FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—18/04/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 4
4/5An essential toolkit for the modern world.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/04/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—18/04/2014
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/04/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with David Walker, Bishop of Manchester.
05:45
Farming Today—Protected food names
Protection for regional foods like Stilton cheese and clotted cream - how does it work?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Owl
Kate Humble presents the little owl.
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Morning
06:00
Today—18/04/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Reunion—Four Weddings and a Funeral
Sue MacGregor reunites five key players from the British film, Four Weddings and a Funeral(R)
09:45
Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 5
5/5An essential toolkit for the modern world.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Menopause in the workplace
Do women who suffer from menopausal symptoms in the workplace face discrimination?
10:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—All Change, Episode 10
10/10The family spend one last Christmas together at Home Place.
11:00
Caribbean Domino Club
Benjamin Zephaniah uncovers the passion, mind games and intrigue of competitive dominoes.
11:30
Hobby Bobbies—Series 1, Dangerous Driving
2/4Britain's longest-serving and laziest PCSO pairing take on dangerous drivers.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—McKenzie Friend, Holiday insurance, 4D scans
Consumer news with Peter White. What is a McKenzie Friend, and why do you need one?
12:52
The Listening Project—Phyliss and Freda - Trains and Tears
Fi Glover with two WWII evacuees who find it hard to understand their mothers' choices.
12:57
Weather—18/04/2014
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—18/04/2014
Latest from South Korea as rescuers enter the capsized ferry, presented by Shaun Ley.
13:45
Martin Wainwright's Myth of the North—Episode 5
5/5Martin Wainwright looks to the future of the North.
14:00
The Archers—17/04/2014
Fallon breaks the law.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—You Drive Me Crazy
After years of carefree motoring, Paul Dodgson developed a debilitating fear of driving.(R)
15:00
Good Friday Meditation
Archbishop John Sentamu meditates upon the crucifixion from the historic city of York.
15:30
Witness History—Kathrine Switzer: Women's Marathon Pioneer
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer broke the gender barrier and ran the historic Boston Marathon.(R)
15:45
Sailors' Knots—The Head of the Family
3/3In a case of mistaken identity, a sailor becomes part of a family he has never met before.(R)
16:00
Last Word—Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez, Edna Doré, Richard Hoggart, Gerardo D'Ambrosio, John Shirley-Quirk
Julian Worricker remembers an author, an actress, a commentator, a magistrate and a singer
16:30
Feedback—18/04/2014
Today editor Jamie Angus, BBC iPlayer radio app issues and the Daily Service.
16:55
The Listening Project—Jeremy and Jessica - Life Goes On
Fi Glover with a conversation about living with Type 1 diabetes.
17:00
PM—18/04/2014
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/04/2014
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Now Show—Series 43, Episode 1
1/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic take on the week's news.
19:00
The Archers—18/04/2014
Shula tries to persuade Dan.
19:15
Front Row—The Biblical Epic
Kirsty Lang investigates why the biblical epic is back on the big screen in 2014.
19:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—All Change, Episode 10
10/10The family spend one last Christmas together at Home Place.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Nicky Morgan MP, David Lammy MP, Fiona Hyslop MSP, Lord Newby
Nick Robinson presents political debate and discussion from the BBC Radio Theatre, London.
20:50
A Point of View—Travel Writing Giants
William Dalrymple celebrates the writing of Peter Matthiessen, who died this month.
21:00
Friday Drama—The Testament of This Day
By Edward Bond. A young man embarks on two journeys. He is in control of only one.
21:58
Weather—18/04/2014
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—18/04/2014
A prominent dissident republican has been shot dead in west Belfast. With Philippa Thomas.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—History of the Rain, Episode 5
5/10Ruth relates the curious circumstances in which Virgil first met her mother.
23:00
Great Lives—Sir Mark Walport on Sir Hans Sloane
Sir Hans Sloane, founder of the British Museum, is championed by Sir Mark Walport.(R)
23:27
With Great Pleasure—Tony Benn
The late Tony Benn selects a few of his most inspirational writings. From 2007.(R)
23:55
The Listening Project—Faraz and Ahmed - Great Expectations
Fi Glover with a conversation about how the arts are viewed within Muslim culture.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—19/04/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World, Episode 5
5/5An essential toolkit for the modern world.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/04/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—19/04/2014
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/04/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Most Rev George Stack.
05:45
iPM—19/04/2014
An iPM listener and her son discuss his drug abuse and what it's like to live with a guru.
