FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—30/04/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Episode 1
1/5Charles Moore's meticulously-researched portrait of the former British prime minister.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/04/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—30/04/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/04/2013
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Peter Baker.
05:45
Farming Today—30/04/2013
The European Commission pushes through a ban on neonicotinoid pesticides to protect bees.
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Morning
06:00
Today—30/04/2013
News and current affairs. With Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Thought for the Day.
09:00
Syria: Can Aid Meet the Challenge?
Edward Stourton reports from Jordan on the aid response to the Syrian refugee crisis.
09:45
Book of the Week—Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Episode 2
2/5Charles Moore's meticulously-researched portrait of the former British prime minister.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Dr Hawa Abdi; Fat shaming and body confidence
Fat shaming and body confidence, Pink Martini live, author Lauren Beukes. With Jane Garvey
10:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Confusion, Episode 7
7/10Things are about to change in an unexpectedly happy way for Louise.
11:00
Return to Japan
The BBC Philharmonic returns to Japan for an emotional tour for the first time since 2011.
11:30
Richard Wagner - Power, Sex and Revolution—Episode 1
1/2Paul Mason looks behind the dwarves, flying maidens and magic swords of his musical hero.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Should the police focus more on preventing crime?
As police forces face budget cuts, is preventing crime the best way forward?
12:57
Weather—30/04/2013
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—30/04/2013
National and international news.
13:45
Thames Crossings—Learning
2/5Piers Plowright returns to Oxford where, 50 years ago, he studied history.
14:00
The Archers—29/04/2013
Eddie's planning something special.
14:15
Drama on 4—Believe Me
A contemporary thriller exploring a lesser-known side of domestic violence.(R)
15:00
Making History—30/04/2013
Tom Holland is joined by leading historians to discuss the latest historical research.
15:30
Costing the Earth—Amphibian Extinction
Tom Heap asks what's being done to save the 40% of amphibian species at risk of extinction
16:00
Word of Mouth—Accents Will Happen
Michael Rosen explores the impact of your accent and dialect, starting with the very young
16:30
Great Lives—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Gyles Brandreth praises the life of the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
17:00
PM—30/04/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/04/2013
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 1, Peter and Anne
1/4Peter and Anne are two shy bell-ringers whom Isy and Darren conspire to bring together.
19:00
The Archers—30/04/2013
Brenda makes an arrangement.
19:15
Front Row—I'm So Excited; Tony Garnett
TV producer Tony Garnett, Almodóvar's film I'm So Excited, Meera Syal's Cultural Exchange.
19:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Confusion, Episode 7
7/10Things are about to change in an unexpectedly happy way for Louise.
20:00
Constant Cravings: Does Food Addiction Exist?
Sally Marlow investigates the addictive nature of overeating and how we should treat it.
20:40
In Touch—30/04/2013
Mani Djazmi on legal rights for blind travellers plus blind sitarist Baluji Shrivastav.
21:00
All in the Mind—Doomsday prophets; News consumption and wellbeing; Christian Jarrett
Doomsday prophets and belief, news consumption and wellbeing, plus Christian Jarrett.
21:30
Syria: Can Aid Meet the Challenge?
Edward Stourton reports from Jordan on the aid response to the Syrian refugee crisis.
21:58
Weather—30/04/2013
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—30/04/2013
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—This Is Where I Am, Episode 7
7/15Abdi has some good news so he takes Debs to a traditional Glasgow pub to celebrate.
23:00
Absolutely Delish—Home Alone
Daisy Haggard stars as a struggling hostess on New Year's Eve. Comedy by Rose Heiney.
23:30
No Triumph, No Tragedy—Mark Goffeney
Peter White meets respected rock musician Mark Goffeney, who plays guitar with his feet.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—01/05/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Episode 2
2/5Charles Moore's meticulously-researched portrait of the former British prime minister.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/05/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—01/05/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/05/2013
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Peter Baker.
05:45
Farming Today—01/05/2013
Concern that rare crop varieties could be lost under EU plans to register all seeds.
