FM Schedule
-
Early
-
00:00
Midnight News—08/08/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
-
00:30
The Oak Papers by James Canton—Episode 5
5/5 James Canton explores the history and symbolic power of oak trees.
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—08/08/2020
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
05:30
News Briefing—08/08/2020
The latest news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/08/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Tobi Olujinmi
-
05:45
Four Thought—The Power of Mentoring
Reggie Nelson believes in the importance for young people to find a mentor.
-
-
Back to top
Morning
-
06:00
News and Papers—08/08/2020
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
-
06:07
Open Country—Green Pavements
Why the plants in our pavement cracks are attracting attention as important urban flora.
-
06:30
Farming Today—08/08/20 Farming Today This Week: Harvest 2020, beavers, wild camping banned
Today we鈥檙e talking beavers, a ban on wild camping, and a 鈥榗hallenging鈥� harvest 2020.
-
06:57
Weather—08/08/2020
The latest weather forecast
-
07:00
Today—08/08/2020
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
-
09:00
Saturday Live—Jackie Kay
Drag queen and author Amrou Al-Kadhi, fitness model Ben Mudge and Emily Kolltviet.
-
10:30
You're Dead to Me—The Aztecs
Travel back to the land of the Aztecs for tales of human sacrifice. And food!
-
11:00
The Briefing Room—Scottish Independence: Hope and Fear
What is behind rising support for independence and how could another referendum happen?
-
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—The death knell for Beirut?
Stories from South Africa, Germany, Iran, France and on the aftermath of the Beirut blast.
-
-
Back to top
Afternoon
-
12:00
News Summary—08/08/2020
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
-
12:04
The Money Clinic—Eve and Nick
Eavesdrop as a couple open up to a relationship counsellor about their personal finances.
-
12:30
Summer Comedy Festival—Episode 3
3/6 Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.
-
12:57
Weather—08/08/2020
The latest weather forecast
-
13:00
News—08/08/2020
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
-
13:10
Any Questions?—Tan Dhesi MP, Soumaya Keynes, Tim Montgomerie, Theresa Villiers MP
Chris Mason presents political debate from Broadcasting House in London.
-
14:00
Any Answers?—08/08/2020
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
-
14:45
One to One—Veggie roots: Miles Chambers meets Rachel Ama
Miles Chambers grew up veggie. Can Rachel Ama convince him to return to his roots?
-
15:00
Saturday Drama—The Martin Beck Killings, Cop Killer
9/10 Steven Mackintosh stars as Martin Beck in the classic 1960s Swedish detective series
-
16:00
Woman's Hour—Zadie Smith, Baby banks, Pat Hume, Irish tampon ad, Victoria Cilliers, Kids against plastic
Zadie Smith on her series of essays written during the early months of lockdown.
-
17:00
PM—08/08/2020
Full coverage of the day's news
-
17:30
The Inquiry—Will the pandemic get worse in the winter?
There are fears that coronavirus will surge as temperatures drop.
-
17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
17:57
Weather—08/08/2020
The latest weather forecast.
-
-
Back to top
Evening
-
18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/08/2020 Home Office seeks navy help over migrant crossings
Home Office seeks military help over migrant crossings
-
18:15
Loose Ends—Lesley Manville, Linda Grant, DBC Pierre, Tahmima Anam, JP Devlin, Nikki Bedi
Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
-
19:00
The Long View—Rethink, The Unexpected Impact of Influenza on the English Reformation
2/5 Jonathan Freedland and guest explore how Britain has recovered from crises in its history
-
19:15
The Reith Lectures—Hilary Mantel, Can These Bones Live?
Hilary Mantel on how historical fiction can make the past come to life.
-
20:00
Archive on 4—LOLs on LPs
David Walliams remembers the comedy albums which inspired him to write and perform.
-
21:00
Tracks—Series 2: Strata, Omnibus Part 2
By Matthew Broughton. The concluding part of the conspiracy thriller's second series.
-
21:45
Goodnight, Vienna—A Bird in Vienna
3/3 An old woman in America recalls a day from her Viennese childhood.
-
22:00
News—08/08/2020
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
-
22:15
Moral Maze—Moral Lessons for a Post-Covid World
Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
-
23:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 10, Mansfield College Oxford
6/6 Three students from Mansfield College Oxford take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
-
23:30
Fothermather
Poet Gail McConnell explores what it means to be a parent in a same-sex relationship.
-
-
Back to top
Late
-
00:00
Midnight News—09/08/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
-
00:15
The Way I See It—Renee Fleming chooses Colors for a Large Wall
14/30 30 of the world's sharpest minds choose a work from MoMA's collection. How do they see it?
-
00:30
The Poet and the Echo—Carpe Diem
Cathy Forde takes inspiration from Horace's famous ode in this moving story.
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/08/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—09/08/2020
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/08/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
05:30
News Briefing—09/08/2020
The latest news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
-
05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Dunstan, Stepney in Greater London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Dunstan, Stepney in Greater London.
-
05:45
The Long View—Rethink, The Unexpected Impact of Influenza on the English Reformation
2/5 Jonathan Freedland and guest explore how Britain has recovered from crises in its history
-
