FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/11/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/11/2018
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—07/11/2018
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/11/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
05:45
Farming Today—CCTV in abattoirs, a pilot scheme for TB testing and small farm robots
Why have some abattoirs missed the deadline for CCTV to be installed?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Grey Partridge
Bill Oddie presents the Grey partridge.
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Morning
06:00
Today—07/11/2018
News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Only Artists—Series 6, Amanda Levete meets Asif Kapadia
Architect Amanda Levete meets film-maker Asif Kapadia.
09:30
Oliver Burkeman: Why Are We So Angry?—07/11/2018
Anger can be a destructive force, so Oliver Burkeman learns how it can be managed.
09:45
Book of the Week—In Extremis: The Life of War Correspondent Marie Colvin, Episode 3
In Lindsey Hilsum's account of the brave journalist, there is a career-defining moment.
10:00
Woman's Hour—US midterms, breast cancer research, Iman Qureshi
US midterms, breast cancer research, Iman Qureshi and WH Power Lister Sas Metcalfe
10:41
Curious Under the Stars—Series 6: Shincyn's Moon, Part 3
3/5By Alan Harris. As Emlyn and Gertrude’s love begins to blossom, the rats begin to swarm.
10:55
The Listening Project—Rob and Matt – Not Knowing Our Other Dads
Capturing the nation in conversation in partnership with the British Library.
11:00
Addicted to Sex
Delve into the secretive world of porn and sex addiction.
11:30
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 8, The Boy Who Ran Away From The Circus
1/2On a Glasgow rooftop, a former high wire act and a sad young man are connected by chance.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—07/11/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Home Front—7 November 1918 - Ralph Winwood
Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
12:15
You and Yours—Rail tickets, Tenants on benefits, Supermarket allergens
The rail ticketing system is to be made simpler and fairer - but how will it look?
12:57
Weather—07/11/2018
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—07/11/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
13:45
Voices of the First World War—Open Country
Those who were there recall the rapid Allied advances of autumn 1918
14:00
The Archers—06/11/2018
Ben looks to the future
14:15
Drama on 4—Black and Blue, Hands Up
Six black male playwrights explore their feelings about race and police violence in the US(R)
15:00
Money Box—Expats and Brexit
Deal or no deal: How will Brexit affect the finances of Britons living in Europe?
15:30
All in the Mind—30th anniversary, Incivility of politicians, Arctic scientists' mental health
30th anniversary, incivility of politicians and ratings, Arctic scientists' mental health(R)
16:00
Thinking Allowed—Shoes
Shoes: a cultural history.
16:30
The Media Show—Why Channel 4 is on the move
Alex Mahon, CEO of Channel 4, explains her strategy for the broadcaster.
17:00
PM—07/11/2018
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/11/2018 Trump hails "tremendous" mid-term vote - despite losing the House of Representatives
The President says he hopes the Republicans and Democrats can work together
18:30
Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Nappy Advert
2/4The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job.
19:00
The Archers—07/11/2018
Roy is left disappointed
19:15
Front Row—Danny Boyle's Armistice Day tribute, White Teeth the musical, singer-songwriter and poet Emily Maguire
White Teeth, the musical, Danny Boyle's Armistice Day tribute, singer Emily Maguire
19:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 6: Shincyn's Moon, Part 3
3/5By Alan Harris. As Emlyn and Gertrude’s love begins to blossom, the rats begin to swarm.(R)
20:00
Moral Maze—Lest We Forget: the Morality of Remembrance
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
20:45
David Baddiel Tries to Understand—Crying
David Baddiel tries to understand crying: why does water come out of our eyes?
21:00
Costing the Earth—Wetland Wonder
Wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests, but the damage can be reversed.(R)
21:30
Only Artists—Series 6, Amanda Levete meets Asif Kapadia
Architect Amanda Levete meets film-maker Asif Kapadia.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Donald Trump fires his attorney general, Jeff Sessions, after the mid-term elections
President hailed the results as a "tremendous success"
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, Episode 2
Adrian has his first appointment with a psychotherapist.
23:00
Book at Bedtime—Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, Episode 3
Adrian shares a joke with the girl in the newsagents.
23:15
Nurse—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6Bittersweet comedy drama about a community mental health nurse. Starring Paul Whitehouse.
23:30
World War One: The Cultural Front—Series 5, 1918: Chaplin Goes to War
The propaganda and protest art that comes from America at war
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—08/11/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—In Extremis: The Life of War Correspondent Marie Colvin, Episode 3
In Lindsey Hilsum's account of the brave journalist, there is a career-defining moment.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/11/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/11/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/11/2018
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—08/11/2018
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/11/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
05:45
Farming Today—Farm Business Innovation
Charlotte Smith looks into diversification at the 2018 Farm Business Innovation show.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Crested Lark
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the crested lark found from Europe across to China.
