FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/05/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre—4. Pullman & Morpurgo
4/5Nicholas Hytner reveals the stage tricks of putting animals in his productions.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Election Night Live
James Naughtie and Carolyn Quinn present coverage of the local election results.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—05/05/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/05/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with George Craig.
05:45
Farming Today—BVD, Space for Nature project and Pillar 2 funding, Drought
Low rainfall is affecting large parts of the country and having an impact on farms.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fulmar
Kate Humble presents the fulmar.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/05/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Reunion—Climbie Inquiry
Sue MacGregor meets people involved in the Victoria Climbie inquiry.(R)
09:45
Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre—5. 50 Years
5/5Recollections of the birth of NT Live and The National's 50th Anniversary.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Nepal, Hosting a Refugee, Maternal Mental Health
Periods in Nepal, hosting a Syrian refugee and an exploration of maternal mental health.
10:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel?, Episode 5
5/5Richard Fallon has been taking a look at his life and doesn't much like what he sees.
11:00
Passports Please
Katy Long explores the extraordinary history of the passport.
11:30
Gloomsbury—Series 4, The Celtic Cringe
5/6Ginny and Vera's relationship reaches crisis point.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—05/05/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Home Front—5 May 1917 - Cynthia Hamilton
The repairs are nearly complete at St Stephen's.
12:15
You and Yours—Tesco Booker deal; Swearing in pubs; Paper fivers
How the planned deal between Tesco and Booker could affect the high street.
12:57
Weather—05/05/2017
Weather information.
13:00
World at One—05/05/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
Marketing: Hacking the Unconscious—Series 1, From Ads to Art
Can marketing move beyond mere copy and be considered genuine art?
14:00
The Archers—04/05/2017
Shula thinks she has the answer.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Frankie Takes a Trip
In 1962, comedian Frankie Howerd tries a controversial treatment for his depression: LSD.(R)
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Snape, Suffolk
Peter Gibbs and his panel of experts visit Snape in Suffolk.
15:45
Short Works—Roots and Wings
By Carys Bray. Edna reflects on the unknowability of other people.
16:00
Last Word—Robert Pirsig, Shobha Nehru, Michael Ballhaus, Leo Baxendale, Bruce Langhorne
Matthew Bannister on a writer, a cinematographer, a cartoonist, a musician.
16:30
More or Less—Is Crime Rising?
It looks like homicides are on the rise - but better check the footnotes.
16:55
The Listening Project—Swazi and Khushbir - Our Team
The arrival of an adopted younger brother can disrupt the established family dynamic.
17:00
PM—05/05/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/05/2017 Conservatives make big gains
Tories take seats from all parties in local elections in England, Wales and Scotland.
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 93, 05/05/2017
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
19:00
The Archers—05/05/2017
Pip wants to pay her penance.
19:15
Front Row—Mervyn Morris, French cultural landscape, Monochrome films
Jamaican poet Mervyn Morris, and the future cultural landscape of France.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel?, Episode 5
5/5Richard Fallon has been taking a look at his life and doesn't much like what he sees.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Stuart Andrew, Nigel Farage, Sarah Olney, Emily Thornberry
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Hurstpierpoint Village Hall, West Sussex.
20:50
A Point of View—On robots
Howard Jacobson argues that talk of the dangers of artificial intelligence is premature.
21:00
Home Front - Omnibus—1-5 May 1917
The Archbishop of Canterbury warned, 'We mean to come out of this war with clean hands.'.
21:58
Weather—05/05/2017
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—Andy Street wins Metro Mayor race in West Midlands
The Conservatives make big gains in local and mayoral elections.
22:45
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins—Episode 5
5/10Louise Whittaker and Lena are forced to recall the days before, and after, Katie's death.
23:00
Great Lives—Peaches Golding on Shirley Chisholm
Peaches Golding OBE, nominates African American politician Shirley Chisholm.(R)
23:27
Punt PI—Series 9, There's A Kind of Hum
3/3Steve Punt puts his ear to the ground in a search for the mysterious so-called World Hum.(R)
23:55
The Listening Project—Peter and Sophie - Constant Performance Appraisal
The blood tie with your children feels important when you yourself were adopted.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/05/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre—5. 50 Years
5/5Recollections of the birth of NT Live and The National's 50th Anniversary.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/05/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—06/05/2017
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/05/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe.
05:45
iPM—Let's talk about pants
A school on starting sex and relationship education early.
