Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/05/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The History Podcast—D-Day: The Last Voices, D-Day: The Last Voices: Beyond the Beaches
After landing, Allied troops try to find their way back together behind enemy lines.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—31/05/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—31/05/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Music Theory
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley.
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05:45
Farming Today—31/05/2024: Beavers and flooding, Bees, Second Homes
House prices in some rural and coastal areas may fall as new planning laws come into force
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/05/24 – Nick Robinson and Justin Webb
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—John Boyne, writer
John Boyne, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Trump conviction, FGM ban at risk in Gambia, TV’s Queen of Books
Exploring the role of Stormy Daniels, the woman at the centre of Trump's hush money trial.
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11:00
The Food Programme—Danny Trejo: A Life Through Food
Jaega Wise meets Hollywood actor Danny Trejo to talk family, prison, addiction and tacos.
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11:45
The History Podcast—D-Day: The Last Voices, D-Day: The Last Voices: The Road to Liberation
The ferocious Battle for Normandy rages on, and memories turn to those who were lost.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/05/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
AntiSocial—Meat-free menus and choice
Should meat and dairy be taken off menus to help save the planet from climate change?
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12:57
Weather—31/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Does Trump’s conviction change anything?
The US presidential contender called it a ‘disgrace’, but will his campaign be affected?
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13:45
Shadow World—Thief at the British Museum, Thief at the British Museum: 5. Secret Missions
6/10 A story of history disregarded, beauty destroyed, and trust betrayed.
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14:00
The Archers—30/05/2024
Freddie hatches a plan.
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14:15
Limelight—The Specialist, The Specialist - Episode 1
2/6 Thriller by Matthew Broughton. Strange medical cases are breaking out in a remote village.
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14:45
Child—Series 1, 25. Lullaby
Lullabies might seem soft, but what are the hidden powers and potential of music?
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Cheshire West
Kathy and the panel are in Cheshire West to solve the audience's gardening conundrums.
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15:45
Short Works—The Day He Met Jesus by Lucy Caldwell
A Belfast man inspires his young granddaughter to see the world differently.
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16:00
Last Word—Richard M Sherman, Professor Wendy James CBE , Morgan Spurlock, June Mendoza OBE
Matthew Bannister on a songwriter, an artist, a film-maker and an anthropologist.
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16:30
More or Less—UK growth, prisons and Swiftonomics
Is the UK economy growing faster than Germany, France and the US?
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17:00
PM—Trump to appeal historic conviction
President Trump confirms he will appeal against 34 guilty verdicts.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/05/2024 Donald Trump says he will appeal his conviction
Mr Trump was convicted of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 24, Episode 6
6/6 As always, the team treat all the political parties with equal contempt.
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19:00
The Archers—31/05/2024
Vince issues a warning.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 9, Sam Lee and Debbie Wiseman head to outer space
Sam Lee & Debbie Wiseman join Jeffrey Boakye & Anna Phoebe to choose the next five tracks.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Peter Kyle MP, Professor Margaret MacMillan, Fraser Nelson, Chris Philp MP, Munira Wilson MP
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Shiplake Memorial Hall in Oxfordshire.
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21:00
Free Thinking—The Insurrectionists' Guide to the Movies
Stephen Bush, Dr Sarah Jilani, Kate Maltby and Keith Shiri join Matthew Sweet.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Joe Biden calls on Israel to back a new peace plan for Gaza
President Biden has issued a new three-phase peace plan for the Middle East
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22:45
Long Island by Colm Toibin—5: 'Do you ever think about me?'
5/10 Feeling stifled, Eilis goes to stay at Cush. There on the stand, a figures approaches...
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23:00
Americast—The man who beat Trump
We speak to the Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver
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23:30
Lights Out—Series 5, Gatekeeper
Axel Kacoutié discovers a new sense of self in the cosmologies.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/06/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The History Podcast—D-Day: The Last Voices, D-Day: The Last Voices: The Road to Liberation
The ferocious Battle for Normandy rages on, and memories turn to those who were lost.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—01/06/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—01/06/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/06/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Volunteer
How volunteering could lower your cholesterol and help you stay healthy for longer.
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