FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—03/12/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Antwerp: the Glory Years by Michael Pye—4. Dealing in Art and Song
4/5In the account of the 16th-century city there's a new place to deal in art and song.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/12/2021
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—03/12/2021
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/12/2021
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Anna Magnusson
05:45
Farming Today—03/12/21 The Secretary of State for the Environment on the new post-Brexit farming support scheme
More on the new farm payments in England - but is it enough money to get farmers on board?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Danielle Meyer on the Gannet
The RSPB's Danielle Meyer recalls working with gannets for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
06:00
Today—03/12/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Neil Gaiman, writer
Neil Gaiman, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
09:45
Antwerp: the Glory Years by Michael Pye—5. Iconoclasm and the Aftermath
5/5In the account of the 16th-century city trouble in the cathedral brings about a new order.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Rise in menopause tribunal cases; Brené Brown; Women's FA Cup Final; Ravinder Bhogal; Ghislaine Maxwell trial update
Tribunal cases where employees allege menopause-related discrimination are rising.
11:00
The Spark—Julia Galef on motivated cognition
Julia Galef on how 'motivated cognition' blocks clear thinking - and how to get round it.
11:30
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 3, The Haunted Ghost of the Scary Studio of Terror
3/4Kevin Eldon returns with sketches about bunnies, Beethoven, Dylan Thomas and olives.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—03/12/2021
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
12:04
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason—10: 'Most of the time it was amazing'
10/10The final part of Meg Mason's achingly funny and heartbreakingly tender novel.
12:18
You and Yours—PCR Prices; Ghost Brokers; British Cheese
PCR Prices; Ghost Brokers; British Cheese
12:57
Weather—03/12/2021
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—03/12/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond
13:45
Male Order—5. Culture of Fear
In the online fertility marketplace, where do women turn when donors are in charge?
14:00
The Archers—02/12/2021
Rex has reservations
14:15
Drama on 4—Whoopsie by Rikki Beadle-Blair
Teenager Ashley finds his perfect gay foster parents, but surprises await.
14:45
Witness History—Life in the Warsaw Ghetto
Janina Dawidowicz survived the Warsaw Ghetto as a child during World War Two.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Festive Floral Ideas and Overwintering Wisterias
Kathy Clugston hosts this week's gardening panel show.
15:45
From Fact to Fiction—Driving Dad to the Old Folks' Home
Written and read by Catherine Simpson.
16:00
Last Word—Stephen Sondheim (pictured), Sir Frank Williams, Jo-Carroll Dennison
Matthew Bannister on a composer, a motor racing team owner and a beauty queen.
16:30
Feedback—03/12/2021
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
17:00
PM—03/12/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/12/2021 A couple who tortured and killed a six-year-old boy have been given long jail sentences.
A couple who tortured and killed a six-year-old boy have been given long jail sentences.
18:30
The Now Show—Series 59, Episode 6
6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
19:00
Lemn Sissay's Poetry Rebels—The Liverpool Poets
1/5Lemn Sissay explores how the Liverpool poets launched a revolution by performing live.
19:15
Screenshot—West Side Story
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode journey through the moving image in film, TV and streaming.
20:00
Any Questions?—Simon Hart MP, Quentin Letts, Alison McGovern MP, Adam Price MS
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from St Andrew's Church, Presteigne.
20:50
A Point of View—But Does it Matterhorn?
Sara Wheeler reflects on why place names matter.
21:00
Male Order—03/12/2021
Aleks Krotoski investigates into the online fertility market.
22:00
The World Tonight—Taliban decree on rights of Afghan women
Order bans forced marriage - but no mention of employment or education
22:45
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason—10: 'Most of the time it was amazing'
10/10The final part of Meg Mason's achingly funny and heartbreakingly tender novel.
23:00
A Good Read—Liam Williams and Kate Stables
Three strange, fantastical novels, all very different, are the book choices for this week.
23:30
Today in Parliament—03/12/2021
News, views and features from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—04/12/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Antwerp: the Glory Years by Michael Pye—5. Iconoclasm and the Aftermath
5/5In the account of the 16th-century city trouble in the cathedral brings about a new order.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/12/2021
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—04/12/2021
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/12/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
05:45
Witness History—Life in the Warsaw Ghetto
Janina Dawidowicz survived the Warsaw Ghetto as a child during World War Two.
