BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 9 March 2017

FM Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/03/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—What Happened, Miss Simone?, Episode 3
  3/5When Eunice Waymon became Nina Simone.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/03/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/03/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/03/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald of World Vision UK.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—UN report on pesticides, Hare coursing in Scotland, Budget and rural pubs
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Charlotte Smith.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Nuthatch
  Bill Oddie presents the nuthatch.(R)
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/03/2017
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—North and South
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Elizabeth Gaskell's novel North and South from 1855.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—What Happened, Miss Simone?, Episode 4
  4/5By Alan Light. The story of soul legend Nina Simone.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Craftivism; Tuam baby home scandal; The Budget; Susan Goldberg, editor-in-chief of National Geographic
  Craftivism, when activism and craft collide. Plus how the Budget affects you.
5. 10:45
  Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—4. Mirth and Mourning
  4/5Agnes is falling in love but she has a rival.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Unsolved
  Voting with your husband, unsolved murders, cooking on the centre spot, shamans and mud.
7. 11:30
  My Country: A Work in Progress
  Radio 4 observes National Theatre director Rufus Norris prepare an original Brexit drama.
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—09/03/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  One to One—What's it like being a single mum to a child of dual heritage?
  Miranda Rae, a single mum herself, explores the challenges facing another single mother.(R)
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Pubs, Caravans, Cats
  Pubs code row, Popularity of caravans, Cat hazards.
4. 12:57
  Weather—09/03/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—09/03/2017
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Following the Martian Invasion—'What We Saw from the Ruined House.'
  4/5Francis Spufford considers Martian evolution and appearance in an alarming close encounter
7. 14:00
  The Archers—08/03/2017
  Pip needs an extra pair of hands.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Inappropriate Relationships, Episode 3
  3/5Rachel finds an unlikely ally in Tariq, a young investigative journalist.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 35, Clwyd Hillforts
  Clare Balding heads for the Clwyd hills in north Wales to discover Iron Age hillforts.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Starfish Greathearts Foundation
  Dame Janet Suzman makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Starfish Greathearts Foundation.(R)
11. 15:30
  Bookclub—Jonathan Safran Foer - Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
  Jonathan Safran Foer talks about Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. With James Naughtie.(R)
12. 16:00
  Cells and Celluloid: A Science and Cinema Special—Aliens on Film
  Francine Stock and Adam Rutherford explore the potential for life across the universe.
13. 17:00
  PM—09/03/2017
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/03/2017 Government rejects Budget re-think
  Chancellor refuses to reverse NI rise, Economists say no pay rise for 15 years
2. 18:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, Leviathan
  3/6A family Thanksgiving gathering at the seaside and another instalment from David's diary.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/03/2017
  Harrison gives it everything he's got.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Howard Hodgkin remembered; Imogen Cooper; Edward Albee
  Classical pianist Imogen Cooper plays live in the studio.
5. 19:45
  Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—4. Mirth and Mourning
  4/5Agnes is falling in love but she has a rival.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Law Show—Elizabeth Truss interview
  Joshua Rozenberg interviews Elizabeth Truss.(R)
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—The Secrets of Fixing a Price
  From budget airline seats to insurance, Evan Davis discovers the secrets of pricing.
8. 21:00
  Cells and Celluloid: A Science and Cinema Special—Aliens on Film: Part One
  Adam Rutherford and Francine Stock and an audience discuss Mars in the movies.(R)
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—North and South
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Elizabeth Gaskell's novel North and South from 1855.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—09/03/2017
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Why have there been 'significantly high' death rates in 19 of England's NHS Trusts?
  A special investigation from Andrew Hosken.
12. 22:45
  Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 4
  4/10Lizzie has a new baby brother but must face a terrible loss.
13. 23:00
  Alex Edelman - Millennial
  Stand-up from Alex Edelman, Winner of Best Newcomer at the 2014 Edinburgh Comedy Festival(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—09/03/2017
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/03/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—What Happened, Miss Simone?, Episode 4
  4/5By Alan Light. The story of soul legend Nina Simone.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/03/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/03/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/03/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald of World Vision UK.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Environment Agency pollution investigations, history of ploughing, Brexit and Ireland
  The Angling Trust says Environment Agency cuts mean delays in pollution prosecutions.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Rook
  Bill Oddie presents the rook.(R)

Friday 10 March 2017