FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—10/11/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Life in the Garden by Penelope Lively—Time, Order and the Garden
4/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/11/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—10/11/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/11/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Sarah Rowland Jones.
05:45
Farming Today—The future of farm chemicals
With questions marks over two major farming chemicals, does the industry need to re-think?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Gary Moore on the Skylark
While paying tribute at the Somme battlefields, sound recordist Gary Moore hears a skylark
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Morning
06:00
Today—10/11/2017
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Professor Phil Scraton
Professor Phil Scraton, academic, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.(R)
09:45
Living with the Gods—Festivals
Neil MacGregor focuses on special gatherings and how they shape a communal identity.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Actor Anne Reid on her new film role. Musician Trish Clowes
Actor Anne Reid, musician Trish Clowes, White House photojournalist Amanda Lucidon.
10:45
Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 3, Episode 5
5/5Bren Evans true identity has been revealed, and now Meg must tackle her real enemy.
11:00
Military Memory, and the Sacred Space
Giles Fraser explores the role of sacred spaces in remembering those lost at Passchendaele
11:30
Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 2, Care
4/4Who cares? Why do we care? If genes are selfish why is altruism attractive?
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—10/11/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Brexit: A Guide for the Perplexed—Series 2, Where are we heading?
Chris Morris asks if we now know where the Brexit journey could take us.
12:15
You and Yours—The rise of the Christmas ad, knife home delivery ban, and end of the line for O2's TuGo
Spending on Christmas ads reaches a record high. Peter White presents.
12:57
Weather—10/11/2017
Weather information.
13:00
World at One—10/11/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Life in the Garden by Penelope Lively—Town and Country
5/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole.
14:00
The Archers—09/11/2017
Lilian turns detective.(R)
14:15
Tommies—10 November 1917
In 1917, the conflict in the First World War redrew the Middle East.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Wellcome Collection, London
Eric Robson and the panel are at the Wellcome Collection in London.
15:45
Short Works—Series 1, Hold Me in Your Light by Harry Baker
Dan is at his own stag do but feels anxious about the marriage.
16:00
Last Word—Antonio Carluccio, Sima Wali, Richard Wilbur, Mary Reveley, Dudley Simpson
Matthew Bannister on a chef, a campaigner, a poet, a trainer, and a composer.
16:30
Feedback—10/11/2017
Roger Bolton speaks to two listeners with opposing views of The Archers.
16:55
The Listening Project—Becky and Lorna - An Equal Chance
Having a learning disability doesn't mean you can't have a job.
17:00
PM—10/11/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/11/2017 UK given fortnight to clarify Brexit issues
The UK has a fortnight to clarify key Brexit issues in order for trade talks to begin
18:30
The Now Show—Series 51, Episode 2
2/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis recap the week, with guests David Quantick and Grainne Maguire.
19:00
The Archers—10/11/2017
Harrison imparts shocking news.
19:15
Front Row—Sheridan Smith, Fred D'Aguiar, Maxine Peake play, UNESCO Creative Cities
Sheridan Smith on her first solo album.
19:45
Living with the Gods—Festivals
Neil MacGregor focuses on special gatherings and how they shape a communal identity.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Barry Gardiner MP, Sam Gyimah MP, Layla Moran MP, Camilla Tominey
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Meopham, Kent.
20:50
A Point of View—The miserable pantomime of contemporary British vegetarianism
Will Self on his conversion to vegetarianism.
21:00
Archive on 4—The Unabomber
How a reclusive maths prodigy terrorised America - and how the media amplified his cause.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Hezbollah claims Saudi Arabia ordered resignation of Lebanon's PM
Hassan Nasrallah says Saad Hariri forcibly detained in Riyadh.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—First Person, Episode 5
5/10Ziggy points out to Kif that being a conman is a bit like being a writer. You tell lies.
23:00
A Good Read—Rick Edwards and George Lamb
Rick Edwards and George Lamb join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.(R)
23:30
Science Stories—Caroline Herschel and the Comets
Naomi Alderman tells the story of 18th-century comet spotter and singer Caroline Herschel.(R)
23:55
The Listening Project—Hannah and Emma - Diabetes Then and Now
A childhood diagnosis of type 1 diabetes means something different now from 40 years ago.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—11/11/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Life in the Garden by Penelope Lively—Town and Country
5/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/11/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—11/11/2017
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/11/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Andrew Martlew.
05:45
iPM—Life after a migrant camp
After a Greek camp closes down, we find out where the residents are going next.
