FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—28/05/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Book of the Week—The Diary of a Young Girl, Episode 1
Anne Frank would have been 90 this year. Readings from her diary by Georgia Groome.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/05/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—28/05/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/05/2019
A reading and a reflection to start the day with Father Christopher Hancock
05:45
Farming Today—Organic milk prices, salad crops, UK vineyards
The impact of Brexit uncertainty on organic milk prices.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Arctic Skua
Michaela Strachan presents the arctic skua.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—28/05/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Reith Lectures—Jonathan Sumption - Law and the Decline of Politics, In Praise of Politics
Jonathan Sumption explains how democracy can accommodate opposing opinions and interests
09:45
Book of the Week—The Diary of a Young Girl, Episode 2
Anne Frank would have been 90 this year. Readings from her diary by Georgia Groome.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Kimberlé Crenshaw and Intersectionality at 30, and Bishop of London Sarah Mullally
Kimberlé Crenshaw and Intersectionality at 30, and Bishop of London Sarah Mullally
10:45
Gudrun—Series 6, Episode 7: Sigrid
7/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith continues.
11:00
Building a Better Bee
Martha Kearney examines if robotic/genetically modified bees can protect the world’s crops
11:30
Art of Now—Karaoke Rage
Gabriel Ebulue investigates a deadly karaoke curse concerning Frank Sinatra’s My Way.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—28/05/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr—2. Bloemenfontein
2/10The harsh reality of the Bloemenfontein Camp, where survival is key.
12:18
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Have worries about the environment changed what you do and buy?
Have worries about the environment changed what you do and buy?
12:57
Weather—28/05/2019
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—28/05/2019
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
13:45
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 2, Bricks
Bricks: used for tens of thousands of years and still such a vital building technology.
14:00
The Archers—27/05/2019
Kirsty looks to the future(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Foxes
A tense encounter in an Irish pub that will change four lives forever. Jim Norton stars.(R)
15:00
Short Cuts—Series 19, Desire Lines
2/6Short documentaries about being drawn towards the ones we love presented by Josie Long.
15:30
Costing the Earth—Insect Extinction?
What did insects ever do for us? Tom Heap meets the people trying to stop their decline.
16:00
Word of Mouth—Raymond Antrobus
Michael Rosen meets acclaimed poet Raymond Antrobus.
16:30
Great Lives—Kamila Shamsie chooses Asma Jahangir
Kamila Shamsie champions the life of the human rights lawyer Asma Jahangir.
17:00
PM—28/05/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/05/2019 Brexit Divides Labour Again
Fresh division in Labour over Brexit, as Alastair Campbell is expelled from the party.
18:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, Punk Rock Vampires
Ed Reardon returns to lead us through his week, as he keeps mind, soul and cat together.
19:00
The Archers—28/05/2019
Natasha attempts to build bridges
19:15
Front Row—Lenny Henry, Posy Simmonds, When They See Us
Lenny Henry on his latest stage role in King Hedley II, and graphic artist Posy Simmonds
19:45
Gudrun—Series 6, Episode 7: Sigrid
7/10Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith continues.(R)
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—A Load of Rubbish
Failures in the way recycling is set up in the UK is contributing to pollution in our seas
20:40
In Touch—Where have all the board games gone?
Why are there so few board games visually impaired people can play?
21:00
All in the Mind—NDAs, The Listening Place
The impact signing NDAs can have on mental health and The Listening Place
21:30
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 4, Phryne
Natalie Haynes stands up for Phryne, the Greek courtesan famed for her wit and beauty.
22:00
The World Tonight—Who will get the most powerful jobs in the EU?
Germany and France are backing different people
22:45
You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr—2. Bloemenfontein
2/10The harsh reality of the Bloemenfontein Camp, where survival is key.(R)
23:00
Man at the Helm—Episode 3
3/4The kids wonder if Charlie Bates is man at the helm material. Nina Stibbe’s comic novel.(R)
23:30
The Untold—No Place for the Homeless
The story of Corby, a town divided by proposals for a new homeless shelter.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—29/05/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Book of the Week—The Diary of a Young Girl, Episode 2
Anne Frank would have been 90 this year. Readings from her diary by Georgia Groome.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/05/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—29/05/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/05/2019
A reading and a reflection to start the day with Father Christopher Hancock
05:45
Farming Today—Gove's bid for PM, flavourful tomatoes, dog walking paddocks
Gove's days at Defra may be numbered - will farmers miss him when he's gone?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—White Stork
Michaela Strachan presents the white stork.(R)
