FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/03/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Elite Graduates in France and UK; Surnames and Social Mobility
Laurie Taylor asks how much of our fate is tied to our parents' and grandparents' status. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Church of St David, Moreton-in-Marsh
The bells of Church of St David, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/03/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/03/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/03/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
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05:45
Farming Today—Wild Boar, Stolen Sheep and Livestock Markets
Hundreds of wild boar could be culled in the Forest of Dean later this year.
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05:56
Weather—10/03/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Treecreeper
Bill Oddie presents the treecreeper.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—10/03/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Andrew Hussey on the legacy of France's Arab Empire
Tom Sutcliffe with Gabrielle Rifkind, Andrew Hussey and Ziauddin Sardar.
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09:45
Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 1
Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Nadine Mortimer-Smith; Prostitution; Women of the World
Soprano Nadine Mortimer-Smith, plus proposals to criminalise paying for sex.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Bronte - Shirley, Cousins
1/10 Charlotte Bronte's tale of romantic entanglements set against turbulent times in Yorkshire
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11:00
Out of the Ordinary—Series 2, The Power of Prayer
3/3 Jolyon Jenkins meets those who think the sick can be cured through the power of prayer.
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11:30
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Prisoner
6/6 Anthony gears up for his first night. Meanwhile, a dangerous prisoner is on the loose.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Older Drivers
How do you tell a parent it's time they gave up driving? Plus more with Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—10/03/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—10/03/2014
National and international news.
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13:45
Publishing Lives—Series 2, Kaye Webb
1/5 Robert McCrum explores the life of Kaye Webb, founder of the Puffin Club.
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14:00
The Archers—09/03/2014
Neil offers some unsolicited advice. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Hearts and Minds: The Siege of Musa Qala
By Adrian Bean. Afghanistan, 2006. The siege of Musa Qala, from the Afghan perspective.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—10/03/2014
Russell Davies chairs the second semi-final of the nationwide general knowledge quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food & Farming Awards: Meet the Finalists
A rundown of who has made it through to the final stage of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards (R)
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16:00
Idrissa Camara
From west Africa to south Wales: a portrait of dancer and choreographer Idrissa Camara.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—10/03/2014
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious significance of the wilderness.
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17:00
PM—10/03/2014
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/03/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 68, Episode 5
5/8 Fi Glover, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Paul Merton compete to speak on a subject.
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19:00
The Archers—10/03/2014
Dan proves to be a hard taskmaster.
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19:15
Front Row—Folio Prize winner, CΓ©zanne at the Ashmolean, Jeff Beck
Guitarist Jeff Beck, plus Damian Barr on the appeal of the gay best friend in movies.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Bronte - Shirley, Cousins
1/10 Charlotte Bronte's tale of romantic entanglements set against turbulent times in Yorkshire (R)
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20:00
My Teacher Is an App—An Education Revolution?
3/3 Sarah Montague and guests debate whether the UK should follow America's lead.
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21:00
Nature—Series 8, James and the Giant Atlas Cedars
Professional tree climber James Aldred visits Morocco to climb a giant Atlas cedar tree. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Andrew Hussey on the legacy of France's Arab Empire
Tom Sutcliffe with Gabrielle Rifkind, Andrew Hussey and Ziauddin Sardar. (R)
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21:58
Weather—10/03/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—10/03/2014
The mystery of the missing Malaysian plane, and the Crimean referendum.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Lynne Truss - Cat Out of Hell, Episode 6
6/10 Winterton finally turns up, and Alec demands some answers. But can Winterton deliver?
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23:00
Short Cuts—Series 4, Resistance
3/6 Josie Long presents a sequence of mini documentaries about small acts of resistance. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—10/03/2014
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/03/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 1
Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/03/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/03/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/03/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
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05:45
Farming Today—Tree diseases; Livestock market film; Methane emissions
Who is winning the war, tree diseases or the scientists trying to outwit them?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Peregrine
Bill Oddie presents the peregrine.
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