FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—04/11/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Marianna in Conspiracyland—Disaster Trolls, 4. Hall’s Stall
Marianna Spring finally meets the conspiracy theorist at the heart of her investigation.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/11/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/11/2022
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/11/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—04/11/2022
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/11/2022
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Mark Clavier.
05:45
Farming Today—04/11/2022 - Rural housing, Welsh house prices, Regenerative agriculture
Are enough affordable homes being built in the countryside?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jane Smith on the Barnacle Goose
Wildlife artist Jane Smith reveals the challenges of trying to paint barnacle geese.
- Back to top
Morning
06:00
Today—04/11/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Professor Angela Gallop, forensic scientist
Angela Gallop, forensic scientist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
09:45
Marianna in Conspiracyland—Disaster Trolls, 5. Who Believes This Stuff?
How widespread is the belief that major terror attacks in the UK are faked?
10:00
Woman's Hour—Anne Longfield, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Sudha Bhuchar, Claire Mason, Romy Gill
Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, the women behind Netflix hit Bridgerton.
11:00
Fallout: Living in the Shadow of the Bomb—Episode 4: Christmas Island
An examination of the fallout from Britain's atomic testing programme, which began in 1952
11:30
Beta Female—Series 2, Kids
3/4Amna makes a meal out of a family gathering that should have been child's play.
- Back to top
Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—04/11/2022
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Archive on 4—Our Archive Century, Breaking News
1/3A celebration of the stories, style and insights of the BBC archives.
12:57
Weather—04/11/2022
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—04/11/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
13:45
The Threat to American Democracy—Bracing for 2024
Owen Bennett-Jones explores the risk of a constitutional crisis after the next US election
14:00
The Archers—03/11/2022
Leonard knows what to do.
14:15
Limelight—Harland: Series 2, 2. Tīwesdæg
2/5The supernatural thriller set in a new town full of old secrets. By Lucy Catherine.
14:45
Why Do We Do That?—Series 1, 2. Why do we do things that are bad for Us?
Ella investigates a possible reason behind the common drive to put our lives at risk.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Forfar
Kathy and the team are in Forfar for this week's Gardeners' Question Time.
15:45
Short Works—Happiness by Chetna Maroo
A specially commissioned new story for Radio 4 by Chetna Maroo.
16:00
Last Word—Baroness Blood, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ian Jack, Hilaree Nelson
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a musician, a journalist and a ski mountaineer.
16:30
Feedback—04/11/2022
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
17:00
PM—04/11/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
- Back to top
Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/11/2022
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Now Show—Series 61, Episode 2
2/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
19:00
The Archers—04/11/2022
Is someone out for revenge?
19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 4, The joy of the overture with Kathryn Tickell, Joe Stilgoe and Ruairi Glasheen
Kathryn Tickell, Ruairi Glasheen and Joe Stilgoe help choose the next five tracks.
20:00
Any Questions?—Dame Margaret Beckett MP, Dr Maya Goodfellow, Sherelle Jacobs, Lee Rowley MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from East Midlands Airport.
20:50
A Point of View—A Brit Abroad
AL Kennedy reflects on being a Brit these days in upstate New York.
21:00
Journey of a Lifetime—On a Mission
Former Mormon Lynne Anderson returns to Salt Lake City to face her past
21:30
The Truth About Tourette’s
Aidy Smith is out to change our perceptions of Tourette’s, a much misunderstood condition.
22:00
The World Tonight—World Cup teams told "focus on football not politics"
Human rights groups strongly criticise FIFA directive
22:45
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver—Episode 5
5/15Placed with the impecunious McCobb family, Demon meets an old friend from foster care.
23:00
Americast—A history of US political violence
Violent extremism warning ahead of US elections.
23:30
Today in Parliament—04/11/2022
Mark D'Arcy reports on how Westminster has been gearing up for COP 27.
- Back to top
Late
00:00
Midnight News—05/11/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Marianna in Conspiracyland—Disaster Trolls, 5. Who Believes This Stuff?
How widespread is the belief that major terror attacks in the UK are faked?
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/11/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/11/2022
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/11/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—05/11/2022
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/11/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Haydon Spenceley
05:45
One to One—The Thrill of Fear: Felicity Hannah talks to Neil Gaiman
Neil and Felicity chat about why being frightened can be so enjoyable.
