FM Schedule
Morning
06:00
Today—29/01/2007
News and current affairs discussion.
09:00
Start the Week—29/01/2007
This week Andrew Marr is joined by Hermione Lee, Nick Cohen, John Kampfner and Claire Fox.
09:45
Book of the Week—Agent Zigzag, Episode 1
The untold story of Britain's most extraordinary secret agent, by Ben Macintyre.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Sheila Payne-Dying; Female Peacekeepers.
Sheila Payne on dying at home.The United Nations First all Female Peacekeeping Unit.
11:00
Cities Without Maps—18/05/2006
A look at England's new inner cities where faith and secularism are at odds.
11:30
Hopes and Desires—Series 2, Catching Heathcliff
1/3By Nick Warburton. An incurable romantic yearns to meet a modern-day Heathcliff.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—14/08/2000
Consumer and social matters with Winifred Robinson and John Waite.
12:57
Weather—29/01/2007
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—29/01/2007
National and international news, presented by Shaun Ley.
13:30
Land Lines—Series 4, Marston Vale
4/6Brett Westwood presents puzzles involving links between local people and places.
14:00
The Archers—29/01/2007
Jack shows his dark side.
14:15
Drama on 4—The Wedding Vortex by Elizabeth Lewis
When Esther starts to plan her wedding, she discovers her choices might not be her own.
15:00
Money Box—29/01/2007
Vincent Duggleby and guests take calls on financial issues.
15:30
The Late Story—The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God and Other Stories by Etgar Keret, Episode 1
1/5Two short stories about ambition by Etgar Keret, a master of the form.
15:45
Parkmasters—1. John Claudius Loudon and the Derby Arboretum
Tristram Hunt with a history of public parks and the influence of John Claudius Loudon.
16:00
The Food Programme—Rhubarb
Sheila Dillon explores how to grow the perfect rhubarb.
16:30
Beyond Belief
Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
17:00
PM
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Eddie Mair.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/01/2007
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
18:30
Just a Minute—Series 50, Episode 4
Chairman Nicholas Parsons hosts the devious panel game from Brighton.
19:00
The Archers—29/01/2007
David finds a new project.
19:15
Front Row—29/01/2007
With Mark Lawson, including an interview with screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Minimum Wages, Episode 1
Series of plays exploring the realities of life on the minimum wage.
20:00
Document—Franco's British Friends
Mark Thompson uncovers evidence of British aid to Franco during the Spanish Civil War.
20:30
21:00
Nature—Coastal Squeeze
Nature goes to Humberside to explore a 100-year plan to change the estuary.
21:30
Start the Week—29/01/2007
Andrew Marr and guests set the cultural agenda for the week.
21:58
Weather—29/01/2007
The latest weather forecast.
22:00
The World Tonight—29/01/2007
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Uninvited, Episode 1
A Chinese factory-worker poses as a journalist to get free meals and discovers corruption.
23:00
Syncopatin' Shuffle
Julian Vincent presents a history of the banjo, a once hugely popular instrument.
23:30
Today in Parliament—29/01/2007
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.
00:48
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/01/2007
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—30/01/2007
Prayer and reflection with Rabbi Dr Tony Bayfield.
05:45
Farming Today—30/01/2007
Agricultural news and features with Anna Hill.
