FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—09/07/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Fens: Discovering England's Ancient Depths—Episode 1
The Fens seen through the eyes of one of Britain’s most distinguished archaeologists.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/07/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—09/07/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/07/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev David Bruce.
05:45
Farming Today—UN report on global food production, New Welsh farm subsidy scheme, Saving lost footpaths
A UN report on global food production predicts lower prices for farm commodities.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Redstart
Bill Oddie presents the black redstart.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—09/07/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Life Scientific—DNA detective Turi King
How geneticist Turi King identified the 500 yr old skeleton of Richard III.
09:30
One to One—Emma Freud meets Rukmini Callimachi
Emma Freud talks to New York Times journalist Rukmini Callimachi about her reports on IS.
09:45
The Fens: Discovering England's Ancient Depths—Episode 2
Francis Pryor uncovers a significant Bronze Age site which reveals intriguing evidence.
10:00
Woman's Hour—The Girl Code, Chinese Women in Detention, Sohaila Abdulali
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
10:45
DCI Alma Blair—Dead Cert, 2. Tough Going
2/5With a horse and jockey dead, for DCI Blair and DS Trotter the going is getting tough.
11:00
Translating for Mum and Dad
Dr Humera Iqbal explores the unique experiences faced by young translators.(R)
11:30
The Dying of the Ice—Olafur Eliasson
Andrew McGibbon talks with artist Olafur Eliasson about ice and his return to Tate Modern.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—09/07/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—2. Long Days
2/10At the age of 16, long summer days stretch out before Charlie.
12:18
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Have you had routine surgery cancelled?
Call You and Yours: Have you had routine surgery cancelled?
12:57
Weather—09/07/2019
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—09/07/2019
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
13:45
Tales from the Lobby—Tales from the Lobby, How do you define a lobbyist?
Michael Crick meets lobbyist Iain Anderson
14:00
The Archers—08/07/2019
Lilian's birthday does not go as planned(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Nine Bob Notes
Matthew Kelly stars in this witty and poignant comedy drama.
15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 25, Kew
Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are in Kew.(R)
15:30
The Invention Of...—Britain, So Many Different Little Corners
Who are the Scots, the Irish, the English and the Welsh? What do these words even mean?
16:00
Can Hip Hop Save Ballet?
Why are there so few black dancers in classical ballet? Eric Underwood investigates.(R)
16:30
A Good Read—Dom Joly and Kate Hamer
Dom Joly and Kate Hamer join Harriett Gilbert to talk about favourite books.
17:00
PM—09/07/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/07/2019 Labour to back Remain as it calls for a new referendum
Jeremy Corbyn challenges the next Prime Minister "to put their deal to the people"
18:30
Heresy—Series 11, Episode 5
5/6Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
19:00
The Archers—09/07/2019
Jazzer oversteps the mark
19:15
Front Row—Cressida Cowell, the new children's laureate; Cherie Blair goes into film
Children's laureate Cressida Cowell, Cherie Blair, and Life of Pi on the stage
19:45
DCI Alma Blair—Dead Cert, 2. Tough Going
2/5With a horse and jockey dead, for DCI Blair and DS Trotter the going is getting tough.(R)
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Bitter Brew
Bitter Brew: The harrowing story of rape, murder and violence on a Kenyan tea plantation.
20:40
In Touch—A blind Shakespearean debut
A blind actor joins the RSC, and a visually impaired therapist has some advice.
21:00
Inside Health—Obesity and Cancer campaign; Intelligent liver function tests; Getting reliable information from websites
Obesity and Cancer campaign; intelligent liver function tests; which websites to trust.
21:30
The Life Scientific—DNA detective Turi King
How geneticist Turi King identified the 500 yr old skeleton of Richard III.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Rivals for Tory leadership in head-to-head tv debate
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt clash over a number of issues, including Brexit
22:45
Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—2. Long Days
2/10At the age of 16, long summer days stretch out before Charlie.(R)
23:00
Stand-Up Specials—Geoff Norcott's Withdrawal Disagreement
Comedian Geoff Norcott looks at how Brexit is changing the way we define ourselves.
23:30
Today in Parliament—09/07/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—10/07/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Fens: Discovering England's Ancient Depths—Episode 2
Francis Pryor uncovers a significant Bronze Age site which reveals intriguing evidence.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/07/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—10/07/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/07/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev David Bruce.
05:45
Farming Today—10/07/19: Testing British Pork, Wildflower seeds, Litter at Loch Lomond
An isotape test will check whether pork labelled as British in butchers is British.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Ringed Plover
Bill Oddie presents the little ringed plover.(R)
