FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/10/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Castrato and His Wife, Episode 2
2/5 Tenducci embarks on his operatic career but soon becomes embroiled in a public scandal.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/10/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/10/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/10/2011
Presented by the Rev Neil Gardner, minister of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—05/10/2011
It will be harder to find organic chicken in shops in the future, says industry body.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/10/2011
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—05/10/2011
Libby Purves is joined by Peter Brookes, Alexandra Fuller, Albie Sachs and Niamh Cusack.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Castrato and His Wife, Episode 3
3/5 In Dublin, Tenducci encounters the teenage girl, who brings him love and potential ruin.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kirsten Dunst, Janet Baker, Tories losing female votes?
Actress Kirsten Dunst on her new film; singer Janet Baker; Tories and female voters.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys - Series 2, Episode 3
3/5 Pepys goes to Westminster Abbey and gets drunk afterwards.
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11:00
Who found Machu Picchu?
Hugh Thomson travels to Peru's ancient wonder to unearth the truth behind its discovery.
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11:30
Paul Temple—A Case for Paul Temple, 7. In Which the Net Tightens
7/8 Acting on a tip-off, Paul lays a trap in an Underground station.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—05/10/2011
Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. University students' marks.
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12:57
Weather—05/10/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—05/10/2011
With Martha Kearney. National and international news.
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13:30
The Media Show—Amanda Knox trial and sports rights
Reporting on Knox and Sollecito's trial, sports broadcast rights, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ savings.
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14:00
The Archers—04/10/2011
Helen and Tom wait for news.
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14:15
Drama on 4—In the Family
By Sean Grundy. Strange tale about dysfunctional family relationships.
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15:00
Money Box Live—05/10/2011
Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on energy and energy saving.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Flann O' Brien - The Brother, Episode 2
2/3 The latest exploits of The Brother who learns French and suffers from a leaky valve.
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15:45
The Call—Series 2, Answerphone Messages
3/5 Dominic Arkwright meets a man who's saved his answer phone messages for the last 20 years.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Surnames - War, Politics and comic strip Superheroes
Laurie Taylor explores surnames and comic book superheroes.
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16:30
All in the Mind—Antipsychotic Drugs - Breaking Habits - PTSD
Health risks of antipsychotic drugs, breaking habits, PTSD after recovering bodies in Iraq
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17:00
PM—05/10/2011
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/10/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Castle—Series 2, Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Filled With Helium
6/6 Love is in the air and helium is in the offing as a new SatNav causes chaos at the altar. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—05/10/2011
A face from the past returns to Ambridge.
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19:15
Front Row—Kenneth Branagh talks to Mark Lawson
Kenneth Branagh reflects on his career, as he returns to the stage in his native Belfast.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys - Series 2, Episode 3
3/5 Pepys goes to Westminster Abbey and gets drunk afterwards.
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20:00
Moral Maze—Human Rights Act
Combative, provocative and engaging debate.
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20:45
Four Thought—Series 2, Cindy Gallop: Embracing Zero Privacy
Advertising guru Cindy Gallop discusses embracing zero privacy.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—High Speed Hell?
How much disruption will a new high speed rail line really cause? Tom Heap reports.
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21:30
Midweek—05/10/2011
Libby Purves is joined by Peter Brookes, Alexandra Fuller, Albie Sachs and Niamh Cusack.
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21:58
Weather—05/10/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—05/10/2011
With Robin Lustig. National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—8. Consequences
8/10 Orr is lost, and flying with McWatt has horrific consequences for Yossarian.
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23:00
Don't Start—Series 1, Text
1/4 A text sparks the first of Neil and Kim's arguments.
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23:15
The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Nigel Penny has to share his tiny room with an unwanted boorish guest. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—05/10/2011
Alicia McCarthy with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Castrato and His Wife, Episode 3
3/5 In Dublin, Tenducci encounters the teenage girl, who brings him love and potential ruin.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/10/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/10/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/10/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/10/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/10/2011
Presented by the Rev Neil Gardner, minister of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/10/2011
Charlotte Smith asks if the proposed planning laws will help or hinder food production.
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