FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/05/2014
The latest national and international news from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:30
Hidden Agendas—Reading the Signs
1/3 By Alix Nathan. A fireman discovers more than he envisaged when he investigates a fire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—18/05/2014
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/05/2014
News from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary's, Ilmington
The bells of St Mary's Church, Ilmington, Warwickshire.
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05:45
Four Thought—Series 4, Mark Graham
46/3 Thought-provoking talks with a personal dimension. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—18/05/2014
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Labyrinths
John McCarthy makes his way to the centre of the labyrinth
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06:35
Living World—A Shell Nesting Bee
Trai Anfield is in Dorset to find a bee that builds its nest in empty snail shells.
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06:57
Weather—18/05/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—18/05/2014
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Homophobia in Church Schools; Pope in the Holy Land; Baha'i Cemetery Bulldozed
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Anthony Nolan
Olivia Colman presents the Radio 4 Appeal for the charity Anthony Nolan.
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07:57
Weather—18/05/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—18/05/2014
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Finding healing for wounded people
From King's College Chapel, Aberdeen, with the Rev Easter Smart and Prof John Swinton.
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08:48
A Point of View—Testing Times
Mary Beard reflects on exam season - past and present. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Swift
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the swift.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—18/05/2014
Sunday morning magazine with Britain's best newspaper review, presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—18/05/2014
Eddie treats Clarrie, and Bridge Farm in inspected.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Alison Moyet
Alison Moyet is interviewed by Kirsty Young and chooses her Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 6
6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Fish Farming
Sheila Dillon on the huge rise in farmed fish and the people trying to make it sustainable
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12:57
Weather—18/05/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—18/05/2014
The latest national and international news.
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13:30
The Invention Of...—Brazil, Getulio Vargas and the USA
3/3 Misha Glenny explores the life of Getulio Vargas, the man who changed Brazil.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Bristol Food Connections Festival
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Bristol.
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Fi Glover hears about the legacy of sexual abuse, finding love in your 90s, and friendship
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15:00
The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Dr Thorne, Episode 3
After an enforced year away from Mary Thorne, Frank returns to Greshambury.
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16:00
Open Book—18/05/2014
Joseph O'Connor on his new novel The Thrill of It All. With Mariella Frostrup.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Live Audience Requests at Bristol Food Connections Festival
Roger McGough presents best-loved poems chosen by an audience at Bristol Food Connections.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Street Slaves
Modern-day slavery in the UK - how the homeless and vulnerable are used for cheap labour. (R)
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 16, Keeping the House in Order
1/8 Performance poet Lemn Sissay creates a fictional response to a story in this week's news. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—18/05/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/05/2014
The latest national and international news from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—18/05/2014
Peter Curran presents highlights from the previous seven days of 91热爆 Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—18/05/2014
Challenging times at Bridge Farm.
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19:15
Bird Island—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4 Graham teaches Ben to abseil and the bathroom lock in the unit base is broken.
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19:30
Don't Start—Series 2, Pillow Talk
3/4 A potential burglary brings out Neil's inner hero. (R)
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19:45
Stories from Songwriters—The Announcer's Daughter, by Eliza Carthy
3/3 A unusual and playful fairy tale, with a twist, penned by a songwriter.
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20:00
More or Less—Tax Dodgers and Benefits Cheats
Does the government have far more people chasing benefits cheats than tax dodgers? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Prof Colin Pillinger, Antony Hopkins, Bev Evans, Sir Ben Gill and Stan Kelly-Bootle
Matthew Bannister on a space scientist, a musician, a farmers' leader, a computer pioneer. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Mortgage confusion for pregnant women; Product trials that cost you dear; Don't miss topping up your ISA
Sarah Pennells presents the latest news from the world of personal finance. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Anthony Nolan
Olivia Colman presents the Radio 4 Appeal for the charity Anthony Nolan. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Price Conscious
Peter Day looks at current retail pricing strategies, from market stalls to luxury brands. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—18/05/2014
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—18/05/2014
Eleanor Mills of the Sunday Times looks at how newspapers covered the week's big stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Viggo Mortensen, Cannes Film Festival, Jia Zhangke
Viggo Mortensen, Cannes Film Festival round-up, Jia Zhangke on China and censorship. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Labyrinths
John McCarthy makes his way to the centre of the labyrinth (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/05/2014
The latest national and international news from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—'Illicit' Dance; The Purpose of War
'Illicit' dance in Indian popular culture. Also, does war serve a social purpose? (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary's, Ilmington
The bells of St Mary's Church, Ilmington, Warwickshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—19/05/2014
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/05/2014
News from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/05/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson
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05:45
Farming Today—Transatlantic trade deal, Livestock breeding, M5 services
A transatlantic trade deal is threatened by disagreements over food and farming.
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05:56
Weather—19/05/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Nightingale
David Attenborough presents the nightingale. (R)
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