FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—03/07/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
On Chapel Sands—Episode 2
In Laura Cumming's new book, everything changes for her mother when a secret is revealed.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/07/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—03/07/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/07/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Karen Smith
05:45
Farming Today—Cod stocks in decline, Gove on shooting licenses, Gooseberries
Why have cod stocks in the North Sea fallen?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Curlew
Writer Amy Liptrot reflects on the evocative disappearing curlew call in the uplands.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—03/07/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Only Artists—Marek Reichman meets Peter Saville.
Industrial designer Marek Reichman meets graphic designer Peter Saville.
09:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—03/07/2019
Nick Robinson talks about what’s really going on in British politics.
09:45
On Chapel Sands—Episode 3
In Laura Cumming's book about her mother, a photograph reveals an unexpected truth.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Julie Heldman, Cannabis, Parents' evenings, Women's centres
Tennis, community payback, cannabis and women, and what to wear to school events.
10:41
Daphne: A Fire in Malta—Episode 3
Drama series inspired by the life and work of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
10:55
The Listening Project—Sadie and Rachel - To the Lido
Mother and daughter talk about their passion for cold-water swimming at the local lido.
11:00
When Parents Split
Philippa Perry explores the psychological manipulation of children during divorce.(R)
11:30
Leg Breakers—The Big Night
Rebekah Staton stars in Tom Wainwright's comedy-drama set in a struggling stage school.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—03/07/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Prostrate Years, Episode 8
Adrian leaves the New Year’s Eve party early - and without Daisy.
12:18
You and Yours—Credit card gambling, Council house revival, Climate change gardens
Banning online gambling on credit cards. Council homes revival. Plants for climate change.
12:57
Weather—03/07/2019
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—03/07/2019
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
13:45
The Disrupters—Comptoir Libanais: Tony Kitous
Kamal Ahmed and Rohan Silva lift the lid on the realities of starting your own business.
14:00
The Archers—02/07/2019
Tom's worried history repeats(R)
14:15
Dangerous Visions—Siege, Episode 1
A National Front politician causes unrest in Grenoble as he campaigns to be the next mayor(R)
15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Power of Attorney
Paul Lewis and guests answer your questions about power of attorney.
15:30
Inside Health—Deprescribing
In a new series Dr Mark Porter explores the growing trend to 'deprescribe'.(R)
16:00
Thinking Allowed—TV in prison - Live music in prison
Television in British prisons. Also, BB King and prison 'blues'.(R)
16:30
The Media Show—Who's watching the BBC?
The BBC's Annual Report reveals that fewer young people are tuning in.
17:00
PM—03/07/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/07/2019 The Chinese ambassador accuses the UK of a "colonial mindset" over Hong Kong
China's ambassador is summoned to the Foreign Office as the diplomatic row intensifies.
18:30
The Pin—Series 4, Home
1/4Award-winning sketch duo The Pin are back with a new series and this time they're at home.
19:00
The Archers—03/07/2019
Alan steps into the breach
19:15
Front Row—Chanya Button on Vita & Virginia, Michael Frayn's Noises Off, Mental health in gaming, Ode to Joy
New film Vita & Virginia, Noises Off, mental health in gaming, the story of Ode to Joy
19:45
Daphne: A Fire in Malta—Episode 3
Drama series inspired by the life and work of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.(R)
20:00
Moral Maze—The Morality of Anonymity
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
20:45
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—03/07/2019
Nick Robinson talks about what’s really going on in British politics.(R)
21:00
The Origin of Stuff—Bed
Katy Brand reveals how our attitudes to sleep, sex and status are played out in the bed.
21:30
Only Artists—Marek Reichman meets Peter Saville.
Industrial designer Marek Reichman meets graphic designer Peter Saville.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Hong Kong: the war of words between Beijing and London
Chinese ambassador in London accuses British ministers of "inappropriate" comments
22:45
The Diaries of Adrian Mole—The Prostrate Years, Episode 8
Adrian leaves the New Year’s Eve party early - and without Daisy.(R)
23:00
The East Coast Listening Post—Series 2, Tattoo
4/4Jenna and Dana meet Bella Watson, a woman with a Union Jack tattoo on her forehead.
23:15
Nurse—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6Bittersweet comedy drama about a community mental health nurse. Starring Paul Whitehouse.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—03/07/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament presented by Sean Curran.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—04/07/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
On Chapel Sands—Episode 3
In Laura Cumming's book about her mother, a photograph reveals an unexpected truth.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/07/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—04/07/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/07/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Karen Smith
05:45
Farming Today—04/07/19: Pilot visa scheme for seasonal workers, retractable roof in soft-fruit production, rural GPs
Caz Graham asks if a two-year pilot visa scheme is producing enough seasonal workers.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Trudie Goodwin on the Hoopoe
Actress and keen birdwatcher Trudie Goodwin has a lifelong love of the hoopoe.(R)
