FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/04/2019
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—Michael Tippett, Episode 4
Britain is at war and Tippett’s pacifist beliefs land him in Wormwood Scrubs. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—19/04/2019
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/04/2019
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/04/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Helen-Ann Hartley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Growing behind the prison gates
Inmates at Erlestoke grow food for the prison kitchens and shop.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stone Curlew
Kate Humble presents the stone curlew. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/04/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—Parliamentary Expenses Scandal
Sue MacGregor brings together key figures caught up in the MPs' expenses scandal of 2009. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Michael Tippett, Episode 5
'As I get older, in many ways I get younger!' The twists and turns of later years.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women in K-Pop: the success of BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK, special guardianship orders, environmental living tips.
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10:45
The Citadel—Series 5, Episode 5
5/5 Can Manson hold the mine owner accountable for Denny's accident?
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11:00
Out of Office—Episode 3
Ruth Barnes continues her exploration of working life with the Recruitment Revolution.
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11:30
Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, Think Different
4/4 Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre's ad agency fight for the biggest account of their lives. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/04/2019
The latest national and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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12:04
The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction, Episode 5
Adrian tries to break up with Marigold, while finding himself drawn to her sister Daisy.
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12:18
You and Yours—Stolen car parts, Pet insurance, Amazon Music
Calls for controls on online sales of stolen car parts. Pet insurance concerns.
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12:57
Weather—19/04/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—19/04/2019
News, analysis and comment from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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13:45
One to One—MSN Messenger
Jack Dearlove talks to software developer Jonathan Kay about their love of MSN Messenger.
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14:00
The Archers—18/04/2019
Lily offers an explanation (R)
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14:15
First World Problems—Making Other Plans
1/5 In this everyday story of British folk, the Fletcher family face the UK's next civil war. (R)
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15:00
Good Friday Meditation
Bishop James Jones with a personal reflection for Good Friday on Psalm 22.
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15:30
The Psalms—Episode 1
Jeremy Irons reads from the Book of Psalms - the most beautiful poetry in the Bible.
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16:00
Last Word—David Thouless, Nadja Poderegin, Ian Cognito, Dr Michael O’Donnell, Les Reed
Julian Worricker on a scientist, an actress, a comedian, a journalist, a songwriter.
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16:30
A Good Read—Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson
Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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16:55
The Listening Project—I’ll Speak About it All Day Long
Two 17-year-old girls talk about what it's like to be HIV positive. Fi Glover presents.
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17:00
PM—19/04/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/04/2019 Police believe New IRA were behind journalist's killing
Police say they believe the dissident group, the New IRA, killed journalist Lyra McKee
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 99, Episode 2
Miles Jupp is joined by Zoe Lyons, John Robins, Hugo Rifkind and Danielle Ward.
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19:00
The Archers—19/04/2019
Ed plays a dangerous game
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19:15
Front Row—Golden Age of Children's Books?
Tom Gates author Liz Pichon and the quality of books for 6- to-12-year-olds.
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19:45
The Citadel—Series 5, Episode 5
5/5 Can Manson hold the mine owner accountable for Denny's accident? (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Andrew Bridgen MP, Claire Fox, Stephen Gethins MP, Lisa Nandy MP
Shaun Ley presents topical debate from the Radio Theatre at London Broadcasting House.
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20:50
A Point of View—After the Fire
Joanna Robertson reflects from Paris on the days after the Notre Dame fire.
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21:00
Archive on 4—Long Road to Change
Zoe Williams asks what protests movements need to do to achieve long-term success. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—19/04/2019
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction, Episode 5
Adrian tries to break up with Marigold, while finding himself drawn to her sister Daisy. (R)
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23:00
Great Lives—Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, chosen by Tom Holland
Tom Holland chooses Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians (R)
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23:25
The Untold—Jay-Z and Me
What happens when you accidentally write a song for a global superstar? (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Alex and Joe - Sight Lost and Gained
Cousins talk about what it's like to suffer serious sight issues.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/04/2019
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—Michael Tippett, Episode 5
'As I get older, in many ways I get younger!' The twists and turns of later years. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—20/04/2019
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/04/2019
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/04/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with youth pastor Juanita Francis.
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05:45
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, An Instrumental Case
Why do instruments sound different? (R)
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