn鈥檛 strike.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/05/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—08/05/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/05/2024
Reflection with Rev Prof Alison Jack of the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—08/05/24 - Coast path, carbon sequestration and selling fruit direct
Walkers protest on the Isle of Wight over a coast path that doesn't follow the coastline.
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