FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—06/08/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
A Woman of Firsts—Episode 1
Edna Ismail’s memoir of her Somali childhood devastated by the trauma of FGM.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/08/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—06/08/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/08/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
05:45
Farming Today—06/08/19 Horticulture in Wales, social media on farms, monitoring great black-backed gulls
The Welsh farmers swapping lamb for fruit and veg.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Danielle Meyer on the Gannet
The RSPB's Danielle Meyer recalls working with gannets for Tweet of the Day.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—06/08/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Fry's English Delight—Series 10, Order!
Stephen Fry looks at the role of order in language with the help of David Sedaris
09:30
Classified Britain—Series 2, Edinburgh Evening Courant 14 April 1827
James Naughtie explores history through front page small ads.
09:45
A Woman of Firsts—Episode 2
Edna Ismail’s memoir of nursing training in London, a long way from her Somaliland home.
10:00
Woman's Hour—The Yardley Girls, Harassment of disabled women in public spaces
The Yardley Girls, Harassment of disabled women in public spaces, Breast milk donation
10:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 9: The Fruits of Gwyddno, 2. Decision Time
2/5Diane makes a decision that will impact everyone in Glan Don.
11:00
The Power of...—Power of Deceit
Lucy Cooke discovers why being a bit sneaky may be an excellent evolutionary strategy.
11:30
Art of Now—A New School for New Orleans
Clara Amfo meets the staff and artists at a groundbreaking music studio in New Orleans.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—06/08/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Ulverton—Episode 3
3/12Multi-voice reading of Adam Thorpe's story of a fictional village from 1650 to 1988.
12:18
You and Yours—Why is a family holiday worth all the money?
Call You and Yours: Why is a family holiday worth all the money?
12:57
Weather—06/08/2019
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—06/08/2019
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
13:45
The TED Interview—Monica Lewinsky
Chris Anderson talks to Monica Lewinsky, who argues for a bully-free world.
14:00
The Archers—05/08/2019
Kate makes her feelings clear(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—In His Kiss
Anna's looking for comedy material, George wants love. Can there be a happy ending?(R)
15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 25, Macclesfield
Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are in Macclesfield.(R)
15:30
No Triumph, No Tragedy—01/04/2019
Peter White, blind since birth, meets the blind US lawyer and successful CEO Isaac Lidsky.(R)
16:00
Word of Mouth—Philosophy in English
Michael Rosen looks at philosophy in English, from John Locke to corporate slogans.
16:30
Great Lives—Ed Balls nominates Herbert Howells
Ed Balls discusses the influence of 20th-century composer Herbert Howells on his life.
17:00
PM—06/08/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/08/2019 Chelsea Football Club apologise for historical child sexual abuse
A report says former youth players at Chelsea suffered sexual abuse in the 1970s.
18:30
Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers—Series 2, Religion
3/4A series of potentially misremembered anecdotes on stupidity from Andy Hamilton.
19:00
The Archers—06/08/2019
Ed has a confession to make
19:15
Front Row—Toni Morrison remembered, the Sound of Space in Music
Stig Abell and guests pay tribute to the American writer Toni Morrison.
19:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 9: The Fruits of Gwyddno, 2. Decision Time
2/5Diane makes a decision that will impact everyone in Glan Don.(R)
20:00
Can Facebook Survive?
David Baker investigates if Facebook can survive its recent troubles intact.
20:40
In Touch—Access to Health Records and Accessible Fun
A listener’s issue with getting the NHS to provide correspondence in his preferred format.
21:00
Inside Health—Singing for breathlessness, Aneurysms, Sunscreens and Myasthenia gravis
Singing for breathlessness, Aneurysms and exercise, Sunscreens, Myasthenia gravis
21:30
Fry's English Delight—Series 10, Order!
Stephen Fry looks at the role of order in language with the help of David Sedaris(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Deepening war of words between Brussels and Westminster
Michael Gove accuses the EU of refusing to engage in fresh talks
22:45
Ulverton—Episode 3
3/12Multi-voice reading of Adam Thorpe's story of a fictional village from 1650 to 1988.(R)
23:00
Does The Team Drink?
Louis Barfe explores the connections between alcohol and comedy.
23:30
Partition Voices—Series 1, Aftermath
First-hand accounts of turmoil and violence in the days after India's partition.(R)
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—07/08/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
A Woman of Firsts—Episode 2
Edna Ismail’s memoir of nursing training in London, a long way from her Somaliland home.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/08/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—07/08/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/08/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
05:45
Farming Today—06/08/19 The new Chief Whip is a farmer, salad shortages, social media helping with rural isolation
We hear why salad might be scarce after October.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Corncrake
Writer Amy Liptrot recalls her work as the RSPB corncrake officer on Orkney.(R)
