Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/10/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Bookclub—Susanna Clarke: Piranesi
James Naughtie and readers in conversation with Susanna Clarke.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—13/10/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—13/10/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary le Ghyll in Barnoldswick Lancashire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary le Ghyll in Barnoldswick, Lancashire.
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05:45
In Touch—A Theatre Special
A look at the creative talents of visually impaired people in the theatre industry.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—13/10/2024
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—Gender and Radicalisation
How does gender influence men and women's participation in extremist politics?
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06:35
On Your Farm—For the Love of Plants
Steffan Messenger visits a family run plant nursery in West Wales
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06:57
Weather—13/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—13/10/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Church to Mosque; England's new Cardinal; Last Christians of Gaza
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Mary's Meals
Actress Sophie Thompson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Mary's Meals
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07:57
Weather—13/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—13/10/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Nation Shall Speak Peace Unto Nation
A service reflecting on the 大象传媒 Singers legacy of religious broadcasting.
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08:48
A Point of View—Naughtie on America, 1. Call Me Ishmael
1/4 James Naughtie with the first of four programmes on America's restless search for meaning.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Gillian Burke on the Goldfinch
Biologist Gillian Burke is enamoured by a charm of goldfinches.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Tributes paid to 'charismatic' Alex Salmond
Joanna Cherry and David Davis reflect on Alex Salmond's impact on British politics.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Lesley Manville, actor
Lesley Manville, actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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10:45
More Wow—1. The Cosmos
What is awe, and where do we find it?
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—13/10/2024
Azra tries to keep the peace, and it鈥檚 judgement day for George.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Gaga
With a new album and film in the ether, we look at the respected pop star and actor.
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12:30
Just a Minute—Series 93, 4. Trying Times - the national newspaper for judges
4/6 Stephen Fry joins Sue Perkins for Radio 4's fast-talking panel show.
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12:57
Weather—13/10/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—The Chancellor's tightrope
How can the Chancellor improve public services without busting the national budget?
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13:30
Old School Problems
Hazel Shearing investigates delays in the DfE school rebuilding programme.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Kingston upon Hull: coastal planting, eucalyptus trees and mouldy grapes
Kathy Clugston and the panel answer questions from an audience in Kingston upon Hull.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Little Dorrit - Episode 1
John Yorke takes a look at Charles Dickens鈥 classic novel Little Dorrit.
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15:00
Dickensian—Little Dorrit: Episode 1
With Jason Watkins as Dickens and Samuel Barnett as Arthur Clennam.
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16:00
Open Book—Katherine Mansfield
Exploring the writing of Katherine Mansfield a hundred years after her death.
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16:30
Brain of Britain—Heat 7, 2024
Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz
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17:00
Witness History—The pioneering eye surgery that led to Lasik
In 1963, Dr Jose Barraquer Moner performed the first eye surgery to fix short-sightedness.
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17:10
The Verb—Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald
Ian McMillan talks to Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald about their poetry.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—13/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—13/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/10/2024 Israel has asked the UN to immediately remove its peacekeepers from parts of southern Lebanon
Israel has asked the UN to remove its peacekeepers from parts of southern Lebanon
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Nicola Beckford
Nicola Beckford selects audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—13/10/2024
Clarrie attempts to build bridges.
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19:15
Illuminated—We Are Not Alone
In 1980s America, John P Timmerman recorded thousands of UFO stories in shopping malls.
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19:45
Buried—Series 1, Series 1 - 9. Fear of the Unknown
11/12 In his last days, Joe thought pollution was putting lives at risk. Was he right?
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20:00
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Bonus Episode: Lady Swindlers
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley is live from the Radio Theatre.
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20:30
Last Word—Lord Ouseley, Norman Ackroyd, Lore Segal, Cissy Houston
John Wilson on a campaigner, artist, writer and a singer.
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21:00
Money Box—Pension Credit and Renters Insurance
The government is writing to pensioners it thinks are entitled to pension credit.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Mary's Meals
Actress Sophie Thompson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Mary's Meals
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—The Brazilian Amazon Burns
The Amazon has had its worst fires in two decades, with most started illegally by humans.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—13/10/2024
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
In Our Time—Robert Graves
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the fine poet of love and war and author of I, Claudius.
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23:45
Short Works—356A to Marrakech
Stephen Fry reads Andrew Hunter Murray鈥檚 new short story in which AI takes off - literally
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/10/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
World Of Secrets—Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods, Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods: 3. Paris
Work trips to 鈥渢he city of lights鈥 turn dark. Al Fayed鈥檚 power and control becomes clear.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary le Ghyll in Barnoldswick Lancashire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary le Ghyll in Barnoldswick, Lancashire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—14/10/2024
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—14/10/2024
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Peace and trust
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Right Rev Dr David Walker.
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05:45
Farming Today—14/10/24 - Harvest 2024, eco-friendly twine, UK wine
Harvest 2024 hasn't been great - what will it mean for farmers and consumers?
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05:57
Weather—14/10/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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