Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/08/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
Battle Grounds: Culture Wars in the Countryside—2. Birds of Prey
How do you police a culture war? Rural journalist Anna Jones hears what it's like.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—07/08/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—07/08/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Permission
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rev Guy Goodall
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05:45
Farming Today—07/08/2024: Oilseed rape, Sea lettuce in Jersey, Timber
Oilseed rape crops are at a 30-year low because of cost and the risk of growing it.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/08/24 - Emma Barnett and Justin Webb
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Sideways—63. The Art of Unfinishing
Matthew Syed explores the hidden value in leaving things unfinished.
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09:30
Intrigue—Worse than Murder, Worse Than Murder: 3. The Waiting Game
The McKays' phone rings off the hook, but Muriel鈥檚 kidnapper, M3, has gone AWOL.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Army racism, Gardens and the Bloomsbury Group, Fantastically Great Women musical
Kerry-Ann Knight on the racist and sexual abuse she received whilst serving in the army.
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11:00
Retracted
Was the data behind a medical research study really 'too good to be true'?
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11:45
Battle Grounds: Culture Wars in the Countryside—3. Right to Roam
Rural journalist Anna Jones meets the man who built the 'iron curtain of Somerset'.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/08/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Holiday Accommodation, Single Cost of LIving and Home Sale Delays
The online holiday accommodation bookings that fail, leaving customers to sort it out.
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12:57
Weather—07/08/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Police prepare for more possible riots across UK
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
How They Made Us Doubt Everything—Talc Tales: 3. 鈥榃e may have problems鈥�
4/17 Could companies clean up their talc?
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14:00
The Archers—06/08/2024
Alistair faces the consequences of his actions.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Contender
Hannah Tointon and Elliot Cowan star as an ambitious swimmer and her unsettling coach.
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15:00
Politically—Reflections, Reflections: Michael Portillo
Michael Portillo talks to James Naughtie about his zigzag career in politics.
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15:30
Wild Inside—The Aphid
Ben Garrod and Jess French unravel the secrets to success of the sap-sucking aphid.
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16:00
The Media Show—Sun Editor Victoria Newton
How the paper approached its reporting on Huw Edwards.
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17:00
PM—First rioters are jailed
As rioters are jailed, PM speaks to a chief constable about the impact on policing.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/08/2024 First prison sentences handed down to rioters in recent unrest
Three men from Liverpool have been jailed for between 20 months and three years
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18:30
Ian Smith Is Stressed—The North
Comedian Ian Smith attempts to find relaxation amongst a herd of cows.
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19:00
The Archers—07/08/2024
The spotlight falls on Emma.
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19:15
Front Row—Sky Peals film, documentary Doom Scroll, & could a book written 100 years ago be the ultimate millennial read?
Jazz age novel, Ex-Wife - have we rediscovered a classic?
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20:00
Moral Maze—What do the riots say about Britain?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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21:00
The Life Scientific—Kip Thorne on black holes, Nobel Prizes and taking physics to Hollywood
Astrophysicist Kip Thorne discusses his career, from researching black holes to hit movies
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21:30
Inside Health—Can diet and exercise ever replace statins?
Plus, sunburn remedies and how snus might enhance sporting performance
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22:00
The World Tonight—Thousands of counter-demonstrators take to streets after week of riots
Thousands of protesters opposed to the far-right staged demonstrations in English cities
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22:45
Enlightenment by Sarah Perry—Episode Three
3/10 By Sarah Perry. Thomas and James attempt to uncover the mystery of Maria V膬duva.
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23:00
The Lovely Boys Talk Good—Meal Pan
Surreal and silly sketch show from online double act The Lovely Boys.
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23:15
Maisie Adam: The Beautiful Game—4. 'Let Girls Play'
Comedian Maisie Adam talks about her love of football ahead of the Women's World Cup 2023.
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23:30
Lights Out—Series 6, Lithified
Laura Grace Simpkins reflects on modern society's dependency on lithium.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/08/2024
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
Battle Grounds: Culture Wars in the Countryside—3. Right to Roam
Rural journalist Anna Jones meets the man who built the 'iron curtain of Somerset'.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/08/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—08/08/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The sound of Mystery
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rev Guy Goodall
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05:45
Farming Today—08/08/2024: 24 hours of farming; First combine ride; Safety of tree surgeons
A 24 hour farming event is run by 大象传媒 Local Radio to promote mental health.
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