FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—01/12/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Lou Reed: A Life, Episode 4
4/5Reed's exploration of the far side of life continues.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/12/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—01/12/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/12/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Very Rev John Chalmers.
05:45
Farming Today—GM protests, Soil Science, CropTec Show
Sixteen years on, we hear from the campaigner who was imprisoned after anti-GM protests.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Michael Morpurgo on the Greater Flamingo
Author Michael Morpurgo visited the Camargue and found the flamingo touches his soul.
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Morning
06:00
Today—01/12/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Naomi Klein
Naomi Klein, writer and activist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.(R)
09:45
Living with the Gods—Living with Each Other
Neil MacGregor concludes his series on shared beliefs with a look to the future and hope.
10:00
Woman's Hour—World Aids Day: Nozandulela 'Nozi' Samela; John Maddox Prize Winner; Party Socks
Nozandulela 'Nozi' Samela; Maddox Prize Winner; Party Socks; Viv Groskop; Trinh T Minn La
10:45
The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 5. Teen Pregnancy
5/5A teenage girl comes to the surgery fearing she is pregnant.
11:00
My Life as a...—Series 1, Cynic
Comedian Andy Zaltzman lives by the rules of the ancient Greek philosophy of the Cynics.
11:30
The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Food
3/4Sitcom starring Marcus Brigstocke and Kerry Godliman about trying to live ethically.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—01/12/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Home Front—1 December 1917 - Phyllis Marshall
In Collingwood, Phyllis is still counting her losses.
12:15
You and Yours—Stamp duty, Diesel road tax changes, Dating websites
Barratt backs down over stamp duty budget changes. And confusing road tax for new diesels.
12:57
Weather—01/12/2017
Weather information.
13:00
World at One—01/12/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Book of the Week—Lou Reed: A Life, Episode 5
5/5Revealing biography of groundbreaking rock musician Lou Reed by Anthony DeCurtis.
14:00
The Archers—30/11/2017
Lilian has an unlikely heart to heart.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—The Ferryman's Apprentice
A darkly comic drama about who you might meet on the journey to hell. By Beatrice Colin.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Lancaster
Eric Robson and the panel are in Lancaster.
15:45
Short Works—Series 1, The Last Pair of Jordans
On Christmas Eve, a beleaguered father searches for a present for his teenage son.
16:00
Last Word—Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Unity Spencer, Lewis Golden OBE, John Butler, Joy Lofthouse
Matthew Bannister on a singer, a businessman, a painter, a piano tuner and a pilot.
16:30
Feedback—01/12/2017
Roger Bolton speaks to Richard Burgess, BBC UK news editor, about the royal engagement.
16:55
The Listening Project—Lara and Maya - Living with Jeykll and Hyde
A mum and her 14-year-old daughter are very close, except when it comes to piercings.
17:00
PM—01/12/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/12/17 Damian Green denies claim he watched porn on work computer
The First Secretary of State denies watching porn on a Commons computer nine years ago.
18:30
The Now Show—Series 51, Episode 5
5/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis recap the week with help from Lucy Porter and Kae Kurd.
19:00
The Archers—01/12/2017
Justin has a big decision to make.
19:15
Front Row—Cecilia Bartoli, The Face, Louis CK film
Cecilia Bartoli and Sol Gabetta on their album intertwining voice and cello, Dolce Duello.
19:45
Living with the Gods—Living with Each Other
Neil MacGregor concludes his series on shared beliefs with a look to the future and hope.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Damian Collins, Kate Hoey, Nigel Dodds, Mairtin O Muilleoir, Fintan O'Toole
Shaun Ley presents political debate and discussion from Newry in Northern Ireland.
20:50
A Point of View—A Folder Called 'Hope'
Zia Haider Rahman on the abysmal race record of some of Britain's foremost institutions.
21:00
Home Front - Omnibus—27 November - 1 December 1917
Tynemouth in the week in 1917 when Germany and Russia ceased hostilities.
22:00
The World Tonight—Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to the FBI
President Trump's sacked national security adviser pleads guilty.
22:45
Rabbit Redux by John Updike—5. A Meeting
5/10Harry argues with Jill and is astonished that she is starting to fall for him.
23:00
A Good Read—Nish Kumar and Katy Brand
Comedians Katy Brand and Nish Kumar tell Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—01/12/2017
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
23:55
The Listening Project—Rachael and Kirsten - Why Would You Live on an Island?
Life on Jura is appealing, but it is hard to make the change.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—02/12/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Lou Reed: A Life, Episode 5
5/5Revealing biography of groundbreaking rock musician Lou Reed by Anthony DeCurtis.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/12/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—02/12/2017
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/12/2017
A prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Karen Lund, Archdeacon of Manchester.
05:45
iPM—I sexually assaulted women while at work
A massage therapist on why he sexually abused his clients and how he got caught.
