FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/11/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 4
4/5 Olivier's tenure running the Old Vic is a great success but comes to an abrupt end. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/11/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/11/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/11/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
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05:45
Farming Today—08/11/2013
Charlotte Smith speaks to a farm tenant facing eviction because their landlord didn't pay.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wader roost
Martin Hughes-Games tells the story of waders which are drawn to the UK's estuaries.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—08/11/2013
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Sir Ken Robinson
Kirsty Young talks to educationalist Sir Ken Robinson. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 5
5/5 A hit at the Royal Court leads Olivier to Joan Plowright, and to the National Theatre.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Giselle Allen; Lisa Jardine; Children in parks; Lady Rhondda
Jenni Murray on the female characters in Peter Grimes and a new biography of Lady Rhondda.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort, Episode 10
10/10 Juliette finally discovers the truth about Petite Mort and the enigmatic Madame Roux.
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11:00
'Electric News' - The World's First Radio Station
The story of the world's first broadcasting organisation - in 1890s Budapest.
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11:30
The Gobetweenies—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Joe tries to keep his new affair a secret and Tom has erotic dreams about the wrong girl.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Fraudsters target Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ reporter
What happens when fraudsters target a You and Yours reporter? With Peter White.
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12:52
The Listening Project—Pearly and Nancy - Should We Stay or Should We Go?
Fi Glover with a conversation that sheds light on the dilemmas facing immigrants to the UK
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12:57
Weather—08/11/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—08/11/2013
National and international news.
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13:45
The Roots of Scottish Nationalism—Episode 5
5/5 Prof Murray Pittock explores the origins of Scottish nationalism.
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14:00
The Archers—07/11/2013
The newly-weds return. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Sarah Wooley - Moving Music
Artistic tensions surface as composers Philip Glass and Steve Reich share a day job.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Correspondence at Sparsholt
Eric Robson chairs, as the GQT team tackle questions sent in by post, email and Twitter.
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15:45
Edinburgh Haunts—The Face at the Window, the Wave of the Hand
3/3 Subtle and uncanny tale evoking the German folklore of the doppelganger.
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16:00
Last Word—A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ political editor, a naturalist, a landscape architect, a Sultan and a union leader
John Cole, John Cloudsley-Thompson, Georgina Livingston, Sultan Jamalul Kiram III and more
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16:30
Feedback—08/11/2013
Is Grayson Perry a tough act to follow? We ask the Reith Lectures commissioner.
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16:56
The Listening Project—Alan and Sophie - Fathers and Daughters
Fi Glover with a conversation about when a parent should tell the truth, even if it hurts.
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17:00
PM—08/11/2013
Interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/11/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 82, Episode 1
1/7 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
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19:00
The Archers—08/11/2013
Alistair lays it on the line.
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19:15
Front Row—Gary Barlow; Anita Lasker-Wallfisch; Georgians at the British Library
Arts news and reviews. John Wilson talks singer-songwriter and X Factor judge Gary Barlow.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Beatrice Hitchman - Petite Mort, Episode 10
10/10 Juliette finally discovers the truth about Petite Mort and the enigmatic Madame Roux. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Johann Lamont, Nicola Sturgeon, Ruth Davidson, Ivan McKee
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Glasgow.
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20:50
A Point of View—Kennedy 50 Years On
Will Self reflects on America's view of the assassination of JF Kennedy, 50 years on.
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21:00
Saturday Drama—A Slow Air
By David Harrower. Siblings Morna and Athol have not spoken for 14 years. Why not? (R)
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21:58
Weather—08/11/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—08/11/2013
Royal Marine found guilty of murder of Afghan insurgent. Presented by David Eades.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Goldfinch, Sometimes You Have to Lose to Win
15/15 Friendship, love and art prove enduring talismans, as Theo looks ahead.
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23:00
A Good Read—John Inverdale and Rachel Cook
Harriett Gilbert and guests John Inverdale and Rachel Cooke discuss their favourite books. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—08/11/2013
In or out of Europe? MPs continue the arguments. Mark D'Arcy has the best of the debate.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Stephen and Beata - It All Comes Back to Poetry
Fi Glover with a conversation about how poetry can be fundamental to a relationship.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/11/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Olivier, Episode 5
5/5 A hit at the Royal Court leads Olivier to Joan Plowright, and to the National Theatre. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/11/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/11/2013
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/11/2013
Presented by the Chaplain to the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in Kabul, Padre David Anderson
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05:45
iPM—09/11/2013
The programme that starts with its listeners.
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