FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—04/06/2015
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Ghettoside, A Breakthrough
3/5Finally, there is a major breakthrough as efforts to track down the killers continue.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/06/2015
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—04/06/2015
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/06/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Jane Livesey CJ.
05:45
Farming Today—Tackling sheep rustling; Bird flu in America
The police and farmers join forces to tackle sheep rustling.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-throated Diver
Kate Humble presents the red-throated diver.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—04/06/2015
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—Prester John
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the legend of Prester John.
09:45
Book of the Week—Ghettoside, A Witness
4/5Detective John Skaggs's determination to track down Bryant's killers starts to pay off.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Marilyn Monroe, Revenge Porn, Book of Breasts
Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. Presented by Jenni Murray.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 4
4/5Lollo is convinced that events are moving inexorably towards a terrible conclusion.
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—04/06/2015
Anxiety ahead of a crucial vote in Turkey, plus other reports. Presented by Kate Adie.
11:30
Notes From a Northern Irish Childhood
Marie-Louise Muir revisits youth orchestras set up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—04/06/2015
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Home Front—4 June 1915 - Howard Argent
Ralph is impressed by Howard's different approach to treating the wounded.
12:15
You and Yours—Tesco revival, Social care, Drum pants
A look at the report warning of a crisis in social care caused by budget cuts.
12:57
Weather—04/06/2015
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—04/06/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
13:45
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Shivaji: Dreaming Big
The 17th-century warrior-king is today a role model and symbol of Hindu identity.
14:00
The Archers—03/06/2015
Pip gets a call.(R)
14:15
Stone—Series 5, Broken
5/5Broken by Vivienne Harvey. Final drama in Stone series created by Danny Brocklehurst.
15:00
Ramblings—Series 30, Lyke Wake Walk
Clare Balding undertakes a section of the Lyke Wake Walk on the North York Moors.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
Ann Pascoe presents an appeal for Winston Churchill Memorial Trust.(R)
15:30
Open Book—Steve Toltz on Quicksand
Novelist Steve Toltz discusses his book Quicksand, and Jenny Erpenbeck on The End of Days.(R)
16:00
The Film Programme—Jonathan Pryce; Paul Feig; The Misfits
Jonathan Pryce discusses his new movie Listen Up Philip with Antonia Quirke.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Origins of life, Earthquakes in London, Frog plague, Ancient pollen
New research on the origins of life. How do scientists unpick the start of biology?
17:00
PM—04/06/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/06/2015
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Best Behaviour—Episode 5
Holly Walsh presents the comedy panel show that defines modern etiquette.
19:00
The Archers—04/06/2015
There is a case for 'Doctor Woolley'.
19:15
Front Row—Malorie Blackman, Stonemouth, Louise Welsh, Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat
Malorie Blackman at the end of her tenure as children's laureate. Kirsty Lang presents.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Chronicles of Ait - Magpie, Episode 4
4/5Lollo is convinced that events are moving inexorably towards a terrible conclusion.(R)
20:00
The Law Show—Migrants and Maritime Law
Do commercial ships have a legal duty to help those they find in distress at sea?(R)
20:30
The Bottom Line—Failure
Company bosses explain the important lessons they've learned from their business mistakes.
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Origins of life, Earthquakes in London, Frog plague, Ancient pollen
New research on the origins of life. How do scientists unpick the start of biology?(R)
21:30
In Our Time—Prester John
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the legend of Prester John.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Ukraine's President warns armed forces of full-scale invasion from Russia.
Poroshenko warns of possible large-scale offensive -- says military "must stand ready"
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Owen Sheers - I Saw a Man, Episode 4
4/10Michael grows closer to his new neighbours and finds their back door open...
23:00
Seekers—Series 2, So What Did I Miss?
1/6Stuart is back from the USA - with big changes while he was away.
23:30
Today in Parliament—04/06/2015
Sean Curran and the BBC's parliamentary team report on clashes over the economy.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—05/06/2015
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Ghettoside, A Witness
4/5Detective John Skaggs's determination to track down Bryant's killers starts to pay off.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/06/2015
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—05/06/2015
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/06/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Jane Livesey CJ.
05:45
Farming Today—World Environment Day
£83 million in cuts at Defra, wrapping up food in wool and news of Open Farm Sunday.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fulmar
Kate Humble presents the fulmar.(R)
