FM Schedule
Morning
06:00
Today—19/01/2007
News and current affairs with John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Edna O'Brien
Kirsty Young's castaway is writer Edna O'Brien(R)
09:45
Book of the Week—Hellfire and Herring, Episode 5
5/5Christopher Rush reads from his memoir of childhood in a small Scottish fishing village.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Madeleine Peyroux; Montessori Education.
Madeleine Peyroux performs.Boy George's mother,Dinah O'Dowd, discusses her memoirs.
11:00
Iron Curtain Goes Wild—19/01/2007
How the defences and fortifications of Iron Curtain are being turned into a nature reserve
11:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 3, The Libel Action
6/6As grumpy writer Ed updates obituaries, he produces a savage profile of an old friend.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—19/01/2007
Consumer and social matters with Winifred Robinson and John Waite.
12:57
Weather—19/01/2007
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—19/01/2007
National and international news, presented by Brian Hanrahan.
13:30
Feedback—19/01/2007
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
14:00
The Archers—19/01/2007
The Tuckers get their priorities in order.
14:15
Drama on 4—19/01/2007
Jerusalem, 1945. Evicted from her flat, Else the poet has a number of strange encounters.
15:00
Shared Earth—Series 1, Episode 1
Natural history programme, visiting Exmoor and Cornwall to look at bogs and buntings.
15:30
Great Short Stories—19/01/2007
5/5Series of classic tales chosen from the 'top 75 great short stories' list.
15:45
Shark Hunt—19/01/2007
5/5Nature series exploring the many species of shark to be found in British waters.
16:00
Last Word—19/01/2007
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
16:30
The Film Programme—19/01/2007
Film discussion. Francine Stock talks to Toby Jones about playing Truman Capote.
17:00
PM—19/01/2007
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Eddie Mair.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/01/2007
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 61, 19/01/2007
Satirical panel game, hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
19:00
The Archers—19/01/2007
Brian plans a secret escape.
19:15
Front Row—19/01/2007
Arts news, interviews and reviews, with Kirsty Lang.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—On the Cusp, Episode 5
5/5Five women reveal their intimate thoughts as they face turning-points in their lives.
20:00
Any Questions?—19/01/2007
Jonathan Dimdleby chairs the topical discussion.
20:50
A Point of View—19/01/2007
Broadcaster and former MP Brian Walden presents a weekly reflection on a topical issue.
21:00
Friday Drama—29/04/2005
Dark drama set amongst the landfill sites of outer London, by Mike Hodges.
21:58
Weather—19/01/2007
The latest weather forecast.
22:00
The World Tonight—19/01/2007
National and international news and analysis with Clare Bolderson.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Metamorphosis, Episode 5
5/5Andrew Sachs reads Kafka's haunting parable about a man transformed into an insect.
23:00
Great Lives
Series in which people who have lead notable, influential lives are nominated and profiled
23:30
Today in Parliament—19/01/2007
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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Late
00:00
News and Weather
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
00:30
Book of the Week—Hellfire and Herring, Episode 5
5/5Christopher Rush reads from his memoir of childhood in a small Scottich fishing village.
00:48
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/01/2007
News, current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing
Latest news headlines.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/01/2007
Prayer and reflection with Dennis Rice.
05:45
Parrots and Piranhas—17/11/2006
5/5BBC wildlife film-maker Huw Cordey journeys to Guyana to find one of the last wildernesses
