Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/07/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Child—Series 1, 2. Source of Life
The Placenta. How does this amazing organ feed and protect a baby?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—17/07/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—17/07/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Being Resilient
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/07/2024: Welsh farm payments, Rural doctors, Health drones
The Welsh government outlines its plans for replacing EU payments for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/07/24 - Nick Robinson and Martha Kearney
The new government's first King's Speech promises to 'take the brakes off Britain'.
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09:00
Sideways—A New Frontier, A New Frontier: 2. For All Humankind?
Matthew Syed goes back to the origins of the space race to question who benefited.
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09:30
Things Fell Apart—S2. Bonus episode: An Audience with Jon Ronson
22/22 Things Fell Apart: Ask Me Anything!
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Woman's Hour live from Lord's Cricket Ground
Nuala McGovern hosts a cricket special ahead of England v New Zealand at Lord's.
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11:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Child Rescue Con
Exposed: Child rescue charity which claims to save children from trafficking and abuse.
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11:45
Child—Series 1, 3. The Secret Within
India examines the moment of finding out you’re pregnant and what to do with that secret.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/07/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Fake Reviews, Meal Kits and Working with Animals
Vets call for a shake up in the rules for people who work with animals.
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12:57
Weather—17/07/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—King outlines Labour's plan for growth
The King opens Parliament, outlining 39 new laws Labour says will drive growth.
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13:45
The History Podcast—Escape from the Maze, Escape from the Maze: Toast
IRA inmates gather a key piece of intelligence as a charm offensive begins on the wings.
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14:00
The Archers—16/07/2024
Lily is on a mission.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Almonds and Raisins, Almonds and Raisins: Episode 2
2/3 Series based on the book by Maisie Mosco, a family saga about Jewish refugees in England.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Renting and the King's Speech
The Money Box team takes a deep dive into the UK's property rental sector.
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15:30
Dying for a Transplant
Emmanuel Sonubi examines the lack of organ donors from ethnic minority backgrounds.
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16:00
The Media Show—Trump shooting: the journalists who were there
Reporters from the ´óÏó´«Ã½, Bloomberg and Getty share their stories.
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17:00
PM—Keir Starmer promises ‘national renewal’
How transformative will the new government’s plans be?
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/07/2024 Government sets out priorities in King's Speech
Labour set out its programme for government at the State Opening of Parliament
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18:30
Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club—Episode 2
Geoff Norcott examines modern masculinity. This week, should we just ‘man up’?
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19:00
The Archers—17/07/2024
Vince is put to the test.
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19:15
Front Row—Danny Dyer and Pete Bellotte on his hits for Donna Summer
The cultural impact of the Olympics in Paris 1924 and a look at new series Mr Bigstuff.
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20:00
Moral Maze—How can we reduce the temperature of politics?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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21:00
The Life Scientific—Raymond Schinazi on revolutionising treatments for killer viruses
Raymond Schinazi on how he helped revolutionise treatments for viruses, from HIV to Herpes
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21:30
Is Psychiatry Working?—Jade and postpartum psychosis
How can we best treat postpartum psychosis?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Will new government take "brakes off Britain"?
Analysis of the new Labour government's King's Speech.
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22:45
Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang—Episode Three
June is enjoying the success she’s always craved. But it comes with complications.
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23:00
Me and the Farmer—3. Mucking In and Mucking Out
In-fighting, in-laws and (a lack of) independence.
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23:15
Maisie Adam: The Beautiful Game—1. 'You've got your own sports anyway'
Comedian Maisie Adam talks about her love of football ahead of the Women's World Cup 2023.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/07/2024
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as The King announces the Labour government's plans.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/07/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Child—Series 1, 3. The Secret Within
India examines the moment of finding out you’re pregnant and what to do with that secret.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—18/07/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—18/07/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Call to Love
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/07/2024: Dairy, Kings Speech, EV range anxiety
A large dairy processor is ending contracts with many smaller farms.
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