FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—14/05/2015
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—Shipwreck and Storm Warnings
3/5Peter Moore's vivid account of the quest to understand the weather takes to the high seas.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/05/2015
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—14/05/2015
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/05/2015
A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill.
05:45
Farming Today—Prince Charles' Letters
What the so-called 'black spider' letters say about Prince Charles's views on agriculture.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sedge Warbler
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the sedge warbler.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—14/05/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—The Lancashire Cotton Famine
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Lancashire cotton famine during the American Civil War
09:45
Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—A Balloon Ascent
4/5Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather takes to the skies.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Frida Kahlo's style; New MP Naz Shah; Babies who survived Auschwitz
The clothes of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and the influences that led to her unique style.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Lunch, The Introvert
4/5Bill is grumpy due to still being on a starvation diet, while Bella is glowing.
11:00
Crossing Continents—Peru's Wildlife for Sale
Peru's wildlife is under threat from illicit trafficking. Linda Pressly investigates.
11:30
The Folk of the Pennines—Malham to Greenhead
2/3Mark Radcliffe travels from Malham to the village of Greenhead near Hadrian's Wall.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—14/05/2015
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
The Thought Chamber—Irvine Welsh
A room devoid of light and sound where a guest is left alone to reveal their thoughts.
12:15
You and Yours—Rural broadband, Convenience stores, Sandwich of the Year
What's gone wrong with a flagship rural broadband scheme funded by £460k of public money?
12:57
Weather—14/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—14/05/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
13:45
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Kautilya: The Circle of Power
The life and legacy of the political strategist Kautilya, known as the Indian Machiavelli.
14:00
The Archers—13/05/2015
Robert is impressive.(R)
14:15
Stone—Series 5, Blood Money
2/5Blood Money by Richard Monks. Second drama in Stone series created by Danny Brocklehurst.
15:00
Open Country—The ancient sport of hound trailing in Cumbria
Helen Mark visits Cumbria to experience the exciting and ancient sport of hound trailing.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Help Musicians UK
Lesley Garrett presents an appeal for the charity Help Musicians UK.(R)
15:30
Open Book—Anne Enright on The Green Road
Anne Enright talks about her novel The Green Road. Presented by Mariella Frostrup.(R)
16:00
The Film Programme—Olivier Assayas; Mad Max; Cannes
As Mad Max hits the road again, Kim Newman examines familiar post-apocalyptic cliches.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Seasonal Variation in Immunity, Chemosynthesis, Role of the ISS, Storing Digital Data in DNA
New research on seasonal variation in people's immune systems. With Adam Rutherford.
17:00
PM—14/05/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/05/2015
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Best Behaviour—Episode 2
Holly Walsh and the panel tackle the social minefield of parties.
19:00
The Archers—14/05/2015
David makes an offer.
19:15
Front Row—David Hockney, Maria Friedman on High Society, Clouds of Sils Maria
David Hockney discusses his troubled relationship with perspective. Kirsty Lang presents.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Lunch, The Introvert
4/5Bill is grumpy due to still being on a starvation diet, while Bella is glowing.(R)
20:00
A Celebration for Ascension Day
The archbishop of Canterbury is the preacher at a service celebrating Ascension Day.
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Seasonal Variation in Immunity, Chemosynthesis, Role of the ISS, Storing Digital Data in DNA
New research on seasonal variation in people's immune systems. With Adam Rutherford.(R)
21:30
In Our Time—The Lancashire Cotton Famine
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Lancashire cotton famine during the American Civil War(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Officials in Burundi say President has returned to the country and order has been restored
Announcement comes day after a senior general announced the military was seizing power.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Green Road, Episode 9
9/10Rosaleen takes herself off into the hills. But it is dark now, and the family are worried.
23:00
Two Episodes of Mash—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4News, weather, sport and a fly on the wall documentary.(R)
23:30
Out of the Ordinary—Series 3, Esperanto
2/3Jolyon Jenkins explores Esperanto, the language designed to bring world peace and harmony.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—15/05/2015
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—A Balloon Ascent
4/5Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather takes to the skies.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/05/2015
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—15/05/2015
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/05/2015
A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill.
05:45
Farming Today—Bog asphodel toxicity; Basic Payment scheme in Wales; New TB research
Sybil Ruscoe investigates an increase in sheep deaths after eating bog asphodel.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Cuckoo - Female
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the female cuckoo.(R)
