FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/01/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—The Vital Spark: Appointment in Arezzo, Episode 4
4/5Age catches up with author Muriel Spark as relations with her son reach breaking point.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/01/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—05/01/2018
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/01/2018
A reflection and prayer with the Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
05:45
Farming Today—Reforms to farm subsidy
Michael Gove announces major reforms to the system of farm subsidy after Brexit.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Doug Allan on the Giant Petrel
Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls his encounters with giant petrels in Antarctica.
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/01/2018
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Her Story Made History—Series 1, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Lyse Doucet meets Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female head of state.
09:30
The Ideas That Make Us—Series 4, Narcissism
3/5Street philosophy with Bettany Hughes, and changing ideas about narcissism through time.(R)
09:45
Book of the Week—The Vital Spark: Appointment in Arezzo, Episode 5
5/5Journalist Alan Taylor reflects on his friendship with the writer Muriel Spark.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Women's Christmas, Domestic Homicide, Beth Underdown
Women's Christmas, domestic homicide and witch-finding in the 17th century.
10:45
Shardlake—Heartstone, Episode 5
5/10CJ Sansom's Tudor mystery featuring lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake.
11:00
My Father's Israel
How a bitter dispute over Israel's future in 1967 split a country and divided a family.(R)
11:30
The Pale Horse—Episode 1
1/3A dying woman confesses a terrible secret to her priest.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—05/01/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Home Front—5 January 1918 - Edie Chadwick
In Tynemouth, Edie Chadwick is still holding on to the past.
12:15
You and Yours—Supermarket expansion, Rock n roll, Death refunds
Why the Co-op is expanding; Rock n Roll makes a comeback; Paying for services after death.
12:57
Weather—05/01/2018
Weather information.
13:00
World at One—05/01/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Conflict and Co-operation: A History of Trade—Fair Exchange
5/11Consumer protectors or greedy monopolists? Paul Seabright explores the role of the guilds.
14:00
The Archers—04/01/2018
Ian has a lot on his mind.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—The Vital Spark: Intelligence
Drama based on Muriel Spark's war-time work in the 'black propaganda' department of MI6.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Essex
Eric Robson and his panel of experts are joined by gardeners in Essex.
15:45
From Fact to Fiction—Cold Turkey
Writer Hugo Rifkind creates a short story in response to a topical news story.
16:00
Last Word—Maureen Baker, Richard Cousins, Bronwen Lady Astor Chatelaine of Cliveden, Meic Povey, Rick Hall
Matthew Bannister on a designer, a businessman, a model, a writer, a producer.
16:30
A Good Read—John Niven and Sali Hughes
John Niven and Sali Hughes discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.(R)
16:55
The Listening Project—Becky and Jackie - Splitting Up for the Kids
Sometimes being apart brings happiness you can't generate when you're together.
17:00
PM—05/01/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/01/2018 Parole Board Chair Apologises to Sex Assault Victims
The chairman of the Parole Board is to face MPs about rapist's release from prison.
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 95, 05/01/2018
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
19:00
The Archers—05/01/2018
Pip prepares for a big night.
19:15
Front Row—Christopher Plummer, Saudi Arts, Helen Dunmore
Christopher Plummer on replacing Kevin Spacey in All the Money in the World.
19:45
Shardlake—Heartstone, Episode 5
5/10CJ Sansom's Tudor mystery featuring lawyer-detective Matthew Shardlake.(R)
20:00
The Listening Project—The Listening Project in Hull
The local community on how Hull's UK City of Culture year has affected them and their city(R)
21:00
Home Front - Omnibus—1-5 January 1918
The Kaiser declares, 'We face, with firm confidence and an iron will, the year 1918.'.
22:00
The World Tonight—Explosive Trump book goes on sale
As Wolff defends Fire and Fury, will it make any difference to Trump's presidency?
22:45
Book at Bedtime—How to Stop Time, Episode 10
10/10Written by Matt Haig and read by Tom Hollander. Who is the woman holding Tom at gunpoint?
23:00
Great Lives—Hertha Ayrton
Helen Arney, scientist and geek songstress, nominates pioneer physicist Hertha Ayrton.(R)
23:27
Her Story Made History—Series 1, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Lyse Doucet meets Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female head of state.(R)
23:55
The Listening Project—Sophie and Mike - Fathers and Figures
The smell of clay brought back memories that can now be laid to rest.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/01/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—The Vital Spark: Appointment in Arezzo, Episode 5
5/5Journalist Alan Taylor reflects on his friendship with the writer Muriel Spark.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/01/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—06/01/2018
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/01/2018
Spiritual reflection with Monica M Grady CBE, professor of planetary and space sciences.
05:45
iPM—New Year, New Me
Listeners with a new identity in 2018. [email protected].
