FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—18/04/2010
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—14/04/2010
Is the British weekend under threat? Plus new research on home education.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—18/04/2010
The bells of the church of St Mary the Virgin, Ilminster in Somerset.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/04/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/04/2010
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—19/04/2010
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/04/2010
With The Rt Rev and Rt Hon Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
05:45
Farming Today—19/04/2010
Charlotte Smith hears that a cull of badgers will take place in Wales this year.
05:57
Weather—19/04/2010
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
06:00
Today—19/04/2010
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Start the Week—19/04/2010
Andrew Marr with Gurinder Chadha, Stanley Wells, Pascal Bruckner and Linda Polman.
09:45
Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 1
1/5Why are the standards set for fathers so much lower than those for mothers?
10:00
Woman's Hour—19/04/2010
Presented by Jane Garvey. A look at how the army affects family life.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 13: Once Upon A Time, Episode 1
1/5The story of Steven, a gay teenager from a Nottinghamshire mining town.
11:00
Fly Me To The Reverend Moon
John Waite's extraordinary 1973 trip to the Unification Church's base camp.
11:30
Thinking of Leaving Your Husband?—The Flying Dutchman
3/4Sarah meets a handsome and charming Dutch pilot. Has she found the man of her dreams?
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—19/04/2010
The latest on the impact of the volcanic debris which has shut down UK airports.
12:57
Weather—19/04/2010
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—19/04/2010
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
14:00
The Archers—18/04/2010
Kenton and Jim get into party mode.
14:15
Drama on 4—How to Make Your First Billion, part 1
By Matthew Solon. An entrepreneur and a technical whizz go into business together.
15:00
Archive on 4—A Night to Remember
Anthony Howard celebrates 60 years of election results broadcasting on TV.
15:45
In The Footsteps of Giants—Sue Blackmore on Albert Hofmann
1/5Susan Blackmore explores the connection between herself and LSD pioneer Albert Hofmann.
16:00
The Food Programme—Coffee
With coffee sales increasing Sheila Dillon asks what is actually in our daily cup?
16:30
Click On—Series 6, Episode 4
4/5Simon Cox explores the different ways the digital world is changing how we live our lives.
17:00
PM—19/04/2010
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/04/2010
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 4
4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
19:00
The Archers—19/04/2010
Tony tries his hand at matchmaking.
19:15
Front Row—The Joneses; Shelagh Stephenson; Mark Twain
With Mark Lawson, including a review of the film The Joneses, starring Demi Moore.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 13: Once Upon A Time, Episode 1
1/5The story of Steven, a gay teenager from a Nottinghamshire mining town.
20:00
Anatomy Of...—A House Fire
3/3A family involved in a house fire reveal the immediate and lasting impact on their lives.
20:30
The Report—Cuts to University Funding
The Report investigates the likely impact of public spending cuts on English universities.
21:00
Material World—15/04/2010
Quentin Cooper reports from the Edinburgh International Science Festival.
21:30
Start the Week—19/04/2010
Andrew Marr with Gurinder Chadha, Stanley Wells, Pascal Bruckner and Linda Polman.
21:58
Weather—19/04/2010
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—19/04/2010
National and international news and analysis with David Eades.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Naomi Alderman - The Lessons, The Last Good Night and a Surprise
6/10As the heady Oxford life comes to a close, Mark has one last surprise in store for James.
23:00
The Vote Now Show—Series 1, Episode 4
4/12Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests.
23:30
And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 3, The Deer Hunter
2/3Paul Gambaccini tells how the film The Deer Hunter won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1978(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—19/04/2010
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 1
1/5Why are the standards set for fathers so much lower than those for mothers?
00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/04/2010
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—20/04/2010
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/04/2010
With The Rt Rev and Rt Hon Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
05:45
Farming Today—20/04/2010
As planes remain grounded, Anna Hill looks how UK food imports have been affected.



































