BBC Radio 4 schedule

BBC Radio 4 schedule

BBC Radio 4
  1. 6:00am

    Today :
    12/12/2012

    Finucane report previewed, plus the North Korea rocket and how a 'hum' can solve crimes.

    (Not available)

  2. 9:00am

    Midweek :
    John Lithgow, Shelby Holmes, Nick Bullock, David Green

    Libby Purves meets actor John Lithgow and climber Nick Bullock.

  3. 9:45am

    Book of the Week - Looking for Mrs… :
    Episode 3

    Mary crossed the Kalahari desert, heavily pregnant, in the wake of her explorer husband.

    (Not available)

  4. 10:00am

    Woman's Hour :
    Nigella Lawson; Tanya Byron; Girl Power!

    Nigella Lawson cooks the perfect Christmas dessert, plus parental guilt and Girl Power!

  5. 10:45am

    15 Minute Drama - Little Grudges :
    Episode 3

    Ellie learns the extraordinary truth about an old flame.

    (Not available)

  6. 11:00am

    The Tree Scientists :

    Dr Adam Hart investigates the science of ash dieback.

    (Not available)

  7. 11:30am

    Charles Paris - An Amateur Corpse :
    Episode 2

    What starts as a simple voiceover job soon leads Charles to the discovery of a dead body.

    (Not available)

  8. 12:00pm

    You and Yours :
    Loans to the developing world, beer tax and empty homes

    A new kind of ethical Christmas gift, beer taxes and empty houses. With Winifred Robinson.

  9. 12:57pm

    Weather :
    12/12/2012

    The latest weather forecast.

    (Not available)

  10. 1:00pm

    World at One :
    12/12/2012

    National and international news.

    (Not available)

  11. 1:45pm

    The Global Gap - Series 2: Turkey :
    3. Sports Teachers

    Sports teachers from the UK and Turkey compare notes.

    (Not available)

  12. 2:00pm

    The Archers :
    11/12/2012

    Fallon and Kirsty are scoring points.

    (Not available)

  13. 2:15pm

    Afternoon Drama :
    Bearing Witness

    Philip Palmer's drama explores the complexities of the International Criminal Tribunals.

    (Not available)

  14. 3:00pm

    Money Box Live :
    Pensions

    Put your questions about pensions and buying an annuity to Paul Lewis and guests.

  15. 3:30pm

    All in the Mind :
    Preventing PTSD; Archaeology and mental health; Organophospates

    Preventing PTSD by 'thinking' differently; organophosphates; archaeology and mental health

  16. 4:00pm

    Thinking Allowed :
    Children in hospitals; History, heritage and tradition in British pol…

    How British political parties construct history, and children's experiences in hospital.

  17. 4:30pm

    The Media Show :
    12/12/2012

    Steve Hewlett discusses James Harding's resignation as editor of the Times.

  18. 5:00pm

    PM :
    12/12/2012

    Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.

    (Not available)

  19. 6:00pm

    Six O'Clock News :
    12/12/2012

    National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  20. 6:30pm

    Mark Steel's in Town - Series 4 :
    Episode 3

    Comedian Mark Steel explores reggae, riots and white supremacist gardening in Handsworth.

    (Not available)

  21. 7:00pm

    The Archers :
    12/12/2012

    Iftikar feels out of place.

    (Not available)

  22. 7:15pm

    Front Row :
    William Boyd; Ravi Shankar remembered; video games of the year

    Novelist William Boyd; tribute to Ravi Shankar; playwright Martin Crimp; video games pick.

  23. 7:45pm

    15 Minute Drama - Little Grudges :
    Episode 3

    Ellie learns the extraordinary truth about an old flame.

    (Not available)

  24. 8:00pm

    Unreliable Evidence :
    Who's to Blame?

    Clive Anderson and guests discuss who should pay compensation to victims of abuse.

  25. 8:45pm

    Four Thought - Series 3 :
    35. Nancy Lublin: 21st-Century Social Activism

    Nancy Lublin argues that the web has transformed social activism for the better.

  26. 9:00pm

    Frontiers :
    Forensic Phonetics

    Rebecca Morelle explores how the forensic science of speech is helping to solve crime.

  27. 9:30pm

    Midweek :
    John Lithgow, Shelby Holmes, Nick Bullock, David Green

    Libby Purves meets actor John Lithgow and climber Nick Bullock.

    (Not available)

  28. 9:58pm

    Weather :
    12/12/2012

    Weather information.

    (Not available)

  29. 10:00pm

    The World Tonight :
    12/12/2012

    Finucane murder report - 'shocking collusion' by state agents. Presented by Robin Lustig.

  30. 10:45pm

    Book at Bedtime - Of Love and Hung… :
    Episode 3

    By Julian Maclaren-Ross. Richard is sacked from his job, and joins up with a rival firm.

    (Not available)

  31. 11:00pm

    Warhorses of Letters - Series 2 :
    Episode 3

    The lovers face a challenge to their relationship - Marengo's stablemate Marcy.

    (Not available)

  32. 11:15pm

    Mission Improbable :
    3. Egypt!

    Journalist Jane and her companions head to Egypt in search of the enigmatic Dr Ralph.

    (Not available)

  33. 11:30pm

    Today in Parliament :
    12/12/2012

    Ed Miliband and David Cameron clash over the Chancellor's squeeze on benefits.

    (Not available)

  34. 12:00am

    Midnight News :
    13/12/2012

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

    (Not available)

  35. 12:30am

    Book of the Week - Looking for Mrs… :
    Episode 3

    Mary crossed the Kalahari desert, heavily pregnant, in the wake of her explorer husband.

    (Not available)

  36. 12:48am

    Shipping Forecast :
    13/12/2012

    The latest shipping forecast.

    (Not available)

  37. 1:00am

    Selection of BBC World Service Pro… :
    13/12/2012

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

    (Not available)

  38. 5:20am

    Shipping Forecast :
    13/12/2012

    The latest shipping forecast.

    (Not available)

  39. 5:30am

    News Briefing :
    13/12/2012

    News from BBC Radio 4.

    (Not available)

  40. 5:43am

    Prayer for the Day :
    13/12/2012

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

    (Not available)

  41. 5:45am

    Farming Today :
    13/12/2012

    Is fracking safe? Hear from the industry heads who say it is and campaigners who disagree.

    (Not available)

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