FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/09/2011
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Home Life 2: Single Person Household
Home life 2: Laurie and sociologists visit a single person household.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—04/09/2011
The bells of St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/09/2011
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—05/09/2011
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/09/2011
With the Rev Nicholas Buxton.
05:45
Farming Today—05/09/2011
Caz Graham hears warnings that compulsory CCTV in abattoirs won't eradicate animal abuse.
05:57
Weather—05/09/2011
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/09/2011
With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day
09:00
No Triumph, No Tragedy—05/09/2011
Peter White talks to Dr Lin Berwick about her life living as a blind wheelchair user.
09:30
Head to Head—Series 3, Northern Ireland
5/5In 1980, conservative MP Michael Mates pits his wits against Irish nationalist John Hume.
09:45
The 9/11 Letters—1. Caryl Phillips
1/5Ten years on five writers use imaginative letters to reflect on 9/11.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Over 45s dating, Cook the Perfect..Tarte Tatin, Role of schools post-riots
Cook the Perfect...Tarte Tatin - how to make this classic dish. Presented by Jenni Murray.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Core, Episode 1
1/5Carly is a bright 13-year-old who goes to the Coalforth School in Berkshire.
11:00
Journey of a Lifetime—2011: Jane Labous
Travel competition winner Jane Labous meets the people of Mali who make a living from mud.
11:30
When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Catchment if You Can
1/6Sandy's quiet life is shattered when his daughter and son-in-law make use of his address.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—05/09/2011
Housing, Southern Cross and Deep Vein Thrombosis.
12:57
Weather—05/09/2011
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—05/09/2011
With Shaun Ley. National and international news.
13:30
Round Britain Quiz—05/09/2011
Tom Sutcliffe is joined by teams from the South of England and Northern Ireland.
14:00
The Archers—04/09/2011
Brenda has a brainwave.
14:15
Drama on 4—Places Where They Sing
By Ellen Dryden. Thomas has composed his first work for the amateur choir he founded.(R)
15:00
Archive on 4—JFK, Bobby and Dad
JFK aide Kenneth O'Donnell's daughter Helen presents her father's interview tapes.
15:45
Twin Nation—Episode 1
1/5Edi Stark asks the ultimate twins question: Does any other relationship come close?
16:00
The Food Programme—Food Icons: George Perry-Smith
The story and legacy of the maverick, self taught, legendary chef George Perry-Smith.
16:30
Beyond Belief—05/09/2011
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the vexed question of Jewish identity.
17:00
PM—05/09/2011
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/09/2011
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Just a Minute—Series 61, With Guests Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Miles Jupp and Pam Ayres
5/8The popular panel game hosted by Nicholas Parsons, with newcomer Miles Jupp.
19:00
The Archers—05/09/2011
Freddie shares his anxieties.
19:15
Front Row—Jane Eyre reviewed; Damon Albarn interview
John Wilson reviews a new film version of Jane Eyre and talks to Damon Albarn.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Core, Episode 1
1/5Carly is a bright 13-year-old who goes to the Coalforth School in Berkshire.
20:00
God in China—Buddhism and Islam
2/3The Communist Party's appropriation of religion into Hu Jintao's 'harmonious society'.
20:30
Crossing Continents—9/11 - Toxic Ash
Investigating the health impact on New York from the collapse of the World Trade Centre.
21:00
Material World—01/09/2011
The first hand axe, better batteries, cloning wildcats, why we should return to the Moon.
21:30
No Triumph, No Tragedy—05/09/2011
Peter White talks to Dr Lin Berwick about her life living as a blind wheelchair user.
21:58
Weather—05/09/2011
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—05/09/2011
With Ritula Shah. National and international news and analysis.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—On Canaan's Side, Episode 1
1/10In On Canaan's Side, a secret and tumultuous life is revealed in the memoir of Lilly Dunne
23:00
Word of Mouth—English As a Lingua Franca
What kind of English is being used among non-native speakers?
23:30
Today in Parliament—05/09/2011
Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/09/2011
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The 9/11 Letters—1. Caryl Phillips
1/5Ten years on five writers use imaginative letters to reflect on 9/11.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/09/2011
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—06/09/2011
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/09/2011
With the Rev Nicholas Buxton.
05:45
Farming Today—06/09/2011
The RSPCA warns that designer 'micro-pigs' should not be kept as household pets.





































