FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—10/04/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Mom and Me and Mom, Episode 2
2/5After nine years with her grandmother, Maya reluctantly returns to live with her mother.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/04/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/04/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/04/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—10/04/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/04/2013
Anna Magnusson, writer and broadcaster, with spiritual comment and prayer to start the day
05:45
Farming Today—10/04/2013
Plants worth hundreds of thousands of pounds are being thrown away because of bad weather.
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Morning
06:00
Today—10/04/2013
Is Afghanistan facing civil war? Plus Guides v Page Three, and James Naughtie in Liberia.
09:00
The Man Who Made Scotland
James Naughtie thinks now is a timely moment for a reappraisal of Sir Walter Scott.
09:30
A Scribbled Aside
Writer Ian Sansom explores his own and others' enduring obsession with notebooks.(R)
09:45
Book of the Week—Mom and Me and Mom, Episode 3
3/5A teenage Maya Angelou stays out late and gets into trouble with her feisty mother.
10:00
Woman's Hour—The life and legacy of Baroness Thatcher
Jenni Murray and guests discuss the life and legacy of Baroness Thatcher.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Episode 3
3/5Feeling abandoned by both Edith and Madame Frabelle, Bruce finds himself at a loose end.
11:00
The Thrilla in Manila
Ali versus Fraser: John McDonald explores the complex story behind the great 1975 fight.
11:30
Wordaholics—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6Katy Brand, Alex Horne, Richard Herring and Natalie Haynes vie for verbal supremacy.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—Wildlife crime, tattoos and tobacco displays
Winifred Robinson hears about the growing trade in products derived from rare animals.
12:55
Reflections on Thatcher—Ferdinand Mount
Prime Ministers find it difficult deciding when to call an election.
12:57
Weather—10/04/2013
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—10/04/2013
National and international news.
13:45
Noise: A Human History—Master and Servant
18/30Professor David Hendy eavesdrops with the servants in an 18th-century home.
14:00
The Archers—09/04/2013
Pat wants to talk.
14:15
Drama on 4—The Fewness of His Words
Fr Richard Mercer must convince a fellow priest, accused of child abuse, to face justice.
15:00
Money Box Live—Paying for childcare
Paying for childcare isn't cheap, but for many families it's a necessity.
15:30
Inside Health—Red Meat & Heart Disease, Measles, Hypopituitarism
Red meat and heart disease; measles outbreak in Swansea; head injury and pituitary damage.
16:00
Thinking Allowed—Thrift Chic; Thatcherism
'Thatcherism' - was it a distinct ideology? Also, the rise of thrift 'chic'.
16:30
The Media Show—Lady Thatcher, the Media and Rupert Murdoch
Steve Hewlett looks at how laws under Lady Thatcher changed newspapers and TV.
17:00
PM—10/04/2013
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/04/2013
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Alun Cochrane's Fun House—Living Room
2/4Alun's house tour arrives in his living room.
19:00
The Archers—10/04/2013
Helen enjoys an evening out.
19:15
Front Row—Maya Angelou
Writer Maya Angelou reflects on her life and career in conversation with Mark Lawson.
19:42
Reflections on Thatcher—Sir Ronald Millar
Working on Lady Thatcher's election broadcasts could be a bruising experience.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Episode 3
3/5Feeling abandoned by both Edith and Madame Frabelle, Bruce finds himself at a loose end.
20:00
Bringing Up Britain—Series 6, Character
2/3Mariella explores the significance of character in the parenting of the next generation.
20:45
Four Thought—Series 4, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy: Forget Impartiality
2/3William Dalrymple introduces Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy in Four Thought in Jaipur.
21:00
Costing the Earth—CSI Rhino
Tom Heap finds out how DNA analysis can help prevent illegal trade in Rhino horn.
21:30
The Man Who Made Scotland
James Naughtie thinks now is a timely moment for a reappraisal of Sir Walter Scott.
21:58
Weather—10/04/2013
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—10/04/2013
Cameron leads special Parliamentary tributes to Lady Thatcher. Presented by Ritula Shah.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—How Many Miles to Babylon?, Episode 3
3/5In France, Alexander and Jerry manage to borrow horses and escape the horrors of war.
23:00
I, Regress—Series 2, Cats
2/4Can Dr Berry help Mr Wickle with his fear of cats? With Steve Pemberton.
23:15
Don't Start—Series 1, Dream
3/4Kim's bad dream sparks a heated debate that incorporates Elvis on fire.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—10/04/2013
Members of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords pay tribute to Lady Thatcher.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—11/04/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Mom and Me and Mom, Episode 3
3/5A teenage Maya Angelou stays out late and gets into trouble with her feisty mother.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/04/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/04/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/04/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—11/04/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/04/2013
Anna Magnusson, writer and broadcaster, with spiritual comment and prayer to start the day
05:45
Farming Today—11/04/2013
50,000 tonnes of meat is recalled across Europe, as the horsemeat scandal continues.
