Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—16/05/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Immune Mind by Monty Lyman—Episode 3
3/5Dr Monty Lyman explores a new way of thinking about disease. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/05/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—16/05/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—No fear is so great that it can completely suffocate the hope that springs eternal in the hearts of the young
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
05:45
Farming Today—16/05/24 - Water company landscape plan, solar farm planning, horticulture strategy and rural tourism
A water company launches a 25 year environmental plan - to mixed response,
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Morning
06:00
Today—16/05/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—Philippa Foot
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century
09:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Read a poem
How reading poetry could boost your mood and relax your body.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Women in Formula One, Monstrum, Sex education, Bridgerton dresses
F1 expert Bernie Collins talks race strategy in new book How to Win a Grand Prix.
11:00
This Cultural Life—John Adams
American composer John Adams reveals his influences and formative cultural experiences.
11:45
The Immune Mind by Monty Lyman—Episode 4
4/5Dr Monty Lyman explores a new way of thinking about disease. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—16/05/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Marc-Alexander Christ from SumUp
Today's Gap Finder interview is Marc-Alexander Christ from SumUp.
12:32
Sliced Bread—Air Fresheners
Do air fresheners actually get rid of bad smells?
12:57
Weather—16/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Labour launches its election pledges
Keir Starmer launches Labour's election pledges.
13:45
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, 4. Who’s Listening?
The battle over who controls communications.
14:00
The Archers—15/05/2024
A familiar face returns to Ambridge.
14:15
Drama on 4—Camberwell Green. Part 1
A bus controller keeps London moving, in a race against criminals threatening her family.
15:00
Open Country—Gibraltar Point
Martha Kearney explores the shifting sands of Gibraltar Point, on the Lincolnshire coast.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Prisoners' Education Trust
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Prisoners' Education Trust
15:30
Word of Mouth—Disaster Dialogue
Professor Lucy Easthope explains why language is important in the aftermath of a disaster.
16:00
The Briefing Room—Avian flu is evolving but what risk does it pose to us?
Avian flu has killed millions of birds and seals and it's now infecting cows in America
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Is gene therapy the future?
Plus, how aerosols change the weather and the secret vibrations bees make to communicate.
17:00
PM—Parasite affects water supply in Devon town
Brixham in Devon is struck by a waterborne parasite known as cryptosporidium.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/05/2024 Sir Keir Starmer sets out "first steps" he would take if he wins next election
He unveiled a six point plan outlining Labour's pitch to voters
18:30
Stand-Up Specials—Mike Bubbins: Retrosexual
Mike Bubbins, wearing Cuban heels and driving a Ford Cortina, whisks us back to the 70s.
19:00
The Archers—16/05/2024
Emotions run high for one family.
19:15
Front Row—Review: Big Cigar on AppleTV, Elton John’s photos at V&A, animated/live action film If
The Big Cigar, Elton John’s Fragile Beauty, film IF plus the Dylan Thomas Prize winner.
20:00
The Media Show—Baby Reindeer: truth or fiction?
Piers Morgan on his interview with the alleged subject of Baby Reindeer.
21:00
Loose Ends—Julie Hesmondhalgh, Sacha Lord, Eddi Reader, Benji Waterhouse, Kathryn Williams & Withered Hand, Fairground Attraction
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
21:45
Why Do We Do That?—Series 1, 7. Why do we sit down to poo?
Ella gets personal to explore which is best for our business - sitting down or squatting?
22:00
The World Tonight—Is there a Starmerism to follow Blairism?
Keir Starmer has set out the "first steps" he would take if he enters government
22:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Deep Calm - with Michael Mosley, Deep Calm - Ep 4: Using the Power of Nature
4/5Sit back and unwind with Dr Michael Mosley as he discovers the relaxing magic of fractals.
23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—What does Keir Starmer really believe in?
Amol and Nick on what a fresh set of pledges say about defining Starmerism.
23:30
Today in Parliament—16/05/2024
Alicia McCarthy reports as the government sets out its draft guidelines for sex education.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—17/05/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Immune Mind by Monty Lyman—Episode 4
4/5Dr Monty Lyman explores a new way of thinking about disease. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/05/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—17/05/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Trastevere Community
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
05:45
Farming Today—17/05/24 The Balmoral Show
Helen Mark visits the Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland.
