FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/02/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 4
4/5 Working at a bank and The Waste Land. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/02/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/02/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/02/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Clair Jaquiss.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish Dairy, Upland Lambing, Bird Flu Research
An action plan for Scottish dairy farmers, but a further price cut for Muller suppliers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black-nest Swiftlet
Michael Palin presents the black-nest swiftlet deep inside an Indonesian cavern
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/02/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Professor Angie Hobbs
Kirsty Young talks to Angie Hobbs, professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 5
5/5 Literary greats and The Waste Land. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—FGM; 'Ask Her More'; Holidays Without Children; Author Katharine Norbury
FGM, 'ask her more', holidays without children and author Katharine Norbury.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Beatrice Colin - The Ice Wife, Episode 5
5/5 Jen comes to understand the repercussions of what she found. But there is hope too.
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11:00
Tata: India's Global Giant
Can the Indian group which owns Jaguar Land Rover maintain its ethical reputation?
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11:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 5, Huddersfield
6/6 Mark Steel visits Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, the home of Last of the Summer Wine. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/02/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—6 February 1915 - Robert Lyle
Robert Lyle never expected today to bring this many challenges.
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12:15
You and Yours—Blacklisted Mobile Phones; Care Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Fees; Ukuleles
Blacklisted mobile phones, care home exit fees and ukuleles. With Peter White.
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12:57
Weather—06/02/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—06/02/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Edward Stourton.
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13:45
Picture Power—Series 2, Nick Danziger in Uganda
5/5 Nick Danziger travels to Uganda to find three orphan sisters he photographed in 2005.
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14:00
The Archers—05/02/2015
Lilian makes a move. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Laura Lomas - Fragments
A meteorite explodes over the North Yorkshire coast. Four lonely lives change forever.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—West Scotland
Eric Robson chairs the programme from West Scotland.
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15:45
Shorts—Scottish Shorts, Spring, by Kirstin Zhang
2/6 A family's struggle with hardship in Imperial Japan seen through the eyes of a child.
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16:00
Last Word—Colleen McCullough, Richard von Weizsaecker, Carl Djerassi, Geraldine McEwan and Lotte Hass
Matthew Bannister talks about an author, a president, a chemist, an actress and a diver.
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16:30
More or Less—Is Strenuous Jogging Bad for You?
Tim Harford looks at claims that keen runners might be damaging their health.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Paddy and Mick - Swimming and Philosophy
Meditation and wild swimming apparently have a lot in common. Fi Glover presents.
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17:00
PM—06/02/2015
Carolyn Quinn with coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/02/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 45, Episode 5
5/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—06/02/2015
Jennifer and Jill are on the trail.
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19:15
Front Row—Seth Rogen's The Interview, Blake Morrison, Marie NDiaye
John Wilson on Seth Rogen's film The Interview, plus poet Blake Morrison.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Beatrice Colin - The Ice Wife, Episode 5
5/5 Jen comes to understand the repercussions of what she found. But there is hope too. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Scott Fletcher, Lisa Nandy MP, Molly Scott Cato MEP, Grant Shapps MP
Debate with Scott Fletcher, Lisa Nandy MP, Molly Scott Cato MEP and Grant Shapps MP.
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20:50
A Point of View—Having Children
Will Self reflects on the growing divide between people with and without children.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—2-6 February 1915 (Season 3 start)
Industrial Tynemouth is experiencing a quite different war to that felt in Folkestone.
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21:58
Weather—06/02/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Iran Special - Life Under Sanctions
A special edition, presented by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Illuminations, Episode 5
5/10 Luke feels unsure when the soldiers go sightseeing, and Anne's art is finally recognised.
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23:00
A Good Read—Frankie Boyle and Maureen Lipman
Frankie Boyle and Maureen Lipman talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—06/02/2015
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Charlotte and Lyndie - Puppets and People
The art of puppetry goes beyond the theatre, influencing the puppeteer on stage and off.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/02/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 5
5/5 Literary greats and The Waste Land. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/02/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/02/2015
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/02/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Richard Littledale.
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05:45
iPM—07/02/2015
Why birdwatching is such a gift for one listener and her mother, who has dementia.
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