BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 21 January 2019

FM Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/01/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Surveillance
  Surveillance - how we are both watchers, as well as the watched.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Helen's, Sefton
  Bells on Sunday from St Helen's, Sefton(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/01/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/01/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/01/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/01/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/01/2019
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Meat-free report slammed, wool revival, agri-tech
  A new report saying eat less meat is condemned as a starvation diet.
10. 05:56
  Weather—21/01/2019
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tree Sparrow
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the Tree Sparrow.(R)
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/01/2019
  News and current affairs programme, including Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Art, truth and power
  Andrew Marr with Fiona Benson, Louise Pullen, Stephen Bayley and Liam Bright.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Maid, Episode 1
  1/5Stephanie Land’s first-hand account of working as a low-wage cleaner in today's America.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Why don't women propose more? Sara Cox. The "good girl" stereotype in schools.
  We discuss proposals - who's asking who? Girls in school. The new Domestic Violence Bill
5. 10:45
  Irene Nemirovsky - The Misunderstanding—Episode 1
  1/5Dramatisation of Irene Nemirovsky's (Suite Francaise) beautiful and beguiling debut novel.
6. 11:00
  The Untold—Should I study at Cambridge?
  Anoushka is smart, funny and mixed race: should she apply for a place at Cambridge Uni?
7. 11:30
  For the Love of Leo—Series 1, Princess of the Russias
  4/4Leo’s daughter returns as a Russian princess arrives to bid for his heart, and his home.
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—21/01/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Washington Black—Episode Six
  By Esi Edugyan. Wash and Titch are now in America.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Ex Pat Pensions and Gym Fees
  Where do you stand if your gym hikes your fees?
4. 12:57
  Weather—21/01/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—21/01/2019
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  James Burke's Web of Knowledge—Episode 1
  From Mozart to the helicopter: James Burke makes the link
7. 14:00
  The Archers—20/01/2019
  Alistair takes centre stage
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—19 Weeks
  Eve Myles stars as Emily in the true story of Emily Steel's late pregnancy termination.
9. 15:00
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 4, 2019
  Tom Sutcliffe chairs radio's most fiendish quiz
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—The one where we talk about deep fried Mars Bars
  Food writer Rachel McCormack explores deep fried cuisine throughout Europe
11. 16:00
  The Sympathy of Things—Part 1
  Amica Dall and Giles Smith look at our relationship with the material world.
12. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 19, Origin of Numbers
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Hannah Fry to look at the origin of numbers
13. 17:00
  PM—21/01/2019
  PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/01/2019 May seeks Brexit backstop concessions
  The Prime Minister tells MPs she'll consider various options before new talks in Brussels
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/01/2019
  Helen is put on the spot
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Nicole Kidman, Fanny Hill, Women artists
  Nicole Kidman on her film Destroyer, Fanny Hill, Female Old Masters.
5. 19:45
  Irene Nemirovsky - The Misunderstanding—Episode 1
  1/5Dramatisation of Irene Nemirovsky's (Suite Francaise) beautiful and beguiling debut novel.
6. 20:00
  Searching For Swimming Pools
  Writer Charles Sprawson reflects on his life as he copes with advancing dementia.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Japan's Elderly Crime Wave
  Elderly pensioners in Japan commit petty crimes so that they can be sent to prison.(R)
8. 21:00
  I Feel for You—Narcs and narcissists
  Jolyon Jenkins investigates whether we're really in the grip of a narcissism epidemic.(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Art, truth and power
  Andrew Marr with Fiona Benson, Louise Pullen, Stephen Bayley and Liam Bright.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/01/2019
  In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
11. 22:45
  Washington Black—Episode Six
  By Esi Edugyan. Wash and Titch are now in America.(R)
12. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—How to talk funny with Elis James
  Michael Rosen talks to comedian Elis James about how to make language funny.(R)
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/01/2019
  All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/01/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Maid, Episode 1
  1/5Stephanie Land’s first-hand account of working as a low-wage cleaner in today's America.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/01/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/01/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/01/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/01/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/01/2019
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Scrutiny of Fisheries Bill, big machinery, potato trial
  An investigation by MPs into the Fisheries Bill says it is short on detail.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Barn Owl
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the barn owl.(R)

Tuesday 22 January 2019