FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/11/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time, Episode 4
4/5 Wartime had meant little time to write - but now, The Dance begins to take shape. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—03/11/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/11/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/11/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Elaine Storkey.
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05:45
Farming Today—NFU Cymru 2017 Conference, Planning for Post-Brexit Trade, Tagging Skylarks
Farming businesses prepare for life outside the EU and Welsh warnings on a no-deal Brexit.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Paul Evans on the Raven
Paul Evans encounters a pair of ravens.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—03/11/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Kay Mellor
Kay Mellor, writer and producer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Living with the Gods—The Power of Song
Neil MacGregor on the role of distinctive dress and communal song in weekly gatherings.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sex in long-term relationships
Couples therapist Esther Perel with advice about keeping the sexual spark alive.
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10:45
The Citadel—Series 1, Episode 5
5/5 Can Denny and Manson extricate themselves from a scandal that will ruin their careers?
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11:00
What Happened to Africa's Revolutions?
Ben Shepherd examines the history and legacy of Africa's left-wing liberation movements.
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11:30
Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 2, Personality
3/4 Helen Keen ponders why we have a personality.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—03/11/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Five Green Bottles—Series 1, The Terroirs of Burgundy
Barry Smith heads to Burgundy to profile a 1994 Meo-Camuzet Vosne Romanee, Aux Brulee.
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12:15
You and Yours—Funeral Plan Selling; Neighbourhood Watch: Dining Alone
The websites that claim to compare funeral plans but are actually selling on your data.
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12:57
Weather—03/11/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—03/11/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Book of the Week—Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time, Episode 5
5/5 Settled in 1960s Somerset, Powell finds a new creative outlet.
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14:00
The Archers—02/11/2017
Harrison hits a brick wall. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Last Missionary of Kanaipur
Rebecca loves her mission work in Bangladesh, but she is forced to question her role there
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Lincolnshire Hardy Plant Society
Eric Robson and the panel visit the Lincolnshire branch of the Hardy Plant Society.
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15:45
Short Works—Series 1, The Curse
By Agnieszka Dale. Things come to a head over dinner with Annie's in-laws.
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16:00
Last Word—Harold Pendleton, Glenn Barr, Iona Opie, Gary Flather QC OBE, Sir John Manduell
Matthew Bannister on a club owner, a politician, a folklorist, a lawyer and a principal.
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16:30
Feedback—03/11/2017
Roger Bolton with reaction to 60th anniversary edition of the Today programme.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Tom and Daniel - Going Through the Motions
Sometimes it is hard to let go of the details and manage the bigger picture.
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17:00
PM—03/11/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/11/2017 Corbyn faces questions over suspended MP
Labour leader asked why he promoted Kelvin Hopkins despite allegations of harassment
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 51, Episode 1
1/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with Sindhu Vee, Tez Ilyas, Pippa Evans and Luke Kempner.
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19:00
The Archers—03/11/2017
Roy faces an impossible dilemma.
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19:15
Front Row—Modern fairytales with Joanne Harris and Jonathan Coe; Call Me by Your Name; Catalonian culture
Writers Joanne Harris and Jonathan Coe on their latest work; Film director Luca Guadagnino
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19:45
Living with the Gods—The Power of Song
Neil MacGregor on the role of distinctive dress and communal song in weekly gatherings. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Chuka Umunna MP, John Redwood MP, Kirsty Blackman MP, Katie Perrior
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Hagley in Worcestershire.
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20:50
A Point of View—Men Against Women
Will Self says we need creative solutions to end institutional misogyny and abuse.
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21:00
Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Omnibus, Peter Snow 'Returns to the Future'
2/2 Join Peter Snow and guests as he 'Returns to the Future'.
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22:00
The World Tonight—President Trump outraged by US military court decision
President Trump calls Bowe Bergdahl verdict 'a complete and total disgrace'.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Book of Dust, Episode 10
10/10 As La Belle Sauvage reaches London, Malcom and Alice risk everything to reach safety.
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23:00
A Good Read—Jenny Colgan and Steven Camden (Polarbear)
Jenny Colgan and Steven Camden (Polarbear) talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—03/11/2017
A bill to give 16-year-olds the vote has been blocked in the Commons.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Chris and Henry - A Forest on a Plate
Foraging from the forest and even the car park can provide a gourmet meal.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/11/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time, Episode 5
5/5 Settled in 1960s Somerset, Powell finds a new creative outlet. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—04/11/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/11/2017
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/11/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Sarah Rowland Jones.
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05:45
iPM—Evacuating a Greek migrant camp
iPM revisits a camp in Greece which is being closed down. ipm@bbc.co.uk.
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