FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Vote 2014
Coverage of the 2014 UK local elections.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—23/05/2014
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/05/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson
05:45
Farming Today—Flood recovery fund; Livestock breeding
Why has only 5% of the government's Farming Flood Recovery Fund has been paid out?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Goldfinch
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the goldfinch.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—23/05/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Alison Moyet
Alison Moyet is interviewed by Kirsty Young and chooses her Desert Island Discs.(R)
09:45
Book of the Week—Stringer: A Reporter's Journey in the Congo, The Elections
5/5Anjan Sundaram observes the elections and is caught up in their disturbing aftermath.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Twins; teenage etiquette 1950s style
Jenni Murray hears from two mothers about coping with twins twice over.
10:45
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Candy Van
5/10A van appears in Sapna's neighbourhood, luring children away to work in factories.
11:00
First There Was the Word
Yasmin Hai explores British Muslim writing and the forging of a literary Islamic gaze.
11:30
Guests Are Like Fish—Episode 3
3/4Following many failed relationships, Emma inflicts her latest awful man on Anna and Jim.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—Pensions stopping people getting mortgages; and Royal Mail's redirection woes
Pensions stopping people getting mortgages; and Royal Mail's redirection woes.
12:52
The Listening Project—Eddie and Leigh - A Fresh Start
Fi Glover with a father and daughter hoping for change, as he tackles his drug addiction.
12:57
Weather—23/05/2014
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—23/05/2014
Voters in English local elections have punished all three main political parties.
13:45
In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Happiness Project
Martin looks at our understanding of what makes us think, feel and act the way we do.
14:00
The Archers—22/05/2014
David and Ruth have some questions.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Original British Dramatists, From A to Z
10/10Can A to Z dating save a rubbish relationship? Romantic comedy by Rose Heiney.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Chelsea Fringe
Eric Robson and the GQT team at the Chelsea Fringe.
15:45
After Milk Wood—Hares in the Old Plantation
2/3By Kevin Barry. A teenage boy suffers the torments of unrequited love in rural Ireland.
16:00
Last Word—Sir Jack Brabham, Prof Louise Wilson, Dick Douglas, Harry Stopes-Roe and Mary Stewart
Matthew Bannister on a racing driver, a fashion professor, an MP, a humanist, a novelist.
16:30
More or Less—Romanian Crime
Are Romanians responsible for more crime than other nationalities?
16:55
The Listening Project—Jonny and Neil - Chance Meeting
Fi Glover with the pair reunited by the #findmike campaign, talking about their friendship
17:00
PM—23/05/2014
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/05/2014
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Now Show—Series 43, Episode 6
6/7Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team present a comic take on the week's news.
19:00
The Archers—23/05/2014
Charlie surprises Adam.
19:15
Front Row—Margaret Atwood on her first opera, Neel Mukherjee and Quirke
Margaret Atwood on her first opera, the Glasgow fire, Neel Mukherjee and TV drama Quirke.
19:45
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Candy Van
5/10A van appears in Sapna's neighbourhood, luring children away to work in factories.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Angela Eagle MP, Sir Malcolm Bruce MP, Justine Greening MP, Patrick O'Flynn
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
20:50
A Point of View—Why we should be religious but not spiritual
Tom Shakespeare argues that we should be religious but not spiritual.
21:00
In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Omnibus Edition, Episode 5
5/5Martin Sixsmith presents a history of psychology and the mind.
21:58
Weather—23/05/2014
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—23/05/2014
UKIP success in local elections: electoral spasm or political earthquake?
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Fallout, I had no idea what to do with you
10/10Nina finds the courage not to be saved, and Luke and Leigh find an ending in New York.
23:00
Great Lives—Emma Kirkby on Henry Purcell
Soprano Emma Kirkby discusses the life of composer Henry Purcell with Matthew Parris(R)
23:27
Podcasting - The First Ten Years—Episode 2
2/2Podcasters Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann trace the origins of on-demand radio.(R)
23:55
The Listening Project—Lucy and Stephen - Family Planning
Fi Glover with a couple who are trying to decide whether one child is enough...
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—24/05/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Stringer: A Reporter's Journey in the Congo, The Elections
5/5Anjan Sundaram observes the elections and is caught up in their disturbing aftermath.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/05/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—24/05/2014
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/05/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Bishop Stephen Oliver.
05:45
iPM—24/05/2014
Listener Janice Kennedy tells her story about discovering a WW1 time capsule.
