FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—27/02/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantú—1. Risks
1/5Francisco Cantú recounts his haunting experiences of policing the US-Mexican border.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/02/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/02/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/02/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—27/02/2018
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/02/2018
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Reverend Mary Stallard.
05:45
Farming Today—Pig Week, Day 2
Anna Hill looks into the issues surrounding welfare on pig farms.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Helen Moncrieff on the Northern Wheatear
Helen Moncrieff reveals why her tummy 'flips with joy' at the sight of Northern Wheatears.
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Morning
06:00
Today—27/02/2018
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Life Scientific—Ailie MacAdam on the biggest construction project in Europe
From sewage treatment to Crossrail, engineer Ailie MacAdam talks to Jim Al-Khalili.
09:30
One to One—I'm done with race: Lawrence Hoo
Jay Brave speaks to poet Lawrence Hoo about his attitude to race and identity.
09:45
The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantú—2. Creation
2/5Francsico Cantú recounts how the US-Mexican border was created.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Protest at Yarl's Wood, Long-term impact of postnatal depression, Female comedians
Detainees at Yarl's Wood, women in the navy, the long-term impact of postnatal depression.
10:45
Riot Girls—The Good Terrorist, Episode 7
7/10Comrade Jocelin tests out her bomb-making abilities.
11:00
The Global Farm—Series 1, The Good Consumer
3/3Charlotte Smith concludes her investigation into the complex world of global food chains.
11:30
Art of Now—Greek Revival
Alastair Sooke meets young artists leading a new creative moment in Athens.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—27/02/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Curious Cases—Series 9, The Enigma of Sex, Part 2
Why don't we have more than two sexes?
12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Tell us what it's like to work in the charity sector?
Tell us what it's like to work in the charity sector?
12:57
Weather—27/02/2018
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—27/02/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
British Socialism: The Grand Tour—Series 1, Ernest Bevin v Stafford Cripps
The battle for socialism's soul between a trade union boss and a revolutionary barrister.
14:00
The Archers—26/02/2018
Tony offers the benefit of his experience.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Louis B Mayer and the Bolshevik Beast
Toby Jones and Colin Stinton star in this comedy about the birth of political mudslinging.(R)
15:00
Short Cuts—Series 15, Colours
3/8Josie Long presents a rainbow of stories about colour.
15:30
Costing the Earth—Defenders of the Reef
Meet the people fighting to save the natural wonder of the world, the Great Barrier Reef.
16:00
The Law Show—Failings in Evidence Disclosure
Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders speaks on recent disclosure failings.
16:30
A Good Read—Professor Mark Miodownik and Diana Henry
Diana Henry and Mark Miodownik discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
17:00
PM—27/02/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/02/2018 Research reveals disclosure failures by police and prosecutors.
BBC research reveals failings by police and prosecutors in the disclosure of evidence.
18:30
Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey—Series 1, Jealousy
2/4How our ape past influences us and how we are emotionally hijacked by primitive emotions.
19:00
The Archers—27/02/2018
Alice feels guilty.
19:15
Front Row—A Fantastic Woman, playing drunk, Lewis Gilbert and paintings under paintings
A Fantastic Woman reviewed, playing drunk, paintings under paintings, and Lewis Gilbert.
19:45
Riot Girls—The Good Terrorist, Episode 7
7/10Comrade Jocelin tests out her bomb-making abilities.(R)
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Disclosing the Truth
How are disclosure of evidence failures affecting justice in the magistrates' courts?
20:40
In Touch—Sex Education
Peter White explores Sex education for visually impaired people.
21:00
Inside Health—Diabetes Tech, Antidepressants, Stem Cell Therapy and knees
Diabetes glucose monitors, antidepressants, stem cell therapy and knees.
21:30
The Life Scientific—Ailie MacAdam on the biggest construction project in Europe
From sewage treatment to Crossrail, engineer Ailie MacAdam talks to Jim Al-Khalili.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—No 10 insists 'no hard border in Ireland'
Northern Ireland could be part of EU customs territory, says leaked EU withdrawal draft
22:45
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—Episode 7
7/10Stephen has rejected the idea of the priesthood, on instinct.
23:00
Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 4, Cuisine
Tim Key is at the top of the Shard, taking a comic look at the concept of cuisine.
23:30
Today in Parliament—27/02/2018
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—28/02/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantú—2. Creation
2/5Francsico Cantú recounts how the US-Mexican border was created.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/02/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/02/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/02/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—28/02/2018
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/02/2018
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Reverend Mary Stallard.
05:45
Farming Today—Pig Week - Day 3
Anna Hill talks to the Morgan family about disease control and antibiotics on the farm.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Helen Moncrieff on the Fulmar
Helen Moncrieff finds an ally in a territorial fulmar!
