FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—19/11/2012
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Decline of the weekend; British riots of 2011
Laurie Taylor explores the summer riots of 2011. Also, the death of the weekend.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—18/11/2012
The bells of St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip, Somerset.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/11/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/11/2012
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/11/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—19/11/2012
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/11/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
05:45
Farming Today—19/11/2012
Charlotte Smith looks at the dramatic decline in the UK bird population.
05:57
Weather—19/11/2012
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
06:00
Today—19/11/2012
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Start the Week—Art and Design with Antony Gormley and Ron Arad
Andrew Marr on art with Antony Gormley, Christopher Frayling, Sarah Teasley and Ron Arad.
09:45
Book of the Week—Patrick Leigh Fermor: An Adventure, Episode 1
1/518-year-old Patrick Leigh Fermor embarks on an epic walk across Europe.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Maria Miller MP; Anne McElvoy; Ilene Prusher
Women's minister Maria Miller MP, Anne McElvoy, Ilene Prusher, and celebrating menopause.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Derailed, Episode 1
1/5Marie's Christmas plans are upset, when George tells her the band's schedule has changed.
11:00
Revolutionary Radio
Fi Glover investigates radio's 90 years as a potent political force in revolutions.
11:30
55 and Over—2. Love Struck
2/4Ray and Jane are like lovestruck teenagers with younger paramours. Stars Juliet Stevenson.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—Consumer minister Jo Swinson takes your questions
Your questions to the consumer minister, and where on Earth has your spare tyre gone?
12:57
Weather—19/11/2012
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—19/11/2012
National and international news presented by Martha Kearney.
13:45
On the French Fringe—That Film Festival Fixation
1/5Kirsty Lang and Lucy Ash explore the French obsession with film festivals.
14:00
The Archers—18/11/2012
Things take an unexpected turn at Jaxx.
14:15
Drama on 4—Sunk
A young man is determined, with the help of John Virgo, to turn his life around.
15:00
Round Britain Quiz—19/11/2012
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the last contest in the current series of the cryptic quiz.
15:30
The Food Programme—Rethinking the hot dog
Tom Parker Bowles discovers the joys of the gourmet hot dog.
16:00
Expressing Pain
Stuart Flanagan explores how art can teach him about pain and help in the consulting room.
16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 7, Space Exploration
Brian and Robin are joined by Patrick Stewart, Ben Miller and Monica Grady.
17:00
PM—19/11/2012
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/11/2012
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 58, Episode 2
2/6Regulars Graeme, Tim and Barry are joined by Tony Hawks. Jack Dee chairs.
19:00
The Archers—19/11/2012
Vicky makes her presence felt.
19:15
Front Row—Derek Jacobi, End of Watch, Denise Mina
Derek Jacobi on Last Tango in Halifax, new film End of Watch, Denise Mina's Dragon Tattoo.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Derailed, Episode 1
1/5Marie's Christmas plans are upset, when George tells her the band's schedule has changed.
20:00
What Does Ed Miliband Really Think?
Steve Richards talks to Ed Miliband, his friends and critics about his political ideas.
20:30
Crossing Continents—The Mayor of Mogadishu
Is Mogadishu on the mend? A day in the life of the new Somali/British mayor of Mogadishu.
21:00
Material World—15/11/2012
Quentin Cooper looks at the idea of converting power stations to burn wood from trees.
21:30
Start the Week—Art and Design with Antony Gormley and Ron Arad
Andrew Marr on art with Antony Gormley, Christopher Frayling, Sarah Teasley and Ron Arad.
21:58
Weather—19/11/2012
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—19/11/2012
Clashes between Hamas in Gaza and Israel continue into a sixth day. With Carolyn Quinn.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Liars' Gospel, Episode 6
6/10High Priest Caiaphas is put under pressure by the Roman Prefect Pilate.
23:00
Mastertapes—Series 1, Paul Weller (the B-Side)
6/14Paul Weller answers questions from the audience about The Gift, the Jam's final album.
23:30
Today in Parliament—19/11/2012
Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—20/11/2012
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Patrick Leigh Fermor: An Adventure, Episode 1
1/518-year-old Patrick Leigh Fermor embarks on an epic walk across Europe.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/11/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/11/2012
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/11/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—20/11/2012
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/11/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
05:45
Farming Today—20/11/2012
Anna Hill hears how gardeners can help the fight against Ash Dieback.




































