FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/09/2019
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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00:30
Who Am I, Again?—Episode 3
Lenny Henry reads from the extraordinary story of his early years and sudden rise to fame.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—26/09/2019
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/09/2019
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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05:45
Prayer for the Day—26/09/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
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05:47
Farming Today—26/09/19 Deer control; fish stocks; livestock agent; planting trees
Deer management programme ending; fish stocks on the move; livestock agent; afforestation.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—26/09/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Rapture
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the idea that believers will vanish from the world.
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09:45
Who Am I, Again?—Episode 4
Lenny Henry reads from the extraordinary story of his early years and sudden rise to fame.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Daphne Caruana Galizia inquiry, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Suzanne Ciani, Music and dementia
Daphne Caruana Galizia, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Suzanne Ciani, music and dementia.
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10:45
Just a Woman—Episode 4
Amy is a typical modern 18-year-old – who happens to be trans.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Who Will Lead Israel?
Was the pre-emptive writing of Benjamin Netanyahu's political obituary premature?
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11:30
Art of Now—Harlem's New Renaissance
Harlem's New Renaissance - 100 years of culture in Harlem introduced by Darryl Pinckney.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/09/2019
The latest national and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Testaments—Episode 9
Margaret Atwood’s long-awaited sequel to her dystopian masterpiece, The Handmaid’s Tale
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12:18
You and Yours—Fraud, Pets and rent, Singing through dementia
Fraud, singing through the stress of dementia, fitness through e-bikes.
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12:57
Weather—26/09/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—26/09/2019
News, analysis and comment from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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13:45
The Art of Innovation—Observing the Air
Ian Blatchford and Tilly Blyth on how artists and naturalists depicted and defined clouds
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14:00
The Archers—25/09/2019
Lexi has a confession to make
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Slow Kapow
An unexpected event at school gives Ed special powers. Comic drama by Ed Harris.
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15:00
Ramblings—The Highest Hill in the Cotswolds
Clare Balding heads to the highest point in the Cotswolds, the top of Cleeve Hill.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—End Youth ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖlessness
Michael Sheen makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity End Youth ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖlessness
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15:30
Open Book—Ann Patchett, Jia Tolentino and USA book picks
A special American-themed edition with Ann Patchett and rising star Jia Tolentino.
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16:00
The Film Programme—Asif Kapadia
Asif Kapadia on Cyclo.
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16:30
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Inside Science—Oceans, ice and climate change; Neolithic baby bottles; Caroline Criado-Perez wins RS Book Prize
Oceans, ice and climate change; Neolithic baby bottles; and Caroline Criado Perez
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17:00
PM—26/09/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/09/2019 Trump whistleblower complaint published
Letter claims President Trump tried to get a foreign country to interfere in US election.
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18:30
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 3, Rage and Resentment
3/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.
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19:00
The Archers—26/09/2019
Justin’s nose is pushed out of joint
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19:15
Front Row—Derek Paravicini, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Booker Book Group with Lucy Ellmann
Derek Paravicini, the blind autistic savant pianist, performs on Front Row.
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19:45
Just a Woman—Episode 4
Amy is a typical modern 18-year-old – who happens to be trans.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Britain’s constitutional dilemma: who now runs the country?
Does the constitution need an overhaul - and is it time to have a written constitution?
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21:00
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Inside Science—Oceans, ice and climate change; Neolithic baby bottles; Caroline Criado-Perez wins RS Book Prize
Oceans, ice and climate change; Neolithic baby bottles; and Caroline Criado Perez
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21:30
In Our Time—The Rapture
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the idea that believers will vanish from the world.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Details of whistleblower complaint published
Letter says President Trump tried to get Ukraine to interfere in US election
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22:45
The Testaments—Episode 9
Margaret Atwood’s long-awaited sequel to her dystopian masterpiece, The Handmaid’s Tale
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23:00
Agendum—Series 2, Stalemate
1/4 Current affairs parody and stupidly feasible visit to the 24-hour Hall of Opinion Mirrors.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—26/09/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/09/2019
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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00:30
Who Am I, Again?—Episode 4
Lenny Henry reads from the extraordinary story of his early years and sudden rise to fame.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—27/09/2019
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/09/2019
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/09/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/09/19 Land matching; shooting licences; market chaplaincy
New farmers helped to find land; shooting licence changes; support for farmers at market.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tony Juniper on the Linnet
Environmentalist Tony Juniper recalls the popularity of linnets in his childhood.
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