FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/08/2019
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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00:30
Coventry, by Rachel Cusk—Lions on Leashes
Extracts from Rachel Cusk's new collection of witty and clear-sighted essays. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—24/08/2019
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/08/2019
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/08/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Dr Marika Rose.
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05:45
Four Thought—Preserving the ±«Óãtv Visit
Dr Mark Williams believes we need to preserve the traditional GP home visit. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—24/08/2019
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—The Centre of the Earth
Helen Mark journeys to The Centre of the Earth, a hidden nature reserve in Birmingham. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming goes 'Back to the Future'
Sybil Ruscoe is on a mixed farm in Somerset.
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06:57
Weather—24/08/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—24/08/2019
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—PP Arnold, John Eliot Gardiner
Singer PP Arnold, artist Mackenzie Thorpe, poet Charly Cox and the Reverend Peter Allen.
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10:30
Alex Edelman's Special Relationships—Faith and Uncertainty
Comedian Alex Edelman and his transatlantic guests try to make some connections.
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11:00
The Origin of Stuff—Wine Glass
Katy Brand toasts the wine glass, learning why it became the gargantuan glass it is today. (R)
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Fighting white supremacy
A resurgence of far-right extremism in the US - are there enough people challenging it?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/08/2019
The latest national and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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12:04
The Money Clinic—Julie and Paul
In an honest and intimate discussion, a counsellor helps people talk about money.
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12:30
The Now Show—Series 55, Episode 1
1/7 Special edition of the Now Show coming from the ±«Óãtv Hub at the Edinburgh Fringe (R)
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12:57
Weather—24/08/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News—24/08/2019
The latest news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Diane Abbott MP, Katy Balls, Deidre Brock MP, Dan Hannan MEP
Ritula Shah presents topical debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House, London. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Amazon Fires & Hospital Food
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:30
Marcel Proust’s In Search of Lost Time (Episodes 1 & 2)
Marcel Proust’s allegorical contemplation on time, memory, art and love.
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16:30
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Listener Week
Happy single women, book clubs and attention deficit disorder in girls.
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17:00
PM—24/08/2019
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines.
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17:30
The Inquiry—Is Germany OK?
It’s known for precision and punctuality but Europe’s engine is slowing down.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—24/08/2019
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—24/08/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Prince Andrew speaks out on Epstein friendship
Prince Andrew says he saw no criminal behaviour during friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
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18:15
Loose Ends—Frances Barber, Edwyn Collins, Stephen K Amos, London Hughes, Baba Brinkman, Arthur Smith, Nikki Bedi
Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Four Thought—Play the game, lads
Ewan Flynn argues that grassroots football is more than just a game on a Sunday afternoon. (R)
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19:15
Saturday Review—Almodovar's Pain and Glory, Robert Icke's The Doctor, Brassic, Peter Pomerantsev
Almodovar's Pain and Glory, Robert Icke's The Doctor, Brassic, Peter Pomerantsev.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Losing My Voice
Jan Ravens explores the fate of impressionists when their signature character retires.
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21:00
Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time—Episode 3
3/10 After moving to Paris with his family, young Marcel falls in love for the first time.
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22:00
News and Weather—24/08/2019
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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22:15
Unreliable Evidence—Anti-Social Behaviour
Clive Anderson and guests ask whether laws to tackle anti-social behaviour are working. (R)
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23:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 9, University of Brighton
5/6 Students from the University of Brighton take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. (R)
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23:30
Poems for Idle Workers
A series of small poems by Holly Pester, set in the brief pauses of work-breaks. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/08/2019
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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00:30
Short Works—In The Mountains by Amanthi Harris
Anya seeks escape in a Spanish village. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—25/08/2019
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/08/2019
National and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Andrew’s Church, Hurstbourne Priors in Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Andrew’s Church, Hurstbourne Priors in Hampshire
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05:45
Four Thought—Play the game, lads
Ewan Flynn argues that grassroots football is more than just a game on a Sunday afternoon. (R)
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