FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—10/07/2011
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Afternoon Reading—Lyrical Ballads, Tintern Abbey and Love
3/3A selection of poems from Wordsworth and Coleridge's revolutionary 1798 collaboration.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/07/2011
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—10/07/2011
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Bells on Sunday—10/07/2011
The bells of St Mary the Virgin, Ilminster, Somerset.
05:45
Profile—Nick Davies
Jonathan Maitland profiles Nick Davies, the journalist who broke the phone-hacking story.
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Morning
06:00
News Headlines—10/07/2011
The latest national and international news.
06:05
Something Understood—10/07/2011
Mark Tully asks just how far we should go in support of our principles.
06:35
On Your Farm—10/07/2011
A champion pig breeder fears high feed costs will force him out of business within a year.
06:57
Weather—10/07/2011
The latest weather forecast.
07:00
News and Papers—10/07/2011
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
07:10
Sunday—10/07/2011
Jane Little with the religious and ethical news of the week.
07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Tuberous Sclerosis Society
Hannah Gordon presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Tuberous Sclerosis Association.
07:57
Weather—10/07/2011
The latest weather forecast.
08:00
News and Papers—10/07/2011
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
08:10
Sunday Worship—10/07/2011
Marking Sea Sunday from the Isle of Arran, western Scotland, with the Rev Gillean Maclean.
08:50
A Point of View—In Praise of the Zoo
Alain de Botton explores the relationship between humankind and animals.
09:00
Broadcasting House—10/07/2011
With Patrick O'Connell. News and conversation about the big stories of the week.
10:00
The Archers Omnibus—10/07/2011
Pip has an eye to the future and Jamie waits for news.
11:15
Desert Island Discs—John Graham
Setter of crosswords John Graham joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
12:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 55, Episode 2
2/6The 55th series of Radio 4's antidote to panel games, chaired by Jack Dee.
12:32
The Food Programme—Trans-fats
Sheila Dillon investigates the issue of trans-fats in our food.
12:57
Weather—10/07/2011
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
The World This Weekend—10/07/2011
In-depth reporting of national and international events. Presented by Shaun Ley.
13:30
It's My Story—Losing to Win
Boxing is supposed to be about winning but for the journeyman losing is often the game.
14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT Summer Garden Party
Join gardening pilgrims from far and wide at this annual gardening celebration.
14:45
Mabey in the Wild—Series 1, Snake's Head Fritillary
2/5Naturalist Richard Mabey considers the sultry beauty of the wild Snake's Head Fritillary.
15:00
Classic Serial—The History of Titus Groan, Titus Arrives
1/6A baby is born, heir to the crumbling stone and ancient ritual of Gormenghast.
16:00
Open Book—Part one of a history of women's writing, A Book of One's Own
Mariella Frostrup and part one of her history of women's writing, A Book of One's Own.
16:30
Pearl
How a poem of love, loss and solace speaks from the 14th century to us today.
17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Business As Usual?
Do the complex financial products banks still offer threaten another meltdown?
17:40
Profile—Nick Davies
Jonathan Maitland profiles Nick Davies, the journalist who broke the phone-hacking story.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57
Weather—10/07/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/07/2011
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:15
Pick of the Week—10/07/2011
Graham Seed makes his selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio.
19:00
The Archers—10/07/2011
Pip puts her business case.
19:15
Americana—10/07/2011
Paul Adams asks how much the green revolution can do to help the US through tough times.
19:45
Afternoon Reading—The Diaries of Edith Appleton, Episode 3
3/3It is 1918 and Edie is based at a military hospital on the cliffs above Treport.(R)
20:00
Feedback—08/07/2011
Fisticuffs on Today, fashion fever on Profile and Lord Patten's first public speech.
20:30
Last Word—Otto von Habsburg, Cy Twombly, Anna Massey, Robin Nash and Robert Widmer
John Wilson on Otto van Habsburg, Cy Twombly, Anna Massey, Robin Nash and Robert Widmer.
21:00
Money Box—09/07/2011
The latest news from the world of personal finance.
21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Tuberous Sclerosis Society
Hannah Gordon presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Tuberous Sclerosis Association.
21:30
Analysis—The SNP and Scotland
Anne McElvoy assesses the SNP plan to defy austerity Britain and keep Scotland different.
22:00
Westminster Hour—10/07/2011
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
22:45
What the Papers Say—Episode 60
Kevin Maguire of the Mirror examines how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
23:00
The Film Programme—08/07/2011
From Terrence Malick to David Schwimmer - the world of film with Francine Stock.
23:30
Something Understood—10/07/2011
Mark Tully asks just how far we should go in support of our principles.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—11/07/2011
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Comedy capital - Work's intimacy
Laurie considers the links of our work and home lives plus the cultural currency of comedy
00:45
Bells on Sunday—10/07/2011
The bells of St Mary the Virgin, Ilminster, Somerset.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/07/2011
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—11/07/2011
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/07/2011
With Alison Murdoch, Director of the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom.
05:45
Farming Today—11/07/2011
The British value the countryside, but don't appreciate how valuable it is.
05:57
Weather—11/07/2011
The latest weather forecast for farmers.











































