Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/05/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
The Immune Mind by Monty Lyman—Episode 5
5/5 Dr Monty Lyman explores a new way of thinking about disease. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—18/05/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—18/05/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/05/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig
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05:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Read a poem
How reading poetry could boost your mood and relax your body..
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—18/05/2024
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Gibraltar Point
Martha Kearney explores the shifting sands of Gibraltar Point, on the Lincolnshire coast.
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06:30
Farming Today—18/05/24 - Farming Today This Week: Farm to Form Summit and the Balmoral Show
We report from the Farm to Fork Summit in Downing Street and the Balmoral Show.
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06:57
Weather—18/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—18/05/2024
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Anthony Horowitz, Preet Chandi, Kimberley Nixon, Reece Shearsmith
The prolific novelist and screenwriter Anthony Horowitz on writing for his father's love.
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10:00
Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny—Sammi Kinghorn: Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Will Shaun visit the land of the Lion King? Sammi thinks so.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 44, Letchworth
2/7 Jay Rayner and his panel are in Letchworth.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—18/05/2024
Sonia Sodha assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Inside the trial of Donald Trump
Our correspondent recounts the dramatic twists and turns and its impact on the campaign.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/05/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Carers Allowance and HMRC helpline
The amount carers have been told to pay back is revealed and the '798 year' helpline wait.
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12:30
Dead Ringers—Series 24, Episode 4
4/6 Politics, world affairs, the culture wars and Mr Blobby.
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12:57
Weather—18/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—18/05/2024
The latest national and international news and weather reports from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Fatima Ibrahim, David Johnston MP, Tim Montgomerie, Karin Smyth MP
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Tetbury Goods Shed in Gloucestershire.
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14:00
Any Answers?—18/05/2024
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
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14:45
The Archers—17/05/2024
There鈥檚 a sad goodbye for Chris.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Song from Far Away
Will Young's solo tour de force about family, loss and the faces of love. Strong language.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman鈥檚 Hour: Royal Navy exclusive, Tamsin Greig, Period Tracker Apps, Formula One, Sleepwalking, Choral music
Tamsin Greig on her latest role in Terence Rattigan鈥檚 The Deep Blue Sea.
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17:00
PM—Ukraine tries to mobilise more soldiers
Ukraine tries to mobilise more soldiers, and asks the West for more weapons.
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17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Victoria Atkins One
How personal memories of 'darker corners' of the NHS influence the health secretary's work
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—18/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/05/2024 - 'Boil water' notice mostly lifted in Devon
Thousands of people in south Devon have been told they can safely drink tap water again.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Frank Skinner, Maxine Peake, Kathryn Hughes, Rachel Fairburn join Stuart Maconie with music by Willy Vlautin and Phoebe Green
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Baroness Floella Benjamin
From Play School to Parliament, Baroness Floella Benjamin.
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19:15
This Cultural Life—John Adams
American composer John Adams reveals his influences and formative cultural experiences.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Turning 50: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Christopher Harding journeys through the legacy of Robert Pirsig's cult classic.
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21:00
Shadow War: China and the West—Shadow War - Omnibus, Part 1
1/2 Could growing tensions between China and the west lead to conflict?
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22:00
News—18/05/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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22:15
The Food Programme—The Hong Kongers finding a new home through food
Jimi Famurewa finds out how food is helping a new wave of Hong Kongers settle in the UK.
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23:00
Michael Spicer: No Room—1. Yellow
Taking on the great, the good and men called Tim
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23:15
Michael Spicer: No Room—2. Orange
Politicians. Louis Theroux. Pundits.
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23:30
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 10, 2024
The contest of wordplay and cryptic connections chaired by Kirsty Lang
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/05/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Open Book—Hari Kunzru
Hari Kunzru speaks to Shahidha Bari about his new novel, Blue Ruin.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—19/05/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—19/05/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Portsmouth
Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Portsmouth
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05:45
In Touch—Travelling Abroad
With three experienced globe-trotters, we assess the positives and pitfalls of travelling.
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