FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—10/04/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Nature of Spring by Jim Crumley—2. Island Spring
2/5The wilderness wonders of Colonsay and Shetland.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/04/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—10/04/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/04/2019
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Very Rev Dr Sarah Rowland Jones
05:45
Farming Today—Organic farming, re-wilding, boreholes for water
The German state of Bavaria announces it will double its organic land production by 2025.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Ruth Cromie on the Eider
Ruth Cromie of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre on the eider duck.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—10/04/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Black Music in Europe: A Hidden History—Series 2, After 1945
Clarke Peters continues his surprising history of black music in Europe.
09:30
Curious Cases—Series 13, The Periodic Problem
2/6How do you discover a new chemical element?
09:45
The Nature of Spring by Jim Crumley—3. An Island Pilgrimage
3/5Spring on the fertile small island of Lismore.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Singer Louise Redknapp
Louise Redknapp, tampon tax, author Sara Collins and food allergies.
10:41
Ship of Lies—3. Danger
3/5With McBride feared murdered, Emma and Danny realise their lives maybe at risk.
10:55
The Listening Project—Isabelle and Sue - I Want Three Alpacas
A 12-year-old girl talks to her counsellor about how she sees her future panning out.
11:00
My Name Is...—My Name Is Rachel
Rachel hears voices. She became a 'revolving door' patient. She wants things to change.
11:30
Ability—Series 2, Doing a Runner
2/4Matt, Bob and Jess do a runner from a restaurant - straight into trouble.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—10/04/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Home Fire—Episode 8
By Kamila Shamsie. Aneeka wasn't able to join Parvaiz in Turkey. And now it's too late.
12:18
You and Yours—Action Fraud, Baking School, Copycat Websites
Fraud victims feel 'let down' by Action Fraud plus amateur bakers head to Sourdough school
12:57
Weather—10/04/2019
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—10/04/2019
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
13:45
The Decade That Invented the Future: The 1970s—1977: Apple
The story of the Apple II personal computer, launched in 1977, and its legacy.
14:00
The Archers—09/04/2019
Lily reveals all about recent events.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Lights, Camera, Kidnap!, Episode 2
True story of how a movie star and her director ex-husband were kidnapped by Kim Jong-Il.(R)
15:00
Money Box—The future of saving into a pension at work
Are you saving into a pension at work? Has this happened via auto-enrolment?
15:30
In Their Element—Series 3, Any Old Iron
Beyond war and peace, how iron has shaped human biology and culture.(R)
16:00
Thinking Allowed—CEO Society - Time Management
CEO Society and Time management.
16:30
The Media Show—Journalism's class ceiling
How Julie Etchingham and Alison Phillips reached the top.
17:00
PM—10/04/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/04/2019 Theresa May at EU Brexit summit
Mrs May is at an EU summit in Brussels to make her case for a further delay to Brexit.
18:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Cumulus Nimbus
3/4Alok's famous former school friend returns to Lenzie for a visit.(R)
19:00
The Archers—10/04/2019
Jim has some harsh words.
19:15
Front Row—Composer Gavin Bryars, Isabella Hammad, Opera singers sing pop
Gavin Bryars on a 12-hour performance of his 1971 piece Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet
19:45
Ship of Lies—3. Danger
3/5With McBride feared murdered, Emma and Danny realise their lives maybe at risk.
20:00
FutureProofing—Opportunity
How social trends and technology may radically alter the future landscape of opportunity
20:45
Lent Talks—The Uncertainty of Judas
Candida Moss on Judas, demonisation and betrayal.
21:00
Costing the Earth—The Wolf is Back!
The wolf has returned to every mainland European country. Tom Heap goes on their trail.
21:30
Black Music in Europe: A Hidden History—Series 2, After 1945
Clarke Peters continues his surprising history of black music in Europe.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—10/04/2019
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45
Home Fire—Episode 8
By Kamila Shamsie. Aneeka wasn't able to join Parvaiz in Turkey. And now it's too late.(R)
23:00
Bunk Bed—Series 6, Episode 4
4/4Patrick Marber and Peter Curran wrestle life's challenges while laying in the dark.
23:15
Kieran Hodgson's Earworms—Series 1, Wagner
1/4An idiot's guide to Wagner. Perfect for fans of comedy, classical music, and idiots.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—10/04/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—11/04/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Nature of Spring by Jim Crumley—3. An Island Pilgrimage
3/5Spring on the fertile small island of Lismore.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/04/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—11/04/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/04/2019
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Very Rev Dr Sarah Rowland Jones.
05:45
Farming Today—Britain's third country status, report recommends turning farmland into forest, rewilding
The EU says it'll continue to accept UK animal exports in a no-deal Brexit scenario.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Joe Harkness on the skylark
Joe Harkness on the skylark.(R)
