FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Creative Britain - Sexology
The rise and fall of Creative Britain. Plus sexology re-visited. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—30/11/2014
The bells of the Church of St Mary and St Benedict, Buckland Brewer in Devon. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/12/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/12/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/12/2014
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Rev Alison Jack.
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05:45
Farming Today—Christmas food producers, Wheat research, Wolf attacks in France
A new project aims to develop varieties of wheat better able to cope with climate change.
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05:56
Weather—01/12/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wedge-tailed Shearwater
Chris Packham presents the wedge-tailed shearwater of the Indian and Pacific oceans.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/12/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Evolution and Extinction
Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss the secrets of evolution and threats of extinction.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 1
1/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Hormones Special
Helen Lederer and a panel of experts explore how hormones affect women during their life.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Patricia Highsmith - Carol, Episode 1
1/5 New York, 1948. A young woman is about to have her life turned upside down.
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11:00
Lives in a Landscape—Series 18, Last Port of Call
Alan Dein visits an old mariners' home on the banks of the River Mersey.
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11:30
Start/Stop—Series 2, 4. David's Villa
4/8 Barney and Evan help David with renovations, while the girls get bikini-ready.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—1 December 1914 - Sylvia Graham (Season 2 start)
The Graham household prepares for an arrival.
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12:15
You and Yours—Hidden Uni Costs; Help to Downsize; Cutting-edge Cinema
Are university students getting value for money?
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12:57
Weather—01/12/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—01/12/2014
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Terror Through Time—Beirut: City of Terror
Beirut became a crucible of terrorism in the 1980s. Fergal Keane revisits the city.
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14:00
The Archers—30/11/2014
Kenton speaks his mind. (R)
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14:15
Behind Closed Doors—Series 2, A Bad Night Out
1/3 Barrister Rebecca Nyman fights for compensation for a client who was 'wrongly' arrested.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 28, Semi-Final 2, 2014
11/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs another semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—A Bronx Food Tale
In New York's south Bronx, Sheila Dillon finds out how food is transforming communities. (R)
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16:00
Catacombs of the Mind
Bruce Lacey, legendary artist, performer and mischief-maker, reflects on his life.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Plague narratives and Ebola
How are religious plague narratives affecting the responses to the Ebola outbreak?
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17:00
PM—01/12/2014
Eddie Mair presents interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/12/2014
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 3
3/6 Tim, Barry and Graeme are joined by Omid Djalili on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
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19:00
The Archers—01/12/2014
Kenton speaks his mind, and Peggy speaks from the heart.
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19:15
Front Row—St Vincent; Mark Thomas; Evening Standard Theatre Awards
Kirsty Lang reviews the film St Vincent, which stars Bill Murray as a reluctant babysitter
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Patricia Highsmith - Carol, Episode 1
1/5 New York, 1948. A young woman is about to have her life turned upside down. (R)
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20:00
Republican Rehab
Danny Kruger investigates why some US conservatives want to get people out of jail.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Searching for Annie in Liberia
Gabriel Gatehouse goes in search of Annie, an Ebola victim in Liberia. (R)
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21:00
Shared Planet—Snapping Turtles - Taking the Long View
Are we being short-sighted when it comes to conserving long-lived species? (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Evolution and Extinction
Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss the secrets of evolution and threats of extinction. (R)
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21:58
Weather—01/12/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—01/12/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—In Love and War, Episode 6
6/10 Esmond receives bad news from England and learns more about Father Bailey and Ada.
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23:00
Mastertapes—Series 4, The Boomtown Rats (the A-Side)
7/12 Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats talk about their album 'A Tonic for the Troops'.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—01/12/2014
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/12/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Discontent and Its Civilizations, Episode 1
1/5 Essays by Mohsin Hamid encompassing memoir, art and politics. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/12/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/12/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/12/2014
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Rev Alison Jack.
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05:45
Farming Today—Animal Deaths, Dairy Crisis, Turkeys
Too many farm animals are dying before they even reach the abattoir, says a new report.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greater Rhea
Chris Packham presents the greater rhea roaming the South American pampas.
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