BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 5 September 2012

FM Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/09/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Winter Journal, Episode 2
  2/5A piano in Paul Auster's apartment has a surprising effect on his life there.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/09/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/09/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/09/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/09/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/09/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/09/2012
  Robin Markwell presents from Livestock 2012 and investigates the future for dairy.
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/09/2012
  Conservative chairman Grant Shapps on the reshuffle. Plus, the Greek economy and N Ireland
2. 09:00
  Midweek—Felicity Aston, Billy Bragg, Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi, Wayne Phillips
  Libby Purves is joined by musician Billy Bragg and chef Yotam Ottolenghi.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Winter Journal, Episode 3
  3/5Paul Auster explores memories of homes, from a bare New York apartment to the family home.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Naomi Wolf; Cabinet Reshuffle; Romantic Fiction
  Naomi Wolf discusses her new biography of the vagina with Jenni Murray.
5. 10:45
  Shardlake—Dissolution, Episode 3
  3/10A frustrating lack of hard evidence is hampering Shardlake's investigation of the murder.
6. 11:00
  Hy-Brasil
  Paul Evans navigates a sea of stories to a phantom island where fact and fiction coexist.
7. 11:30
  Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Anidara
  4/6Brian Gulliver tells of his adventures in Anidara, where he finds himself put out to stud.
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Buying a new car, new financial advice rules and half-price supermarket wine
  Buying a new car, new financial advice rules and half-price supermarket wine.
2. 12:45
  The New Elizabethans—Rupert Murdoch
  James Naughtie profiles Rupert Murdoch, the global media magnate.
3. 12:57
  Weather—05/09/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—05/09/2012
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:45
  Coming Out—Kelly
  3/5For 40 years, Kelly has lived with the trauma of inflicting accidental death while driving(R)
6. 14:00
  The Archers—04/09/2012
  Elizabeth needs to explain.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Anna Symon - The Meaning of Love
  Is it possible to define love? Ed is determined to find out.(R)
8. 15:00
  Money Box Live—Saving and investing
  Vincent Duggleby and expert guests take calls on saving and investing.
9. 15:30
  Inside Health—New HIV test, Vitamin D and TB, Vitamin B12, mouth ulcers
  Dr Mark Porter and Dr Margaret McCartney explore the incidence of HIV in the UK today.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Italian Family 3: Studio discussion
  Is the fabled Italian family in terminal decline? Laurie Taylor discusses the crisis.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—Freesat
  Steve Hewlett on Freesat, the in-tray of the new culture secretary and Daybreak relaunch.
12. 17:00
  PM—05/09/2012
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/09/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  When the Dog Dies—Series 2, Tangled Web
  5/6Whenever people plan to tell porkies, they seem to come to Sandy for help.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/09/2012
  Brenda offers reassurance.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Donny Osmond, AN Wilson on Cecil Beaton, the return of Dallas
  Donny Osmond, Cecil Beaton's war photos, the return of Dallas and new art from China.
5. 19:45
  Shardlake—Dissolution, Episode 3
  3/10A frustrating lack of hard evidence is hampering Shardlake's investigation of the murder.
6. 20:00
  The Education Debates—Episode 3
  3/3John Humphrys asks leading education decision makers and thinkers - who should teach?
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Series 3, Niall Iain MacDonald: Rowing the Minch
  Niall Iain MacDonald describes his extraordinary fight back against depression.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—People Power
  Tom Heap finds out how people can use their own energy to power gadgets and lighting.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—Felicity Aston, Billy Bragg, Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi, Wayne Phillips
  Libby Purves is joined by musician Billy Bragg and chef Yotam Ottolenghi.
10. 21:58
  Weather—05/09/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—05/09/2012
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Ian McEwan - Sweet Tooth, Episode 3
  3/10Still reeling from the news of Tony's death, Serena finds an alarming piece of evidence.
13. 23:00
  Political Animals—Series 1, Larry
  4/4Larry, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet since 2011, explains life under a coalition government.
14. 23:15
  Before They Were Famous—Series 1, Episode 4
  Ian Leslie reveals surprising first literary attempts of the world's best-known writers.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—05/09/2012
  Sean Curran reports on events at Westminster, including Prime Minister's Questions.
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/09/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Winter Journal, Episode 3
  3/5Paul Auster explores memories of homes, from a bare New York apartment to the family home.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/09/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/09/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/09/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/09/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/09/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/09/2012
  Charlotte Smith discusses the new order at DEFRA and what it might mean for rural Britain.

Thursday 6 September 2012