FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—07/02/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Once Upon a Time in the East, Episode 1
1/5Xiaolu Guo's story of growing up in China during times of transition.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/02/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—07/02/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/02/2017
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Richard Frazer.
05:45
Farming Today—Bird flu restrictions flouted
A look at evidence of a poultry keeper flouting laws preventing the spread of bird flu.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Treecreeper
Bill Oddie presents the treecreeper.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—07/02/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Life Scientific—Sean Carroll on how time and space began
Sean Carroll tells Jim why he abandoned Einstein for quantum entanglement.
09:30
One to One—Nikesh Shukla talks to Kieran Farrell
Nikesh Shukla speaks to boxer Kieran Farrell, who suffered brain damage after a fight.
09:45
Book of the Week—Once Upon a Time in the East, Episode 2
2/5Xiaolu's grandfather's struggle to provide for his family has tragic consequences.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Munira Ahmed, Naomie Harris, Vanessa Bell and 'the Lady in the Lodge'
Naomie Harris, Oscar-nominated for best supporting actress for Moonlight, talks to Jane.
10:45
Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—2. Reason
2/5Stevie must deal with a robot that has religious delusions.
11:00
The Rise of the Robots—Series 1, The history of things to come
From the Ancient Greeks to Maria in Metropolis, Adam Rutherford explores robots in culture
11:30
Losing Margaret
Hunter Davies reflects on his life with Margaret Forster, a year after her death.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—07/02/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Brexit: A Guide for the Perplexed—Series 1, The cost of the divorce
How much will it cost the UK to leave the European Union?
12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What would improve your housing situation?
Call You & Yours: What would improve your housing situation? [email protected].
12:57
Weather—07/02/2017
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—07/02/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs with Martha Kearney.
13:45
Friends & Foes - A Narrative History of Diplomacy—Cuban Missile Crisis: The Wrong Lessons
2/10Professor David Rothkopf discovers how modern history has changed the face of diplomacy.
14:00
The Archers—06/02/2017
Eddie is given a warning.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—The Ethical Hacking Bureau
High-energy drama about trying to make the world a little better. By David Leddy.
15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 15, Cirencester
Jay Rayner and his panel are in Cirencester.(R)
15:30
Costing the Earth—Fighting Fire
Tom Heap asks if we can stop the global wildfire epidemic.
16:00
Word of Mouth—Pet or Pest? The revealing words we use about animals, and dog names
Michael Rosen on the language we use to talk about animals - and the names we give dogs.
16:30
A Good Read—Victor Adebowale and Rachel Unthank
Lord Victor Adebowale and musician Rachel Unthank join Harriett Gilbert to talk books.
17:00
PM—07/02/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/02/2017 MPs to be given vote on Brexit deal
They have been told that if they reject the terms, there will be no re-negotiation.
18:30
Jake Yapp Saves Humanity in 28 Minutes
Jake Yapp attempts to save humanity from its ills though stand-up and sketch comedy.(R)
19:00
The Archers—07/02/2017
Anisha worries for her reputation.
19:15
Front Row—The Moorside, 20th Century Women, Peter Greenaway on Russian Revolution at 100
A discussion of The Moorside, a new BBC drama based on the kidnapping of Shannon Matthews.
19:45
Isaac Asimov's I, Robot—2. Reason
2/5Stevie must deal with a robot that has religious delusions.(R)
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Speaking Up - Whistleblowing in the NHS
How are whistleblowers who report unsafe care in the NHS treated?
20:40
In Touch—Leadership at GDBA and RNIB, Personal safety
Media commentator Kevin Mulhern gives his view on the current leadership at RNIB and GDBA.
21:00
Inside Health—Over-the-counter prescriptions, Virtual reality in rehabilitation, Sore throats and antibiotics
Over-the-counter prescriptions, virtual reality for rehab, sore throats and antibiotics.
21:30
The Life Scientific—Sean Carroll on how time and space began
Sean Carroll tells Jim why he abandoned Einstein for quantum entanglement.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Thousands hanged in Syria prison
Amnesty report says government is behind the execution of thousands at a Syrian jail.
22:45
The Transition by Luke Kennard—Episode 2
2/10Karl and Genevieve attend their first briefing at Transition headquarters.
23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 15, Oceans: What Remains to Be Discovered?
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the wonders still lying hidden deep within our oceans.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—07/02/2017
Alicia McCarthy reports on the latest twists and turns in the Brexit Bill.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—08/02/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Once Upon a Time in the East, Episode 2
2/5Xiaolu's grandfather's struggle to provide for his family has tragic consequences.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/02/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—08/02/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/02/2017
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Richard Frazer.
05:45
Farming Today—Farmers struggling to recruite migrant workers, New NFUS President, Wild boar in Forest of Dean
UK farmers struggling to recruit migrant workers are offering improved accommodation.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Nuthatch
Bill Oddie presents the nuthatch.(R)
