FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—10/03/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—What Happened, Miss Simone?, Episode 4
4/5By Alan Light. The story of soul legend Nina Simone.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/03/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—10/03/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
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.
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.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Rook
Bill Oddie presents the rook.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—10/03/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Jimmy Carr
Jimmy Carr, comedian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.(R)
09:45
Book of the Week—What Happened, Miss Simone?, Episode 5
5/5By Alan Light. The story of soul legend Nina Simone.
10:00
Woman's Hour—WOW Festival live from Hull
Jenni Murray presents live from the Women of the World festival in Hull.
10:45
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—5. Seaside
5/5Agnes's father is seriously ill, so she returns home with a heavy heart.
11:00
Out of the Ordinary—Series 5, A Righteous Education?
Jolyon Jenkins investigates the UK's private schools teaching fundamentalist Christianity.
11:30
A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Neck
1/4In Whitby, a magician notices strange bite marks on the neck of a woman he has just met.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—10/03/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
One to One—What's it like being a single dad of three children?
Miranda Rae, single mum, meets a single dad with three children and hears his story.(R)
12:15
You and Yours—Spying Technology; Personal Independence Payment; Carbon Credit Fraud
Do people care that their TVs and smartphones could be hacked and used to spy on them?
12:57
Weather—10/03/2017
Weather information.
13:00
World at One—10/03/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Following the Martian Invasion—The Martian Overthrow
5/5Francis Spufford and guests explore why Wells's tale still resonates.
14:00
The Archers—09/03/2017
Harrison gives it everything he's got.(R)
14:15
Dangerous Visions—Resistance, Episode 2
2/3Val McDermid's thriller examines what happens if antibiotics stop working.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—North Hampshire
Eric Robson and the panel present the show from north Hampshire.
15:45
The Black Dog
Landscape and legend throw long shadows over a quiet evening at home.
16:00
Last Word—Sir Nigel Rodley, Sir Cosmo Haskard, Louise Hulton, Pete Overend Watts
Matthew Bannister on a lawyer, a bass player, a maternal health expert, a governor.
16:30
Feedback—Keeping it impartial
Should Jenni Murray be free to air her views outside the BBC? Listeners debate.
16:55
The Listening Project—Christina and John - Ashamed of Beckham and Giggs
What the posters on your bedroom wall reveal that you'd prefer your girlfriend didn't know
17:00
PM—10/03/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/03/2017 Schools criticised by new head of Ofsted
Amanda Spielman warns of bad practices due to the pressure of league tables
18:30
The Now Show—Series 50, 10/03/2017
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
19:00
The Archers—10/03/2017
Jazzer makes himself at home.
19:15
Front Row—Paul Weller, Duncan Macmillan on City of Glass, Catfight, My Feral Heart
Paul Weller on composing his first film score, Duncan Macmillan on adapting Paul Auster.
19:45
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte—5. Seaside
5/5Agnes's father is seriously ill, so she returns home with a heavy heart.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Debbie Abrahams MP, Tim Farron MP, Stephanie Flanders, Lord Forsyth
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Giggleswick School in Yorkshire.
20:50
A Point of View—The Screensaver of Life, or the Idling Brain
Stella Tillyard looks at the phenomenon of the "idling brain".
21:00
Computing Britain—Omnibus: 1940s to 1970s
11/12Hannah Fry looks back at the UK's rich history of computing innovation.
21:58
Weather—10/03/2017
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—'IS resistance weakening' in Mosul operation
Iraqi forces battling Islamic State in Mosul 'make significant gains'.
22:45
Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 5
5/10Lizzie has an unexpected encounter.
23:00
A Good Read—Tony Robinson and Andi Oliver
Tony Robinson and Andi Oliver join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
23:30
Today in Parliament—10/03/2017
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
23:55
The Listening Project—Amy and Amy - Goodbye to the Old Us
University life does not always live up to its promise.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—11/03/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—What Happened, Miss Simone?, Episode 5
5/5By Alan Light. The story of soul legend Nina Simone.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/03/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—11/03/2017
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/03/2017
A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev David Bruce.
05:45
iPM—It's never too late to take up the piano
You've been meaning to do it for ages. Meet the iPM listeners who already have.
