FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/08/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Politics of Memorials
The Politics of Memorials - from Ireland to the Mississippi Delta.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Nicholas, Sandhurst in Kent
Bells on Sunday comes from the medieval church of St Nicholas, Sandhurst in Kent.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—31/08/2020
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/08/2020
The latest news from 91热爆 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/08/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Janet Unsworth
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05:45
Farming Today—Bank Holiday Special: The Farming Forum
The Farming Forum was started to share conservation agriculture tips - now it's much more.
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05:56
Weather—31/08/2020
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Saddleback
Liz Bonnin presents the formerly widespread saddleback of New Zealand.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/08/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Nature notes, from farming to fungi
Andrew Marr with James Rebanks, Melissa Harrison and Merlin Sheldrake
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09:45
Burning the Books by Richard Ovenden—1. A Scholar's Mission
1/5 Henry VIII entrusts a scholar with a mission.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Educating Rita at 40 with Julie Walters, Willy Russell and real life Ritas
The legacy of Educating Rita 40 years on.
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10:45
Annika Strandhed—Series 6, Staying and Going
1/5 By Nick Walker. Annika investigates a case involving a statue of a tiger.
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11:00
My Name Is...—My Name Is Niellah
Niellah Arboine asks why Black journalists are so underrepresented in Britain鈥檚 newsrooms
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11:30
Loose Ends—Sandi Toksvig, Yotam Ottolenghi, Jules Buckley, Gregory Porter, Bumi Thomas, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/08/2020
The latest national and international news from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante—Episode One
1/10 The new novel by Elena Ferrante, author of My Brilliant Friend.
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12:18
You and Yours—Garden Centres; Eat Out To Help Out; Gone Fishing
How is the horticulture industry doing after a year of ups and downs?
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12:57
Weather—31/08/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—31/08/2020
News, analysis and comment from 91热爆 Radio 4
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13:45
From the Mayflower to the Moon (and Back Again)—De la Salle has left the room
1/10 A 400-year journey into the creation of the United States with the writer Joe Queenan.
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14:00
Drama on 4—Agatha Christie鈥檚 Absent in the Spring
A woman becomes stranded on a train journey forcing her to reflect on her life.
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14:45
Museum of Lost Objects—Armenian Martyr鈥檚 Memorial, Der Zor
A shrine to the 1915 Armenian massacres, made from human bones in the Syrian desert
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 10, 2020
The nationwide contest for the title Brain of Britain 2020, with Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Sitopia - a land with food at its centre
This special edition of The Food Programme comes from the year 2030.
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16:00
My Dream Dinner Party—Alison Steadman's Dream Dinner Party
Actor Alison Steadman in conversation with her heroes 鈥 brought back to life.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—The Face
Ernie Rea discusses the importance of the face to people of different faiths.
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17:00
PM—31/08/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—TUI launches coronavirus restrictions investigation
TUI investigates after passengers claim coronavirus measure weren't enforced
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 70, Episode 5
5/6 70th series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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19:00
The Archers—31/08/2020
Alice gets the wrong end of the stick
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19:15
Front Row—Robert Macfarlane, bestselling author, walker, mountaineer and campaigner, talks to Kirsty Lang
Robert Macfarlane on his books, collaborating with artists and musicians and campaigning.
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19:45
A Small Town Murder—Episode 1
Jackie Hartwell deals with the tragic events of a recent case.
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20:00
A Short History of Solitude—Episode One: Retreat
1/3 Thomas Dixon explores the surprising history of being alone.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Reza's Story
A death-defying migrant's story...
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21:00
From Our 91热爆 Correspondent—25/08/2020
Unusual Edinburgh, low traffic, Cotswold opera, a close big brother and the time barrier.
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21:30
Start the Week—Nature notes, from farming to fungi
Andrew Marr with James Rebanks, Melissa Harrison and Merlin Sheldrake
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22:00
The World Tonight—A migration special 鈥 5 years after the German 鈥渙pen door鈥 policy
Greece defends policy of trying to prevent illegal migrants reaching the country by boat
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22:45
The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante—Episode One
1/10 The new novel by Elena Ferrante, author of My Brilliant Friend.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Protest Slogans
Sabrina Mahfouz talks about protest slogans with Siana Bangura and Zoe Buckman.
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23:30
The Empty Cases
Gary Younge looks at how the Black Lives Matter movement may change British museums.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/09/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:30
Burning the Books by Richard Ovenden—1. A Scholar's Mission
1/5 Henry VIII entrusts a scholar with a mission.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—01/09/2020
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/09/2020
The latest news from 91热爆 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/09/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Janet Unsworth
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05:45
Farming Today—Escaped salmon, agri-bashing and animal feed
What will the impact of nearly 50,000 salmon escaping from a Scottish farm be?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
Liz Bonnin presents the greater racket-tailed drongo of South-East Asia.
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