FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/07/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—48. Love Thy Villain
Matthew Syed looks at the merits of embracing your inner 'villain'.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Michael's, Angersleigh, near Taunton in Somerset
Bells on Sunday comes from St Michael's, Angersleigh, near Taunton in Somerset
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/07/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 91Èȱ¬ World Service Programmes—World Service
91Èȱ¬ Radio 4 joins the 91Èȱ¬ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/07/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—31/07/2023
National and international news from 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/07/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—31/07/23 Imported eggs up, rural services in crisis, sea temperature rises
Imports of eggs are up 276%.
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05:56
Weather—31/07/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Paul Brook on the Garden Warbler
Paul Brook discusses watching a garden warbler for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/07/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The NHS: Who Cares?—Road to Recovery
Why the workforce holds the key to the recovery and future success of the NHS.
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09:30
Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On—4. The Inspectors
UN inspectors hunt for weapons of mass destruction and find… nothing.
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09:45
The Rooster House: My Ukrainian Family Story by Victoria Belim—Episode 1: Return to Bereh
1/5 Ukrainian journalist Victoria Belim returns to her country to unravel her family’s history
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Author Jane Fallon, Two mothers talk about daughters' deaths, Netball World Cup, Young women and loneliness, Nouhaila Benzina
Best-selling author Jane Fallon on her latest novel, Over Sharing.
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11:00
History on the Edge—The Tinker Experiment
Anita Anand uncovers hidden stories from recent British history.
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11:30
The Bottom Line—Does Funny Sell?
Is advertising less funny than it used to be? Evan Davis and guests discuss
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/07/2023
The latest national and international news from 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Rail ticket offices, Will warning, Rental homes' energy efficiency
MPs travel watchdog warns rail companies over ticket office plan.
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12:57
Weather—31/07/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—31/07/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
New Storytellers—The Final Fanfayre
In 1974, a young girl band from Middlesbrough made a record for their idols - The Osmonds.
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14:00
The Archers—30/07/2023
Helen is on a mission
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14:15
Drama on 4—Exposure
When an intimate photo falls into the wrong hands, Kate and Emma's worlds start to crumble
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15:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 13, King's College London
5/6 Three students from King’s College London take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Feeding Your Brain: A Users Guide.
What the latest science is telling us about food, mental health and boosting brain power.
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16:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 27, Ancient DNA Secrets
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at the amazing story of the discovery of King Richard III.
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16:30
Soul Music—Purple Rain
True stories of what Prince's epic ballad ‘Purple Rain’ means to people around the world.
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17:00
PM—31/07/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/07/2023 Government grants more than a hundred new licences to drill for oil and gas in the North Sea
Rishi Sunak has insisted the decision won't de-rail Britain's path to net zero
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 79, Episode 4
4/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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19:00
The Archers—31/07/2023
Tom hatches a cunning plan.
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19:15
Front Row—West End producer unmasked, Reassessing the poetry of Virgil, Adjani Salmon on Dreaming Whilst Black
West End producer unmasked; reassessing Virgil; Adjani Salmon on Dreaming Whilst Black
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20:00
Intrigue—Burning Sun, Burning Sun: 6. The Reckoning
The K-pop stars face justice.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Botswana: Living with elephants
The battle to keep the peace between people and elephants in northern Botswana.
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21:00
The Trouble with Sheep
Upland sheep are under fire - Charlotte Smith investigates what the future holds.
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21:30
The NHS: Who Cares?—Road to Recovery
Why the workforce holds the key to the recovery and future success of the NHS.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK government grants new oil and gas licences
Rishi Sunak says granting new licences "entirely consistent" with net zero commitments
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22:45
Money by Martin Amis—6: I was a mean kid
6/10 Martin Amis's classic novel that defined eighties excess, read by Bertie Carvel.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Audio description: putting art into words
Audio describer Lonny Evans and trainer Terry James talk about how to describe art.
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23:30
Rewinder—Endless Pips
Greg James loses himself in the 91Èȱ¬'s enormous archives.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/08/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Rooster House: My Ukrainian Family Story by Victoria Belim—Episode 1: Return to Bereh
1/5 Ukrainian journalist Victoria Belim returns to her country to unravel her family’s history
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/08/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 91Èȱ¬ World Service Programmes—World Service
91Èȱ¬ Radio 4 joins the 91Èȱ¬ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/08/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—01/08/2023
National and international news from 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/08/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig
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05:45
Farming Today—01/08/23 Wild camping on Dartmoor; community shops; new tech
The Court of Appeal allows wild camping to come back to Dartmoor.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Frank Gardner on the Golden Oriole
The 91Èȱ¬'s Frank Gardner recalls the song of a golden oriole for Tweet of the Day.
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