FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—25/11/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Poppy; Traveller Children in Schools
Laurie explores the origins the Remembrance Day poppy. Also, traveller children in schools (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—24/11/2013
The bells of St Michael's Church in Kingsteignton, Devon. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/11/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/11/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/11/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/11/2013
Irish farmers are accused of smuggling milk from the Republic to Northern Ireland.
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05:56
Weather—25/11/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black-tailed Godwit
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Black-Tailed Godwit.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—25/11/2013
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Bianca Jagger on human rights
Tom Sutcliffe talks to Bianca Jagger, Fatima Bhutto, Stephen Hopgood and Howard Brenton.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Philip Short - Mitterrand, Episode 1
1/5 The infamous Observatory Affair nearly finishes Mitterrand's political career.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Mary J Blige; Louise Casey; Women on Bikes
Mary J Blige, social isolation among the elderly, and Louise Casey on Troubled Families.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Alexander Pushkin - Eugene Onegin, Episode 1
1/5 As Pushkin prepares to fight a duel, his wife begs him to tell her his most famous story.
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11:00
Living with New Welfare
Felicity Evans hears the personal stories behind the government's Direct Payments trial.
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11:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, The Berkhamstead Job
3/6 Ed finds himself writing a film script, an action adventure with a quirky sci-fi twist.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—nPower; Timeshares; Broadband bills
Energy company nPower explains a big rise in complaints about customer service.
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12:57
Weather—25/11/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—25/11/2013
National and international news.
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13:45
A History of Britain in Numbers—Education
Andrew Dilnot looks into education data, finding a story of a sudden spread of privilege.
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14:00
The Archers—24/11/2013
Will Darrell cope alone? (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Countrysides
By Anita Sullivan. A new play about fox hunting with Tim McInnerny and Russell Tovey. (R)
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15:00
Round Britain Quiz—25/11/2013
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Cook Books
Ahead of the Christmas shopping season, a review of 2013's best and worst cook books. (R)
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16:00
The Legacy of Uncle Tom
Author Erica Wagner explores the legacy of the abolitionist novel Uncle Tom's Cabin
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 9, Through the Doors of Perception
A witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the science of perception.
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17:00
PM—25/11/2013
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/11/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 3
3/6 Victoria Wood joins regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry. Jack Dee chairs.
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19:00
The Archers—25/11/2013
Helen feels confused.
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19:15
Front Row—Saving Mr Banks; Paula Milne; Janine Jansen
Arts news with Mark Lawson, including a review of Saving Mr Banks starring Emma Thompson.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Alexander Pushkin - Eugene Onegin, Episode 1
1/5 As Pushkin prepares to fight a duel, his wife begs him to tell her his most famous story. (R)
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20:00
PISA - Global Education Tables Tested
Are school league tables, comparing education systems around the world, meaningful?
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Moldova - Sour Grapes
Will Russian politics crush the thriving wine industry of tiny Moldova? (R)
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21:00
Shared Planet—Traditional Societies
The Ethiopian bush crow relies on local tribes for survival, but the tribes are changing. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Bianca Jagger on human rights
Tom Sutcliffe talks to Bianca Jagger, Fatima Bhutto, Stephen Hopgood and Howard Brenton. (R)
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21:58
Weather—25/11/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—25/11/2013
Obama defends deal with Iran over nuclear programme. Presented by Carolyn Quinn.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Charioteer, Episode 1
1/10 Laurie Odell's hero, prefect Ralph Lanyon, is expelled from their school for immorality.
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23:00
Mastertapes—Series 3, Natalie Merchant (the A-Side)
5/12 Natalie Merchant talks to John Wilson about her 1995 debut solo album, Tigerlily.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—25/11/2013
William Hague speaks about the international deal with Iran over its nuclear programme.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/11/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Philip Short - Mitterrand, Episode 1
1/5 The infamous Observatory Affair nearly finishes Mitterrand's political career. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/11/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/11/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/11/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/11/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams.
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05:45
Farming Today—26/11/2013
Should England follow Wales's lead and clamp down on the problem of fly-grazing?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tree Sparrow
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Tree Sparrow.
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