FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—04/05/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Cure for Good Intentions by Sophie Harrison—The Dead
2/5Sophie Harrison contemplates the modern doctor’s role in death and dying.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/05/2022
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—04/05/2022
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/05/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Janet Fife
05:45
Farming Today—04/05/22 - Lump Sum Exit Scheme, native crayfish, UFU elections and electric tractors
Is there a loophole in the Government’s Lump Sum Exit Scheme?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Andean cock-of-the-rock from Peru.
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Morning
06:00
Today—04/05/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Life Changing—The castle
Mikey Allen finds a majestic way to combat the trauma of war.
09:30
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Eccentric Exercise
How to use this simple exercise trick to benefit your heart, strength and bone health.
09:45
The Cure for Good Intentions by Sophie Harrison—The Observations
3/5Sophie Harrison’s medical training focuses on a vital doctors’ tool - the Observations.
10:00
Woman's Hour—04/05/2022
Anne Robinson, Testosterone and menopause, No- fault evictions, cut flowers, thread lifts.
11:00
Art of Now—The Algorhythms of Epilepsy
The screech of an owl, the howl of a wolf - the sound of epilepsy in the brain as art.
11:30
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Series 1, 2. Madeleine Smith
Lucy Worsley investigates a secret love affair turned toxic.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—04/05/2022
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Instagram fraud, swimming pools under threat, shapewear, travel money
Instagram fraud, swimming pools under threat, shapewear, travel money.
12:57
Weather—04/05/2022
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—04/05/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
13:45
What Really Happened in the Nineties?—3. Gender
Lads, ladettes and David Beckham in a sarong
14:00
The Archers—03/05/2022
Tracy makes her feelings clear
14:15
Drama on 4—The Infinity Pool
Sibling rivalry and unspoken grief rise to the surface during a weekend spa visit.
15:00
Money Box—Growing Your Own
Could growing your own food be a solution to rising living costs?
15:30
All in the Mind—Dreams and dreaming; brain scans for personality traits; extrovert listening
Dreams and dreaming; brain scans for personality traits; extrovert listening.
16:00
Thinking Allowed—Psychiatry: a social history
Psychiatry: Laurie Taylor explores the history of modern psychiatric practice.
16:30
The Media Show—Reporting on the abuse of power
The journalists who exposed Tim Westwood and wrongdoing in Westminster.
17:00
PM—04/05/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/05/2022 EU Plans To Ban Russian Oil Imports
The European Commission president has announced plans for a ban on Russian oil imports.
18:30
The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Marian Keyes
5/10Shame, mittens and a terrible sense of direction. Stephen Mangan talks to Marian Keyes.
19:00
The Archers—04/05/2022
Pat contemplates the future.
19:15
Front Row—Deesha Philyaw, Tristan Sharps, County Durham bid for City of Culture
Deesha Philyaw, Tristan Sharps, Brighton Festival, County Durham bid for City of Culture.
20:00
Generation Change—From Black Power to Black Lives Matter
Campaigners young and old reflect on why and how they sought to change the world.
20:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Eccentric Exercise
How to use this simple exercise trick to benefit your heart, strength and bone health.
21:00
Costing the Earth—Green Power in the Far North
Green industry is heading north. But what does it mean for the people of the region?
21:30
The Media Show—Reporting on the abuse of power
The journalists who exposed Tim Westwood and wrongdoing in Westminster.
22:00
The World Tonight—Russian launches “all-out assault” on Azovstal
Ukraine claims Russian troops have entered part of the plant
22:45
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding—Episode Three
3/10Sally Phillips reads Helen Fielding's iconic 1996 novel of single thirty-something life.
23:00
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 7, Visiting Time
5/6Jenny Eclair's comic monologue starring Felicity Montagu as a disappointing daughter.
23:15
The Skewer—Series 6, Episode 5
5/8Jon Holmes remixes the news with The Skewer. This week, mostly Tractor Porn, tbh.
23:30
Laura Barton's Notes on Music—Laura Barton's One True Love
A triptych of meditations on the enduring qualities, appeal and purpose of pop music.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—05/05/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Cure for Good Intentions by Sophie Harrison—The Observations
3/5Sophie Harrison’s medical training focuses on a vital doctors’ tool - the Observations.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/05/2022
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—05/05/2022
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/05/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Janet Fife
05:45
Farming Today—05/05/2022 - Farm Machinery and LAMMA
We're at LAMMA, the farm machinery show.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mauritius Kestrel
Michael Palin presents the Mauritius kestrel, from the island of Mauritius.
