FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—20/08/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Coventry, by Rachel Cusk—Driving as Metaphor
Extracts from Rachel Cusk's new collection of clear-sighted and witty essays.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/08/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—20/08/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/08/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rachel Gardner.
05:45
Farming Today—20/08/19 Grain trading, rural report, mob grazing, invasive pygmyweed
A new report criticises Westminster for ignoring the concerns of rural communities.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Aquatic Warbler
Brett Westwood presents the aquatic warbler.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—20/08/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Fry's English Delight—Series 10, The Doolittle Factor
Can animals use language? Stephen Fry weighs up the evidence.
09:30
Classified Britain—Series 2, Irish Times, Dublin Daily Express, The Freeman's Journal, April 1886
James Naughtie explores history through front page small ads.
09:45
Coventry, by Rachel Cusk—Coventry
Extracts from Rachel Cusk's new collection of witty and clear-sighted essays.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Listener Week: Day Two
The wellness industry and its effects on women. Plus young women and unwanted attention.
10:45
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy—The Country Girls, 2. Turning Point
2/10A play at the Town Hall marks a turning point in Kate's life.
11:00
The Power of...—Power of Peace
Lucy Cooke discovers whether it's better to fight or make peace in the animal kingdom
11:30
Art of Now—Tin Roof Symphony
Take shelter from the storm, as rain comes down on the humble tin roof.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—20/08/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Heartburn by Nora Ephron—2. Memories
2/5Rachel recalls meeting her husband-to-be at a Washington party.
12:18
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - How well prepared is your business for a no-deal Brexit?
Call You and Yours - How well prepared is your business for a no-deal Brexit?
12:57
Weather—20/08/2019
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—20/08/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
13:45
World War 2: The Economic Battle—Germany
War and the German Economy from 1920 – 1940.
14:00
The Archers—19/08/2019
Jim finds himself a new focus.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Found
By Katherine Chandler. What do you do when your husband returns home with a mystery baby?
15:00
Short Cuts—Series 20, Keeping Faith
2/7Josie Long presents short documentaries about keeping faith.
15:30
No Triumph, No Tragedy—Cyrus Habib
Peter White meets US lieutenant governor Cyrus Habib, who lost his eyesight at eight.(R)
16:00
Word of Mouth—The Language of Science
Michael Rosen looks at how English is used in Science.
16:30
Great Lives—Caroline Quentin nominates Sir John Vanbrugh
Caroline Quentin nominates the 17th century dramatist and architect Sir John Vanbrugh
17:00
PM—20/08/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/08/2019 Prime Minister says 'anti-democratic' backstop must be scrapped
Prime Minister says 'anti-democratic' Irish border backstop must be scrapped
18:30
Austentatious—18/06/2017
The world premiere of an amazing lost Jane Austen novel - improvised on the spot.
19:00
The Archers—20/08/2019
Will struggles to let go
19:15
Front Row—Antonio Banderas, Philippa Gregory and V.V. James on witches in literature, umbrellas in chinese culture
Antonio Banderas on playing film director Pedro Almodovar in Pain and Glory.
19:45
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy—The Country Girls, 2. Turning Point
2/10A play at the Town Hall marks a turning point in Kate's life.(R)
20:00
Troubles Shared
Fergal Keane and Peter Taylor look back on reporting the Northern Ireland Troubles
20:40
In Touch—The politics of power and blindness - part one
How do you manage your power when you're blind?
21:00
Science Stories—Series 9, Madame Lavoisier's Translation of Oxygen
Philip Ball tells the story of Madame Lavoisier, the translator of oxygen.
21:30
Fry's English Delight—Series 10, The Doolittle Factor
Can animals use language? Stephen Fry weighs up the evidence.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Syrian rebels withdraw from key town in the north west of the country
Khan Sheikhoun was held by Syrian opposition groups for five years
22:45
Heartburn by Nora Ephron—2. Memories
2/5Rachel recalls meeting her husband-to-be at a Washington party.(R)
23:00
Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 2, Mickstown
2/4Phil will solve your problems. Well, he'll try. Sitcom also starring Johnny Vegas.
23:30
Beyond Today—What happens to Shamima Begum now?
A 15-year-old leaving home to join IS sparks questions about young women and terrorism.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—21/08/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Coventry, by Rachel Cusk—Coventry
Extracts from Rachel Cusk's new collection of witty and clear-sighted essays.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/08/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—21/08/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/08/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rachel Gardner.
05:45
Farming Today—21/08/19 NFU concern about end of freedom of movement post-Brexit, land sharing, farming with nature
Plans to end freedom of movement on 31 October causes chaos, says farming union.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Reed Warbler
Brett Westwood presents the great reed warbler.(R)
