FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/05/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton—Episode 3: The Rise and Rise of the Quack
3/5 Caroline Crampton explores the cultural history of hypochondria. Tuppence Middleton reads.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—23/05/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—23/05/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/05/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig
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05:45
Farming Today—23/05/24 General election and rural vote; Daffodils; New planning rules and land values.
A general election date has been set. What will this mean for the rural vote?
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Morning
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06:00
Today—General election campaign gets underway
Nick Robinson and Emma Barnett speak to the parties as Rishi Sunak calls July election.
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09:00
In Our Time—Empress Dowager Cixi
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the woman who dominated China's court for almost 50 years.
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09:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Yoga
How yoga can boost your brain and lower your stress, and even reverse signs of ageing.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Show-women, Women and the general election, Smartphone-free kids
The lost history of ground-breaking women magicians, aerial artists and sword climbers.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Lily Allen
Singer-songwriter and actor Lily Allen on her formative cultural influences.
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11:45
A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton—Episode 4: All in my Head
4/5 Caroline Crampton explores the cultural history of hypochondria. Tuppence Middleton reads.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/05/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Chris Sheldrick from What 3 Words
We meet the founder of the British location app that's spread to 193 countries.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Sustainable Period Products
What are the most eco-friendly types of period products?
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12:57
Weather—23/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Sunak: Vote Tory to send migrants abroad
Rishi Sunak warns voting for Labour would spell the end of the Rwanda migrant plan.
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13:45
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, Shadow War: Designing the Future
Control of technology is a key battleground.
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14:00
The Archers—22/05/2024
Harrison has the rug pulled from under him.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Camberwell Green. Part 2
A bus controller keeps London moving, in a race against criminals threatening her family.
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15:00
Open Country—Bats on Punts
Martha Kearney explores the world of nocturnal wildlife in Cambridge.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Lumos Foundation
Evanna Lynch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lumos Foundation.
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15:30
Word of Mouth—The Irish Language
What the Irish language tells us about the world
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16:00
The Briefing Room—How much trouble are UK universities in?
Domestic fees haven't risen with inflation and foreign student visas are set to curbed.
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Micro Nuclear Reactors
Can miniature nuclear reactors help us get to net zero by 2050?
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17:00
PM—The election campaign hits the road. So does PM
PM reports from Blackpool on the first full day of campaigning.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/05/2024 Rishi Sunak says Rwanda flights will not take off before general election
The Prime Minister insisted the "preparation work" for the scheme had already taken place
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18:30
Unspeakable—Unspeakable - Pilot
Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to help create the new ultimate dictionary.
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19:00
The Archers—23/05/2024
Emotions run high for Tom.
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19:15
Front Row—The Sympathizer, Ivor Novello Awards, Michelle Terry on Richard III
The Sympathizer, Michelle Terry on her Richard III, and the Ivor Novello Awards.
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20:00
The Media Show—Newsnight: end of an era
Kirsty Wark, Peter Snow and Michael Crick reflect on Newsnight's history and new format.
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21:00
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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21:45
Why Do We Do That?—Why Do We Wear Make-Up?
Are make-up trends purely a fad, or is there some deeper purpose to our love of lipstick?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Party leaders hit the campaign trail
The first full day of campaigning in the general election.
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22:45
Making Amends—Alyssa
4/5 By Nick Walker. Alyssa flies to Athens to make peace with her ex-partner, Bruce.
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23:00
The Today Podcast—Rishi Sunak Talks to Today
Amol and Nick on the first set-piece interview of the election campaign.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/05/2024
Susan Hulme reports as plans to clear victims of the Horizon IT scandal clear parliament.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/05/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton—Episode 4: All in my Head
4/5 Caroline Crampton explores the cultural history of hypochondria. Tuppence Middleton reads.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—24/05/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—24/05/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/05/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig
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05:45
Farming Today—24/05/2024: Farmers on the election, Mushroom farming, Growing flowers
Farmers from all parts of the industry say what they want from the next government.
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