FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—01/02/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—No Place to Lay One's Head, Episode 3
3/5Francoise Frenkel's compelling story of flight from Berlin on the 'night of broken glass'.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/02/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—01/02/2018
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/02/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
05:45
Farming Today—Dairy Prices, Animal Sentience, Beef to China, Farm floods, Colostrum
As milk processors drop their farmgate prices, are farmers set for another serious trough?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tony Juniper on the Black-tailed Godwit
Environmentalist Tony Juniper recalls his first encounter with a black-tailed Godwit.
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Morning
06:00
Today—01/02/2018
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—Cephalopods
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the biology of squid, octopus, cuttlefish and nautilus.
09:45
Book of the Week—No Place to Lay One's Head, Episode 4
4/5Francoise Frenkel's compelling story of flight from Berlin on the 'night of broken glass'.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Jo Swinson, Gingerbread, Equal pay, Menopause
Equal power, Single mothers, Pay inequality, the Menopause in literature.
10:45
The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—9. The Accident
9/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Your Move!
Opposition leader Raila Odinga declares himself the 'People's President' in Kenya.
11:30
Art for the Millions—Series 1, 2. Staging the New Deal
The New Deal's Federal Theater enchanted millions and made powerful enemies of Congress.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—01/02/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Witness History—Lahore Cricket Attack
Islamist militants attacked a convoy of international cricketers in Pakistan in 2009.
12:15
You and Yours—Diesel vans, clutter, smart meters
Diesel van alternatives, clutter-free homes and smart meters.
12:57
Weather—01/02/2018
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—01/02/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Will Self's Great British Bus Journey—Series 1, Rock On at the Giffard
4/10Will Self visits Wolverhampton's local paper and rocks out at the town's goth pub.
14:00
The Archers—31/01/2018
Brian stands accused.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—The Red
Benedict is a recovering alcoholic. His late father leaves him an unsettling last request.(R)
15:00
Open Country—Konnie Huq goes back to Kew Gardens
Konnie Huq visits her favourite London parks - Kew Gardens and Northala Fields.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—The Mango Tree
Suranne Jones makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Mango Tree.(R)
15:30
Open Book—Dirk Kurbjuweit
Mariella Frostrup talks to German writer Dirk Kurbjuweit.(R)
16:00
The Film Programme—Paul Thomas Anderson
Director Paul Thomas Anderson discusses Phantom Thread.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Scientists on Trial
Scientists under threat in Turkey.
17:00
PM—01/02/2018
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/02/2018 A man who drove a van into a crowd of Muslims near a London mosque, has been found guilty of murder.
A man who drove a van into a crowd of Muslims has been found guilty of murder.
18:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 7, Episode 5
5/6Several different animals, a couple of types of king and a much-needed intervention.
19:00
The Archers—01/02/2018
Susan has a bright idea.
19:15
Front Row—Simple Minds, Phantom Thread, Napoleon Disrobed, Alex La Guma
Scottish rock band Simple Minds perform live and discuss their 40-year career.
19:45
The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—9. The Accident
9/10An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down.(R)
20:00
The Briefing Room—Britain, China and the new Silk Road
David Aaronovitch asks what Britain has to gain from China's Belt and Road Initiative.
20:30
The Bottom Line—How to Build a Bridge
How do you build a bridge? Evan Davis asks three civil engineers.
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Scientists on Trial
Scientists under threat in Turkey.(R)
21:30
In Our Time—Cephalopods
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the biology of squid, octopus, cuttlefish and nautilus.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Russian athletes' doping ban overturned
Sport appeals body rules there is 'insufficient evidence' against 28 Russian athletes.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Reading Europe - Turkey: The Red-Haired Woman, Episode 9
9/10The red-haired woman recalls a night at the theatre thirty years ago.
23:00
The Brig Society—Series 3, Being a Lord
5/6Good Lord. Exactly what Marcus has become to see if we really need that second chamber.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—01/02/2018
Mandy Baker reports from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—02/02/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—No Place to Lay One's Head, Episode 4
4/5Francoise Frenkel's compelling story of flight from Berlin on the 'night of broken glass'.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/02/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/02/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/02/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—02/02/2018
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/02/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
05:45
Farming Today—Live exports, River pollution, Rural defibrillators
The government confirms it's considering a ban of live animal exports.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tony Juniper on the Linnet
Environmentalist Tony Juniper recalls the popularity of linnets in his childhood.
