FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—08/11/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Man in the Red Coat—Episode 4
4/5Julian Barnes's biography of the pioneering Belle Epoque Parisian surgeon Samuel Pozzi.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/11/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/11/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/11/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—08/11/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/11/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter
05:45
Farming Today—08/11/19: General Election priorities, Protecting birds of prey, Mushroom safari
Charlotte Smith visits a farmers' market to ask what people want from the General Election
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Joe Acheson on the Corncrake
Musician Joe Acheson recalls hearing the scraping call of corncrake on Inishbofin island.
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Morning
06:00
Today—08/11/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Russell T Davies, screenwriter
Russell T Davies, screenwriter, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
09:45
The Man in the Red Coat—Episode 5
5/5Julian Barnes's biography of the pioneering Belle Epoque Parisian surgeon Samuel Pozzi.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Lyra - His Dark Materials, Talking about abortion, Grandmothers
Lyra in 'His Dark Materials'. Abortion stories. Grandmothers. Celeste sings live.
10:45
Tracks—Series 4: Indigo, Indigo: Episode Ten
10/10Final part of the conspiracy thriller by Matthew Broughton. Starring Romola Garai.
11:00
Natural Histories—Poppy
Natural Histories explores the poppy and its symbolism.
11:30
Skeletons in the Cupboard—Series 1, Hairy Moments
4/4David's secret is finally revealed to Maureen and Lesley.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—08/11/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Bog Child—Episode 5
5/10By Siobhan Dowd. Fergus is couriering packages over the border. Read by Finnian Garbutt.
12:18
You and Yours—Football fan costs, Irn Bru and Supermarkets going green
The cost of being a football fan, real Irn Bru, and can supermarkets really go green?
12:57
Weather—08/11/2019
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—08/11/2019
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
13:45
The Extinction Tapes—The White-Tailed Eagle
5/5Rob Newman's tale of a bird of prey's triumphant come back.
14:00
The Archers—07/11/2019
Jim attempts to take a monumental step
14:15
Drama on 4—The Rules of Palship
The loves and friendship of the young Noel Coward, before he became a household name.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—The Chilterns
Kathy Clugston and the panel are in the Chilterns.
15:45
Short Works—My Sister Was a Dancer by Jessica Andrews
An original short work for radio about sisters and bodies by Jessica Andrews.
16:00
Last Word—Gay Byrne, Sadako Ogata, Robert Evans
Matthew Bannister on a broadcaster, a UN High Commissioner, a film producer
16:30
Feedback—08/11/2019
Roger Bolton discusses radio comedy and political bias during the election campaign.
16:55
The Listening Project—Karolina and Richard - How Are We Friends?
Colleagues talk about how they became unlikely friends through the workplace.
17:00
PM—08/11/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/11/2019 SNP election pledge to end Brexit "horror show"
Sturgeon outlines terms for backing a Labour government
18:30
The Now Show—Series 55, Episode 3
3/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
19:00
The Archers—Joe Grundy’s Wake
We delve into The Archers’ archive as we bid farewell to Joe Grundy.
19:15
Front Row—Emilio Estevez, 100 Novels That Shaped Our World, David Attenborough's Gamelan music
Emilio Estevez on his new film The Public which he has written, directed and stars in
19:45
Off airProgrammes will resume at 20:00
20:00
Any Questions?—Sal Brinton, James Cleverly, Richard Leonard MSP, Alyn Smith MEP
Chris Mason presents topical debate from Falkirk Wheel in Scotland.
20:50
A Point of View—A Woman at the Last Supper
Sarah Dunant on the rediscovery of undervalued women of art.
21:00
Intrigue—Tunnel 29 Omnibus, Episode 1
1/2The extraordinary true story of a man who dug an escape tunnel under the Berlin Wall.
22:00
The World Tonight—SNP launch their General Election campaign
Nicola Sturgeon puts Brexit and Scottish independence at centre of strategy
22:45
Bog Child—Episode 5
5/10By Siobhan Dowd. Fergus is couriering packages over the border. Read by Finnian Garbutt.
23:00
A Good Read—Stewart Lee & Dave Haslam
Comedian Stewart Lee and DJ author Dave Haslam choose their good reads
23:25
The Untold—The Last Printer
Grace Dent presents a series documenting the untold dramas of 21st-century Britain.
23:55
The Listening Project—Mark and Faye - Trainer and Trainee
A palliative health consultant in conversation with a registrar in palliative care.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—09/11/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Man in the Red Coat—Episode 5
5/5Julian Barnes's biography of the pioneering Belle Epoque Parisian surgeon Samuel Pozzi.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/11/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/11/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/11/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—09/11/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/11/2019
With the Revd Liz Hanna
05:45
Curious Cases—Series 14, A Frytful Scare, Part 2
Rutherford and Fry board a rollercoaster to investigate why we enjoy being scared
