FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—03/11/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time, Episode 4
4/5Wartime had meant little time to write - but now, The Dance begins to take shape.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/11/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—03/11/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/11/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Elaine Storkey.
05:45
Farming Today—NFU Cymru 2017 Conference, Planning for Post-Brexit Trade, Tagging Skylarks
Farming businesses prepare for life outside the EU and Welsh warnings on a no-deal Brexit.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Paul Evans on the Raven
Paul Evans encounters a pair of ravens.
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Morning
06:00
Today—03/11/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Kay Mellor
Kay Mellor, writer and producer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.(R)
09:45
Living with the Gods—The Power of Song
Neil MacGregor on the role of distinctive dress and communal song in weekly gatherings.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Sex in long-term relationships
Couples therapist Esther Perel with advice about keeping the sexual spark alive.
10:45
The Citadel—Series 1, Episode 5
5/5Can Denny and Manson extricate themselves from a scandal that will ruin their careers?
11:00
What Happened to Africa's Revolutions?
Ben Shepherd examines the history and legacy of Africa's left-wing liberation movements.
11:30
Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 2, Personality
3/4Helen Keen ponders why we have a personality.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—03/11/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Five Green Bottles—Series 1, The Terroirs of Burgundy
Barry Smith heads to Burgundy to profile a 1994 Meo-Camuzet Vosne Romanee, Aux Brulee.
12:15
You and Yours—Funeral Plan Selling; Neighbourhood Watch: Dining Alone
The websites that claim to compare funeral plans but are actually selling on your data.
12:57
Weather—03/11/2017
Weather information.
13:00
World at One—03/11/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Book of the Week—Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time, Episode 5
5/5Settled in 1960s Somerset, Powell finds a new creative outlet.
14:00
The Archers—02/11/2017
Harrison hits a brick wall.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—The Last Missionary of Kanaipur
Rebecca loves her mission work in Bangladesh, but she is forced to question her role there
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Lincolnshire Hardy Plant Society
Eric Robson and the panel visit the Lincolnshire branch of the Hardy Plant Society.
15:45
Short Works—Series 1, The Curse
By Agnieszka Dale. Things come to a head over dinner with Annie's in-laws.
16:00
Last Word—Harold Pendleton, Glenn Barr, Iona Opie, Gary Flather QC OBE, Sir John Manduell
Matthew Bannister on a club owner, a politician, a folklorist, a lawyer and a principal.
16:30
Feedback—03/11/2017
Roger Bolton with reaction to 60th anniversary edition of the Today programme.
16:55
The Listening Project—Tom and Daniel - Going Through the Motions
Sometimes it is hard to let go of the details and manage the bigger picture.
17:00
PM—03/11/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/11/2017 Corbyn faces questions over suspended MP
Labour leader asked why he promoted Kelvin Hopkins despite allegations of harassment
18:30
The Now Show—Series 51, Episode 1
1/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with Sindhu Vee, Tez Ilyas, Pippa Evans and Luke Kempner.
19:00
The Archers—03/11/2017
Roy faces an impossible dilemma.
19:15
Front Row—Modern fairytales with Joanne Harris and Jonathan Coe; Call Me by Your Name; Catalonian culture
Writers Joanne Harris and Jonathan Coe on their latest work; Film director Luca Guadagnino
19:45
Living with the Gods—The Power of Song
Neil MacGregor on the role of distinctive dress and communal song in weekly gatherings.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Chuka Umunna MP, John Redwood MP, Kirsty Blackman MP, Katie Perrior
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Hagley in Worcestershire.
20:50
A Point of View—Men Against Women
Will Self says we need creative solutions to end institutional misogyny and abuse.
21:00
Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Omnibus, Peter Snow 'Returns to the Future'
2/2Join Peter Snow and guests as he 'Returns to the Future'.
22:00
The World Tonight—President Trump outraged by US military court decision
President Trump calls Bowe Bergdahl verdict 'a complete and total disgrace'.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Book of Dust, Episode 10
10/10As La Belle Sauvage reaches London, Malcom and Alice risk everything to reach safety.
23:00
A Good Read—Jenny Colgan and Steven Camden (Polarbear)
Jenny Colgan and Steven Camden (Polarbear) talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—03/11/2017
A bill to give 16-year-olds the vote has been blocked in the Commons.
23:55
The Listening Project—Chris and Henry - A Forest on a Plate
Foraging from the forest and even the car park can provide a gourmet meal.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—04/11/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time, Episode 5
5/5Settled in 1960s Somerset, Powell finds a new creative outlet.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/11/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—04/11/2017
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/11/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Sarah Rowland Jones.
05:45
iPM—Evacuating a Greek migrant camp
iPM revisits a camp in Greece which is being closed down. [email protected].
