FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Stop the Clocks, Episode 5
5/5 Dame Joan Bakewell takes stock of her life as she enters her ninth decade with gusto. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/02/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/02/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/02/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Richard Littledale.
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05:45
iPM—Parting with my prostate
The programme that starts with its listeners.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—06/02/2016
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—06/02/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—Snowsports at Glenshee, Cairngorms
Helen Mark gets on her skis at Glenshee as it opens for the winter season's first snow. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Animal Disease
Charlotte Smith investigates the various animal diseases that threaten UK farming.
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06:57
Weather—06/02/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—06/02/2016
Morning news, with Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Ronan Keating
The singer-songwriter and actor Ronan Keating joins Aasmah Mir and the Rev Richard Coles.
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10:30
Jarvis on McCullers
Jarvis Cocker celebrates the life and work of literary wunderkind Carson McCullers.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—06/02/2016
Steve Richards of the Independent looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—A Nightmare of Uncertainty
Kate Adie introduces stories from Brazil, Kenya, Switzerland, Morocco and Saudi Arabia.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—TalkTalk Data Breach
A look at whether criminals may have accessed the details of TalkTalk engineers' visits.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 89, Episode 5
5/8 Miles Jupp is joined by Susan Calman, Zoe Lyons, Andrew Maxwell and Michael Deacon. (R)
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12:57
Weather—06/02/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—06/02/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Lord Campbell, Ruth Davidson, Kezia Dugdale, Patrick Harvie, Humza Yousaf
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Pollokshields in Glasgow. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Refugees, Trident
How many Syrian refugees should Britain accept? Does Trident represent value for money?
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14:30
John Galsworthy - The Forsyte Saga—The Forsytes, Episode 7
7/7 Irene flees to Paris to escape Soames, who has a private detective watching her every move
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15:30
Syrena Songs
Monica Whitlock tells the story of Poland's Syrena Records, a label that defined a nation. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: A healthy sex life in a long-term relationship; Grammy Award-winner Bonnie Raitt plays live
How to enjoy a healthy sex life with long-term partners. Plus live music from Bonnie Raitt
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news presented by Chris Mason.
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17:30
The Bottom Line—Renewable Energy
The green energy firms generating power from the sun, the wind and from cheese. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—06/02/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—6/2/2016 Syrians trapped at Turkish border
Up to 35-thousand Syrians are trapped at the Turkish border.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Sara Cox, Norman Rosenthal, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandra Dickinson, Derrick Evans, Bill Ryder-Jones, Cale Tyson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
From Fact to Fiction—Series 19, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Economics
In this darkly comic drama, Dan Rebellato explores what it really means to cut back.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Trumbo, Ma Rainey's Black Botton, Vinyl, Martin Parr at Hepworth Wakefield, When Breath Becomes Air
Including a look at Bryan Cranston in Trumbo and Ma Rainey's Black Botton.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Embarrassment
Journalist Lynne Truss prepares to cringe as she investigates embarrassment.
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21:00
Drama on 4—Graham Greene: The Honorary Consul, Episode 1
1/2 Graham Greene's own favourite story is a switchback ride of kidnap, love and betrayal. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—06/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Splitting the Assets
Examining the emotionally charged court process of financial settlement following divorce. (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 4, 2016
Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz. (R)
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23:30
Poetry Please—Gothic Poetry
Roger McGough presents a selection of gothic poetry. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Stories—Hetty Sleeping
Hattie Morahan reads Jane Gardam's classic short story about sacrifice and regret.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/02/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/02/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—07/02/2016
Church bells from the Parish Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Pier Head in Liverpool.
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05:45
Four Thought—D Is for Diagnosis
Ann York discusses diagnoses - her own, and ones she gives to others. (R)
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