FM Schedule
Early
00:00
News and Weather—07/07/2007
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Short Stories by John McGahern—A Slip Up
A retired Irishman sustains himself by imagining working the farm he lost back home.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/07/2007
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/07/2007
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/07/2007
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Headlines—08/07/2007
The latest news headlines.
05:43
Bells on Sunday—08/07/2007
The sound of church bells from St Nicholas, Sandhurst.
05:45
Great Political Myths—Episode 2
2/3In a tribute to the late Simon Hoggart, we revisit his 2007 series, Great Political Myths.
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Morning
06:00
News Headlines—08/07/2007
The latest national and international news.
06:05
Something Understood—08/07/2007
Mark Tully considers the spiritual dimensions of exercise and sport.
06:35
Living World—In Search of Sea Lampreys
In search of Sea Lampreys: Lionel Kelleway visits the River Ure in Yorkshire.
06:57
Weather—08/07/2007
The latest weather forecast.
07:00
News and Papers—08/07/2007
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
07:10
Sunday—08/07/2007
Roger Bolton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—08/07/2007
Dr Mark Porter presents an appeal on behalf of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
07:58
Weather—08/07/2007
The latest weather forecast.
08:00
News and Papers—08/07/2007
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
08:10
Sunday Worship—08/07/2007
From the Methodist Conference, Blackpool, at North Shore Methodist Church.
08:50
A Point of View—Glider Shoes
Clive James on the secret of hapiness and children's shoes with wheels in the heels.
09:00
Broadcasting House—08/07/2007
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
10:00
The Archers Omnibus—08/07/2007
The week's events in Ambridge.
11:15
Desert Island Discs—Simon Russell Beale
Kirsty Young's castaway is actor Simon Russell Beale.
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Afternoon
12:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 49, Episode 5
Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Jeremy Hardy.
12:32
The Food Programme—Honeybee
The plight of the honeybee is the focus in this edition.
12:57
Weather—08/07/2007
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
The World This Weekend—08/07/2007
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
13:30
'Death To America': Anti-Americanism Examined—'Death to America': A History of Anti-Americanism, Episode 2
2/3Justin Webb questions the view of the US as a bully.(R)
14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—08/07/2007
Eric Robson chairs the show. With Anne Swithinbank, Bunny Guinness and Bob Flowerdew.
14:45
Nearer God's Heart—Episode 3
3/4Anthony Noel profiles the work of garden writer Christopher Bradley-Hole.
15:00
Classic Serial—Felix Holt, the Radical, Episode 3
3/3Following the riots on Election Day, Felix has been thrown into prison.
16:00
Open Book—John Harvey, Online Publishing, Parent Writing Partnerships, and H Rider Haggard
Mariella Frostrup talks to John Harvey, the winner of this year's Diamond Dagger Award.
16:30
Poetry Please—John Gay, Tony Connor, Keats
Roger McGough presents a selection of poems requested by listeners.
17:00
File on 4 Investigates—03/07/2007
Allan Urry asks whether enough is being to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear technology.
17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 2, Coming Home
Sue Teddern creates a fictional response to the week's news.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/07/2007
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57
Weather—08/07/2007
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/07/2007
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:15
Pick of the Week—08/07/2007
Rosie Goldsmith presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
19:00
The Archers—08/07/2007
A lack of party spirit.
19:15
Go4it—08/07/2007
Children's author Michael Rosen takes the team to the Dickens World theme park.
19:45
The Pat Hobby Stories—Series 1, Episode 3
3/5Pat is convinced that the young Orson Welles is stealing his thunder at the studio.(R)
20:00
Feedback—06/07/2007
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
20:30
Last Word—06/07/2007
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
21:00
Money Box—07/07/2007
Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance.
21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—08/07/2007
Dr Mark Porter presents an appeal on behalf of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
21:30
Analysis—Changing Charity
Alison Wolf investigates the role of charities in delivering public services.
21:58
Weather—08/07/2007
The latest weather forecast.
22:00
Westminster Hour—08/07/2007
From behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Great Political Myths.
23:00
The Learning Curve—02/07/2007
Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning.
23:30
Something Understood—08/07/2007
Mark Tully considers the spiritual dimensions of exercise and sport.
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Late
00:00
News and Weather—09/07/2007
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Amazonian Friendship - Shame and Stigma
Laurie Taylor hears from a Peruvian anthropologist on how Amazonian Indians make friends.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—08/07/2007
The sound of church bells from St Nicholas, Sandhurst.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2007
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/07/2007
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2007
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—09/07/2007
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/07/2007
Daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Peter Baker.
05:45
Farming Today—09/07/2007
News and issues in rural Britain, with Anna Hill.
05:57
Weather—09/07/2007
The latest weather forecast.









































