Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—17/08/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
New Storytellers—The Outcast Dead and Alive
An ode to Crossbones, a hidden medieval sex-workers’ graveyard, in Southwark, London.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/08/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—17/08/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—The human spirit flourishes
With Father Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church in Edinburgh.
05:45
Frontlines of Journalism—6. Getting there
Getting to the truth starts with getting to the story. That's not always easy.
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—17/08/2024
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
06:07
Open Country—Writing Wildness
Helen Mark heads to the Shropshire hills to discover how to write about nature.
06:30
Farming Today—17/08/2024: Wildfires; drought; craft skills; UK border dry stone walls
Two reports highlight the threat drought and wildfires pose to people and the environment.
06:57
Weather—17/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—17/08/2024
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Missing Madonna—The Handover
A man sits nervously in a car. Will he get the Madonna back, or a bullet in the head?
09:45
Animal—Swooping Season
A real-life echo of Hitchcock's The Birds reveals our relationship with the avian world.
10:00
You're Dead to Me—Alexis Soyer
Join Greg and his guests to learn all about nineteenth-century chef Alexis Soyer.
10:30
Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 3, London to Berwick on Tweed
5/5Alexei Sayle meets strangers on a train as he travels from London to Berwick on Tweed.
11:00
Newscast—17/08/2024
Adam Fleming and friends discuss the week's biggest stories.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine's incursion into Russia
President Zelensky's surprise advance has caused alarm in Russia.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—17/08/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Sliced Bread—Toast - Jamie's Italian
What went wrong at Jamie Oliver's UK restaurant chain, Jamie's Italian?
12:30
Too Long; Didn't Read—Series 1, 4. Want to brush up on education for the new school year?
4/6Want to brush up on education for the new school year? TL;DR does the reading for you.
12:57
Weather—17/08/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News and Weather—17/08/2024
The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Dame Harriett Baldwin MP, Liam Halligan, James Murray MP, Ann Pettifor
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Chartered Accountants' Hall in London.
14:00
Any Answers?—17/08/2024
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
14:45
The Archers—16/08/2024
Memories are stirred for Alice
15:00
Stalingrad—1. Viktor Shtrum
Part one of Vasily Grossman's dark and honest account of the battle of Stalingrad.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Olympian Emily Campbell, Sexsomnia and the CPS, Science fiction, Paralympian Jodie Grinham
Olympic medallist, weightlifter Emily Campbell talks about her success at the Games.
17:00
PM—Ukraine 'strengthens' positions inside Russia
President Zelensky says Ukrainian troops in Russia are 'strengthening' their positions.
17:30
Sliced Bread—Dough - Fridges
Could fridges make way for cabinets that don't just keep food fresh but actually grow it?
17:54
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—17/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/08/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15
Loose Ends—Jason Byrne, Marjolein Robertson, David Ireland, Isabella Nefar, Catriona Price, Two Hearts
Clive Anderson and guests from the Edinburgh Festivals.
19:00
Growing Solo—Hungry Gap
Max Cotton's year of food self-sufficiency in Somerset.
19:15
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 30, An Unexpected History of Science - Rufus Hound, Matthew Cobb, Victoria Herridge and Keith Moore
Brian Cox and Robin Ince raid the Royal Society's archives with Rufus Hound and guests.
20:00
Archive on 4—The Ascent of Jacob Bronowski
Frances Stonor Saunders explores the life and work of Jacob Bronowski.
21:00
Moral Maze—Should Foreign Tourism Be Discouraged?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
22:00
News—17/08/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—Addicted to Food
Sheila Dillon hears from people who say they are addicted to food.
23:00
Stand-Up Specials—Scott Agnew: Dead Man Talking, 3. Brought Back to Be Me
Burying G.O.D. - an unbelievable funeral.
23:30
The 3rd Degree—Series 14, 5. Robinson College, Cambridge
5/6Three students from Robinson College, Cambridge, take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—18/08/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Open Book—Lauren Elkin
Lauren Elkin speaks to Shahidha Bari about her new novel, Scaffolding.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/08/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—18/08/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook in Somerset.
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook in Somerset.
05:45
In Touch—The Isle of Wight Costal Path; When Oscar Met Sasha
In Touch brings together a would-be doctor with a real one.
