FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—26/10/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Daemon Voices, Imaginary Friends
3/5Philip Pullman reflects on the power of fairytales on a child's imagination.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/10/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—26/10/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/10/2017
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.
05:45
Farming Today—Two Sisters chicken processor, glyphosate licensing, Scottish 'tattie holidays'
The owner of the Two Sisters chicken processor appears before a parliamentary inquiry.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Eider
Actor Samuel West is especially fond of ducks, especially the eider.
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Morning
06:00
Today—26/10/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—Feathered Dinosaurs
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss which dinosaurs were feathered, and their links to birds.
09:45
Living with the Gods—Here Comes the Sun
Neil MacGregor experiences the winter solstice in the passage tomb at Newgrange, Ireland.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Anne-Marie Duff in Heisenberg: The Uncertainty Principle
Anne-Marie Duff, Lola Olufemi, Rosemary Brown, Chetna Makan and Christin Wismann.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me, Episode 5
Venta meets a fellow prisoner, a dwarf who reveals the terrible fate that awaits them.
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Rules of the Game
The rules of the game for women in Egypt, plus balls, bails and bats in Rwanda.
11:30
A Portrait Of...—Edward Watson
Follow portrait artist Fiona Graham-Mackay as she paints ballet dancer Edward Watson.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—26/10/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Four Thought—Straight from the Root
VV Brown explains why she has embraced her natural hair.(R)
12:15
You and Yours—Fundraising Regulator, Seabin, Debenhams
The Fundraising Regulator says most of the complaints they get are about charity mailshots
12:57
Weather—26/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—26/10/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Book of the Week—Daemon Voices, The Firework-Maker's Daughter on Stage
4/5Philip Pullman reflects on how he writes and how stories tell themselves.
14:00
The Archers—25/10/2017
Adam goes too far.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—The Lambeth Waltz
By Daniel Thurman. Rosemary Brown, the psychic dinner lady has classy musical connections.
15:00
Open Country—The Battle of Pinkie Cleugh
Helen Mark asks why the largest battle fought on Scottish soil has been largely forgotten.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Village Water
Clare Balding makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Village Water.(R)
15:30
Open Book—In Patagonia, Nathan Englander
Mariella Frostrup celebrates the 40th anniversary of In Patagonia.(R)
16:00
The Film Programme—Norse Mythology and Marvel Comics
Francine Stock explores the connection between Norse mythology and Marvel Comics.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Insects disappearing, DNA Biosensor, Dog faces, Bandit dinosaur
Where have all the insects gone?
17:00
PM—26/10/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/10/2017
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories—3. Is It a Bird?
3/4Lemn examines how he hid his feelings and identity to fit in with the world around him.(R)
19:00
The Archers—26/10/2017
Shula struggles to remain calm.
19:15
Front Row—Stranger Things 2, Richard Bean on Young Marx, The Essay
Richard Bean on his new play Young Marx, and Stranger Things 2 reviewed.
19:45
Living with the Gods—Here Comes the Sun
Neil MacGregor experiences the winter solstice in the passage tomb at Newgrange, Ireland.(R)
20:00
The Briefing Room—A world without antibiotics?
Drug resistant infections cause 700,000 deaths a year - how can this be averted?
20:30
The Bottom Line—Agents
Evan Davis talks to three agents, in the fields of show business, football and books.
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Insects disappearing, DNA Biosensor, Dog faces, Bandit dinosaur
Where have all the insects gone?(R)
21:30
In Our Time—Feathered Dinosaurs
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss which dinosaurs were feathered, and their links to birds.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Trump declares public health emergency in US
President cites widespread addiction to painkillers, heroin and other opiates
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Book of Dust, Episode 4
4/10Malcolm finds an unexpected visitor at the Trout: a man whose dæmon is a snow leopard...
23:00
Liam Williams: Ladhood—Series 2, Episode 4
4/4Comedian Liam Williams recounts his youthful misadventures in this autobiographical sitcom
23:30
Today in Parliament—26/10/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—27/10/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Daemon Voices, The Firework-Maker's Daughter on Stage
4/5Philip Pullman reflects on how he writes and how stories tell themselves.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/10/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—27/10/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/10/2017
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.
05:45
Farming Today—Farm antibiotics, Harvest Home and rethinking UK agriculture
Caz Graham asks if more can be done to cut antibiotic use in livestock.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Turtle Dove
Actor and birdwatcher Samuel West laments the lost call of the turtle dove.
