FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/09/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Winds of Change—End of the Line – from Beeching to Profumo
Political historian Peter Hennessy reads from his new study of Britain in the early 1960s.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/09/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—05/09/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/09/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rania Hafez .
05:45
Farming Today—05/09/2019
Charlotte Smith asks Ben Briggs what has happened to the Agriculture Bill.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Poorwill (American Nightjar)
Michael Palin presents the common poorwill from an Arizona desert.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/09/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
As Others See Us—Australia
Neil MacGregor takes five journeys overseas to hear what others think of modern Britain.
09:45
Winds of Change—The Young Ones
Political historian Peter Hennessy reads from his new study of Britain in the early 1960s.
10:00
Woman's Hour—National Poet for Scotland Jackie Kay, Author Tracy Chevalier, Growing up with a child with cancer
National Poet for Scotland Jackie Kay on a new production of her 1980s play Chiaruscuro.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel?, Episode 4
Philip is back and has found a new career but ex-wife Rose is never far from his thoughts.
11:00
Crossing Continents—Marawi: the story of the Philippines’ Lost City
The Philippine city that was besieged by Islamic State supporters.
11:30
Art of Now—Hostile Design
Artist Stuart Semple on unwelcoming street design meant to deter anti-social behaviour.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—05/09/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
The Offing by Benjamin Myers—9. A Self, All Out at Sea
9/10A poem provides the key Dulcie has been searching for.
12:18
You and Yours—Carers' mental health, Yodel, Failed energy suppliers
Care workers' mental health. Complaints about courier firm Yodel. Failed energy suppliers.
12:57
Weather—05/09/2019
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—05/09/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
13:45
The Political Butterfly Effect—Did Bovril keep us out of the euro?
Jim Waterson explores a single moment that inadvertently shaped modern history.
14:00
The Archers—04/09/2019
Peggy's revelation causes concern(R)
14:15
How to Build a Supertower—Episode 4
Robert Glenister stars in Paul Sellar's drama about raising a brand new London skyscraper.
15:00
Open Country—Jarvis Cocker's Edale
Jarvis Cocker’s love affair with Edale and Kinder Scout.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Conciliation Resources
Writer Aminatta Forna makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Conciliation Resources
15:30
Bookclub—Aminatta Forna - The Memory of Love
Aminatta Forna and readers discuss her novel The Memory of Love with James Naughtie(R)
16:00
The Film Programme—The secret life of the stills photographer
The secret life of the stills photographer.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Inventing GPS, Carbon nanotube computer, Steven Strogatz and Monty Lyman discuss calculus and skin
Inventing GPS, carbon nanotube computer, RS Prize shortlisted books on calculus and skin.
17:00
PM—05/09/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/09/2019 PM's brother resigns as Tory MP and minister
Jo Johnson quits, saying he's been torn between family loyalty and the national interest.
18:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Summer Extra Special 2018
From Cromer, Tim Vine presents the chat show where the great British public are the stars.(R)
19:00
The Archers—05/09/2019
Lexi struggles to settle in.
19:15
Front Row—Margaret Atwood's The Testaments reviewed, Ryan Wigglesworth, Robert Battle
Margaret Atwood's long-awaited sequel to The Handmaid's Tale - The Testaments - reviewed.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel?, Episode 4
Philip is back and has found a new career but ex-wife Rose is never far from his thoughts.(R)
20:00
The Briefing Room—The United Kingdom, Brexit and its History
Can history help us make better sense of the political turmoil we are living through?
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Inventing GPS, Carbon nanotube computer, Steven Strogatz and Monty Lyman discuss calculus and skin
Inventing GPS, carbon nanotube computer, RS Prize shortlisted books on calculus and skin.(R)
21:30
As Others See Us—Australia
Neil MacGregor takes five journeys overseas to hear what others think of modern Britain.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—Boris Johnson makes direct appeal to public about need for general election
PM's brother - Jo Johnson - announces resignation as minister and MP
22:45
The Offing by Benjamin Myers—9. A Self, All Out at Sea
9/10A poem provides the key Dulcie has been searching for.(R)
23:00
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 4, Who The Hell Do You Think You Are?
2/4Kevin Eldon takes a stroll through the Eldon family archive and learns to wallow in mud.
23:30
Today in Parliament—05/09/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/09/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Winds of Change—The Young Ones
Political historian Peter Hennessy reads from his new study of Britain in the early 1960s.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/09/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—06/09/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/09/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rania Hafez
05:45
Farming Today—Theresa Villiers, Young farmers, Scottish land ownership
Defra's Theresa Villiers admits there is a risk for UK farmers in a no-deal Brexit.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Scarlet Macaw
Michael Palin presents the scarlet macaw from Costa Rica.(R)
