BBC Radio 4 schedule

BBC Radio 4 schedule

BBC Radio 4
  1. 6:00am

    Today :
    14/03/2013

    Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.

    (Not available)

  2. 9:00am

    In Our Time :
    Chekhov

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the life and work of the Russian writer Anton Chekhov.

  3. 9:45am

    Book of the Week - The Last Days o… :
    Episode 4

    In the Detroit public school system, writer Mark Binelli finds a beacon of hope.

    (Not available)

  4. 10:00am

    Woman's Hour :
    Women in Iraq 10 years on; Tracy Chevalier

    Women in Iraq 10 years on, the female lobby in Rome, and introducing partners to parents.

  5. 10:45am

    15 Minute Drama - Writing the Cent… :
    4. 1933: Hot Spell

    Fred has been encouraged in his writing by a WEA tutor.

    (Not available)

  6. 11:00am

    From Our Own Correspondent :
    Decision Time for the Aborigines

    Colouring in the spaces between the headlines from Australia and around the world.

  7. 11:30am

    I Wandered Lonely as a Cat: Poetry… :

    Ian McMillan reveals the heart of Poetry and Jazz and detects its strong beats today.

    (Not available)

  8. 12:00pm

    You and Yours :
    Green Deal take-up and car company MPG claims

    Green Deal take-up, fuel economy and the footballer who lost £10 million.

  9. 12:57pm

    Weather :
    14/03/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

    (Not available)

  10. 1:00pm

    World at One :
    14/03/2013

    Martha Kearney presents national and international news.

    (Not available)

  11. 1:45pm

    Baroque in Britain :
    Episode 4

    It's 1734, and a 'battle of the buildings' breaks out on the outskirts of Barnsley.

  12. 2:00pm

    The Archers :
    13/03/2013

    Emma is ecstatic.

    (Not available)

  13. 2:15pm

    Afternoon Drama - Pilgrim - Series… :
    4. Bleaker Lake

    It's time for Pilgrim's showdown with Birdie at Merlin's lake.

    (Not available)

  14. 3:00pm

    Ramblings - Series 23 :
    6. Michael Weltike - Barefoot Walker

    Michael Weltike tries to persuade Clare Balding of the benefits of barefoot walking.

  15. 3:27pm

    Radio 4 Appeal :
    Winston's Wish

    Ben Brooks-Dutton presents an appeal for Winston's Wish.

  16. 3:30pm

    Open Book :
    AL Kennedy discusses her book On Writing

    AL Kennedy talks to Mariella Frostrup about her book On Writing.

  17. 4:00pm

    The Film Programme :
    The Spirit of '45; difficult second films; Shell

    Ken Loach's documentary The Spirit of '45, and how to make a second film with Eran Creevy.

  18. 4:30pm

    Material World :
    Clay on Mars, Neanderthals, Cholera, Tapeworms

    Drinking water on Mars, big eyes in Neanderthals, cholera history and tapeworm genetics.

  19. 5:00pm

    PM :
    14/03/2013

    Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.

    (Not available)

  20. 6:00pm

    Six O'Clock News :
    14/03/2013

    National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  21. 6:30pm

    Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation … :
    3. How to Be a Man in the 21st Century

    How men go about acquiring their skills in DIY, self-confidence and violence.

    (Not available)

  22. 7:00pm

    The Archers :
    14/03/2013

    Tom hears some home truths.

    (Not available)

  23. 7:15pm

    Front Row :
    Conductor Gustavo Dudamel

    Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel on his career and the importance of music education.

  24. 7:45pm

    15 Minute Drama - Writing the Cent… :
    4. 1933: Hot Spell

    Fred has been encouraged in his writing by a WEA tutor.

    (Not available)

  25. 8:00pm

    Law in Action :
    Duress and deprivation of citizenship

    Should a woman escape liability if she was pressured to commit the crime by a man?

  26. 8:30pm

    The Bottom Line :
    Turnarounds

    Evan Davis asks his guests what it takes to rescue a sinking company.

  27. 9:00pm

    Who's the Pest? :
    Episode 2

    Erica McAlister asks if we should be eating more insects.

  28. 9:30pm

    In Our Time :
    Chekhov

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the life and work of the Russian writer Anton Chekhov.

    (Not available)

  29. 9:58pm

    Weather :
    14/03/2013

    Weather information.

    (Not available)

  30. 10:00pm

    The World Tonight :
    14/03/2013

    News round-up with David Eades. David Cameron pulls the plug on Leveson talks.

  31. 10:45pm

    Book at Bedtime - All the Beggars … :
    Episode 4

    Lara recollects a trip to Belfast with her mother to visit her father's other family.

    (Not available)

  32. 11:00pm

    Bridget Christie Minds the Gap :
    Episode 2

    A comic investigation into how women treat each other in their day-to-day relationships.

    (Not available)

  33. 11:30pm

    Today in Parliament :
    14/03/2013

    Rachel Byrne with the day's top news stories from Westminster.

    (Not available)

  34. 12:00am

    Midnight News :
    15/03/2013

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

    (Not available)

  35. 12:30am

    Book of the Week - The Last Days o… :
    Episode 4

    In the Detroit public school system, writer Mark Binelli finds a beacon of hope.

    (Not available)

  36. 12:48am

    Shipping Forecast :
    15/03/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

    (Not available)

  37. 1:00am

    Selection of BBC World Service Pro… :
    15/03/2013

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

    (Not available)

  38. 5:20am

    Shipping Forecast :
    15/03/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

    (Not available)

  39. 5:30am

    News Briefing :
    15/03/2013

    News from BBC Radio 4.

    (Not available)

  40. 5:43am

    Prayer for the Day :
    15/03/2013

    A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.

    (Not available)

  41. 5:45am

    Farming Today :
    15/03/2013

    European Commission experts weigh up a ban on neonicotinoid pesticides to protect bees.

    (Not available)

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