FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—08/04/2016
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Beethoven for a Later Age, Recreation
4/5Edward Dusinberre and his fellow musicians set about recreating Beethoven's music for CD.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/04/2016
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—08/04/2016
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/04/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Laurence Twaddle.
05:45
Farming Today—Lynx for the British Countryside?
Cattle at agricultural shows, lynx reintroduction, care farms and rural service cuts.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Meadow Pipit
Brett Westwood presents the Meadow Pipit.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—08/04/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Reunion—The Nuclear Submarines
Sue MacGregor meets the pioneers of Britain's first nuclear submarines.(R)
09:45
Book of the Week—Beethoven for a Later Age, Convalescence
5/5The Takacs Quartet's first violinist Edward Dusinberre on taking a leap of faith.
10:00
Woman's Hour—The Grand National - we talk to the chairman of Aintree racecourse, Rose Paterson
A preview of the Grand National with chairman of Aintree racecourse, Rose Paterson.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel?, Episode 5
5/5Richard Fallon has been taking a look at his life and doesn't much like what he sees.
11:00
Three-sided Football
Ian McMillan presents the story of a baffling game with three sides and only three rules.
11:30
Josie Long: Romance and Adventure—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4Josie swears off romance and almost immediately finds a new relationship.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—08/04/2016
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Home Front—8 April 1916 - Alexander Gidley
Alexander Gidley is shaken by an encounter with a young war hero.
12:15
You and Yours—CCTV systems being cut, Telematics technology in cars, Super recognisers
Peter White looks at rising car insurance costs and the costly CCTV systems being cut.
12:57
Weather—08/04/2016
Weather information.
13:00
World at One—08/04/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Inglorious Isolation: A European's History of Britain—Scandinavia
Danish author Dorthe Nors gives her view of the British from across the North Sea.
14:00
The Archers—07/04/2016
Christine has some words of advice.(R)
14:15
Day Release—Back to Life
3/6Lenny Henry as Frank Watt, a lifer coming to the end of a 30 year prison sentence.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Cornwall Garden Society Show
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from the Cornwall Garden Society Show.
15:45
David Constantine - In Another Country
Tom Courtenay reads David Constantine's masterful story which inspired the film 45 Years
16:00
Last Word—Mother Angelica, Hans-Dietrich Genscher, DJ Derek, Doreen Massey and Joe Medicine Crow
Matthew Bannister on a nun, a German politician, a DJ, a geographer, a native American.
16:30
More or Less—Fathers and Babies
Have only 1 per cent of men taken the option of shared parental leave?
16:55
The Listening Project—Kathy and Nuala - Colour of Life
The strength and support of female friendship.
17:00
PM—08/04/2016
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/04/2016 The Pope's new guidelines on family life
Pope Francis's key document on family life which could impact on millions of Catholics.
18:30
The Now Show—Series 48, Episode 6
6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week in news via topical stand-up and sketches.
19:00
The Archers—08/04/2016
There is an unexpected visitor at the village shop.
19:15
Front Row—Helen Mirren, Cyprus Avenue and X, Barrie Rutter, Jem Lester
News, reviews and interviews from the worlds of art, literature, film and music.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel?, Episode 5
5/5Richard Fallon has been taking a look at his life and doesn't much like what he sees.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Natalie Bennett, Michael Fallon MP, Frank Field MP, Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham
Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from Prestwood, Buckinghamshire.
20:50
A Point of View—The Meaning of Time
Will Self reflects on our sense of the meaning of time.
21:00
Home Front - Omnibus—4-8 April 1916 (Season 7 start)
Old feuds are reignited in Ashburton.
21:58
Weather—08/04/2016
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—Cameron's authority under fire
Expectations of political leaders, the Pope's view of family and a history of leaking.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Mothering Sunday, Episode 5
5/10As Jane languishes in Paul Sheringham's bed, her lover dresses with meticulous care.
23:00
Great Lives—Alfred Hitchcock
Anthony Horowitz champions the life of Alfred Hitchcock.(R)
23:27
With Great Pleasure—Craig Brown
Satirist Craig Brown's favourite readings, read by Simon Russell Beale and Eleanor Bron.(R)
23:55
The Listening Project—Kate and Ian – Country Girl, City Boy
You don't have to like the same things in order to be friends
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—09/04/2016
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Beethoven for a Later Age, Convalescence
5/5The Takacs Quartet's first violinist Edward Dusinberre on taking a leap of faith.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/04/2016
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—09/04/2016
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/04/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Prebendary Edward Mason
05:45
iPM—Why stalkers stalk
Jennifer Tracey speaks to a woman who has worked with hundreds of stalkers.
