FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/11/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Meritocracy; Desert Island Doctors
Laurie Taylor examines the rise, meaning and reality of meritocracy as a concept. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—16/11/2014
The bells of St Mary's, Lamberhurst, Kent. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/11/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/11/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/11/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/11/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/11/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farm safety; HS2; Sugar industry
Farm safety, HS2, Sugar industry.
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05:56
Weather—17/11/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Arabian Babbler
Chris Packham presents the Arabian babbler of a Yemeni Desert.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/11/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Self-Portrayal
Tom Sutcliffe with James Hall, Betsy Wieseman, John Burnside and Richard Tognetti.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, A Revelation
1/5 Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Karen Blackett; Making part-time working work; Ann Cotton
Jane Garvey talks to Karen Blackett about getting ahead in business.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Inquest, Day One
1/5 Richard Monk's serial looks at the death of a female soldier in suspicious circumstances.
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11:00
A Needle Pulling Thread
A tapestry of stories about the place of the sewing needle in our lives (R)
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11:30
Start/Stop—Series 2, Funeral
2/8 A neighbour's funeral provides opportunities for generally reprehensible behaviour.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/11/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
A History of Ideas—Why Are Things Beautiful?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss different ideas of beauty.
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12:15
You and Yours—Why increasing numbers of disabled people are having their benefits cut
The disabled claimants having their benefits reduced.
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12:57
Weather—17/11/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/11/2014
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Foreign Bodies—Series 3, Cuba
1/5 Mark Lawson explores fictional investigations of Cuba after the Castro revolution.
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14:00
The Archers—16/11/2014
Peggy is courageous, and Rob is the man in a crisis. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—John Dryden - The Reluctant Spy, Episode 1
1/3 Hard up art expert Duncan Kavanagh waits to see how the Arab Spring will change Egypt. (R)
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 28, Episode 9
9/13 Russell Davies welcomes the last three competitors bidding for the 2014 Counterpoint title
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15:30
The Food Programme—Terra Madre
Terra Madre: Bringing the world together through food. Presented by Dan Saladino. (R)
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16:00
Winslow Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔr's Odyssey
Michael Smith investigates the American artist's visit to Cullercoats in Northumberland.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 6, Ethics
Aleks Krotoksi explores whether we can embed ethics into our technologies.
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17:00
PM—17/11/2014
Eddie Mair presents interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/11/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 62, Episode 1
1/6 62nd series of the multi-award award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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19:00
The Archers—17/11/2014
There is a disappointment for Brian.
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19:15
Front Row—The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔsman reviewed; Dave Grohl
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔsman reviewed; Dave Grohl on Foo Fighters' new album; Blanche McIntyre on Accolade
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Inquest, Day One
1/5 Richard Monk's serial looks at the death of a female soldier in suspicious circumstances. (R)
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20:00
Can Time Run Out for Justice?
Keir Starmer explores relationships between justice, retribution and the passage of time.
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20:30
Analysis—Precedents or Principles?
How far are we influenced by precedent in reaching decisions and how much by principles?
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21:00
Shared Planet—Blue Whales - When Giants Collide
Blue whales are increasingly being hit by ships with fatal consequences. What can be done? (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Self-Portrayal
Tom Sutcliffe with James Hall, Betsy Wieseman, John Burnside and Richard Tognetti. (R)
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21:58
Weather—17/11/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—17/11/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear, Episode 6
6/10 To solve the mystery we must journey back in time to America and into the Valley of Fear.
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23:00
Mastertapes—Series 4, Manic Street Preachers (the A-Side)
3/12 Manic Street Preachers talk to John Wilson about their 1994 album The Holy Bible.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/11/2014
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/11/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, A Revelation
1/5 Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/11/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/11/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/11/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/11/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/11/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Bird flu, sugar beet harvest
What does the outbreak of bird flu in East Yorkshire mean for UK farmers?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Rhinoceros Auklet
Chris Packham presents the rhinoceros auklet - near the North American western seaboard.
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