FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—09/02/2009
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Renaissance Dance - Working Class Liverpool
Laurie Taylor explores the obsession with dancing in the Renaissance with Margret McGowan.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—08/02/2009
The sound of bells from Selby Abbey in Yorkshire.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/02/2009
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—09/02/2009
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/02/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Andrea Rea.
05:45
Farming Today—09/02/2009
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
05:57
Weather—09/02/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
06:00
Today—09/02/2009
With Sarah Montague, Edward Stourton. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Start the Week—09/02/2009
Andrew Marr's guests include Kenan Malik and Tariq Modood.
09:45
Book of the Week—Tequila Oil, Episode 1
1/5On the flight to Mexico, a businessman gives Hugh the idea that will inspire his journey.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Being single; Musician Priti Paintal
Are you sick of being single? Tips for the long-term or newly single woman.
11:00
God.com
Dr Robert Beckford examines the popularity of religion on the internet.
11:30
The Yellowplush Papers—My First Employer
1/5Charles attracts the attention of an elegant gentleman, Frederick Altamont.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—09/02/2009
With Julian Worricker. Should employers be legally obliged to give compassionate leave?
12:57
Weather—09/02/2009
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—09/02/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
13:30
Quote... Unquote—09/02/2009
Nigel Rees chairs. With Catherine Bennett, Michael Dobbs, Sir Antony Jay and John Lahr.
14:00
The Archers—08/02/2009
Brian's on his own.
14:15
Drama on 4—The Need for Nonsense
The friendship between the writer and illustrator Edward Lear and his Greek manservant.
15:00
Archive on 4—The Book Burners
Reflections on the fatwa that was issued against Salman Rushdie in 1989.
15:45
America, Empire of Liberty—Politics and Progress
46/90How politics took hold of the cities, for good and for ill.
16:00
The Food Programme—Polar Diaries
Revisiting two audio food diaries recorded in the north and south poles in 2002.(R)
16:30
Beyond Belief—09/02/2009
Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
17:00
PM—09/02/2009
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/02/2009
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Just a Minute—Series 54, Episode 7
7/12Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and Gyles Brandreth.
19:00
The Archers—09/02/2009
Not Hannah's fault.
19:15
Front Row—09/02/2009
With John Wilson. Andew Collins reflects on portrayals of the artist/agent relationship.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Reading Between the Lines, Episode 1
1/5A celebrated writer leaves clues in his final novel implying that his wife was murdered.
20:00
It's My Story—After Woolworths
Following the fortunes of former Woolworths employee Steve as he tries to find a new job.
20:30
The Bottom Line—07/02/2009
Evan Davis and his business guests talk about government intervention.
21:00
Costing the Earth—Crisis, What Crisis?
Miriam O'Reilly investigates whether a crash in prices has made recycling a waste of time.
21:30
Start the Week—09/02/2009
Andrew Marr's guests include Kenan Malik and Tariq Modood.
21:58
Weather—09/02/2009
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—09/02/2009
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—An Equal Stillness, Episode 1
1/10Jennet Mallow, born in 1924 in a Yorkshire vicarage, begins to find her vocation.
23:00
With Great Pleasure—Richard Briers
Actor Richard Briers chooses some of his favourite performance pieces.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—09/02/2009
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—10/02/2009
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Tequila Oil, Episode 1
1/5On the flight to Mexico, a businessman gives Hugh the idea that will inspire his journey.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/02/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/02/2009
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/02/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—10/02/2009
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/02/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Andrea Rea.
05:45
Farming Today—10/02/2009
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.




































