FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—09/10/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Germany: Memories of a Nation—One Nation Under Goethe
Neil MacGregor focuses on Germany's great national poet Goethe, who was born in 1749.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/10/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—09/10/2014
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/10/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Imam Monawar Hussain.
05:45
Farming Today—Dairy Crisis, Community Defibrillators, Scottish Tea
Anna Hill hears from the NFU president about the continuing dairy crisis.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Drongo
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the black drongo of Southern Asia.
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Morning
06:00
Today—09/10/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—The Battle of Talas
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of Talas in AD751.
09:45
Germany: Memories of a Nation—The Walhalla: Hall of Heroes
Neil MacGregor visits the Walhalla, a 19th-century temple to German-ness, built in Bavaria
10:00
Woman's Hour—Lynda Bellingham; Could the CPS do more to prosecute historic sexual assault?
Lynda Bellingham joins Jenni Murray to discuss her new autobiography.
10:45
The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber—4. Photographs
4/10Peter shows his Oasan congregation some photos of life on Earth.
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—A Tap You Can't Turn Off
The EU announces a new initiative to save migrants in peril on the Mediterranean.
11:30
August Shines
Lenny Henry tells the story of August Wilson, America's greatest modern black playwright.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—09/10/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
21st Century Mythologies—The Shard
4/17Peter Conrad looks at a defining landmark of the London skyline, the Shard.
12:15
You and Yours—Revisiting the Floods Nine Months On; Why Chilli Sauce Is So Popular
Looking at the lack of protection for older people who have money stolen by family members
12:57
Weather—09/10/2014
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—09/10/2014
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Mark Mardell.
13:45
An Eye for Pattern: The Letters of Dorothy Hodgkin—Episode 4
4/5Dorothy's reputation grew post-war, conquering the structure of penicillin.
14:00
The Archers—08/10/2014
Jill confides in Carol.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Marty Ross - Rough Magick
Fearing further threats following the Gunpowder Plot, King James departs to Scotland.(R)
15:00
Ramblings—Series 28, The Dales Way, Part Four
Clare Balding walks from Buckden to Beckermonds with John Sparshatt and Randal Metzger.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Shape
Will Self presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Shape.(R)
15:30
Bookclub—Tim Winton - Dirt Music
Australian writer Tim Winton discusses his novel Dirt Music with James Naughtie.
16:00
The Film Programme—Illustrating Bjork; Gregory Burke on '71; Neil Brand on the Look of Love.
Peter Strickland on illustrating Bjork's songs, and Gregory Burke talks about his film '71
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Nobel Prizes 2014; Gauge; Genetics and Diabetes; UK Fungus Day
Adam Rutherford hosts a post-match analysis of the 2014 Nobel Prizes for science.
17:00
PM—09/10/2014
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/10/2014
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing—Series 3, About Maturity
4/4Nathan decides to prove how mature he is in order to win back the girl that rejected him.
19:00
The Archers—09/10/2014
David has a big question for Jill.
19:15
Front Row—Sheila Hancock, Gerhard Richter, '71, Nobel Prize Winner, Tony Allen
Actress Sheila Hancock talks to John Wilson about her debut novel, Miss Carter's War.
19:45
Germany: Memories of a Nation—The Walhalla: Hall of Heroes
Neil MacGregor visits the Walhalla, a 19th-century temple to German-ness, built in Bavaria(R)
20:00
The Report—Paramedics Under Pressure
Why are paramedics quitting the ambulance service in rising numbers? With Adrian Goldberg.
20:30
The Bottom Line—Celebrities and Fans
Social advertising: Selling products via celebrities and the fans who 'like' them.
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Nobel Prizes 2014; Gauge; Genetics and Diabetes; UK Fungus Day
Adam Rutherford hosts a post-match analysis of the 2014 Nobel Prizes for science.(R)
21:30
In Our Time—The Battle of Talas
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of Talas in AD751.(R)
21:58
Weather—09/10/2014
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—09/10/2014
The UK says it will screen people for Ebola at Heathrow and Gatwick. How will it work?
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Bone Clocks, Episode 14
14/15Holly Sykes becomes more deeply involved in the world of horology.
23:00
Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Winter
4/4The magic combination of cold weather and broken boilers and the art of comparing ailments
23:30
Punt PI—Series 3, Episode 3
3/4Steve Punt goes in search of a recording of Queen Victoria's voice.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—10/10/2014
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Germany: Memories of a Nation—The Walhalla: Hall of Heroes
Neil MacGregor visits the Walhalla, a 19th-century temple to German-ness, built in Bavaria(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/10/2014
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—10/10/2014
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/10/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Imam Monawar Hussain.
05:45
Farming Today—Milk Protests, Mental Health Helpline, Rural Business, German Crop Spraying
The mental health of farmers and the dairy farmers protesting over falling milk prices.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Arctic Warbler
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the long distant migrant Arctic warbler.
