06:00–09:00 (3 hr)
Today
With James Naughtie and Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk at 6.25am, 7.25am, 8.25am; Weather 6.05am, 6.57am, 7.57am; Yesterday in Parliament 6.45am; Thought for the Day 8.48am.
09:00–09:30 (30 min)
Call Yourself a Feminist
3/3: Bettany Hughes presents a series of discussions tracing the development of feminist ideas from the 1960s onwards, with guests including Miranda Sawyer and Jessica Valenti.
09:30–09:45 (15 min)
The Prime Ministers
Nick Robinson explores the history of Britain's prime ministers. 5/8: Benjamin Disraeli, who turned his skills as a novelist to politics and became the first Jewish-born premier.
09:45–10:00 (15 min)
Book of the Week
The Tent, the Bucket and Me: Emma Kennedy's account of family camping holidays. 2/5: 1972 was the year of the trip to Hadrian's Wall and a lot of cross-border matrimonial raids.
10:00–11:00 (1 hr)
Woman's Hour
With Jane Garvey. Featuring adults with learning difficulties and life at the check-out. Including drama: This Book Will Save Your Life. 2/5: Richard remembers how tasty donuts are.
11:00–11:30 (30 min)
Peace Work
Mark Devenport finds out how Northern Ireland is sending its politicians around the world to share their experiences of successful conflict resolution.
11:30–12:00 (30 min)
Alan Garner: The Return to ...
... Brisingamen: John Waite meets Alan Garner, author of the book that helped shape Waite's own childhood, The Weirdstone of Brisingamen, to discuss his life and writing career.
12:00–12:57 (57 min)
Call You and Yours
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson. Call 03700 100 444 [calls cost no more than to 01, 02 landline numbers].
12:57–13:00 (3 min)
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
13:00–13:30 (30 min)
The World at One
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
13:30–14:00 (30 min)
Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats
Ken Clarke MP profiles great jazz musicians of the 20th century. 3/4: Clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman, who became known as the King of Swing.
14:00–14:15 (15 min)
The Archers
Matt's name is mud for Tony and Jennifer.
14:15–15:00 (45 min)
Afternoon Play
Witness - Five Plays from the Gospel of Luke. Series by Nick Warburton imagining the story of Jesus through the eyes of those who witnessed it. 1/5: The Lake.
15:00–15:30 (30 min)
Home Planet
Richard Daniel and the team discuss listeners' questions about the environment and the natural world.
15:30–15:45 (15 min)
Actors' Words
Actors read self-penned stories. 1/3. Le Rayon Vert, by Tim Pigott-Smith. On a blazing hot day in Biarritz, the narrator waits for the famous light effect in the evening sky.
15:45–16:00 (15 min)
Soundscape: The Lion Pride
Hugh Quarshie follows the lives of a fictional family of lions. 2/5: Beberu is chased out of his territory by two nomadic males which then kill the cubs and mate with the lionesses.
16:00–16:30 (30 min)
Law in Action
Clive Coleman investigates options for adopting a halfway house between marriage and living together, and asks which example England and Wales should follow.
16:30–17:00 (30 min)
A Good Read
Sue MacGregor talks to musician Thea Gilmore and broadcaster and writer Paul Gambaccini about their favourite books.
17:00–18:00 (1 hr)
PM
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn. Including Weather at 5.57pm.
18:00–18:30 (30 min)
Six O'Clock News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
18:30–19:00 (30 min)
Cabin Pressure
Sitcom about a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small and many jobs are too difficult. 5/6: Edinburgh. A very special passenger makes Douglas grovel and Arthur cry.
19:00–19:15 (15 min)
The Archers
Ed finds someone in the know.
19:15–19:45 (30 min)
Front Row
Arts news and reviews. Mark Lawson reports from the opening night of the stage musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, starring Jason Donovan and based on the hit Australian film.
19:45–20:00 (15 min)
This Book Will Save Your Life
Penny Leicester's adaptation of the novel by AM Homes. 2/5: Richard has remembered how tasty donuts are. Is his life falling apart or starting over?
20:00–20:40 (40 min)
File on 4
Fran Abrams investigates the case for new laws and tougher policing to prevent alleged human rights abusers from taking refuge in this country.
20:40–21:00 (20 min)
In Touch
Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
21:00–21:30 (30 min)
Type A Meet Type B!
Blood type A person Andrew Brown and type B Louise Yeoman travel to Denmark to unravel the science of what makes people early or late risers.
21:30–21:58 (28 min)
Call Yourself a Feminist
3/3: Bettany Hughes presents a series of discussions tracing the development of feminist ideas from the 1960s onwards, with guests including Miranda Sawyer and Jessica Valenti.
21:58–22:00 (2 min)
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
22:00–22:45 (45 min)
The World Tonight
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
22:45–23:00 (15 min)
Book at Bedtime
It's Beginning to Hurt. Short stories by James Lasdun. 2/5: Annals of the Honorary Secretary: An enigmatic and select society welcomes the arrival of a promising new member.
23:00–23:30 (30 min)
Arturart
Arthur Smith presents a series of comedy lectures on Art. 1/3. Classical Civilisation and Arturantiquities: Arthur considers the beginnings of art.
23:30–00:00 (30 min)
Today in Parliament
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
23:30–00:00 (30 min)
Today in Parliament
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
00:00–00:30 (30 min)
News and Weather
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by weather.
00:30–00:48 (18 min)
Book of the Week
The Tent, the Bucket and Me: Emma Kennedy's account of family camping holidays. 2/5: 1972 was the year of the trip to Hadrian's Wall and a lot of cross-border matrimonial raids.
00:48–01:00 (12 min)
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00–05:20 (4 hr, 20 min)
As BBC World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20–05:30 (10 min)
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30–05:43 (13 min)
News Briefing
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43–05:45 (2 min)
Prayer for the Day
Daily prayer and reflection with Anna Magnusson.
05:45–06:00 (15 min)
Farming Today
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
06:00–09:00 (3 hr)
Today
With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk at 6.25am, 7.25am; Weather 6.05am, 6.57am; Yesterday in Parliament 6.45am; Thought for the Day at 7.48am.
Summary
- 06:00: Today
- 09:00: Call Yourself a Feminist
- 09:30: The Prime Ministers
- 09:45: Book of the Week
- 10:00: Woman's Hour
- 11:00: Peace Work
- 11:30: Alan Garner: The Return to ...
- 12:00: Call You and Yours
- 12:57: Weather
- 13:00: The World at One
- 13:30: Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats
- 14:00: The Archers
- 14:15: Afternoon Play
- 15:00: Home Planet
- 15:30: Actors' Words
- 15:45: Soundscape: The Lion Pride
- 16:00: Law in Action
- 16:30: A Good Read
- 17:00: PM
- 18:00: Six O'Clock News
- 18:30: Cabin Pressure
- 19:00: The Archers
- 19:15: Front Row
- 19:45: This Book Will Save Your Life
- 20:00: File on 4
- 20:40: In Touch
- 21:00: Type A Meet Type B!
- 21:30: Call Yourself a Feminist
- 21:58: Weather
- 22:00: The World Tonight
- 22:45: Book at Bedtime
- 23:00: Arturart
- 23:30: Today in Parliament
- 23:30: Today in Parliament
- 00:00: News and Weather
- 00:30: Book of the Week
- 00:48: Shipping Forecast
- 01:00: As BBC World Service
- 05:20: Shipping Forecast
- 05:30: News Briefing
- 05:43: Prayer for the Day
- 05:45: Farming Today
- 06:00: Today