FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—03/05/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Episode 4
4/5Charles Moore's meticulously-researched portrait of the former British prime minister.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/05/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—03/05/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/05/2013
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Peter Baker.
05:45
Farming Today—03/05/2013
Live animal exports have resumed from Dover. Charlotte Smith reports on the protests.
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Morning
06:00
Today—03/05/2013
News and current affairs. With Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Reunion—The Centre for Alternative Technology
Sue MacGregor reunites the pioneers of the Centre for Alternative Technology.
09:45
Book of the Week—Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Episode 5
5/5Charles Moore's meticulously-researched portrait of the former British prime minister.
10:00
Woman's Hour—The Staves; Alison Curtis; Women in science fiction
Folk rock singing sisters The Staves, and women in science fiction. Jenni Murray presents.
10:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Confusion, Episode 10
10/10Archie has devastating news for Zoe, but neither knows who is returning to surprise them.
11:00
Swimming through Chocolate
Chocolate, swimming and sport: life working at the Cadbury factory in Bourneville.
11:30
Party—Series 3, The Curry
1/4The young party idealists' ambition steps up a gear after their summer break.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—Five-a-day, Goat Meat, Clever Headlines and School Dinners
The drink that promises children 'five-a-day' but is said to deliver not a single one.
12:52
The Listening Project—Gail and Natalie - Healing Old Wounds
A conversation between sisters about how being bullied can lead to self-harm.
12:57
Weather—03/05/2013
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—03/05/2013
Local election results and analysis presented by Shaun Ley.
13:45
Thames Crossings—The Boat Is Waiting
5/5Piers's pilgrimage along the river reaches its conclusion in south west London.
14:00
The Archers—02/05/2013
Josh has a proposition.
14:15
Drama on 4—Michael Stewart - Dead Man's Suit
A strange loner buys a suit in a charity shop and it changes his life.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—East Malling
The team visit the East Malling Research Centre, with Eric Robson in the chair.
15:45
Afternoon Reading—Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Mr Quin, The Sign in the Sky
3/3Mr Quin and Mr Satterthwaite investigate a possible miscarriage of justice.(R)
16:00
Last Word—A country singer, a Labour Party General Secretary, a film star, a cellist and a co-housing campaigner
Matthew Bannister on George Jones, Jim Mortimer, Deanna Durbin, Janos Starker.
16:30
More or Less—Austerity, Thatcher, Mozart and dead birds
Tim Harford talks to a student whose work raises questions about austerity policies.
16:55
The Listening Project—Ian and Chad - The Crying Game
Two men talk about whether it's okay to let the tears fall.
17:00
PM—03/05/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/05/2013
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 80, Episode 4
4/5Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
19:00
The Archers—03/05/2013
Nic comes up with an idea.
19:15
Front Row—Agnetha Fältskog; Hannibal reviewed; Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
John Wilson meets Agnetha Fältskog, plus Cultural Exchange with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
19:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Confusion, Episode 10
10/10Archie has devastating news for Zoe, but neither knows who is returning to surprise them.
20:00
Any Questions?—Yvette Cooper, Lord Oakeshott, Steve Crowther, Chris Grayling
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House, London
20:50
A Point of View—The Limits of Materialism
John Gray draws on Walter de la Mare to argue against the creed of scientific materialism.
21:00
Saturday Drama—Talking It Over
A tale of love's vicissitudes written by Julian Barnes and dramatised by Julia Stoneham.(R)
21:58
Weather—03/05/2013
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—03/05/2013
Local election results, Pakistian and Dubai. News round-up with Ritula Shah.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—This Is Where I Am, Episode 10
10/15Abdi shows Debs how to cope with her overwhelming grief at the loss of her husband.
23:00
Great Lives—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Gyles Brandreth praises the life of the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
23:27
With Great Pleasure—June Tabor
Eminent folk singer June Tabor presents extracts from her favourite books and poems.(R)
23:55
The Listening Project—Kim and Ann - Always There for Me
Lifelong friends talk about the tragic loss that tested their relationship.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—04/05/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Episode 5
5/5Charles Moore's meticulously-researched portrait of the former British prime minister.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/05/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—04/05/2013
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/05/2013
A reading and reflection with the Rev Dr Peter McGrail of Liverpool Hope University.
05:45
iPM—04/05/2013
The programme that starts with its listeners.
