BBC Radio 4 schedule

BBC Radio 4 schedule

BBC Radio 4
  1. 6:00am

    News Headlines :
    17/02/2013

    The latest national and international news.

    (Not available)

  2. 6:05am

    Something Understood :
    Sisters and Brothers

    Irma Kurtz reflects on the different relationships between siblings.

    (Not available)

  3. 6:35am

    The Living World :
    Birds of the Taiga

    Chris Sperring is in the Swedish taiga looking for the hawk owl.

  4. 6:57am

    Weather :
    17/02/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

    (Not available)

  5. 7:00am

    News and Papers :
    17/02/2013

    The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.

    (Not available)

  6. 7:10am

    Sunday :
    17/02/2013

    Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.

  7. 7:55am

    Radio 4 Appeal :
    St Mungo's

    Lorna Smith, who has experienced homelessness, presents an appeal on behalf of St Mungo's.

  8. 7:57am

    Weather :
    17/02/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

    (Not available)

  9. 8:00am

    News and Papers :
    17/02/2013

    The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.

    (Not available)

  10. 8:10am

    Sunday Worship :
    This Is Our Story: Rescued Through Water

    This Is Our Story: First in a series for Lent, live from Liverpool Hope University.

    (Not available)

  11. 8:50am

    A Point of View :
    In Praise of Birmingham

    David Cannadine defends Birmingham against a slur in Jane Austen's Emma.

  12. 9:00am

    Broadcasting House :
    17/02/2013

    Sunday morning magazine programme, presented by Paddy O'Connell.

  13. 10:00am

    The Archers Omnibus :
    17/02/2013

    Clarrie plays peacemaker, and there's a Valentine's Day surprise.

    (Not available)

  14. 11:15am

    Desert Island Discs :
    Jonathan Agnew

    Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

  15. 12:00pm

    Just a Minute - Series 65 :
    Episode 1

    Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins and Jason Manford join Nicholas Parsons.

    (Not available)

  16. 12:32pm

    Food Programme :
    Garlic, the wonder bulb

    Sheila Dillon explores a bulb which arouses strong feelings - and aromas - garlic.

  17. 12:57pm

    Weather :
    17/02/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

    (Not available)

  18. 1:00pm

    The World This Weekend :
    17/02/2013

    Global news and analysis, presented by Shaun Ley.

    (Not available)

  19. 1:30pm

    Lyrical Journey - Series 2 :
    2. Patience of Angels

    Eddi Reader and Boo Hewerdine return to Cambridge to retrace the song 'Patience of Angels'

    (Not available)

  20. 2:00pm

    Gardeners' Question Time :
    Brighton

    Eric Robson and the GQT team visit the Seedy Sunday community seed-swap event in Brighton.

  21. 2:45pm

    Witness :
    The Fall of Singapore

    In February '42, Singapore fell to the Japanese. Tens of thousands of soldiers became POWs

  22. 3:00pm

    The Real George Orwell - Nineteen … :
    Episode 2

    Winston and Julia are determined to join the Brotherhood, pledged to destroy The Party.

    (Not available)

  23. 4:00pm

    Open Book :
    17/02/2013

    Mariella Frostrup talks to David Baddiel and Naomi Alderman about the Jewish novel.

  24. 4:30pm

    Poetry Please :
    17/02/2013

    A year in the life of Liz Lochhead, Scotland's Makar or poet laureate.

    (Not available)

  25. 5:00pm

    File on 4 :
    The Bill for Brussels

    Does the European Union spend too much on self-promotion?

  26. 5:40pm

    Profile :
    Tom Ford

    What is the secret of designer Tom Ford's legendary success? James Silver charts his rise.

  27. 5:54pm

    Shipping Forecast :
    17/02/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

    (Not available)

  28. 5:57pm

    Weather :
    17/02/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

    (Not available)

  29. 6:00pm

    Six O'Clock News :
    17/02/2013

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  30. 6:15pm

    Pick of the Week :
    17/02/2013

    Ernie Rea makes his selection of the best of BBC Radio this week.

    (Not available)

  31. 7:00pm

    The Archers :
    17/02/2013

    There's heartbreak for Lynda.

    (Not available)

  32. 7:15pm

    Tim FitzHigham - The Gambler :

    Comedian-adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates a bizarre bet originally wagered in 1753.

    (Not available)

  33. 7:45pm

    Scottish Shorts - Series 11 :
    2. Sobek Refutes the Plover Theory

    By RA Martens. Surreal short story about Oliver Al Sobek's unusual visit to the dentist.

    (Not available)

  34. 8:00pm

    Feedback :
    15/02/2013

    Radio 4's forum for audience comment. Presented by Roger Bolton.

    (Not available)

  35. 8:30pm

    Last Word :
    A table tennis champion, a zoo vet, a make-up artist, a radio present…

    Remembering Zhuang Zedong, David Taylor, Stuart Freeborn, Patricia Hughes and Paul Tanner.

  36. 9:00pm

    Money Box :
    Child Trust Fund charges, Get Cash app re-launches, long-term care, p…

    Child Trust Fund charges spark a row, and Money Box saves a man from a pension mistake.

  37. 9:26pm

    Radio 4 Appeal :
    St Mungo's

    Lorna Smith, who has experienced homelessness, presents an appeal on behalf of St Mungo's.

  38. 9:30pm

    Analysis :
    Creative Destruction

    Analysis explores "creative destruction": a comforting delusion or a saving grace?

  39. 10:00pm

    Westminster Hour :
    17/02/2013

    Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.

    (Not available)

  40. 10:45pm

    What the Papers Say :
    17/02/2013

    Patrick O'Flynn of the Express analyses how the papers are covering the biggest stories.

    (Not available)

  41. 11:00pm

    The Film Programme :
    Francine Stock talks to Judd Apatow

    Francine Stock talks rites of passage with Judd Apatow, director of new comedy This Is 40.

  42. 11:30pm

    Something Understood :
    Sisters and Brothers

    Irma Kurtz reflects on the different relationships between siblings.

    (Not available)

  43. 12:00am

    Midnight News :
    18/02/2013

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

    (Not available)

  44. 12:15am

    Thinking Allowed :
    Stan Cohen (1942 - 2013)

    Laurie Taylor pays tribute to the work and legacy of the sociologist, Stan Cohen.

  45. 12:45am

    Bells on Sunday :
    17/02/2013

    The bells of St Margaret's Church, Dunham Massey, Cheshire.

    (Not available)

  46. 12:48am

    Shipping Forecast :
    18/02/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

    (Not available)

  47. 1:00am

    Selection of BBC World Service Pro… :
    18/02/2013

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

    (Not available)

  48. 5:30am

    Shipping Forecast :
    18/02/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

    (Not available)

  49. 5:43am

    Prayer for the Day :
    18/02/2013

    A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with the Rev Johnston McKay.

    (Not available)

  50. 5:45am

    Farming Today :
    18/02/2013

    How can retailers regain trust? Charlotte Smith examines Red Tractor standards.

    (Not available)

  51. 5:57am

    Weather :
    18/02/2013

    The latest weather forecast for farmers.

    (Not available)

BBC © 2013 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.