BBC Radio 4 schedule

BBC Radio 4 schedule

BBC Radio 4
  1. 6:00am

    Today :
    07/12/2012

    Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.

    (Not available)

  2. 9:00am

    Desert Island Discs :
    Dustin Hoffman

    Hollywood film star Dustin Hoffman is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

  3. 9:45am

    Book of the Week - The Horologicon :
    Episode 5

    As the ploughman drops into the western bay, we offer you bene darkmans, dear listener.

    (Not available)

  4. 10:00am

    Woman's Hour :
    Posh anoraks; witch pricking in the 17th Century; Lisa Riley; is powe…

    Anoraks, Lisa Riley, the undercover witch-pricker, and are powerful women sexy?

  5. 10:45am

    15 Minute Drama - China Girl :
    Episode 5

    Desperate to connect with their daughter, Nick and Naomi consult a Chinese doctor.

    (Not available)

  6. 11:00am

    Touchline Tales - Series 3 :
    Episode 2

    Des Lynam and Christopher Matthew trade sporting tales at a boxing gym in West London.

    (Not available)

  7. 11:30am

    Polyoaks - Series 2 :
    5. The Shaky Shaky Hip

    Dr Hugh Thornton is horrified when he needs an operation himself.

    (Not available)

  8. 12:00pm

    You and Yours :
    07/12/2012

    Silver Line, a helpline for elderly people in distress, is launched by Esther Rantzen.

  9. 12:52pm

    The Listening Project :
    Myrtle and Denika: Single Parent Adoption

    Fi Glover presents the series that captures the nation in conversation.

  10. 12:57pm

    Weather :
    07/12/2012

    The latest weather forecast.

    (Not available)

  11. 1:00pm

    World at One :
    07/12/2012

    National and international news with Shaun Ley.

    (Not available)

  12. 1:45pm

    The Global Gap - Series 1: Mexico :
    5. Charity Workers

    Charity workers from the UK and Mexico compare notes.

    (Not available)

  13. 2:00pm

    The Archers :
    06/12/2012

    Kenton is nervous.

    (Not available)

  14. 2:15pm

    Afternoon Drama - On Mardle Fen :
    Series 5 - 4. Dillie's Day

    Polish waitress Zofia has a surprise communication from her brother.

    (Not available)

  15. 3:00pm

    Gardeners' Question Time :
    Rayleigh, Essex

    Eric Robson chairs BBC Radio 4's horticultural panel programme from Rayleigh in Essex.

  16. 3:45pm

    Radio 4 Christmas Appeal :
    Received with Thanks

    Libby Purves on the 2011 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal. To give this year call 0800 082 8284.

  17. 4:00pm

    Last Word :
    Brazil's most famous architect, an eminent jazz musician, an outrageo…

    Matthew Bannister on Oscar Niemeyer, Dave Brubeck, Bal Thackeray, Hector Camacho.

  18. 4:30pm

    More or Less :
    Royal twins and the Autumn Statement

    Tim Harford asks what severe morning sickness tells us about the chances of having twins.

  19. 4:55pm

    The Listening Project :
    Andrew and Wendy: No-One to Teach Me to Shave

    Fi Glover presents the series that captures the nation in conversation.

  20. 5:00pm

    PM :
    07/12/2012

    Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.

    (Not available)

  21. 6:00pm

    Six O'Clock News :
    07/12/2012

    National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  22. 6:30pm

    The Now Show - Series 38 :
    Episode 5

    Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.

    (Not available)

  23. 7:00pm

    The Archers :
    07/12/2012

    Lilian feels conflicted.

    (Not available)

  24. 7:15pm

    Front Row :
    Paul Auster, Tom Robinson plays Beck

    Writer Paul Auster; Tom Robinson plays Beck's sheet music album; comedian Trevor Noah.

  25. 7:45pm

    15 Minute Drama - China Girl :
    Episode 5

    Desperate to connect with their daughter, Nick and Naomi consult a Chinese doctor.

    (Not available)

  26. 8:00pm

    Any Questions? :
    Queen Elizabeth High School, Gainsborough

    Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire.

  27. 8:50pm

    A Point of View :
    Trustworthiness Before Trust

    Onora O'Neill reflects anew on the theme of trust, the subject of her Reith lectures.

  28. 9:00pm

    Saturday Drama :
    Something Wicked This Way Comes

    By Ray Bradbury. Gothic tale set in 1960s Illinois about two young boys and an evil circus

    (Not available)

  29. 9:58pm

    Weather :
    07/12/2012

    Weather information.

    (Not available)

  30. 10:00pm

    The World Tonight :
    07/12/2012

    David Cameron backs allowing same-sex marriages in churches. Presented by Robin Lustig.

  31. 10:45pm

    Book at Bedtime - The Mighty Walzer :
    Episode 10

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

    (Not available)

  32. 11:00pm

    Great Lives - Series 29 :
    1. Dick Francis

    Martin Broughton nominates Dick Francis, champion jockey and champion bookseller.

  33. 11:30pm

    Today in Parliament :
    07/12/2012

    Mark D'Arcy with the day's top news stories from Westminster.

    (Not available)

  34. 11:55pm

    The Listening Project :
    June and Tanya: Don't Call Us Visually Impaired

    Fi Glover presents a conversation between June and Tanya, both blind since birth.

  35. 12:00am

    Midnight News :
    08/12/2012

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

    (Not available)

  36. 12:30am

    Book of the Week - The Horologicon :
    Episode 5

    As the ploughman drops into the western bay, we offer you bene darkmans, dear listener.

    (Not available)

  37. 12:48am

    Shipping Forecast :
    08/12/2012

    The latest shipping forecast.

    (Not available)

  38. 1:00am

    Selection of BBC World Service Pro… :
    08/12/2012

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

    (Not available)

  39. 5:20am

    Shipping Forecast :
    08/12/2012

    The latest shipping forecast.

    (Not available)

  40. 5:30am

    News Briefing :
    08/12/2012

    The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

    (Not available)

  41. 5:43am

    Prayer for the Day :
    08/12/2012

    A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Jenny Wigley.

    (Not available)

  42. 5:45am

    iPM :
    08/12/2012

    'I gave Spandau's Tony Hadley his voice.' Maria Malone ghostwrites pop autobiographies.

    (Not available)

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