FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—07/12/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Over and Out, You Can Afford Occasionally to Look Over the Boundary
3/5Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography - and gets wise words from the producer.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/12/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—07/12/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/12/2017
A prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Karen Lund, Archdeacon of Manchester.
05:45
Farming Today—Pacific salmon, Rural mental health, Milk prices
A non-native species of salmon has been found in the UK's rivers. Do we need to worry?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Cuckoo
The cuckoo has inspired Tara Robinson to create a play about bird migration.
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Morning
06:00
Today—07/12/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—Moby Dick
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the most popular idea sent in by listeners.
09:45
Book of the Week—Over and Out, Yes, We've Got a Freaker
4/5Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography. Trevor Bailey misses the mark, but not by much.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Office parties, Lilya Brik, The Fix: Women and Addiction
Christmas parties, Russian muse Lilya Brik and getting through addiction.
10:45
Gudrun—Series 3, Episode 4
4/5Gudrun plans to use the power games of the kings of Norway and Denmark to her advantage.
11:00
Crossing Continents—The Lost Children of Isis
Searching for the captive children still lost after the retreat of so-called Islamic State
11:30
Howzat for Hollywood
Jim Carter tells the story of the Hollywood Cricket Club.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—07/12/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Home Front—7 December 1917 - Marion Wardle
At Marshalls factory, Marion is speaking up for the workers.
12:15
You and Yours—Unworn clothing, Luxury brands online, Detox centres
Why people buy clothes they never wear and why detox centres are not meeting standards.
12:57
Weather—07/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—07/12/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
This Old Heart of Mine—Series 1, The Broken Heart
Following his heart attack, Giles Fraser continues his exploration of this symbolic organ.
14:00
The Archers—06/12/2017
The panto rehearsal descends into chaos.(R)
14:15
Tracks—Series 2: Strata, Omnibus Part 1
By Matthew Broughton. The return of the conspiracy thriller series.
15:00
Open Country—Red Squirrels in Formby
Helen Mark is in Formby, a place that is regarded as a haven for the native red squirrel.
15:27
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields 2017
The Rev Dr Sam Wells makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for St Martin-in-the-Fields.(R)
15:30
Bookclub—Jennifer Egan: A Visit from the Goon Squad
Jennifer Egan talks to James Naughtie and readers about A Visit from the Goon Squad.(R)
16:00
The Film Programme—Ai Weiwei
Ai Weiwei.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Trophy hunting, Gene drives, Nuclear lightning, Peregrine falcons and drones
Does trophy hunting threaten big game species with extinction?
17:00
PM—07/12/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/12/2017 Palestinians clash with Israeli forces
Violence during protests against Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
18:30
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Gardening
1/4Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by learning about gardening from Val McDermid.
19:00
The Archers—07/12/2017
Lexi offers a shoulder to cry on.
19:15
Front Row—Christopher Nolan, Guys and Dolls, City of Culture 2021
Christopher Nolan, director of Inception and The Dark Knight, looks back at his career.
19:45
Gudrun—Series 3, Episode 4
4/5Gudrun plans to use the power games of the kings of Norway and Denmark to her advantage.(R)
20:00
The Briefing Room—May's Brexit Dilemma
Why Theresa May seems to have fallen foul of her own side in Brexit negotiations.
20:30
In Business—US jobs: The ties that bind
Why are so many US workers forced into job contracts that make it hard to leave?
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Trophy hunting, Gene drives, Nuclear lightning, Peregrine falcons and drones
Does trophy hunting threaten big game species with extinction?(R)
21:30
In Our Time—Moby Dick
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the most popular idea sent in by listeners.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Germany a step closer to ending political deadlock
In Germany, Social Democrats U-turn and vote to open coalition talks with Angela Merkel.
22:45
Rabbit Redux by John Updike—9. Slipping Away
9/10Skeeter leaves town, and Harry's sister Mim unexpectedly arrives to visit their mother.
23:00
Welcome to Wherever You Are—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4Comedy from Johannesburg, Singapore and Reykjavik, hosted by Andrew Maxwell in London.
23:30
Today in Parliament—07/12/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—08/12/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Over and Out, Yes, We've Got a Freaker
4/5Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography. Trevor Bailey misses the mark, but not by much.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/12/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—08/12/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/12/2017
A prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Karen Lund, Archdeacon of Manchester.
05:45
Farming Today—Antibiotic-free meat, Post-Brexit borders, New rural heath care initiative
Concerns over border management and why 'antibiotic-free' pork has upset some pig farmers.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mark Cocker on the Short-eared Owl
Mark Cocker extols the aerial music flight of a wintering short-eared owl.
