FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—03/05/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Underland by Robert Macfarlane—4. Archipelago
4/5Robert Macfarlane's eagerly awaited new book is subterranean in its story.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/05/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—03/05/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/05/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
05:45
Farming Today—03/05/19 - Robert Goodwill, Withdrawal of general licences, Sika deer
The Minister for Farming, Robert Goodwill, says he's disappointed with Natural England.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Melissa Harrison on the House Sparrow
Nature writer Melissa Harrison presents the case for the humble and rather noisy 'spadger'(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—03/05/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Reunion—The Scottish Parliament
Sue MacGregor brings together those who campaigned for and secured a Scottish Parliament.(R)
09:45
Underland by Robert Macfarlane—5. Glacier
5/5Robert Macfarlane reads his underground journey into a world of ice.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Mary Black, Monster trucks, Defining intersex
In the wake of Caster Semenya’s legal battle we look at differences in sexual development
10:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 5
5/5Gareth makes a life-changing discovery.
11:00
Tara and George—Beyond Tara and George
Audrey Gillan examines why so many homeless people are dying on our streets.
11:30
Hugo Rifkind's Search For Power—MPs
Hugo Rifkind explores the power that Members of Parliament do and do not have.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—03/05/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan—5. Involvement
5/10Charlie learns about Miranda and Peter Gorringe.
12:18
You and Yours—Slug love, Care home evictions, Sew your own clothes
Is it time to give up on hostas and learn to love garden slugs?
12:57
Weather—03/05/2019
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—03/05/2019
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
13:45
The Five Faces of Leonardo—5. Flight of Imagination
Ralph Steadman shares his passion for flying and Leonardo.
14:00
The Archers—02/05/2019
Lily's past comes back to haunt her.(R)
14:15
First World Problems—What Country, Friends, Is This?
3/5The family's two cars are racing for sanctuary in North Wales. Only one will get there.(R)
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Essex
The horticultural panel answer questions in Essex.
15:45
Short Works—The Ice Child
An original short work for radio by Kirsty Logan.
16:00
Last Word—Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, Terry Rawlings, Neus Català, Heather Harper CBE, Peter Mayhew
Matthew Bannister on a Grand Duke, a film editor, a campaigner, a soprano, an actor
16:30
More or Less—Nurses, flatmates and cats
We look into sobering statistics about nurses and some curious claims about house-sharing.
16:55
The Listening Project—David and Henry - I Struggle Too
Two young Dads talk about the fragility of their own and each other’s mental health.
17:00
PM—03/05/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/05/2019 Brexit blamed for election losses
Conservatives and Labour say voters expressed Brexit frustration
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 99, Episode 4
Miles Jupp is joined by Katie Perrior, Angela Barnes, Kerry Godliman & Kemah Bob.
19:00
The Archers—03/05/2019
A secret is exposed at Grange Farm.
19:15
Front Row—Rokia Traoré, Bill Buford on Granta, artworks in political posters
Malian singer Rokia Traoré on guest directing this year’s Brighton Festival.
19:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 8: The Owl and the Ivy, Part 5
5/5Gareth makes a life-changing discovery.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Jonathan Bartley, Baroness Chakrabarti, Fraser Nelson, Helen Whately MP
Ritula Shah presents topical debate from Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
20:50
A Point of View—What Would Darwin Do?
Rebecca Stott imagines a conversation with Darwin about our environmental concerns.
21:00
Archive on 4—As the Statues Fall
Lawrence Pollard traces the history of tearing down public statues.
22:00
The World Tonight—03/05/2019
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45
Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan—5. Involvement
5/10Charlie learns about Miranda and Peter Gorringe.(R)
23:00
Great Lives—Kirill Gerstein on Ferruccio Busoni
Kirill Gerstein chooses conductor, composer and virtuoso Ferruccio Busoni(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—03/05/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
23:55
The Listening Project—Neil and Sai - Canine Responders: Search and Recovery
Two friends who met because of dogs talk about dogs trained in search and recovery work.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—04/05/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Underland by Robert Macfarlane—5. Glacier
5/5Robert Macfarlane reads his underground journey into a world of ice.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/05/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—04/05/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/05/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Latifa Akay.
05:45
Curious Cases—Series 13, The Lunar Land, Part 2
5/6What would life be like if we had two moons?(R)
