FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—15/02/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Fire Weather by John Vaillant—Episode 3
3/5The 2016 Fort McMurray fire spread quadrupled in just a few days. Firefighters struggled.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/02/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/02/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—15/02/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Going the right way
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Eleanor Jeans.
05:45
Farming Today—15/02/24 Green land investment in Scotland and its impact; Farm diversification businesses.
Large estates managed for the environment and the impact on rural communities in Scotland.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stuart Butchart on the Bronze-winged Jacana
Dr Stuart Butchart from BirdLife International reveals the bronze-winged jacana.
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Morning
06:00
Today—15/02/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Lewis Carroll's fantastical tale inspired by Alice Liddell
09:45
Fire Weather by John Vaillant—Episode 4
4/5The first experiment proving that CO2 could damage the earth’s atmosphere happened in 1856
10:00
Woman's Hour—Rain Newton-Smith, Paralympian Lauren Rowles, Homelessness
CBI's chief exec Rain Newton-Smith on reforming the culture of the business lobby group.
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Fear of Famine in Ethiopia
The deadly mix of drought and war has left millions of people without enough food.
11:30
A Good Read—Joe Talbot and Nancy Medina
The frontman of Idles and the artistic director of Bristol Old Vic share book choices.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—15/02/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders - Love Said
Two women share how they've filled a gap in support for victims of romance fraud.
12:32
Sliced Bread—Dog dental chews
Can dental chews really clean your dog's teeth?
12:57
Weather—15/02/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—15/02/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45
In the Loop—4. Rollercoaster
Poet Paul Farley is in the loop at the Grand National rollercoaster in Blackpool.
14:00
The Archers—14/02/2024
Fallon and Harrison are due for a chat.
14:15
Drama on 4—No Alternative
Andy de la Tour stars in new drama about the rise of the alternative comedy movement.
15:00
Ramblings—We in Front!
A joyful hike up Castle Hill near Huddersfield with an inspirational group of walkers.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Future Talent
Alexander Armstrong makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Future Talent
15:30
Open Book—Madeleine Grey
Madeleine Grey speaks to Johny Pitts about her novel, Green Dot.
16:00
Wokewash—Mind Your Business
Writer and satirist Heydon Prowse looks into big corporations and mental health.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—The Gulf Stream’s tipping point
Will the Gulf Stream collapse? A new modelling study suggests it could.
17:00
PM—15/02/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/02/2024 UK enters recession
The UK registered two quarters of negative growth in the second half of 2023
18:30
Olga Koch: OK Computer—Series 1, 4. Privacy
4/4Olga explores privacy, but shhh… it’s private.
19:00
The Archers—15/02/2024
Pip has a proposal for Ruth.
19:15
Front Row—Jed Mercurio on Breathtaking, Yoko Ono retrospective reviewed
Jed Mercurio on Breathtaking, Yoko Ono show, Arts Council guide on controversial content.
20:00
The Briefing Room—The synthetic opioids claiming lives in the UK
Deaths from synthetic opioids in the UK are low but it's feared the problem could escalate
20:30
The Bottom Line—Navigating the Say-Do Gap
How do businesses cope with the misalignment between consumers' intentions and actions?
21:00
BBC Inside Science—The Gulf Stream’s tipping point
Will the Gulf Stream collapse? A new modelling study suggests it could.
21:30
In Our Time—Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Lewis Carroll's fantastical tale inspired by Alice Liddell
22:00
The World Tonight—Britain falls into recession
Hunt says growth will be at heart of Budget. Labour says Tory plans "in tatters".
22:45
Mr Norris Changes Trains by Christopher Isherwood—Episode 4
4/5Arthur asks William to do a little business for him in Switzerland.
23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—How did the culture wars take over? Ft Jon Ronson
Amol and Nick look at the impact the culture wars are having on our lives.
23:30
The Rise of Sinn Féin
Ireland Correspondent Chris Page looks at the growth of Sinn Féin over the last 30 years.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—16/02/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Fire Weather by John Vaillant—Episode 4
4/5The first experiment proving that CO2 could damage the earth’s atmosphere happened in 1856
00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/02/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/02/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—16/02/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Practice makes perfect
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Eleanor Jeans.
05:45
Farming Today—16/02/24 Small abattoir closure, farm training courses
Closure of McIntyre Meats in the Yorkshire Dales.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Doug Allan on the Snowy Sheathbill
Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls his encounter with snowy sheathbills in Antarctica.
