FM Schedule
Early
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2023
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—05/05/2023
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/05/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Anne Easter.
05:45
Farming Today—05/05/2023: Climate change and beef, Rare Breed cattle
A government advisory body says we need to eat less beef to help combat climate change
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Spotted Crake
David Attenborough presents the spotted crake.
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/05/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Reunion—The Eurovision Song Contest
Kirsty Wark reunites the stars of the early years of the Eurovision Song Contest.
09:45
Among Others by Michael Frayn—Episode 5
5/5The mantower that is Frayn seems to be kept upright by a scaffolding of pharmacology.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Plaid Cymru & culture of harassment, Egg freezing, Taylor Swift, Lisa Selby & Blue Bag Life, Wrexham and DJ Katie Owen
The review that found a culture of harassment, bullying and misogyny within Plaid Cymru.
11:00
The Briefing Room—Ukraine: Is it all about to change?
A spring offensive appears imminent but how successful will it be?
11:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 14, You’re Cancelled
2/6Ed unexpectedly renews his acquaintance with his ex-partner, Maggie.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—05/05/2023
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Archive on 4—Charles: The Making of a King
Sarah Montague looks at the events and experiences shaping the life of King Charles III.
12:57
Weather—05/05/2023
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—05/05/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Edward Stourton.
13:45
The Warsaw Ghetto: History as Survival—10. Out of the Ruins
An extraordinary secret wartime archive of life in the Warsaw Ghetto.
14:00
The Archers—04/05/2023
Lynda faces an unexpected hurdle.
14:15
Limelight—An Eye for a Killing, 2. The Lost Girl
2/5Mary Paterson is 18 when she meets William Burke. By the end of the day she will be dead.
14:45
One to One—Trespass and the right to roam
Matthew Parris talks to Nick Hayes, author of The Book of Trespass.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Worcester
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
15:45
From Fact to Fiction—Coronation Chicken by Ben Cottam
It's not every day a chicken appears on your step. Topical fiction, read by Tim Downie.
16:00
Last Word—Harry Belafonte, Jerry Springer, Valerie Winn, Kate Saunders
Matthew Bannister on a singer and actor, a broadcaster, a runner and an author.
16:30
Feedback—05/05/2023
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
17:00
PM—05/05/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/05/2023 - Results from yesterday's local elections in England are coming in
Results from yesterday's local elections in England are coming in.
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 111, Episode 2
2/7Andy Zaltzman takes satirical aim at the week's headlines.
19:00
The Archers—05/05/2023
Tom gets something off his chest.
19:15
Screenshot—Home Movies
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode take a look at the home movie.
20:00
Any Questions?—Tim Farron MP, Richard Holden MP, Seb Payne, Lucy Powell MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from High Lane Village Hall, Stockport.
20:50
A Point of View—On Ascent
Sara Wheeler ponders what the new Carolean age will bring forth.
21:00
The Warsaw Ghetto: History as Survival—Omnibus: Episodes 6-10
The story of a unique wartime archive of life in the Warsaw Ghetto and its recovery.
22:00
The World Tonight—King hosts foreign leaders ahead of coronation
London poised for coronation of King Charles III
22:45
Victory City by Salman Rushdie—Episode Five
5/10The new novel from the Booker Prize-winning author of Midnight's Children.
23:00
Americast—05/05/2023
Americast delves into the issues and controversies that define the US as a nation
23:30
Science Stories—Mary Somerville, pioneer of popular science writing
Naomi Alderman tells the story of Mary Somerville, pioneer of popular science writing
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/05/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Among Others by Michael Frayn—Episode 5
5/5The mantower that is Frayn seems to be kept upright by a scaffolding of pharmacology.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/05/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/05/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—06/05/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/05/2023
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
05:45
Please Protect Abraham—6. The Parcel
Abraham’s attempts to separate himself from his deepest fears are thwarted.
