FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—19/08/2016 Major Cuts for Rio Paralympics
Paralympics future in doubt as only 12% of tickets sold in Rio.
00:30
Book of the Week—Upbeat, Episode 4
4/5Paul MacAlindin decides to take the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq to the USA.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/08/2016
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—19/08/2016
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/08/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Patrick Thomas.
05:45
Farming Today—Shorthorn cattle, Horse treadmill and African farming
Shorthorn cattle, a treadmill for horses and farming in Africa.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Serin
Brett Westwood presents the serin.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—19/08/2016
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Nadiya Hussain
Kirsty Young interviews Nadiya Hussain, winner of The Great British Bake Off 2015.(R)
09:45
Book of the Week—Upbeat, Episode 5
5/5Paul McAlindin looks back at the huge achievements of the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq
10:00
Woman's Hour—Olympic marriage proposals, Refugees in Lebanon, Busting the sex myth
Are marriage proposals at the Olympics a cynical attempt to steal the spotlight?
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Graham Greene - Monsignor Quixote, Episode 10
10/10Monsignor Quixote and Sancho's journey comes to an end.
11:00
Jarvis and Matthew—Setting Out
Martin Jarvis and Christopher Matthew head to the 1960s and their first forays into work.
11:30
Start/Stop—Series 3, 4. Cathy's Dad
4/6Hit comedy about 3 marriages in various states of disrepair. All-star cast.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—19/08/2016
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Home Front—19 August 1916 - Norman Harris
In Folkestone, Norman Harris's life changes direction.
12:15
You and Yours—Tommee Tippee blenders, Urban beaches, Microsoft problems
Listeners' reports about shards of plastic left in baby food from a popular blender.
12:57
Weather—19/08/2016
Weather information.
13:00
World at One—19/08/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
The River—5. Flow
5/5Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson follows the course of the North Tyne.
14:00
The Archers—18/08/2016
It is the day of reckoning for Phoebe and Josh.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—The Virtues of Oblivion
A metaphysical thriller. Treachery meets pole-dancing in a hunt for philosophy treasures.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—The Olympic Park
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme in Essex.
15:45
Wendell Steavenson - Keep an Open Mind
A rainy day in June, Felicity spends an unusual evening with her neighbours.
16:00
Last Word—Bob Kiley, Professor Paul Robertson, Elizabeth Spillius, Shahram Amiri, Tony Chater, Arthur Hiller
Julian Worricker on a scientist, a musician, a psychoanalyst, a public servant, an editor.
16:30
More or Less—Counting Terror Deaths
Is 2016 an unusually deadly year for terrorism?
16:55
The Listening Project—Luke and Dream - Meeting of Minds
Friendship within the parameters of the autism spectrum.
17:00
PM—19/08/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/08/2016 Major Cuts for Rio Paralympics
Paralympics future in doubt as only 12% of tickets sold in Rio.
18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 9, Reeves, Wyatt, Williams
4/6John Lloyd and Noel Fielding with Vic Reeves, Dr Tristram Wyatt and Prof Kate Williams.
19:00
The Archers—19/08/2016
Anna is feeling challenged.
19:15
Front Row—David Walliams and Francesca Simon on Roald Dahl, Jack and Harry Williams, Picasso's plays
David Walliams and Francesca Simon on Roald Dahl, Jack and Harry Williams, Picasso's plays
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Graham Greene - Monsignor Quixote, Episode 10
10/10Monsignor Quixote and Sancho's journey comes to an end.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—James Brokenshire MP, Iain Dale, Lindsey German, Chuka Umunna MP
Shaun Ley presents political debate and discussion from BBC Broadcasting House in London.
20:50
A Point of View—Finding Our Roots
Will Self reflects on the joys of genealogy.
21:00
Home Front - Omnibus—15-19 August 1916
The king praises the troops in France, and courage and hope are hard-won in Folkestone.
21:58
Weather—19/08/2016
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—Germany proposes a partial burqa ban
Does the full face covering hinder communication and social cohesion?
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Eight Months on Ghazzah Street, Episode 5
5/10Hilary Mantel's revisits her third novel nearly thirty years after original publication.
23:00
Great Lives—Sara Pascoe on Virginia Woolf
Sara Pascoe champions Virginia Woolf, author of 'Mrs Dalloway' and 'A Room of One's Own'.(R)
23:27
Short Cuts—Series 9, Rivals
5/6Josie Long presents stories of rivalry.(R)
23:55
The Listening Project—Stacey and Elle – Walking With My Head High
A rapper and a dance music composer share thoughts on education and creativity
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—20/08/2016
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Upbeat, Episode 5
5/5Paul McAlindin looks back at the huge achievements of the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/08/2016
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/08/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—20/08/2016
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/08/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
05:45
iPM—How a wife's heart attack returned her husband to World War II
How a wife's heart attack returned her husband to World War II.
