FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—19/07/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Remarkable Life of the Skin—The First Sense
4/5Dr Lyman explores the relationship between our brain and skin. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/07/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—19/07/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/07/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Major Anne Read.
05:45
Farming Today—19.07.19 TB and its impact; pheasant shooting challenge; cereals
Scheme to make TB cull less harrowing; mass pheasant release challenged; ancient cereals.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hawaiian Goose (Nene)
Liz Bonnin presents the Nene, or the endemic and rare Hawaiian goose.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—19/07/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Marcus Wareing, chef
Marcus Wareing, chef, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne(R)
09:45
The Remarkable Life of the Skin—Social and Spiritual Skin
5/5Dr Monty Lyman concludes with a look at tattooing as a social and religious activity.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Women's sport, Muslim women ex-offenders, Introverts, Sustainable fashion.
Summer sporting legacy: How best can we inspire more women and girls to take up sport?
10:45
Moon—Landing
5/5Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Final episode of Apollo 11's epic journey to the moon.
11:00
D for Diagnosis—What's in a Label?
Why a mental health diagnosis can carry its own health warning.
11:30
British Troll Farm
Sitcom in a secret British unit dedicated to fighting the social media cyberwar. Badly.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—19/07/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—10. Memories
10/10Recalling his break up with Fran Fisher, Charlie now looks forward to his wedding.
12:18
You and Yours—Women's football, Smart motorways, Online remittances
Residents say they wont return to fire damaged block
12:57
Weather—19/07/2019
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—19/07/2019
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
13:45
Tales from the Lobby—Tales from the Lobby, Lobbying in the age of Brexit
How will Brexit affect the world of the lobbyist?
14:00
The Archers—18/07/2019
Shula comes to the rescue(R)
14:15
The Interrogation—Series 7, Nadine
2/5Detective team Max and Sean interview another suspect in Roy Williams' crime drama.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Garden Wisley: Part One
Kathy Clugston and the gardening experts are at RHS Garden Wisley.
15:45
Short Works—Sonny's Bench by Dawn Watson
Outside a primary school in Belfast, Sonny waits for his granddaughter.
16:00
Last Word—Audrey Eyton, Arthur Ryan, Jack Bond, Rip Torn
Matthew Bannister on a retailer, a diet creator, a cricketer and an actor
16:30
Feedback—19/07/2019
The controller of the Proms rejects suggestions that they are elitist.
16:55
The Listening Project—Clodagh and Emma - Thanks Dad
Two artists and activists talk light-heartedly about how much their art means to them.
17:00
PM—19/07/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/07/2019 Hammond 'won't exclude' backing no confidence vote to stop no-deal Brexit
Chancellor prepared to take steps to avoid a no-deal Brexit at the end of October.
18:30
Lobby Land—Series 2, Vis-à-Vis
1/5Topical sitcom following life in Westminster through the eyes of a clickbait website.
19:00
The Archers—19/07/2019
Jim attempts to make amends
19:15
Front Row—Fab 5 Freddy, Laurie Anderson, Summer reads, film trailers
Hip hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy on the hidden black figures of Italian Renaissance art.
19:45
Moon—Landing
5/5Adapted by Anita Sullivan. Final episode of Apollo 11's epic journey to the moon.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Iain Dale, Nusrat Ghani MP, Jess Phillips MP, Pete Wishart MP
Shaun Ley presents political debate from the Melton Theatre in Melton Mowbray.
20:50
A Point of View—British Populism and Brexit
John Gray asks if a no-deal Brexit is the only way out of current events.
21:00
Tales from the Lobby—Tales from the Lobby (Omnibus), Episode 2
More adventures in the world of lobbying with Michael Crick.
22:00
The World Tonight—Iran seizes British-flagged oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz
UK government's emergency COBRA committee meeting tonight
22:45
Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls—10. Memories
10/10Recalling his break up with Fran Fisher, Charlie now looks forward to his wedding.(R)
23:00
A Good Read—Dolly Alderton & Clare Mackintosh
Dolly Alderton and Clare Mackintosh join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—19/07/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
23:55
The Listening Project—Christopher and Connor - Forging Friendships
PhD students talk about how hard it can be to make friends and what defines friendship.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—20/07/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Remarkable Life of the Skin—Social and Spiritual Skin
5/5Dr Monty Lyman concludes with a look at tattooing as a social and religious activity.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/07/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/07/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—20/07/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/07/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day, with Canon Angela Tilby.
05:45
Four Thought—Facing Death Creatively
R.M. Sánchez-Camus describes how art can help us to talk about death and dying.(R)
