FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—01/11/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 4
4/5Chris spends as much time as he can looking out of the International Space Station window.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/11/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—01/11/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/11/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Richard Hill.
05:45
Farming Today—01/11/2013
The government defends its plans for spending the farm subsidy budget in England.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jackdaw
Martin Hughes-Games presents the jackdaw.
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Morning
06:00
Today—01/11/2013
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Professor Tanya Byron
Kirsty Young talks to Prof Tanya Byron, clinical psychologist and TV presenter.(R)
09:45
Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 5
5/5Chris comes back to earth and discovers that he's become a YouTube and internet sensation.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Teenagers and domestic violence; Maxine Peake; Sue Bailey
Maxine Peake, teenagers and domestic violence, and forensic pyschiatrist Sue Bailey.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort, Episode 5
5/10In 1913 Paris, Adele Roux begins a dizzying affair with her mistress.
11:00
Overwhelming China
Philip Dodd explores how anxiety about China has haunted British intellectual life.
11:30
The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6Rational Tom mocks Lucy's passion for astrology but harbours a suspicion about Joe.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—Letting agents' fees; Caviar consumption
Peter White looks at a clamp down on letting agents' fees, and the popularity of caviar.
12:52
The Listening Project—Amelia and Martin - Birthday Wishes
Fi Glover with a conversation about surviving chronic illness as a couple.
12:57
Weather—01/11/2013
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—01/11/2013
National and international news.
13:45
Getting on Air: The Female Pioneers—A Level Playing Field
5/5Jane Garvey considers if there is a level playing field for the female broadcast expert.
14:00
The Archers—31/10/2013
Kirsty suggests a big change.(R)
14:15
GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 1, Episode 10
10/10Brian and Jack harbour rival feelings for Leah and Joey makes deals to secure his future.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Stanbridge and Tilsworth
Eric Robson hosts the GQT team in the villages of Stanbridge and Tilsworth, Bedfordshire.
15:45
Edinburgh Haunts—The Misadventures of Magnus Lovatt
2/3By Susie Maguire. An actor performs a one-man show, but the words echo back to him.
16:00
Last Word—A film director, a property developer, a radio operator, an actor and a rock legend
Matthew Bannister on Antonia Bird, Paul Reichmann, Robert Ford, Nigel Davenport, Lou Reed.
16:30
Feedback—01/11/2013
Why GF Newman's The Corrupted took over the Afternoon Drama slot for two weeks.
16:56
The Listening Project—David and Al - Man's Best Friend
Fi Glover introduces a conversation about the special relationship between guided and dog.
17:00
PM—01/11/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/11/2013
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Now Show—Series 41, Episode 6
6/6Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
19:00
The Archers—01/11/2013
There's a new Mrs Archer in Ambridge.
19:15
Front Row—Tinie Tempah; Carlos Acosta; Gloria
British rapper Tinie Tempah; ballet star Carlos Acosta on his novel; Chilean film Gloria.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort, Episode 5
5/10In 1913 Paris, Adele Roux begins a dizzying affair with her mistress.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Norman Baker, Angela Eagle, Paul Goodman, Nick Cohen
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Oxford University.
20:50
A Point of View—Will Self: Pity the Young
Will Self reflects on the malign influence of the older generation on the young.
21:00
Friday Drama—Rio Story
Fast-paced thriller by Chris Thorpe, set in one of Rio de Janeiro's most crowded favelas.(R)
21:58
Weather—01/11/2013
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—01/11/2013
Carolyn Quinn looks at Snowden, Tunisia's Salafists, RBS and Sriracha sauce.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Goldfinch, Friend of My Youth
10/15Boris's unexpected reappearance prompts first joy then anger.
23:00
A Good Read—Eve Pollard and Julie Bindell
Harriett Gilbert talks to Eve Pollard and Julie Bindel about their favourite books.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—01/11/2013
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
23:55
The Listening Project—Derek and Hugh - Lessons on the Farm
Fi Glover introduces a conversation about finding your way out of sticky situations.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—02/11/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Episode 5
5/5Chris comes back to earth and discovers that he's become a YouTube and internet sensation.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/11/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—02/11/2013
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/11/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
05:45
iPM—02/11/2013
'What makes someone sell a baby?' - A Bulgarian doctor tells iPM about her unique research
