FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—01/03/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—War Doctor, Episode 4
Frontline trauma surgeon David Nott is in war-torn Syria.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/03/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—01/03/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/03/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Jenny Wigley.
05:45
Farming Today—George Eustice resigns, the Red Tractor logo and a 'flying flock' of sheep!
What now for DEFRA after the resignation of farming minister, George Eustice?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Liz Bonnin presents the raucous calling sulphur-crested cockatoo from Australia.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—01/03/2019
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Margaret MacMillan, historian
Margaret MacMillan, historian, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne(R)
09:45
Book of the Week—War Doctor, Episode 5
Frontline trauma surgeon David Nott is in Aleppo as the brutal conflict intensifies.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Amanda Abbington, Asma Khan, Bumps & Babies
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
10:45
Maya Angelou's Autobiographies—A Song Flung up to Heaven, Episode 5
5/5Maya Angelou is set to work for Martin Luther King when tragedy strikes.
11:00
The Country vs the City
Political correspondent Chris Mason mulls over the divide between city and country life.
11:30
What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, Working for a Living
1/4Stephen takes his first steps into working life.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—01/03/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Golden Child by Claire Adam—5. Jealousy
5/10Memories evolve of jealousies, lies and dangers that first began to threaten the family.
12:18
You and Yours—Discounter supermarkets, Pension battles, Mindfulness, Typewriters
Being a supermarket boss, mindfulness in schools, pension woes and old-style typewriters.
12:57
Weather—01/03/2019
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—01/03/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
The Secret History of a School—The Secret History of a School, Episode 5
Alan Johnson on 140 years of education through the prism of one school in Camberwell.
14:00
The Archers—28/02/2019
Susan finds herself rebuffed.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—The Old Man in the Moon
Old friends revisit the shocking events of their childhood during the Iranian Revolution.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Glasgow
Eric Robson and the panel are in Glasgow.
15:45
Short Works—The Eighth Jew
An original short work for radio by Sheena Kalayil.
16:00
Last Word—André Previn KBE, John Haynes OBE, Tony Mendez, Lady Grantchester
Matthew Bannister on a conductor, a publisher, a spy and a businesswoman.
16:30
Feedback—Explaining Brexit
Roger Bolton on putting the 'new' in Brexit news, and fusing drama and documentary.
16:55
The Listening Project—The Headstone
Bronagh and Claudine and a surprisingly funny chat about a headstone.
17:00
PM—01/03/2019
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/03/2019 Renewed pressure on Chris Grayling
Government pays millions to Euro Tunnel to settle Brexit ferry contracts case
18:30
The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 2
2/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
19:00
The Archers—01/03/2019
It's a big night for Lee.
19:15
Front Row—Stephen Merchant, Novels review, Clean Break at 40
Stephen Merchant discusses his new feature film about wrestling
19:45
Maya Angelou's Autobiographies—A Song Flung up to Heaven, Episode 5
5/5Maya Angelou is set to work for Martin Luther King when tragedy strikes.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Liz Truss MP, Rachel Reeves MP, Heidi Allen MP, Costas Lapavitsas
Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from the Fisher Theatre in Bungay, Suffolk.
20:50
A Point of View—Calling a spade a spade
Tom Shakespeare on why we are in urgent need of a bit of plain speaking.
21:00
The Secret History of a School—Omnibus (Part 1)
Alan Johnson on 140 years of education through the prism of one school in Camberwell.
22:00
The World Tonight—01/03/2019
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
22:45
Golden Child by Claire Adam—5. Jealousy
5/10Memories evolve of jealousies, lies and dangers that first began to threaten the family.(R)
23:00
Woman's Hour—Late Night Woman's Hour
Emma Barnett and guests partake of a few nocturnal frank and funny conversations.
23:30
Today in Parliament—01/03/2019
Mark D'Arcy has all the news from Westminster.
23:55
The Listening Project—Teens, Meds and ADHD
Friends Sarah and Roy discuss ADHD and its impact on teenagers and adults.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—02/03/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—War Doctor, Episode 5
Frontline trauma surgeon David Nott is in Aleppo as the brutal conflict intensifies.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/03/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—02/03/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/03/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds
05:45
iPM—Should I have to quit my job?
A listener explains how she was told to stop work in order to support her autistic son.
