FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—13/05/2016
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham—Episode 4
4/5Chris Packham takes a kestrel from its nest, changing his life forever.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/05/2016
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—13/05/2016
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/05/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill.
05:45
Farming Today—Rapeseed oil, otters, abbatoirs
Higher levels of a potentially toxic acid has been found in some rapeseed oil.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Firecrest
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the firecrest.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—13/05/2016
Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Tom Hanks, actor
Tom Hanks, one of Hollywood's best-loved actors, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.(R)
09:45
Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham—Episode 5
5/5Chris Packham concludes his memoir. He’s on the edge, but determined to do things his way.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Harriet Harman and Gisela Stuart on the EU referendum
Harriet Harman and Gisela Stuart on whether or not we should remain in or leave the EU.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: The Experience of Love, Episode 5
5/5Christopher Green tells the stories behind the National Lesbian and Gay Survey.
11:00
The Anglo-Irish Century—It's Good to Talk
4/4The final programme in Diarmaid Ferriter's look back at a turbulent Anglo-Irish century.
11:30
Barry's Lunch Club—Hobbies
3/4Alex Lowe is 82 year-old Barry in a comedy combining sitcom and stand-up.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—13/05/2016
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Home Front—13 May 1916 - Alexander Gidley
In Staverton, it is Alexander Gidley's birthday.
12:15
You and Yours—PIP and Sim Swap
Sim swap fraud, AirBnB, holiday flight costs and GiffGaff.
12:57
Weather—13/05/2016
Weather information.
13:00
World at One—13/05/2016
News with Mark Mardell including the IMF's economic verdict on the EU referendum.
13:45
A British History in Weather—5. Punishing Weather
5/10Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
14:00
The Archers—12/05/2016
Brian wants to impress, and Lynda is in search of a remedy.(R)
14:15
Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 2 - Sex, Episode 7: Affairs
7/9Zola's Rougon-Macquart season. Sex, starring Glenda Jackson, Alison Steadman & Jack Lowden
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—West Suffolk
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from West Suffolk.
15:45
Second God by Teju Cole
Riz Ahmed reads Teju Cole's story of a Pakistani New Yorker's family dilemma.
16:00
Last Word—Gareth Gwenlan, Sir Harry Kroto, Michael 'Dandy Kim' Caborn-Waterfield, Lilly Dubowitz, Papa Wemba
Matthew Bannister on a TV producer, a chemist, a wheeler dealer, a paediatrician, a singer
16:30
Feedback—BBC White Paper: Your Views
Listener reaction to the White Paper on the BBC, and jokes about the Queen.
16:55
The Listening Project—Ruth and Alan - Shoemakers
He taught her to become a shoemaker, and now she is about to employ her own apprentice.
17:00
PM—13/05/2016
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/05/2016
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 90, Episode 5
5/9The satirical review of the week's news comes from the Ipswich Corn Exchange.
19:00
The Archers—13/05/2016
Peggy sets the record straight.
19:15
Front Row—Francis Bacon, Ayad Akhtar, Cannes Film Festival, Mum
Francis Bacon retrospective in Liverpool, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: The Experience of Love, Episode 5
5/5Christopher Green tells the stories behind the National Lesbian and Gay Survey.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Lord Ashdown, Dr Liam Fox MP, Baroness Jenny Jones, Rachel Reeves MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Colyton in Devon.
20:50
A Point of View—Spell-checking the Futr
Self-confessed digi-drunkard Will Self on predictive texting, spellchecking and algorithms
21:00
Home Front - Omnibus—9-13 May 1916
The Ashburton community is on a steep learning curve.
21:58
Weather—13/05/2016
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—Major: Brexiters peddling 'ill-informed nonsense'
Sir John Major claims that the Brexit campaign is 'peddling ill-informed nonsense'.
22:45
Not Working by Lisa Owens—Episode 10
10/10Final episode of Lisa Owens' "generation-defining" comic debut novel, read by Emily Bruni.
23:00
Great Lives—Richard the Lionheart
Timmy Mallett chooses Richard the Lionheart. With Helen Castor and Matthew Parris.(R)
23:27
Drags to Riches
Kim Normanton explores the booming British drag scene.(R)
23:55
The Listening Project—Sara and Jane - The Need to Connect
Sisters separated by the Atlantic feel they miss out on a lot.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—14/05/2016
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham—Episode 5
5/5Chris Packham concludes his memoir. He’s on the edge, but determined to do things his way.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/05/2016
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—14/05/2016
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/05/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Andrew Graystone.
05:45
iPM—Medication made my dad a gambling addict
The programme that starts with its listeners. Medication made my dad a gambling addict.
