FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—09/07/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Under Red Skies by Karoline Kan—Episode 3
3/5Karoline Kan's brother is accepted into Chinese military university.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/07/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:33
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/07/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ann Memmott
05:45
Farming Today—09/07/20 - Green recovery and the budget, Rock dust and soil, clean river swimming
Responses to the Chancellor's announcements for a green recovery.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Gull
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common gull.
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Morning
06:00
Today—09/07/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Rethink
Amol Rajan and a global panel discuss inequality and intergenerational fairness.
09:45
Under Red Skies by Karoline Kan—Episode 4
4/5Karoline Kan witnesses the slow commercialisation of China and influence from the West.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Womb transplants; Goblin Market; Leslie Kern
How close are we to the first UK uterine transplant?
10:45
15 Minute Drama—Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup, Episode 9
9/10Suspect number four, Vicky's mother, undergoes a change of character after a car crash.
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Difficult choices in Hong Kong
Stories from Germany, the UAE, the US, Jordan and the difficult choices in Hong Kong.
11:30
Granda Harry and the Coathanger Horse
A Belfast writer imagines an artist's life for the grandfather who raised him.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—09/07/2020
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Brixton Hill by Lottie Moggach—Episode 9
9/10Gripping contemporary novel by Lottie Moggach. Read by Will Howard.
12:18
You and Yours—Fruit Pickers; Buy Now Pay Later; Viagogo
Are British workers able to do the fruit and vegetable picking usually done by foreigners?
12:57
Weather—09/07/2020
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—09/07/2020
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45
Bloodsport—4. ARD
4/10The first bombshell drops. A German TV program alleges massive Russian doping.
14:00
The Archers—08/07/2020
Debbie has concerns over a family member
14:15
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and the Tap End
A man is charged with the attempted drowning of his wife. With Benedict Cumberbatch.
15:00
Open Country—Landscapes in lockdown
How archaeologists have made new discoveries about the landscape, even during lockdown.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Nystagmus Network
Richard Osman makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Nystagmus Network
15:30
Bookclub—Scott Turow - Presumed Innocent
Scott Turow talks about his first thriller, Presumed Innocent, with James Naughtie
16:00
The Film Programme—Claire Denis and Mark Jenkin
Claire Denis, Mark Jenkin, Simon Barraclough and Kevin Markwick.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Satellite navigation in the UK; the science of the World Wide Web and Neolithic genomics
Satellite navigation in the UK; the science of the World Wide Web; Neolithic genomics
17:00
PM—09/07/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/07/2020 Tax official questioned Chancellor's coronavirus recovery plans
The UK's top tax official warned two schemes to save jobs may not be value for money.
18:30
ReincarNathan—Series 2, Cat
1/6Comedy series about a man struggling to cope with being reincarnated as various animals.
19:00
The Archers—09/07/2020
Adam makes a big decision
19:15
Front Row—Philip Pullman on Northern Lights 25 years on, Mrs America reviewed, Simon Schama
Philip Pullman and Northern Lights 25 years on, Simon Schama and a review of Mrs America.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup, Episode 9
9/10Suspect number four, Vicky's mother, undergoes a change of character after a car crash.
20:00
The Briefing Room—Can the NHS recover from coronavirus?
What has the pandemic done to healthcare in the UK and will it get back on track?
20:30
The Bottom Line—How we work now - lessons from lockdown
Working from home and Zoom meetings. But which habits will stick when normality returns?
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Satellite navigation in the UK; the science of the World Wide Web and Neolithic genomics
Satellite navigation in the UK; the science of the World Wide Web; Neolithic genomics
21:30
Rethink
Amol Rajan and a global panel discuss inequality and intergenerational fairness.
22:00
The World Tonight—Leisure activity lockdowns being eased
Gyms and swimming pools given opening dates
22:45
Brixton Hill by Lottie Moggach—Episode 9
9/10Gripping contemporary novel by Lottie Moggach. Read by Will Howard.
23:00
For the Love of Leo—Series 1, The Bishop's Wife
3/4Leo meets a new friend of his wife who has a secret in store for him.
23:30
Today in Parliament—09/07/2020
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—10/07/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Under Red Skies by Karoline Kan—Episode 4
4/5Karoline Kan witnesses the slow commercialisation of China and influence from the West.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/07/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:33
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/07/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ann Memmott.
05:45
Farming Today—10/07/20 Price cuts for Tesco suppliers, lost grasslands, anaerobic digester
Small producers and farmers face a price cut from Tesco.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Matthew Capper on the Bittern
The RSPB's Matthew Capper recalls the joy of hearing a bittern for Tweet of the Day.
