FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—27/02/2020
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Crying Book, by Heather Christle—Episode 3
3/5Poet Heather Christle meditates on how and why we cry.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/02/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/02/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/02/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—27/02/2020
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/02/2020
Spiritual reflection with Fr Jamie McMorrin of St Mary's RC Cathedral, Edinburgh
05:45
Farming Today—27/02/20 - Environment Bill, NFU Conference, Carbon footprint on farms
The government's Environment Bill has its second reading in the House of Commons.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Michael Morpurgo on the Dipper
Michael Morpurgo on why he would love to be able to get up closer to a dipper.
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Morning
06:00
Today—27/02/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—The Evolution of Horses
Discussion of the origin, migration, extinction and domestication of horses.
09:45
The Crying Book, by Heather Christle—Episode 4
4/5Poet Heather Christle meditates on how and why we cry.
10:00
Woman's Hour—When your child has cancer...
Mothers coping with their children, diagnosed with cancer.
10:45
The Quarry Wood, by Nan Shepherd—Episode 4
4/5Nan Shepherd's 1928 story of a young woman's journey to maturity and independence.
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—America's Health Insurance Hell
Stories from China, Iraq, Pakistan and Russia, and the cost of getting sick in America.
11:30
Grandmaster Fash
Writer Lou Stoppard explores the relationship between music and high fashion.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—27/02/2020
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Apeirogon, by Colum McCann—Episode 4
4/10Rami is in his car when he gets the news. Bassam is stuck in traffic.
12:18
You and Yours—Care abuse, Car dealerships, Dog mess
Care abuse, car dealerships and dog mess.
12:57
Weather—27/02/2020
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—27/02/2020
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
13:45
The Californian Century—A Hard Won Oscar
4/10Stanley Tucci tells the story of Hattie McDaniel, the first African American Oscar winner.
14:00
The Archers—26/02/2020
It’s an emotional day for Shula
14:15
The Interrogation—Series 6, Heather
The detective duo are at a loss to find a suspect in the case of a violent attack.
15:00
Ramblings—Series 41, The Wilberforce Way with Inderjit Bhogal
Inderjit Bhogal takes Clare Balding for a walk along part of the Wilberforce Way.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Environmental Investigation Agency UK
Angela Rippon makes the Radio 4 Appeal for the Environmental Investigation Agency UK
15:30
Open Book—Colum McCann, George Orwell, new fiction set in Windrush-era London
Colum McCann discusses his new book about Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Apeirogon.
16:00
The Film Programme—Justin Kurzel on Ned Kelly and Wake In Fright
Justin Kurzel on Ned Kelly and Wake In Fright
16:30
BBC Inside Science—The Big Compost Experiment; Using AI to screen for new antibiotics; Science of slapstick
The Big Compost Experiment; Using AI to screen for new antibiotics; Science of slapstick
17:00
PM—27/02/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/02/2020 Heathrow runway plans unlawful
A court has ruled that plans for a third runway at Heathrow are unlawful.
18:30
The Break—Series 2, Van Crazy
2/6Jeff borrows a van from Frank and ends up going too far. Stars Mark Benton.
19:00
The Archers—27/02/2020
Roy questions himself
19:15
Front Row—Director Céline Sciamma, conductor André J. Thomas, clash of the titles
Céline Sciamma on her film Portrait of a Lady on Fire, and composer André J. Thomas.
19:45
The Quarry Wood, by Nan Shepherd—Episode 4
4/5Nan Shepherd's 1928 story of a young woman's journey to maturity and independence.
20:00
The Law Show—On parole
How effective is the Parole Board at predicting whether a criminal will reoffend?
20:30
The Bottom Line—The working week
Will the four day working week ever become a reality?
21:00
BBC Inside Science—The Big Compost Experiment; Using AI to screen for new antibiotics; Science of slapstick
The Big Compost Experiment; Using AI to screen for new antibiotics; Science of slapstick
21:30
In Our Time—The Evolution of Horses
Discussion of the origin, migration, extinction and domestication of horses.
22:00
The World Tonight—Appeal Court says plans to build third runway at Heathrow are unlawful
Judges said plans didn't conform to UK's climate change commitments
22:45
Apeirogon, by Colum McCann—Episode 4
4/10Rami is in his car when he gets the news. Bassam is stuck in traffic.
23:00
The Likely Dads—The Likely Dads
Comedy conversation. Five dads discuss what it's like to be a father in modern Britain.
23:30
Today in Parliament—27/02/2020
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—28/02/2020
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Crying Book, by Heather Christle—Episode 4
4/5Poet Heather Christle meditates on how and why we cry.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/02/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/02/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/02/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—28/02/2020
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/02/2020
Spiritual reflection with Fr Jamie McMorrin of St Mary's RC Cathedral, Edinburgh
05:45
Farming Today—28/02/20 EU trade deal, Energy audit, Rogue chickens
The government has published its approach to trade negotiations with the EU.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Michael Morpurgo on the Greater Flamingo
Author Michael Morpurgo visited the Camargue and found the flamingo touches his soul.
