FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—15/11/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 4
4/5A surprisingly intimate and informal exchange of letters with Nikita Khrushchev.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/11/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—15/11/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/11/2013
Presented by the Chaplain to the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in Kabul, Padre David Anderson
05:45
Farming Today—15/11/2013
Charlotte Smith discusses building garden cities in the countryside.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Linnet
Martin Hughes-Games presents the linnet.
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Morning
06:00
Today—15/11/2013
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Alfred Brendel
Kirsty Young talks to pianist Alfred Brendel.
09:45
Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 5
5/5Kennedy receives a vivid missive listing the pros and cons of nuclear fallout shelters.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Oprah Winfrey; presidential elections in Chile; Helena Morrissey and Manchester orchestras and Children in Need.
Jenni Murray meets Oprah Winfrey; the Chilean presidential election, Helena Morrissey.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Children in Need: Holding On to You, Episode 5
5/5As Holly is helped to come to terms with the truth, she faces a difficult decision.
11:00
In Britten's Footsteps
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson retraces Benjamin Britten's composing walks.
11:30
The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6Joe has to cancel a romantic holiday with his girlfriend, sparking more problems for Mimi.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—Blockbuster; Small energy companies; 'No win, no fee' ads in A&E
What next for DVD chain Blockbuster? Peter White speaks to one of its administrators.
12:52
The Listening Project—Amanda and Jamie - Why Me?
Fi Glover with a mother and son who are dealing with bullying, helped by Children in Need.
12:57
Weather—15/11/2013
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—15/11/2013
National and international news.
13:45
London v Paris—Capitals of Fashion
5/5The gripping story of a battle of two cities and a battle of two competing cultures.
14:00
The Archers—14/11/2013
There's a welcome arrival at The Stables.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Mary Toft's Rabbit Tale
Dreaming of fame and fortune, Mary convinces doctors that she is giving birth to rabbits.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Rochdale Pioneers Museum
Eric Robson and the team visit the birthplace of the modern co-operative movement.
15:45
Where Were You When Kennedy Was Shot?—The Long Laneway
1/3For most, TV or radio broke the news of JFK across the world, but not for one Irish farmer
16:00
Last Word—A British composer, a Northern Irish MP, a Romanian architect, a German mayor and a British supercentenarian
Sir John Tavener, Manfred Rommel, Anca Petrescu, Eddie McGrady and Grace Jones.
16:30
Feedback—15/11/2013
Was Radio 4's Profile programme sexist? And BBC impartiality for Scotland's referendum.
16:56
The Listening Project—Ruth and Jet - The Lone Ranger and The King
Fi Glover with a conversation about life with a cleft lip and some famous role models.
17:00
PM—15/11/2013
Interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/11/2013
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 82, Episode 2
2/7A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
19:00
The Archers—15/11/2013
Jill makes her feelings known.
19:15
Front Row—Adam Price; Jason Manford; Collider exhibition
Kirsty Lang interviews Adam Price, creator of Borgen, the acclaimed Danish TV drama.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Children in Need: Holding On to You, Episode 5
5/5As Holly is helped to come to terms with the truth, she faces a difficult decision.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Margaret Hodge MP, David Starkey, Dame Helen Ghosh, Jeremy Hunt MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Chartwell in Kent.
20:50
A Point of View—Self Confident Culture
Will Self argues for greater British cultural self-confidence in the debate over the veil.
21:00
Charlotte Williams - Well, He Would, Wouldn't He?
Mandy Rice-Davies looks back to being caught up in the sensational trial of Stephen Ward.(R)
21:58
Weather—15/11/2013
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—15/11/2013
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Lowland, Episode 5
5/10A mother's prediction is in danger of coming true.
23:00
A Good Read—Kate Silverton and Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker and Kate Silverton talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.(R)
23:27
Who Sold the Soul?—Empire State of Mind
3/3Alvin Hall looks at the 1980s and beyond, concluding with the rise of hip-hop.(R)
23:55
The Listening Project—Charlotte and Martin - Belonging
Fi Glover with a conversation about how talking about being adopted can help how you feel.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—16/11/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Martin Sandler - The Letters of John F Kennedy, Episode 5
5/5Kennedy receives a vivid missive listing the pros and cons of nuclear fallout shelters.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/11/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—16/11/2013
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/11/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Frances Finn.
05:45
iPM—16/11/2013
'I'm here to rescue this family' - an iPM listener attempts to save his alcoholic wife.
