FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/08/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Kate Summerscale - Mrs Robinson's Disgrace, Episode 4
4/5 High drama as Mrs Robinson's diaries are taken away by her opportunistic husband.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/08/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/08/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/08/2012
Spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day with Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/08/2012
Anna Hill meets farmers in Missouri to assess the worst drought for 80 years.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/08/2012
With James Naughtie and Sarah Montague. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Craig Brown
Critic and satirist Craig Brown is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Kate Summerscale - Mrs Robinson's Disgrace, Episode 5
5/5 The revealing of Isabella's diaries has caused much ado, and forces an unforgettable trial
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Camille Paglia on women in Hitchcock, Parveen Ahmed on Eid, and being blind on a bike.
Camille Paglia on women in Hitchcock, Parveen Ahmed on Eid, and being blind on a bike.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Oliver Emanuel - The Other One, Episode 5
5/5 Laura and her parents prepare to meet the girl who was accidentally swapped with Laura.
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11:00
I'm Suzy and I'm a Phobic
Suzy Klein tries to conquer her claustrophobia through cognitive behavioural therapy.
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11:30
Beauty of Britain—Series 3, Come Stay with Me
1/6 When Mum comes to stay, can Beauty cope with being overshadowed, overworked and overdrawn?
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Tickets for the Paralympics, sport for older people and housing regeneration
Tickets for the Paralympic Games, sport for older people, and housing regeneration.
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12:45
The New Elizabethans—Amartya Sen
James Naughtie profiles the Nobel prize-winning economist.
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12:57
Weather—17/08/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/08/2012
National and international news presented by Shaun Ley.
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13:45
Generation E—Series 2, Poland's Underground Economy
5/5 Lucy Ash is in Poland with the young people going underground - in mines and in business.
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14:00
The Archers—16/08/2012
Rosa offers a shoulder to cry on.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Georges Simenon - The Other Simenon, The Cat
Georges Simenon's black comedy about a husband and wife who loathe each other. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Hazlemere
Eric Robson and the GQT panel are garden troubleshooting in Hazlemere.
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15:45
Gotta Dance!—The Wheeled Platform
2/3 The lure of dance proves impossible to ignore for one woman who seems to have it all.
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16:00
Last Word—Sid Waddell, Helen Gurley Brown, Lord Morris of Manchester, Dr Aubrey Leatham and Carlo Rambaldi
Matthew Bannister on Sid Waddell, Helen Gurley Brown and Lord Morris of Manchester.
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16:30
More or Less—The great playing field sell off?
How many school playing fields have really been sold off? Presented by Tim Harford.
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17:00
PM—17/08/2012
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/08/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Chain Reaction—Series 8, Derren Brown interviews Tim Minchin
4/6 Derren Brown gets inside the mind of musical wizard and fellow sceptic Tim Minchin.
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19:00
The Archers—17/08/2012
Vicky struggles to find the right words.
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19:15
Front Row—Philippa Gregory, The Last Weekend, Dirty Dancing at 25
Novelist Philippa Gregory, Blake Morrison's The Last Weekend, and Dirty Dancing at 25.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Oliver Emanuel - The Other One, Episode 5
5/5 Laura and her parents prepare to meet the girl who was accidentally swapped with Laura.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Shaun Ley chairs a live discussion of news and politics from Bourne End, Buckinghamshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—Sherlock Holmes and the Romance of Reason
John Gray reflects on the enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes' powers of deduction.
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21:00
Saturday Drama—Winston Graham - Marnie
Stunning blonde Marnie is not what she appears to be. She's about to be tested. (R)
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21:58
Weather—17/08/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—17/08/2012
Pussy Riot, the Syria border and delivering the post. News round-up with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Greatcoat, Episode 5
5/5 Helen Dunmore's new ghost story set after the Second World War. Read by Jasmine Hyde.
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23:00
Great Lives—Walter Scott
Conservative politician, author and adventurer Rory Stewart chooses Sir Walter Scott.
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23:30
4 Extra Comedy Club—On the Hour, Episode 1
1/3 Tube system goes berserk and the anniversary of space. From May 1992. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/08/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Kate Summerscale - Mrs Robinson's Disgrace, Episode 5
5/5 The revealing of Isabella's diaries has caused much ado, and forces an unforgettable trial
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/08/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/08/2012
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/08/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Mark Coffey.
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05:45
iPM—18/08/2012
The programme that starts with its listeners.
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