FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/03/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Drugs for Life; Subcultural Identity
Laurie Taylor on the growing medicalisation of everyday life, and subcultural 'oldies'.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—10/03/2013
The bells of St Petrock's Church, South Brent, Devon.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/03/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/03/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/03/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
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05:45
Farming Today—11/03/2013
The last-minute dash to plant crops before it's too late. With Charlotte Smith.
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05:57
Weather—11/03/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—11/03/2013
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Ken Loach on post-war Britain
Jonathan Freedland talks to Ken Loach, James Graham, David Boyle and Harriet Sergeant.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Last Days of Detroit, Episode 1
1/5 Mark Binelli returns to live in Detroit, after 16 years away, to see if it has a future.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Daphne du Maurier; Comic Relief; Can't Say No?
Sisters growing up in the shadow of writer Daphne du Maurier. Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 21 - Journal of a Joskin, 1924: Poet of the Coke Ovens
1/5 Dramatisation of the journals of Yorkshire farm labourer and aspiring writer Fred Kitchen.
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11:00
The Maha Kumbh Mela
Mark Tully joins the vast crowds of pilgrims at the world's largest religious festival.
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11:30
Thinking of Leaving Your Husband?—Lobster Thermidor
2/4 Undeterred by her first internet date disaster, Sarah is invited out by a high court judge (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—11/03/2013
Couples who have split but are forced to stay living together. With Julian Worricker.
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12:57
Weather—11/03/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—11/03/2013
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
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13:45
Baroque in Britain—Episode 1
1/5 30 January 1649, Charles I walks to his execution under Rubens's Banqueting House ceiling.
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14:00
The Archers—10/03/2013
Alice faces an anxious wait.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Sarah McDonald Hughes - Take Me to Redcar
Fiona cannot wait to show her boyfriend around her hometown, but something is not right.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—11/03/2013
Russell Davies chairs the last semi-final of the nationwide general knowledge quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Forest foods, Africa's secret ingredients
Sheila Dillon explores Africa's forest foods, emergency larder and source of flavour.
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16:00
The Curse of the Confederacy of Dunces
Matthew Wells tells the story of the tragedy of a 20th-century comic masterpiece.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Restorative Justice
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious principles behind restorative justice.
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17:00
PM—11/03/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/03/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 65, Episode 5
5/8 Comedy panel game hosted by Nicholas Parsons with Stephen Mangan and Paul Merton.
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19:00
The Archers—11/03/2013
Jazzer and Ed are celebrating.
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19:15
Front Row—Twilight creator Stephenie Meyer; Steve Carrell in Burt Wonderstone; Simon Starling's Phantom Ride
Author Stephenie Meyer talks Twilight; The Incredible Burt Wonderstone; Simon Starling.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 21 - Journal of a Joskin, 1924: Poet of the Coke Ovens
1/5 Dramatisation of the journals of Yorkshire farm labourer and aspiring writer Fred Kitchen.
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20:00
Document—11/03/2013
Did the 1916 Dublin Rising catch the cabinet by surprise? Author Nick Rankin investigates.
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20:30
Analysis—Three Score Years and Twenty
Is Britain a good country to grow old in? Chris Bowlby investigates.
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21:00
Material World—Deer, Herschel, facial contrast, potatoes
Is a deer cull the solution to controlling ever-increasing numbers? With Quentin Cooper.
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21:30
Start the Week—Ken Loach on post-war Britain
Jonathan Freedland talks to Ken Loach, James Graham, David Boyle and Harriet Sergeant.
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21:58
Weather—11/03/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—11/03/2013
Liam Fox says government should end ring-fencing and freeze spending. With Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Lucy Caldwell - All the Beggars Riding, Episode 1
1/10 After her mother's death, Lara sets out to try to understand her parents' relationship.
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23:00
Rhymes of Passion
Laura Barton tells the true story behind By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—11/03/2013
Iain Duncan Smith accuses Labour MPs of being like 'monkeys jumping around'.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/03/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Last Days of Detroit, Episode 1
1/5 Mark Binelli returns to live in Detroit, after 16 years away, to see if it has a future.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/03/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/03/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/03/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
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05:45
Farming Today—12/03/2013
Anna Hill asks if the use of antibiotics on farms animals is putting human health at risk.
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