FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/07/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Third Information Crisis by Naomi Alderman—Mapping the Inner World
4/5 Our third crisis: digital communication.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—12/07/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—12/07/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Gentle parenting
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Yousra Samir Imran.
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05:45
Farming Today—12/07/2024: Welsh farm payments, Michael Mosley a tribute, Lab-grown meat, AI in ecosystems
A consultation on Welsh farm payments replacing EU funding.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—12/07/2024
Clare Bailey Mosley on her husband's 'extraordinary' impact.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Rob Delaney, actor and comedian
Rob Delaney, actor and comedian, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Southall Black Sisters, Audrey Powne, Dr Michael Mosley's exercise snacking
Three women due to be on trial for assault have had charges against them discontinued.
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11:00
The Food Programme—Just One Thing with The Food Programme
Sheila Dillon looks back at Dr Michael Mosley's legacy.
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11:45
The Third Information Crisis by Naomi Alderman—A Wonderful Catastrophe
5/5 How can we cope with the challenges of digital communication?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/07/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
Rare Earth—The Future of Meat
Can meat ever be environmentally friendly, or do we need better substitutes?
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12:57
Weather—12/07/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Is it time to reform prison sentences?
Analysis of the government's move to release more prisoners earlier.
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13:45
Ten Second Showdown—Usain Bolt
Showboating to a new world record.
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14:00
The Archers—11/07/2024
Stella finds herself fighting a losing battle.
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14:15
Limelight—The Skies Are Watching, The Skies Are Watching – 2. The Man from Kecksburg
3/5 Coral’s adult son, a ufologist, is reunited with his mother
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14:45
Communicating with Ros Atkins—4. Michael Johnson, Olympic athlete and broadcaster
Ros Atkins talks to Michael Johnson on the art of communicating clearly.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag: Raby Castle
Peter Gibbs and the panel visit Raby Castle, Park and Gardens for a postbag edition.
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15:45
Short Works—The Knockers' Ballroom
An original short story by Wyl Menmuir, read by Tristan Sturrock.
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16:00
Last Word—Dr Richard Taylor, Jack Rowell, Claudia Williams, Christophe Deloire
Matthew Bannister on an MP, a rugby coach, an artist and a campaigner.
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16:30
Sideways—A New Frontier, A New Frontier: 1. A Message to Ourselves
Matthew Syed traces humanity’s first attempt to send a radio message to aliens.
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17:00
PM—Thousands of prisoners will be released early
The justice secretary says failure to act could 'collapse' the criminal justice system.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/07/2024 Thousands of inmates to be freed earlier than planned to help with prison overcrowding
The Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said it was the only way to "avert disaster"
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 114, Episode 6
6/7 Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, Ian Smith and Marie Le Conte quiz the news.
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19:00
The Archers—12/07/2024
The tension mounts for one family.
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19:15
Screenshot—The Western
Ellen and Mark examine the enduring popularity of a genre that seems to refuse to die.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Andrew Bowie MP, Daniel Kebede, Alison McGovern MP, Jill Rutter
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from St Cuthbert's Church in Darlington.
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20:50
A Point of View—No Country for Old Men
Sarah Dunant on the profound challenge to America's sense of its own youthfulness.
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21:00
Shadow World—Thief at the British Museum
A story of history disregarded, beauty destroyed, and trust betrayed.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Thousands of prisoners to be released early
Offenders set for early release to ease overcrowding in English and Welsh prisons
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22:45
Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon—Ten
10/10 A story of drama and friendship in war-torn Sicily during the Peloponnesian War.
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23:00
Americast—Is it the beginning of the end for Biden?
More gaffes overshadow Biden's crucial NATO press conference
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23:30
Illuminated—Shifting Soundscapes
Sound artist Alice Boyd retraces the steps of legendary field recordist Martyn Stewart.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/07/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Third Information Crisis by Naomi Alderman—A Wonderful Catastrophe
5/5 How can we cope with the challenges of digital communication?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—13/07/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—13/07/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Walking Together
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
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05:45
Frontlines of Journalism—1. Off Balance
You can’t be neutral about everything, in a world this cruel.
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