BBC Radio 4 schedule

BBC Radio 4 schedule

BBC Radio 4
  1. 6:00am

    Today :
    06/12/2012

    Osborne and Balls on the Autumn Statement, plus sentencing guidelines and 'road wars'.

    (Not available)

  2. 9:00am

    In Our Time :
    Bertrand Russell

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss influential British philosopher Bertrand Russell.

  3. 9:45am

    Book of the Week - The Horologicon :
    Episode 4

    Feeling refreshed after your post-lunch slooming? Then get on with your faciendum.

    (Not available)

  4. 10:00am

    Woman's Hour :
    Phyllida Lloyd; Alaa Murabit

    Phyllida Lloyd and Melissa Dunne on gender-blind casting, and activist Alaa Murabit.

  5. 10:45am

    15 Minute Drama - China Girl :
    Episode 4

    Reality hits as Nick and Naomi try and settle the baby into their lives.

    (Not available)

  6. 11:00am

    Crossing Continents :
    Sexual Abuse in US Prisons

    Linda Pressly looks at the disturbing story of rape and sexual abuse in America's prisons.

  7. 11:30am

    The Physicist's Guide to the Orche… :

    Trevor Cox on the physics behind the way orchestral instruments make their unique sound.

  8. 12:00pm

    You and Yours :
    Green Deal delays, dog walkers and Christmas loans

    Delays to Green Deal energy assessments, professional dog walkers and Christmas loans.

  9. 12:57pm

    Weather :
    06/12/2012

    The latest weather forecast.

    (Not available)

  10. 1:00pm

    World at One :
    06/12/2012

    Martha Kearney presents national and international news.

    (Not available)

  11. 1:45pm

    The Global Gap - Series 1: Mexico :
    4. Obesity Doctors

    Doctors from the UK and Mexico compare notes.

    (Not available)

  12. 2:00pm

    The Archers :
    05/12/2012

    Mike takes the plunge.

    (Not available)

  13. 2:15pm

    Afternoon Drama :
    The Stevie G Method

    By Gary Ogin. Actors often take odd jobs to survive. But can Stevie tackle psychotherapy?

    (Not available)

  14. 3:00pm

    Open Country :
    The Canal That Never Was

    Jules Hudson discovers the secrets of 'The Canal That Never Was'.

  15. 3:27pm

    Radio 4 Christmas Appeal :
    St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal

    The St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal. Give on 0800 082 8284 or Radio 4 website.

  16. 3:30pm

    Bookclub :
    Sathnam Sanghera - The Boy with the Topknot

    Sathnam Sanghera discusses his award-winning memoir The Boy with the Topknot.

  17. 4:00pm

    The Film Programme :
    06/12/2012

    Martin McDonagh and Sam Rockwell on Seven Psychopaths, and Charlotte Rampling on I, Anna.

  18. 4:30pm

    Material World :
    06/12/2012

    How science can save boring climate talks and an interview with DNA pioneer James Watson.

  19. 5:00pm

    PM :
    06/12/2012

    Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.

    (Not available)

  20. 6:00pm

    Six O'Clock News :
    06/12/2012

    National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  21. 6:30pm

    Births, Deaths and Marriages :
    Episode 1

    David Schneider writes and stars in a sitcom set in a register office.

    (Not available)

  22. 7:00pm

    The Archers :
    06/12/2012

    Kenton is nervous.

    (Not available)

  23. 7:15pm

    Front Row :
    Ali Smith, Dave Brubeck, crime fiction

    The Bodyguard musical, Dave Brubeck remembered, and Jeff Park on the latest crime fiction.

  24. 7:45pm

    15 Minute Drama - China Girl :
    Episode 4

    Reality hits as Nick and Naomi try and settle the baby into their lives.

    (Not available)

  25. 8:00pm

    The Report :
    Surgeons under Scrutiny

    Matthew Hill asks why the Cornwall surgeon Rob Jones remained in practice so long.

  26. 8:30pm

    In Business :
    Strong Medicine

    Peter Day visits two Swiss pharmaceutical companies to look at future drug development.

  27. 9:00pm

    Saving Species - Series 3 :
    14. Scottish Species Action Framework

    Brett Westwood reports from the Scottish Natural Heritage conference in Edinburgh.

  28. 9:30pm

    In Our Time :
    Bertrand Russell

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss influential British philosopher Bertrand Russell.

    (Not available)

  29. 9:58pm

    Weather :
    06/12/2012

    Weather information.

    (Not available)

  30. 10:00pm

    The World Tonight :
    06/12/2012

    Egyptian protests escalate, Ghana's oil-driven elections, and creating a capital city.

  31. 10:45pm

    Book at Bedtime - The Mighty Walzer :
    Episode 9

    Howard Jacobson's hilarious tale of the coming-of-age of a wannabe ping-pong champion.

    (Not available)

  32. 11:00pm

    The Headset Set - Series 2 :
    Episode 6

    The call centre installs a thermostat, which makes temperatures rise.

    (Not available)

  33. 11:30pm

    Today in Parliament :
    06/12/2012

    MPs reflect on the future of rail services on the West Coast Mainline. Sean Curran reports

    (Not available)

  34. 12:00am

    Midnight News :
    07/12/2012

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

    (Not available)

  35. 12:30am

    Book of the Week - The Horologicon :
    Episode 4

    Feeling refreshed after your post-lunch slooming? Then get on with your faciendum.

    (Not available)

  36. 12:48am

    Shipping Forecast :
    07/12/2012

    The latest shipping forecast.

    (Not available)

  37. 1:00am

    Selection of BBC World Service Pro… :
    07/12/2012

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

    (Not available)

  38. 5:20am

    Shipping Forecast :
    07/12/2012

    The latest shipping forecast.

    (Not available)

  39. 5:30am

    News Briefing :
    07/12/2012

    News from BBC Radio 4.

    (Not available)

  40. 5:43am

    Prayer for the Day :
    07/12/2012

    A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Pastor Alex Robertson.

    (Not available)

  41. 5:45am

    Farming Today :
    07/12/2012

    The government's latest plans for controlling ash dieback. With Charlotte Smith.

    (Not available)

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