FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/10/2008
The latest national and international news from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Age of Wonder, Episode 2
2/5 The invention of the hot air balloon in 1783 led to a spate of crowd-pulling spectacles.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/10/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—15/10/2008
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/10/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/10/2008
News from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/10/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
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05:45
Farming Today—15/10/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/10/2008
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
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09:00
Midweek—15/10/2008
Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Age of Wonder, Episode 3
3/5 The impact of the discovery of electricity.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women's political engagement; Dervla Murphy
Why do women underestimate their knowledge of politics? Plus, travel writer Dervla Murphy.
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11:00
Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 2
2/3 Historian Bettany Hughes turns to archaeology to reveal what life was like in Byzantium.
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11:30
Inspector Steine—The Woman
5/6 By Lynne Truss. Inspector Steine falls in love with the woman from the chip shop. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—15/10/2008
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—15/10/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—15/10/2008
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
The Media Show—15/10/2008
Steve Hewlett presents a new topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
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14:00
The Archers—14/10/2008
Someone's worryingly late.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Letter
A letter turns up 50 years after it was posted and threatens to upset a marriage.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—12/10/2008
Eric Robson chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and Chris Beardshaw.
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15:30
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15:45
America, Empire of Liberty—The Indian Trail of Tears
23/90 Indian tribes are forced to either assimilate or move west of the Mississippi.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Predicting the Financial Crisis - Work/Life Balance
Richard Dale discusses his recipe for financial crisis with Laurie Taylor.
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16:30
Am I Normal?—Series 5, Blood Pressure
3/4 Vivienne Parry discovers what doctors think is normal blood pressure.
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17:00
PM—15/10/2008
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/10/2008
National and international news from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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18:30
The Castle—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Sir John plans to turn his home into a theme park, and serf Sam becomes an eco warrior. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—15/10/2008
Trouble all round.
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19:15
Front Row—15/10/2008
With Mark Lawson. Including a review of Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life 1990-2005.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Color Purple, Episode 8
8/10 Celie's stepfather dies and she inherits more than she ever imagined.
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20:00
Moral Maze—15/10/2008
Claire Fox, Kenan Malik, Clifford Longley and Melanie Phillips cross-examine witnesses.
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20:45
The Other Heartlands—Episode 2
2/2 Susan Hulme visits Caernarfon to examine Plaid Cymru's political dominance.
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21:00
World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—14/10/2008
Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement of animals
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21:30
Midweek—15/10/2008
Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
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21:58
Weather—15/10/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—15/10/2008
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Sentimental Education, Episode 8
8/15 A day at the races with Rosanette leaves Frederic compromised.
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23:00
Tina C Goes Down Under: The Aborogynal Monologues—The Gold Coast
2/4 In Brisbane, Tina sings Waltzing Matilda and asks, Why Did Billy Have to Boil?
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23:15
The Exterminating Angels—The Squirrels
2/4 Sitcom by Martin Shea, set in a pest control agency where the pests answer back. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—15/10/2008
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/10/2008
The latest national and international news from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Age of Wonder, Episode 3
3/5 The impact of the discovery of electricity.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/10/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—16/10/2008
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/10/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/10/2008
News from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/10/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/10/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, with Charlotte Smith.
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