FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—03/03/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Border - Tales from the Edge of Europe, Episode 4
4/5A hidden corner of Eastern Europe, now a new front line still scarred by its past.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/03/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—03/03/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/03/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Sarah Rowland Jones.
05:45
Farming Today—Fly-tipping, Scottish agriculture post-Brexit, Young farming entrepreneurs
Fly-tipping on private land in the countryside is costing millions of pounds.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Linnet
Martin Hughes-Games presents the linnet.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—03/03/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Dame Katherine Grainger
Kirsty Young interviews Dame Katherine Grainger, Olympian and rower.(R)
09:45
Book of the Week—Border - Tales from the Edge of Europe, Episode 5
5/5When the time comes to leave the border, Kapka needs help to understand her feelings.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Chef Thomasina Miers; Author Susan Hill; Families coping with PTSD
Chef Thomasina Miers; author Susan Hill; the military amilies coping with PTSD.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 5
5/5Although Izzy has been unable to speak, Jackie discovers who murdered Josh Cooper and why.
11:00
Out of the Ordinary—Series 5, Altered States of Consciousness
Fifty years after LSD was banned, Jolyon Jenkins tries to expand his mind without drugs.
11:30
Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, Oh God It's Christmas...
6/6Festive angst, a serious row and a huge let-down make for a goodwill bypass all round.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—03/03/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Witness History—India's Disability Law
It wasn't until 1995 that disabled people in India were guaranteed rights.
12:15
You and Yours—Shoreham air disaster; Stroke hearing loss; Food fraud fears
Shoreham Air Disaster report. New technology helps stroke victims recover their hearing.
12:57
Weather—03/03/2017
Weather information.
13:00
World at One—03/03/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Neither There Nor Here—Series 1, Welcome to Britain
David Dabydeen explores the migration story of the Asians who came to 1970s Britain.
14:00
The Archers—02/03/2017
Ruth lends an ear.(R)
14:15
Dangerous Visions—Resistance, Episode 1
1/3Val McDermid's thriller examines what happens if antibiotics stop working.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Natural History Museum
Peter Gibbs and the panel are at the Natural History Museum.
15:45
The Night We Killed the Witch
By Angela Readman. Gretel gives her version of the Grimm fairytale.
16:00
Last Word—Gerald Kaufman, Dick Bruna, Desmond Connell, Rita Barberá, Frank Delaney
Julian Worricker on two politicians, a cardinal, a writer, an illustrator.
16:30
Feedback—Dramatising real-life disasters
Is there room for satire in the news? And how to dramatise real life tragedy respectfully.
16:55
The Listening Project—Nigel and Andrea - Falling Out with Yourself
You can survive differences of opinion as long as you respect them.
17:00
PM—03/03/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/03/2017 Theresa May criticises SNP
PM sets out case for preserving "precious" union of UK
18:30
The Now Show—Series 50, 03/03/2017
Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests present the week in news through stand-up and sketches.
19:00
The Archers—03/03/2017
It's time to party at Home Farm.
19:15
Front Row—Stormzy, Cornelia Parker, Krzysztof Penderecki
British grime and hip hop artist Stormzy on his new album.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 5
5/5Although Izzy has been unable to speak, Jackie discovers who murdered Josh Cooper and why.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Roger Bootle, Damian Green MP, Liz Kendall MP, Ava Vidal
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Valley Park School in Maidstone, Kent.
20:50
A Point of View—Flying Saucers and an Uncertain World
John Gray asks how we come to terms with a world that is frighteningly unpredictable.
21:00
Against the Grain—Series 1, Omnibus, part two
Charlotte Smith explores the story of British farming and debates its post-Brexit future.
21:58
Weather—03/03/2017
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—'Fillon must go; unite behind Juppé'
Senior Les Republicains figures withdraw support for Francois Fillon.
22:45
The Underground Railroad—Episode 10
10/10Cora faces Ridgeway once more, and makes a final journey on the railroad.
23:00
A Good Read—Craig Brown and Pippa Evans
Craig Brown and Pippa Evans talk great books with Harriett Gilbert.
23:30
Today in Parliament—03/03/2017
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
23:55
The Listening Project—Nicola and Susanne - A Foreign Exchange
A reunion after 37 years reveals that time and distance do not matter.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—04/03/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Border - Tales from the Edge of Europe, Episode 5
5/5When the time comes to leave the border, Kapka needs help to understand her feelings.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/03/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—04/03/2017
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald of World Vision UK.
05:45
iPM—The daughter: part 2
A young woman on recovering from her class A drug problem. Email ipm@bbc.co.uk.
