FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—16/11/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle by Ben MacIntyre—2: 'I was attracted by the drains'
2/10The first of many daring escapes from Colditz, by a charismatic French lieutenant.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/11/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/11/2022
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/11/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—16/11/2022
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/11/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Muneera Pilgrim.
05:45
Farming Today—16/11/22 - George Eustice on trade with Australia, shellfish investigation and resistant elms
We ask former DEFRA secretary, George Eustice, about the Australia trade deal.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greenshank
Brett Westwood presents the Greenshank.
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Morning
06:00
Today—16/11/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Life Changing—Love and the law
On a coach to be deported from the UK, time’s running out and Aderonke’s hope is fading.
09:30
One Dish—Thai Chicken Noodle Soup with Jamie Laing
He’s a real broth person. Jamie introduces Andi to a childhood favourite dish.
09:45
Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle by Ben MacIntyre—3: 'Eccentric and unusual men'
3/10The cat-and-mouse game between guards and prisoners continues with an escape and an ambush
10:00
Woman's Hour—Poet Joelle Taylor, Fantasy Football and Yusra Mardini and Sally El Hosaini
Poet Joelle Taylor, winner of the Polari Prize and the rise of women in Fantasy Football.
11:00
The New Age of Autarky?—The Roots of Autarky
Are we entering a new era of national economic self-reliance? Ben Chu investigates.
11:30
A Charles Paris Mystery—Dead Room Farce, Episode 2
2/4Bill Nighy stars as Charles Paris actor cum amateur sleuth.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—16/11/2022
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Viagogo; Asylum Hotels; World Cup Scams
The scams to avoid ahead of this weekend's World Cup.
12:57
Weather—16/11/2022
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—16/11/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
13:45
Property of the BBC—Three Items of Clothing
Robert Seatter selects objects from the BBC's archive store and uncovers their stories.
14:00
The Archers—15/11/2022
Can Ben be cheered up by an old friend?
14:15
Drama on 4—The 5000, A Shining City on the Hill
3/3The arrival of an unexpected visitor is about to surprise everyone in Tiberius City.
15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Fighting Fraud and Scams
Is the UK losing the fight against fraud? We hear from experts and victims.
15:30
All in the Mind—Negotiating a crisis
Claudia meets Elizabeth Stokoe to find out how words can save lives during a crisis.
16:00
Sideways—34. It Takes a Village
Matthew Syed thinks about how we can get more of the good stuff out of family life.
16:30
The Media Show—Does the media report climate protests responsibly?
How direct action stunts grab headlines over coverage of Cop27.
17:00
PM—16/11/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/11/2022 Inflation Rises To Highest Rate
PM says tackling inflation will be the priority as new figures show it's hit 45 year high
18:30
Rob Newman—Rob Newman On Air, Episode Four: On Song
4/4Rob Newman returns with a hilarious new comedy series, co-starring Claire Price.
19:00
The Archers—16/11/2022
The Hunt Ball prep is in full swing.
19:15
Front Row—Football Inspired Art, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Bruntwood Playwriting Prize winner, Chornobyldorf opera
Football inspired exhibitions at the Walker Art Gallery and at Tottenham Hotspur's stadium
20:00
Life Changing—Love and the law
On a coach to be deported from the UK, time’s running out and Aderonke’s hope is fading.
20:30
Net Zero: A Very British Problem—Future Proofing
Matt Winning looks at what lies ahead if Britain is to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050.
21:00
Costing the Earth—How can I be a more sustainable parent?
Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough juggles being a new parent while trying to be eco.
21:30
The Media Show—Does the media report climate protests responsibly?
How direct action stunts grab headlines over coverage of Cop27.
22:00
The World Tonight—Inflation at 40 year high – ahead of Autumn statement
Benefits, tax credits and state pensions will increase in line with inflation.
22:45
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver—Episode 13
13/15Demon and Dori have had life-changing news, while Demon's friend Emmy has gone missing.
23:00
Believe It!—Series 4, Money
2/4Richard Wilson contemplates the role of money in his life.
23:30
Today in Parliament—16/11/2022
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—17/11/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle by Ben MacIntyre—3: 'Eccentric and unusual men'
3/10The cat-and-mouse game between guards and prisoners continues with an escape and an ambush
00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/11/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/11/2022
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/11/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—17/11/2022
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/11/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Muneera Pilgrim
05:45
Farming Today—17/11/22 Egg shortage, 'slimmed down' ELMS, tree planting on farms
As one supermarket rations its sales, we ask what’s going on with British eggs.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Rook
Bill Oddie presents the rook.
