BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 5 October 2008

FM Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—More Tales from Westminster, The People's Prince
  4/5We always have rules, but as a country we are rather good at changing them when needed.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—05/10/2008
  The sound of bells from All Saints Church, Daresbury.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Sir Victor Blank
  Hugh Pym profiles Sir Victor Blank, the chairman of Lloyds TSB.
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—05/10/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Tomorrow
  Llewellyn Morgan explores how attitudes towards tomorrow reflect our fear of the unknown.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—05/10/2008
  Steve Peacock reports on a farming family who are replacing their dairy cows with goats.
4. 06:57
  Weather—05/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—05/10/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—05/10/2008
  Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Breast Cancer Campaign
  Elaine Paige OBE appeals on behalf of Breast Cancer Campaign.
8. 07:58
  Weather—05/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—05/10/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—05/10/2008
  From St Finnian's Church, Cregagh, Belfast. Led by Canon Noel Battye.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—03/10/2008
  Lisa Jardine ponders debt in the Renaissance.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—05/10/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—05/10/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—David McVicar
  Kirsty Young's castaway is opera director David McVicar.
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 53, Episode 10
  10/10Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Chris Addison, Julian Clary and Sue Perkins.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Rabbits
  Considering whether the increasing amount of rabbit on British menus might be a good thing
3. 12:57
  Weather—05/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—05/10/2008
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Dancing with the Russian Bear—The Jilted Lover
  1/3How post- 9/11 relations have been threatened by disagreements over NATO and democracy.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—05/10/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Matthew Biggs and John Cushnie.
7. 14:45
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Ideal Home Show
  10/10Laurence talks to philosopher Alain de Botton about how our ideas of the home have changed(R)
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—The Experiences of an Irish RM, Episode 1
  1/2The affable Major Sinclair Yeates is appointed Resident Magistrate in 1890s Ireland.
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—Michael Morpurgo
  James Naughtie talks to Michael Morpurgo about his novel Alone on a Wide, Wide Sea.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—05/10/2008
  Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests.
11. 17:00
  Is Al Qaeda Winning?—Episode 1
  1/2This programme examines the battle for hearts and minds in the global 'war on terror'.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Sir Victor Blank
  Hugh Pym profiles Sir Victor Blank, the chairman of Lloyds TSB.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—05/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—05/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—05/10/2008
  John Waite introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/10/2008
  Here comes the public.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—05/10/2008
  Kirsten O'Brien presents the children's magazine.
5. 19:45
  Last Night I Dreamed—Menabilly
  5/5A woman dreams of returning to a beautiful house, hidden from the outside world.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—03/10/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—03/10/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—04/10/2008
  Is the lifting of the compensation limit for savings up to 50,000 pounds enough?
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Breast Cancer Campaign
  Elaine Paige OBE appeals on behalf of Breast Cancer Campaign.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Forty Per Cent Female
  Might other nations follow Norway's example of making all company boards 40 percent female
11. 21:58
  Weather—05/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—05/10/2008
  Including at 10.45 The Other Heartlands.
13. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—29/09/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Tomorrow
  Llewellyn Morgan explores how attitudes towards tomorrow reflect our fear of the unknown.
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Tartan - Dog Ownership
  Laurie Taylor explores the cultural and political history of tartan with Jonathan Faiers.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—05/10/2008
  The sound of bells from All Saints Church, Daresbury.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/10/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/10/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—06/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 6 October 2008