FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—24/10/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Jennifer Saunders - Bonkers: My Life in Laughs, Episode 3
3/5It is 1991, and Absolutely Fabulous is about to hit British TV screens.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/10/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—24/10/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/10/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
05:45
Farming Today—24/10/2013
Reaction to the badger cull in Gloucestershire getting another eight weeks.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Leach's Storm Petrel
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Leach's Storm-Petrel.
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Morning
06:00
Today—24/10/2013
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—The Corn Laws
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Corn Laws of the 19th century.
09:45
Book of the Week—Jennifer Saunders - Bonkers: My Life in Laughs, Episode 4
4/5The Absolutely Fabulous star is India-bound to write a screenplay with Ruby Wax.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Joanna Trollope; Natalie Coleman
Joanna Trollope on Austen, plus The Alzheimer Conundrum and Cook the Perfect scallops.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 9
9/10The court considers the identity of the veiled woman who lured Rose away from her family.
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Don't Mention the War!
Meeting the young people building a new Vietnam, and other reporters' stories.
11:30
Past Perfect
Michael Alexander presents a profile of the life and work of novelist Penelope Fitzgerald.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—Info for Brazil World Cup visitors
Going to the World Cup in Brazil? Get the latest on flights, hotels and tickets.
12:57
Weather—24/10/2013
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—24/10/2013
National and international news.
13:45
Terror Through Time—Six Against Sixty Million
Fergal Keane asks what made the Baader Meinhof Gang turn to terror in 1970s Germany.
14:00
The Archers—23/10/2013
Vicky is on edge, and Lynda has a lunch date.(R)
14:15
GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 1, Episode 4
4/10Jack is riding high with his first taste of crime - but then his mother falls ill.
15:00
Ramblings—Series 25, John McCarthy walks with volunteer rangers on the South Downs
John McCarthy walks with volunteer rangers on the South Downs.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Friends of the Elderly
Baroness Boothroyd presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Friends of the Elderly.(R)
15:30
Open Book—Conn Iggulden; Autumn in literature; The best non-fiction
Conn Iggulden on Stormbird, the first in his new series set during The Wars of the Roses.(R)
16:00
The Film Programme—Ken Loach; Halloween re-release; Persistence of Vision
Francine Stock talks to Ken Loach about how to get the best performances from young actors
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Nuclear Waste; Exoplanets; BBC time and pips, Synthetic Biology Olympics
Adam Rutherford asks how radioactive waste from Hinkley C nuclear plant will be dealt with
17:00
PM—24/10/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/10/2013
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Clare in the Community—Series 8, On Expenses
2/6With society collapsing all around her, Clare is stuck indoors bean counting.(R)
19:00
The Archers—24/10/2013
Alistair is feeling frustrated.
19:15
Front Row—Earth, Wind and Fire; From Here to Eternity, Chinese paintings; Sir Anthony Caro
Earth Wind and Fire, From Here to Eternity reviewed, and Sir Anthony Caro remembered.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Jane Harris - Gillespie and I, Episode 9
9/10The court considers the identity of the veiled woman who lured Rose away from her family.(R)
20:00
The Law Show—Chemical Weapons and the Law
Joshua Rozenberg reveals how laws relating to chemical weapons stretch back 2,000 years.(R)
20:30
The Bottom Line—Who's the Boss?
Upside-down management is discussed by company bosses and Evan Davis.
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Nuclear Waste; Exoplanets; BBC time and pips, Synthetic Biology Olympics
Adam Rutherford asks how radioactive waste from Hinkley C nuclear plant will be dealt with(R)
21:30
In Our Time—The Corn Laws
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Corn Laws of the 19th century.(R)
21:58
Weather—24/10/2013
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—24/10/2013
Spying, Grangemouth, the French far right, and the National Anthem. With David Eades.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Goldfinch, Under a Desert Sky
4/15The reappearance of his father changes Theo's life again.
23:00
Seekers—Series 1, The Scratchcard
4/6Joe and Terry replace Stuart with new best friend Janice.
23:30
Today in Parliament—24/10/2013
Sean Curran hears MPs debate energy prices.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—25/10/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Jennifer Saunders - Bonkers: My Life in Laughs, Episode 4
4/5The Absolutely Fabulous star is India-bound to write a screenplay with Ruby Wax.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/10/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—25/10/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/10/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
05:45
Farming Today—25/10/2013
Will the government's pollination plan address the decline of both bees and bee farmers?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Cattle Egret
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Cattle Egret.
