Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—10/08/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Battle Grounds: Culture Wars in the Countryside—5. The Urban/Rural Divide
Journalist Anna Jones explores her own experience of crossing the urban/rural divide.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/08/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—10/08/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Alternative Olympics
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Julia Loveless
05:45
Frontlines of Journalism—5. The why is as important as the what
An emotional reflection. And the line between opinion and analysis.
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—10/08/2024
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
06:07
Open Country—The Sound of the Fens
Martha Kearney is on Fen Edge in Cambridgeshire listening to the sound of the countryside.
06:30
Farming Today—10/08/2024: Mental health; Bovine TB; Timber and woodland; Sheep shearing record
A 24h farming event to encourage farmers to support each other with their mental health.
06:57
Weather—10/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—10/08/2024
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Missing Madonna—The Likely Lads
The Madonna surfaces in Liverpool and two local PIs spot the opportunity of a lifetime.
09:45
Animal—Shapeshifters
Fluid, noisy, flouting the rules. Blair Braverman discovers that the ocean is queer.
10:00
You're Dead to Me—Edo Japan
Join Greg and his guests in the seventeenth century to learn all about Edo period Japan.
10:30
Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 3, Belfast to Londonderry
4/5Alexei Sayle meets strangers on a train as he travels from Belfast to Londonderry
11:00
Newscast—Has The Tide Turned After The Riots?
Plus, The King calls for unity after "aggression of riots”
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Bangladesh: after Sheikh Hasina
After the PM resigned and fled the country following 15 years in power, a new era looms.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—10/08/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Sliced Bread—Toast - Club 18-30
Why did the package holiday brand Club 18-30 disappear?
12:30
Too Long; Didn't Read—Series 1, 3. What's with all the riotous goings-on?
3/6What's with all the riotous goings-on?
12:57
Weather—10/08/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News and Weather—10/08/2024
The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Sir Robert Buckland, Inaya Folarin Iman, Dan Norris MP, Vicky Spratt
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from The Poly in Falmouth.
14:00
Any Answers?—10/08/2024
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
14:45
The Archers—09/08/2024
George clutches at straws.
15:00
Mahabharata Now—Episode 4: Dance of Defiance
Karthik sets a trap to prevent Yash and Padma fulfilling the terms of their exile.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Lottie Tomlinson, Madwomen of the West, Infants and domestic abuse, Elles Bailey
Award-winning, British roots, blues and Americana rock sensation Elles Bailey.
17:00
PM—What the latest strikes in Gaza mean for a ceasefire
The latest from Gaza after an Israeli airstrike leaves more than 70 people dead.
17:30
Sliced Bread—Dough - Irons
Will anyone iron clothes in the future?
17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—10/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/08/2024 At least 70 killed in Gaza
Israel faces condemnation for an air strike on a school used to shelter displaced people.
18:15
Loose Ends—Bobby Davro, Michelle McManus, Lara Ricote, Hamish Hawk, Virginia Gay, A Giant on the Bridge
Clive Anderson and guests from the Edinburgh Festivals.
19:00
Growing Solo—Winter Solstice Feast
Max Cotton's year of food self-sufficiency in Somerset.
19:15
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 30, What a Gas! - Dave Gorman, Mark Miodownik and Lucy Carpenter
Brian Cox and Robin Ince diffuse themselves into the intriguing world of gasses.
20:00
Archive on 4—Sister Blues
Joan Armatrading explores the trailblazing life and music of Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
21:00
Moral Maze—What do the riots say about Britain?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
22:00
News—10/08/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—How did Food Help Finland Become the Happiest Country in the World?
Sheila Dillon searches the Nordic nation for their secrets to happiness.
23:00
Stand-Up Specials—Scott Agnew: Dead Man Talking, 2. Life Before Death
Glasgow saves Scott's life.
23:30
The 3rd Degree—Series 14, 4. Falmouth University
4/6Three students from Falmouth University take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—11/08/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Bookclub—Ayobami Adebayo
Ayobami Adebayo talks to James Naughtie and readers about her novel Stay With Me.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/08/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—11/08/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of All Saints Necton in Norfolk
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of All Saints Necton in Norfolk.
05:45
In Touch—Talking Newspaper Delays; Swimming Twins at the Paralympics
In Touch hears about delays to the Talking Newspaper service happening across the country.
