FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/10/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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00:30
People Like Us by Hashi Mohamed—Getting On and Getting Along: Race and Class
2/5 Hashi Mohamed reads from his exploration of social mobility in modern Britain.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—21/10/2020
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/10/2020
The latest news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/10/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Eugene O'Neill
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05:45
Farming Today—21/10/20 - Making products from agri-waste and a mast year in our woodlands.
We hear from a company making construction board from agricultural waste.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black-footed Albatross
Liz Bonnin presents the black-footed albatross of Midway Atoll in the Pacific Ocean.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/10/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Across the Red Line—Series 5, Does impartiality impede good journalism?
LBC presenter James O'Brien and ex-Head of ±«Óãtv TV News Roger Mosey debate impartiality.
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09:45
People Like Us by Hashi Mohamed—Painting The Room Blue: Education
3/5 Barrister Hashi Mohamed reads his exploration of social mobility in modern Britain
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women and homelessness, WTO, The Secret Garden, Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women's Rights
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Clouds in Trousers, Rain
3/5 Zoe likes the rain but Jim doesn't: can they work it out. A drama by Katie Hims.
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11:00
Surviving Unemployment—Amy and Ian
3/3 Psychology graduate Amy meets Ian, who survived three years of unemployment in the 1980s.
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11:30
The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Protest
3/4 The Wilsons family resume their efforts to live their best ethical life
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/10/2020
The latest national and international news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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12:04
Love by Roddy Doyle—3/10
3/10 Davy and Joe go to the pub for just the one. Read by Brendan Gleeson.
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12:18
You and Yours—Pensions, Working from ±«Óãtv Habits, Economic Abuse
What 'bad' habits have you picked up working from home?
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12:57
Weather—21/10/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—21/10/2020
News, analysis and comment from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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13:45
A History of Ghosts—3. The Pregnant Ghost
Kirsty Logan discovers how, and why, a ghost woman would give birth to a living child.
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14:00
The Archers—20/10/2020
Fallon raises a difficult subject
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14:15
Riot Girls—Into the Maze, Episode 2
Clare makes a startling discovery about Saira's rapist. Thriller by Ayeesha Menon.
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15:00
Money Box—Looking for work
Are you a school leaver or graduate looking for work? Advice from a panel of experts.
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15:30
Inside Health—20/10/2020
What's the best way to boost oxygen levels in Covid-19 patients?
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Fashion & VIP Parties
Fashion & VIP parties - the hidden stories behind the glamour and wealth.
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16:30
The Media Show—As America decides, Big Tech weighs in
Facebook and Twitter accused of censorship over a tabloid story about Joe Biden's son.
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17:00
PM—21/10/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/10/2020 Manchester region given £60m Covid support package
Government funding goes directly to local councils - in effect bypassing region's mayor.
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18:30
Ability—Series 2, A Job for Matt
3/4 Matt - Lost Voice Guy - decides to turn over a new leaf and earn some money legally.
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19:00
The Archers—21/10/2020
Harrison faces a life changing decision
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19:15
Front Row—Francois Ozon's Summer of '85; Acclaimed violinist Tasmin Little; Derry International Choir Festival
Violinist Tasmin Little, Derry International Choir Festival, Review of Summer of '85.
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19:45
Tracks—Series 4: Indigo, Indigo: Episode Eight
8/10 Part eight of the conspiracy thriller by Matthew Broughton. Starring Romola Garai.
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20:00
Moral Maze—Global Capitalism and the ‘Lost Generation’
Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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20:45
Four Thought—The Empathy Equation
Anne-Marie Douglas discusses the need for more empathy in provision of services.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—A short history of environmental protest
Tom Heap takes a look back at the evolution of environmental campaigning.
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21:30
The Media Show—As America decides, Big Tech weighs in
Facebook and Twitter accused of censorship over a tabloid story about Joe Biden's son.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Chancellor expected to give more help to Tier 2 businesses
Unions and business leaders pressing Treasury for further assistance
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22:45
Love by Roddy Doyle—3/10
3/10 Davy and Joe go to the pub for just the one. Read by Brendan Gleeson.
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23:00
The Hauntening—Series 3, Calculating
2/4 Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets in this modern ghost story.
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23:15
Bunk Bed—Series 6, Jane Horrocks
4/4 Jane Horrocks joins Patrick Marber and Peter Curran to reflect on fancying yourself.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—21/10/2020
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/10/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from ±«Óãtv Radio 4.
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00:30
People Like Us by Hashi Mohamed—Painting The Room Blue: Education
3/5 Barrister Hashi Mohamed reads his exploration of social mobility in modern Britain
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/10/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ±«Óãtv World Service Programmes—22/10/2020
±«Óãtv Radio 4 joins the ±«Óãtv World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/10/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/10/2020
The latest news from ±«Óãtv Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/10/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Eugene O'Neill
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05:45
Farming Today—22/10/20 - The carbon footprint of anaerobic digesters, a £20,000 sheep dog and teaching children about farming
How green is green energy from biodigesters?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Adelie Penguin
Liz Bonnin presents the adelie penguin on a windswept Antarctic shore.
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