Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/07/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Child—Series 1, 5. Birth of a Mother
How do popular representations of mothers impact our ideals of motherhood.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—20/07/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—20/07/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Snail Mail: we live by faith all the time
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Ennette C Lainchbury.
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05:45
Frontlines of Journalism—2. Not in your shoes
The most contentious story Jeremy Bowen has covered: Israelis and Palestinians.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—20/07/2024
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Ramblings—Every Body Outdoors in Gloucestershire
A five-mile circuit on the Cotswold Way with a group on a mission to make positive change.
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06:30
Farming Today—20/07/24 - Farming Today This Week: Housebuilding, solar farms and Welsh farm policy
What will government plans to reform planning mean for the countryside?
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06:57
Weather—20/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—20/07/2024
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Matt Forde, Zandra Rhodes, Simon Parker, Carrie and David Grant
Dame Zandra Rhodes is as best known for dressing Diana, as she is for her neon-pink hair.
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10:00
You're Dead to Me—LGBTQ Life in Weimar Germany
Join Greg and his guests to learn about LGBTQ life and culture in Weimar Germany.
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10:30
Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 3, Nottingham to Skegness
1/5 Alexei Sayle meets strangers on a train as he travels from Nottingham to Skegness..
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—20/07/2024
Pippa Crerar of the Guardian assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Republicans anoint Donald Trump
The confirmation of Trump as candidate marks the culmination of an extraordinary week.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/07/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Tackling Mobile Fraud and Savings Tax
The new police tactics to fight the growing problem of mobile phone fraud.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 114, Episode 7
7/7 Hugo Rifkind, Susie McCabe, Scott Bennett and Lucy Porter quiz the news.
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12:57
Weather—20/07/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—20/07/2024
The latest national and international news and weather reports from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Lord Davies, Jo Stevens MP, Baroness Smith, Zia Yusuf
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from TÅ· Pawb in Wrexham.
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14:00
Any Answers?—20/07/2024
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
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14:45
The Archers—19/07/2024
Lily goes on the attack.
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15:00
Breaking the Rules—Cry If You Want To
Crackling two-hander from award-winning writer EV Crowe.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Nelly Furtado, Woman in Myanmar, Woman’s Hour from Lord’s, Taking children out of school
Nuala McGovern hosts a cricket special from Lord’s Cricket Ground.
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17:00
PM—IT failure prompts fears about the dangers of going 'cashless'
After a global IT failure, PM asks whether society is now too reliant on card payments.
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17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Robert Jenrick 2024 One
A pitch for the future of the Conservative Party.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—20/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/07/2024 Computer systems back to normal
The government says air and rail systems are back to normal after yesterday's meltdown.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Nina Conti, Tom Kerridge, Samantha Spiro, Donna Leon, Clive Anderson, That Woman, Braimah Kanneh-Mason & PlÃnio Fernandes
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—JD Vance
From ‘hillbilly’ roots to becoming Donald Trump’s nominee for vice-president.
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19:15
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 30, Science of Board Games - Jess Fostekew, Marcus du Sautoy and Dave Neale
Brian Cox and Robin Ince reveal the hidden science behind our favourite board games.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Sinéad O'Connor - A Life in Ten Songs
Jo Whiley looks back at the artist's music and legacy.
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21:00
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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22:00
News—20/07/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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22:15
The Food Programme—Off the Rails: The Story of Train Food
Sheila Dillon journeys into the world of food and rail travel.
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23:00
Time of the Week—3. Perfume, the Menopause, Gen Z
Chloe Slack presents the show whilst attempting to look after her niece.
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23:30
The 3rd Degree—Series 14, 1. University of Leicester
1/6 The students v profs quiz
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/07/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Open Book—Garth Risk Hallberg
Johny Pitts speaks to Garth Risk Hallberg about his new novel, The Second Coming.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—21/07/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—21/07/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Andrew’s church in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Andrew’s church in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
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05:45
In Touch—Cathy Yelf Retirement; Audio Description at Gigs
After being the CEO of the Macular Society for 15 years, Cathy Yelf is retiring.
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