FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/12/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Over and Out, A Tentative and Rather Shy Bat
1/5Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography. His early years at the crease.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/12/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—05/12/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/12/2017
A prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Karen Lund, Archdeacon of Manchester.
05:45
Farming Today—Northern Irish border for agri-trade, rural GPs, beer research
Could Northern Ireland get special status and be part of the customs union?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sue Perkins on the Great Horned Owl
Comedian Sue Perkins recalls meeting a great horned owl at the Staffordshire Country Show.
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/12/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Long View—The rise of Uber and the plight of London's watermen
Jonathan Freedland compares the plight of black cab drivers with that of 18thC watermen.
09:30
One to One—Samantha Simmonds meets Nicki Karet
Journalist and mother Samantha Simmonds explores sibling competition with Nick Karet.
09:45
Book of the Week—Over and Out, Testing Times in the City
2/5Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography.
10:00
Woman's Hour—What's Wrong with Nursing?, The Fix: Mothers with addictions, Natural dyeing techniques
Why has nursing become an unattractive option for prospective students?
10:45
Gudrun—Series 3, Episode 2
2/5Lucy Catherine's Viking epic continues. Gudrun plots her return to Iceland.
11:00
Mysteries of Sleep—Series 1, Sleepwalking
Bizarre bedtime behaviours that include a woman who rides her motorbike while asleep.
11:30
Art of Living—When Words Fail, Music Speaks
Pupils with disabilities and complex educational needs work with professional composers.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—05/12/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Home Front—5 December 1917 - Edie Chadwick
In North Shields, Edie Chadwick is unsure about her visit to Collingwood.
12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: have you been able to improve your chances in life?
Call You and Yours - have you been able to improve your chances in life?
12:57
Weather—05/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—05/12/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
This Old Heart of Mine—Series 1, The Sacred Heart
Following bypass surgery, Giles Fraser explores the workings of the human heart.
14:00
The Archers—04/12/2017
There's a shock in store for Ian.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Mahler's Muse
The turbulent and passionate relationship between Gustav Mahler and his wife, Alma.
15:00
Short Cuts—Series 14, Long Distance
4/6Josie Long hears stories of relationships stretched across space.
15:30
Mastertapes—Series 7, David Gray (B-side)
Singer-songwriter David Gray responds to audience questions about his album White Ladder.
16:00
I Was...—Series 3, I Was Philip K Dick's Reluctant Host
Michael Walsh talks about the challenging time when writer Phillip K Dick shared his home.(R)
16:30
Great Lives—Will Gregory on Flann O'Brien
Goldfrapp's Will Gregory takes the stage to nominate Irish writer Flann O'Brien.
17:00
PM—05/12/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/12/2017 Government bullish about Brexit
Ministers say they're close to starting trade talks post-Brexit
18:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Bedford
1/6Mark Steel's in Town returns for an 8th series. First stop, Bedford.
19:00
The Archers—05/12/2017
Jennifer is concerned.
19:15
Front Row—Claire Foy, Bryan Hymel, Film Heritage
Claire Foy on playing the Queen in The Crown.
19:45
Gudrun—Series 3, Episode 2
2/5Lucy Catherine's Viking epic continues. Gudrun plots her return to Iceland.(R)
20:00
Balfour's Promised Land
David Reynolds explores the creation of the Balfour Declaration in the context of 1917.
20:40
In Touch—Christmas Presents
Peter is joined by Red Szell, Chris McMillan and Joy Addo to talk about Christmas presents
21:00
Inside Health—The Future Heart
Could lab-grown cells be the future for patients with heart failure? Kevin Fong reports.
21:30
The Long View—The rise of Uber and the plight of London's watermen
Jonathan Freedland compares the plight of black cab drivers with that of 18thC watermen.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Trump speaks to Arab leaders about moving US embassy in Israel
White House says President will outline his decision in a speech Wednesday
22:45
Rabbit Redux by John Updike—7. New Experiences
7/10Skeeter's presence at Harry's house is taking its toll on the neighbourhood.
23:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple's Final Cases, 2. The Case of the Perfect Maid
2/3The sleuth uncovers a crime when she looks into the curious sacking of a lady's maid.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—05/12/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/12/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Over and Out, Testing Times in the City
2/5Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/12/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—06/12/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/12/2017
A prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Karen Lund, Archdeacon of Manchester.
05:45
Farming Today—Impact of Brexit on Irish farmers, EU fishing dispute, Healthcare in Shetland
Why Brexit negotiations over the Irish border are crucial for farmers in the Republic.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Treecreeper
Theatre director Tara Robinson recalls seeing a treecreeper.
