Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/07/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Open Book—Irenosen Okojie
Irenosen Okojie talks to Johny Pitts about her new book, Curandera.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—28/07/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—28/07/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary Barham in Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary Barham in Suffolk
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05:45
In Touch—New Glaucoma Research; Artificial Intelligence in Eye Care
New research aims to identify how well people respond to glaucoma treatment.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—28/07/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Poetry: Reaching for Divine Heights
A panel of poets explore how poetry has tried to bridge the gap between ourselves and God.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Shearing Day
We meet Una Cameron in East Lothian as she prepares for a world record shearing attempt.
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06:57
Weather—28/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—28/07/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Paris Olympics; Kamala Harris; Living Funerals
Edward Stourton looks at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Women and Children First UK
Comedian Sara Pascoe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Women and Children First UK.
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07:57
Weather—28/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—28/07/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Paris Olympics 2024
A service marking the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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08:48
A Point of View—Olympics Now and Then
Michael Morpurgo on heroism, triumph and disappointment as the Olympics gets underway.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Megan McCubbin on the Eider
Zoologist and Wildlife TV presenter enjoys the chatter and conversation of eider ducks.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—28/07/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Sarah Raven, gardener and writer
Sarah Raven, gardener and writer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—28/07/2024
There鈥檚 a shock at the vets, and George goes too far.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Growing Solo—One Million Calories
Max Cotton's year of food self-sufficiency in Somerset.
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12:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 13, Nether Edge
5/6 Mark Steel is back In Town. This week he's in Nether Edge in Sheffield. 5/6.
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12:57
Weather—28/07/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Can Kamala Harris win over swing voters?
The latest in the US presidential race: can Kamala Harris get swing voters on board?
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13:30
Loving, Living and Dying Together in the Netherlands
The story of Jan and Els who opted for euthanasia and died together in the Netherlands.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Hexham
Peter Gibbs and the panel are in Hexham to answer questions from the audience.
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14:45
Short Works—The Death of Wildflowers
A short story from Scottish writer Helen McClory marking the primal shift of the seasons.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Moscow Notebooks
Michael Symmons Roberts' drama about the Russian poet Osip Mandelstam.
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16:00
Open Book—Benjamin Myers
Ben Myers' new novel, and the Children's Laureate joins presenter Horatio Clare.
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16:30
The 3rd Degree—Series 14, 3. Loughborough University
3/6 The students v profs quiz.
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17:00
Witness History—Cyprus 1974: The Final Landing
In July 1974, Captain Adamos Marneros landed the last flight at Nicosia Airport in Cyprus
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17:10
The Verb—28/07/2024
A cabaret of the word, with guests Alistair McGowan, Caroline Bird, and Toria Garbutt.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—28/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/07/2024 Restraint urged after rocket kills 12 in Israeli-occupied Golan Heights
The US is working on a diplomatic solution to end attacks on the Israel-Lebanon border.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Rima Ahmed
Rima Ahmed chooses audio highlights from the week.
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19:00
The Archers—28/07/2024
David comes to the rescue.
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19:15
Fifty-Fifty Vision
How has our rapidly changing world altered blind and partially sighted people's lives?
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19:45
Communicating with Ros Atkins—6. Isabella Greenan, teacher
Ros Atkins speaks to passionate teacher Isabella Greenan on how to communicate clearly.
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20:00
Feedback—Behind the Crime, World Service and Any Answers
Behind the Crime, cuts at the World Service and the phone breakdown at Any Answers.
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20:30
Last Word—Dr Mildred Stahlman, Ray Reardon, Val McIver, Eddie Spence
Matthew Bannister on a paediatrician, a snooker player, a councillor and a cake decorator.
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21:00
Money Box—Benefit Overpayments and Travel Money
The people seeking free debt advice because of accidental benefit overpayments.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Women and Children First UK
Comedian Sara Pascoe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Women and Children First UK.
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Fears of a wider war between Hezbollah and Israel
Cross-border attacks between Hezbollah and Israel have devastated communities.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—28/07/2024
Ben Wright discusses the public finances and the Tory leadership race with three new MPs.
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23:00
The Human Subject—The Children Whose Teeth Were Destroyed
Patients at a mental institution in Sweden are given excessive amounts of toffee.
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23:30
Frontlines of Journalism—3. All for nothing
Journalism as activism. Is it enough to just report it straight?
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23:45
Short Works—Everlasting Light
An original short work for radio by Victoria MacKenzie.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/07/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—A Slogan and a Land (Part 1)
A journey through the contested land between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary Barham in Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary Barham in Suffolk
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—29/07/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—29/07/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Painting with God
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/07/2024: River pollution, Rural energy, New game butchery
A warning not to swim in a newly designated Welsh designated bathing area.
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05:57
Weather—29/07/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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