FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—08/01/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Coming of Age: Letters to 2021—Ashley Hickson Lovence
4/5As the century turns 21, five essayists offer their personal appraisals and advice.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/01/2021
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—08/01/2021
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/01/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Krish Kandiah
05:45
Farming Today—08/01/21 George Eustice, Agroecology, Robot Sprayer
Environment secretary George Eustice discusses gene editing in England.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mandarin Duck
Chris Packham presents the mandarin duck.
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Morning
06:00
Today—08/01/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Rethink—Rethink Fairness, Rethink Fairness: Generations
5/5Generational Fairness: how much does it matter and how should it be addressed?
09:45
Coming of Age: Letters to 2021—Dina Rezk
5/5As the century turns 21, five essayists offer their personal appraisals and advice.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone. Lockdown family pressures. BPAS not for profit IVF Clinic.
Singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone. Lockdown family pressures. BPAS new IVF Clinic.
10:45
80 Not Out—The Seven Ages of Woman
5/5Siân Phillips reads a remarkable story about a woman mesmerized by a painting.
11:00
Three Pounds in My Pocket—Series 4, Episode 1
1/3British South Asians and the 1990s: a golden decade
11:30
Ruby Wax - Frazzled—Episode 1
1/2Ruby Wax explains how we got to be so frazzled and what we can do about it.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—08/01/2021
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
In the Castle of My Skin by George Lamming—Episode 10
10/10G comes to realise the true significance of his race as he bids farewell to his village.
12:18
You and Yours—Vaccine Scams, Satellite Broadband and Fake Boiler Offer
As the vaccine rolls out so do the scams - beware!
12:57
Weather—08/01/2021
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—08/01/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
13:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—Robots of the Wind
Meet the robots that can keep the turbines of Britain's offshore wind industry turning.
14:00
The Archers—07/01/2021
Roy has some advice for Kirsty
14:15
The Republicans—Gerald Ford: Fascist Insect
Entertaining new dramas following the political swings of The Republican Party.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Growing Greens and Buzzing Bees
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
15:45
Short Works—This Sunday by Jade Anouka
"Sundays at our house are always loud."
16:00
Last Word—Sir Brian Urquhart (pictured), Albert Roux, Dame Rachel Waterhouse, Gerry Marsden
Matthew Bannister on a civil servant, a chef, a consumer champion, a singer.
16:30
Rethink—Rethink Fairness, Rethink Fairness: Generations
5/5Generational Fairness: how much does it matter and how should it be addressed?
17:00
PM—08/01/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/01/2021 The UK has recorded its highest number of Coronavirus deaths in a single day.
The UK has recorded its highest number of Coronavirus deaths in a single day.
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 104, Episode 2
2/8A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman
19:00
Front Row—We commemorate the fifth anniversary of David Bowie's death and consider his continuing musical influence and legacy
David Bowie's legacy, Costa Award-winning writer Ingrid Persaud, Pieces Of A Woman review.
19:45
80 Not Out—The Seven Ages of Woman
5/5Siân Phillips reads a remarkable story about a woman mesmerized by a painting.
20:00
Any Questions?—Ian Blackford MP, Anne Longfield, Penny Mordaunt MP, Steve Reed MP
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
20:50
A Point of View—A Turning Point for Democracy?
Adam Gopnik attempts to make sense of events in Washington this week.
21:00
39 Ways to Save the Planet—The First Five Fascinating Ideas
Beating climate change takes the best ideas from the smartest minds.
22:00
The World Tonight—UK’s highest daily number of covid deaths
A further 1325 people have died in last 24 hours
22:45
In the Castle of My Skin by George Lamming—Episode 10
10/10G comes to realise the true significance of his race as he bids farewell to his village.
23:00
Americast—United State of Emergency
President Trump calls for an 'orderly transition of power'.
23:30
The Cliff—Martin Palmer on Spiritual Responses
4/4Martin Palmer reflects on the spiritual responses evoked by cliffs.
23:45
Today in Parliament—08/01/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—09/01/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Coming of Age: Letters to 2021—Dina Rezk
5/5As the century turns 21, five essayists offer their personal appraisals and advice.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/01/2021
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/01/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—09/01/2021
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/01/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
05:45
Soundstage—The River Crossing
Sound recordist Chris Watson joins the annual migration of wildebeest.
