FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/01/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Imagining the New Truth—Tania Bruguera
Cuban performance artist Tania Bruguera on 'artivism' in a changing world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/01/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/01/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/01/2017
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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05:45
Farming Today—Oxford Real Farming Conference 2017
Caz Graham reports from the 2017 Oxford Real Farming Conference.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Song Thrush
David Attenborough presents the song thrush. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/01/2017
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The New World—Fixing Globalisation
Jim O'Neill asks if new challenges mean an end to the era of globalisation.
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09:45
Imagining the New Truth—Oksana Zabuzhko
The Ukrainian author describes our fast-changing world and its impact on her work.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Jill Saward, Osteoporosis, Career PAs
The death of Jill Saward, sexual violence campaigner. Plus osteoporosis and career PAs.
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10:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 2, The Stars and the Sand
5/5 By Meic Povey. Diane discovers Gareth's secret and throws him out of the Druid's Rest.
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11:00
Freud for Our Times
If psychoanalysis is only for the wealthy few, can we all still benefit from Freud? (R)
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11:30
All Those Women—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 An opportunity for Maggie to have a bit of a lie down soon gets a bit fraught.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/01/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—6 January 1917 - Alan Lowther
In Tynemouth, Alan Lowther finds himself under attack from all sides.
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12:15
You and Yours—Dental delays; Chester accessibility; Cycle masks
Delays getting new dentists into the NHS. How Chester's become an accessibility champion.
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12:57
Weather—06/01/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—06/01/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Book of the Week—Labyrinths, Episode 5
5/5 Emma Jung trains as an analyst and begins to find fulfilment on her own terms.
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14:00
The Archers—05/01/2017
Brian sets out his vision. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—When Ali Came to Abingdon
By Bethan Roberts. When Muhammad Ali visits Abingdon, one woman decides to take action!
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Somerset
Eric Robson and his panel are in Somerset.
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15:45
Room Service
By Heidi Amsinck. In a Copenhagen hotel, Bent is woken by a strange call.
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16:00
Last Word—John Berger, Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, Henry Heimlich, Patsy Crampton, Brian Widlake and George Michael
Julian Worricker on a writer, a linguist, a broadcaster, a musician, a surgeon, two actors
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16:30
A Good Read—Samantha Bond and Jason Cowley
Samantha Bond and Jason Cowley join Harriett Gilbert to discuss three favourite novels (R)
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16:55
The Listening Project—Norbert and Trish - A Lovely Life Together
Falling in love in their 80s has given this couple a new lease of life. (R)
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17:00
PM—06/01/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/01/2017 Soft Brexit could shelve a second Scottish referendum
Nicola Sturgeon has said a "soft Brexit" could remove the prospect of a second vote.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 92, Episode 1
1/8 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—06/01/2017
Kirsty is reminded of the past.
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19:15
Front Row—Film-maker Alex Gibney, soul singer Ray BLK, author Brian Conaghan and Ben Wardle on yet more TV talent shows
Director Alex Gibney, soul singer Ray BLK, award-winning children's author Brian Conaghan.
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19:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 2, The Stars and the Sand
5/5 By Meic Povey. Diane discovers Gareth's secret and throws him out of the Druid's Rest. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Matthew Elliott, Alan Johnson MP, Sean McAllister, Anna Soubry MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Hymers College in Hull.
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20:50
A Point of View—The fun of work - really?
Will Self on how the worlds of work and education have become seamlessly merged.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—2-6 January 1917
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain a hundred years ago this week.
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21:58
Weather—06/01/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—New CIA report claims Russian President sought to help Donald Trump win the presidential election
The CIA claims President Putin ordered a campaign to help Donald Trump win the election.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Persuasion, Episode 10
10/10 Sir Walter Elliot plans to throw a party, and Captain Wentworth writes Anne a letter.
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23:00
The New World—Fixing Globalisation
Jim O'Neill asks if new challenges mean an end to the era of globalisation. (R)
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23:30
Great Lives—Suzannah Lipscomb on CS Lewis
CS Lewis, author of the Narnia Chronicles, chosen by historian Suzannah Lipscomb. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Eddie and Jack - Busy Doing Nothing
The joys of watching the world go by once you reach your 80s. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/01/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Imagining the New Truth—Oksana Zabuzhko
The Ukrainian author describes our fast-changing world and its impact on her work. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/01/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/01/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/01/2017
A short reflection and prayer, with Tony Macaulay.
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05:45
iPM—Relationship Therapy
A relationship therapist gives her advice for struggling couples. iPM@bbc.co.uk.
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