FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/09/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Peter Snow - When Britain Burned the White House, Episode 3
3/5The invading British enter a deserted White House, feasting before setting it ablaze.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/09/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—05/09/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/09/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ed Kessler.
05:45
Farming Today—05/09/2013
National Trust members are to vote on whether to allow badger culls on its land.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greenshank
Brett Westwood presents the Greenshank.
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/09/2013
Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Last Bus to Serendip
Aleks Krotoski embarks on a happenstantial journey in search of a happy accident.
09:30
The Listening Project Omnibus—Edinburgh Special
Fi Glover presents a selection of surprising conversations from the Edinburgh Festival.(R)
09:45
Book of the Week—Peter Snow - When Britain Burned the White House, Episode 4
4/5The British turn on Baltimore. But this time the Americans are prepared.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Alexa Chung; Joyce DiDonato
Presented by Jenni Murray. With model Alexa Chung and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato.
10:45
British New Wave—Georgy Girl, Georgy Girl - Episode 4
4/5Georgy's wish has come true, but what will happen when Meredith comes home with the baby?
11:00
Crossing Continents—Venezuela - Out of Stock
Ed Butler investigates how Venezuela's economic crisis is affecting everyday lives.
11:30
Designing the Impossible
Mukti Jain Campion explores the surreal world of experience designer Nelly Ben Hayoun.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—npower boss, pet insurance and antique furniture
Why sales of antique furniture are down, and the npower boss on customers' missing bills.
12:57
Weather—05/09/2013
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—05/09/2013
National and international news.
13:45
British Conservatism: The Grand Tour—05/09/2013
Anne McElvoy on Victorian critic John Ruskin's showdown with the merchants of Bradford.
14:00
The Archers—04/09/2013
Lynda's beginning to have misgivings.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Caroline Quentin - My Brilliant Divorce
When her husband leaves, Angela learns the ups and downs of being a middle-aged singleton.
15:00
Open Country—Laurie Lee Land
Helen Mark explores the new life springing up in Laurie Lee's beloved Slad Valley.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Core, The Digestive Disorders Foundation
Dr Phil Hammond presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Core.(R)
15:30
Bookclub—Paul Theroux - Dark Star Safari
Paul Theroux discusses his travel book Dark Star Safari with James Naughtie.(R)
16:00
The Film Programme—About Time: Richard Curtis and Bill Nighy; Great Beauty: Paolo Sorrentino; Neil Brand; Toronto Film Festival
Richard Curtis and Bill Nighy talk to Francine Stock about time travel film About Time.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Fukushima ice wall; Martian menus; Science practicals; Eye tracker
Will the proposed ice wall at Fukushima nuclear plant finally fix their radioactive leaks?
17:00
PM—05/09/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/09/2013
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Hovering Chops
1/6The arrival of a new butcher's shop causes strife in the traders' community.(R)
19:00
The Archers—05/09/2013
Rob comes to the rescue.
19:15
Front Row—Alan Cumming; Marlowe's Edward II; new feminist comedians
National Theatre's Edward II reviewed; Alan Cumming on his new film; new feminist comedy.
19:45
British New Wave—Georgy Girl, Georgy Girl - Episode 4
4/5Georgy's wish has come true, but what will happen when Meredith comes home with the baby?(R)
20:00
The Report—The Fracking Debate
Wesley Stephenson investigates fracking, a way of extracting shale gas.
20:30
In Business—Civilian Drones
Peter Day investigates the business use of what some call, with a shiver, drones.
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Fukushima ice wall; Martian menus; Science practicals; Eye tracker
Will the proposed ice wall at Fukushima nuclear plant finally fix their radioactive leaks?(R)
21:30
Last Bus to Serendip
Aleks Krotoski embarks on a happenstantial journey in search of a happy accident.(R)
21:58
Weather—05/09/2013
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—05/09/2013
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Secrecy, Episode 9
9/10With Stufa on his tail, Zummo rides off in search of Faustina.
23:00
Colin Hoult's Carnival of Monsters—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4Ringmaster Colin with Thwor, the mighty (Leeds-based) god of Thwunder.
23:30
Today in Parliament—05/09/2013
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/09/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Peter Snow - When Britain Burned the White House, Episode 4
4/5The British turn on Baltimore. But this time the Americans are prepared.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/09/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—06/09/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/09/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ed Kessler.
05:45
Farming Today—06/09/2013
Even after the horsemeat scandal, are supermarkets still stocking too much imported meat?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red Grouse
Brett Westwood presents the red grouse.
