BBC Radio 4, FM schedule 20 - 26 May 2013

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00:00

  1. 00:00 - 00:15

    Midnight News 20/05/2013

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 00:15 - 00:45

    Thinking Allowed Stammering and Identity; Land of Too Much

    Poverty versus abundance in the US. Plus managing a social stigma for people who stammer. (R)

  3. 00:45 - 00:48

    Bells on Sunday 19/05/2013

    The bells of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge, Kent.

  4. 00:48 - 01:00

    Shipping Forecast 20/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  1. 00:00 - 00:30

    Midnight News 21/05/2013

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 00:30 - 00:48

    Book of the Week Falling Upwards, Episode 1

    1/5 Two determined balloonists, 200 years apart, take to the skies to raise money for charity.

  3. 00:48 - 01:00

    Shipping Forecast 21/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  1. 00:00 - 00:30

    Midnight News 22/05/2013

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 00:30 - 00:48

    Book of the Week Falling Upwards, Episode 2

    2/5 The military are quick to see the potential of balloons for aerial reconnaissance. (R)

  3. 00:48 - 01:00

    Shipping Forecast 22/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  1. 00:00 - 00:30

    Midnight News 23/05/2013

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 00:30 - 00:48

    Book of the Week Falling Upwards, Episode 3

    3/5 Stories of the first balloon aeronauts and mankind's timeless yearning to be airborne. (R)

  3. 00:48 - 01:00

    Shipping Forecast 23/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  1. 00:00 - 00:30

    Midnight News 24/05/2013

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 00:30 - 00:48

    Book of the Week Falling Upwards, Episode 4

    4/5 Crowd-pleasing entertainments and spectacular displays grew in popularity. (R)

  3. 00:48 - 01:00

    Shipping Forecast 24/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  1. 00:00 - 00:30

    Midnight News 25/05/2013

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 00:30 - 00:48

    Book of the Week Falling Upwards, Episode 5

    5/5 The story of Salomon Andree and his efforts to reach the North Pole by balloon in 1897.

  3. 00:48 - 01:00

    Shipping Forecast 25/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  1. 00:00 - 00:30

    Midnight News 26/05/2013

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 00:30 - 00:48

    Junior Science Back to School

    1/3 By Mick Jackson. Young Robert Thornber discovers strange goings-on in the science block. (R)

  3. 00:48 - 01:00

    Shipping Forecast 26/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

01:00

  1. 01:00 - 05:20

    Selection of BBC World Service Programmes 20/05/2013

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

  1. 01:00 - 05:20

    Selection of BBC World Service Programmes 21/05/2013

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

  1. 01:00 - 05:20

    Selection of BBC World Service Programmes 22/05/2013

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

  1. 01:00 - 05:20

    Selection of BBC World Service Programmes 23/05/2013

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

  1. 01:00 - 05:20

    Selection of BBC World Service Programmes 24/05/2013

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

  1. 01:00 - 05:20

    Selection of BBC World Service Programmes 25/05/2013

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

  1. 01:00 - 05:20

    Selection of BBC World Service Programmes 26/05/2013

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

02:00
03:00
04:00
05:00

  1. 05:20 - 05:30

    Shipping Forecast 20/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  2. 05:30 - 05:43

    News Briefing 20/05/2013

    News from BBC Radio 4.

  3. 05:43 - 05:45

    Prayer for the Day 20/05/2013

    A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.

  4. 05:45 - 05:56

    Farming Today 20/05/2013

    Charlotte Smith asks why it's not all roses for Britain's homegrown flower industry.

  5. 05:56 - 05:58

    Weather 20/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast for farmers.

  6. 05:58 - 06:00

    Tweet of the Day Shag

    David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the seabird, the shag.

  1. 05:20 - 05:30

    Shipping Forecast 21/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  2. 05:30 - 05:43

    News Briefing 21/05/2013

    News from BBC Radio 4.

  3. 05:43 - 05:45

    Prayer for the Day 21/05/2013

    A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.

  4. 05:45 - 05:58

    Farming Today 21/05/2013

    A vaccine against Schmallenberg disease is approved, but will farmers use it?

  5. 05:58 - 06:00

    Tweet of the Day Greenfinch

    David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the greenfinch.

  1. 05:20 - 05:30

    Shipping Forecast 22/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  2. 05:30 - 05:43

    News Briefing 22/05/2013

    News from BBC Radio 4.

  3. 05:43 - 05:45

    Prayer for the Day 22/05/2013

    A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.

  4. 05:45 - 05:58

    Farming Today 22/05/2013

    The worrying rate of loss of our wildlife - 60% of species have declined in recent decades

  5. 05:58 - 06:00

    Tweet of the Day Tawny Owl

    David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the tawny owl.

  1. 05:20 - 05:30

    Shipping Forecast 23/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  2. 05:30 - 05:43

    News Briefing 23/05/2013

    News from BBC Radio 4.

  3. 05:43 - 05:45

    Prayer for the Day 23/05/2013

    A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.

  4. 05:45 - 05:58

    Farming Today 23/05/2013

    Dutch mink farmers are calling for compensation following a ban on fur farming.

  5. 05:58 - 06:00

    Tweet of the Day Garganey

    David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the garganey.

  1. 05:20 - 05:30

    Shipping Forecast 24/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  2. 05:30 - 05:43

    News Briefing 24/05/2013

    News from BBC Radio 4.

  3. 05:43 - 05:45

    Prayer for the Day 24/05/2013

    A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.

  4. 05:45 - 05:58

    Farming Today 24/05/2013

    The humble spud becomes less humble as potato prices soar.

  5. 05:58 - 06:00

    Tweet of the Day Redshank

    David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the redshank.

  1. 05:20 - 05:30

    Shipping Forecast 25/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  2. 05:30 - 05:43

    News Briefing 25/05/2013

    The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

  3. 05:43 - 05:45

    Prayer for the Day 25/05/2013

    A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Alison Murdoch.

  4. 05:45 - 06:00

    iPM 25/05/2013

    'Strapping yourself to a rocket is not a normal thing to do'. A spaceman talks to iPM.

  1. 05:20 - 05:30

    Shipping Forecast 26/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  2. 05:30 - 05:43

    News Briefing 26/05/2013

    News from BBC Radio 4.

  3. 05:43 - 05:45

    Bells on Sunday 26/05/2013

    The bells of St Leonard, Bledington, Gloucestershire.

  4. 05:45 - 06:00

    Four Thought Series 4, Henry Stewart: Choose Your Boss

    Henry Stewart argues that we should choose our own bosses. (R)

06:00

  1. 06:00 - 09:00

    Today 20/05/2013

    Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

  1. 06:00 - 09:00

    Today 21/05/2013

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

  1. 06:00 - 09:00

    Today 22/05/2013

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

  1. 06:00 - 09:00

    Today 23/05/2013

    Woolwich attacks analysed, plus Jeremy Hunt on the A&E system, and why a king was bugged.

  1. 06:00 - 09:00

    Today 24/05/2013

    The latest on the Woolwich attack, plus children and porn, and quitting at the top.

  1. 06:00 - 06:04

    News and Papers 25/05/2013

    News headlines, plus a look at the papers.

  2. 06:04 - 06:07

    Weather 25/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

  3. 06:07 - 06:30

    Ramblings Series 24, Chilterns American Women's Club hiking group

    1/6 Clare Balding joins a hiking group for ex-pat American and international spouses.

  4. 06:30 - 06:57

    Farming Today Farming Today This Week

    Flowers and farming - Anna Hill explores the agricultural side of Chelsea Flower Show.

  5. 06:57 - 07:00

    Weather 25/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

  1. 06:00 - 06:05

    News Headlines 26/05/2013

    The latest national and international news.

  2. 06:05 - 06:35

    Something Understood Endings and Beginnings

    Marie-Louise Muir reflects on the mysteries of the creative process.

  3. 06:35 - 06:57

    On Your Farm 26/05/2013

    Caz Graham reports from this year's Keswick tup fair.

  4. 06:57 - 07:00

    Weather 26/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

07:00

  1. 07:00 - 09:00

    Today 25/05/2013

    Muslim fears after Woolwich killing, plus can clothes drying be beautiful?

  1. 07:00 - 07:10

    News and Papers 26/05/2013

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

  2. 07:10 - 07:55

    Sunday Woolwich murder; Prosperity Gospel; Saints

    William Crawley looks at the religious implications of the Woolwich murder.

  3. 07:55 - 07:57

    Radio 4 Appeal TB Alert

    Baroness Joan Bakewell presents an appeal on behalf of TB Alert.

  4. 07:57 - 08:00

    Weather 26/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

08:00

  1. 08:00 - 08:10

    News and Papers 26/05/2013

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

  2. 08:10 - 08:50

    Sunday Worship 26/05/2013

    Service of worship from St Columb's Cathedral, Londonderry, led by Canon John Merrick.

  3. 08:50 - 08:58

    A Point of View The Doors of Perception

    John Gray argues for another way of seeing the world, inspired by writer Arthur Machen. (R)

  4. 08:58 - 09:00

    Tweet of the Day Shag

    David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the seabird, the shag. (R)

09:00

  1. 09:00 - 09:45

    Start the Week Antonia Fraser: Democracy and Reform

    Anne McElvoy talks to Antonia Fraser, David Graeber and Jesse Norman.

  2. 09:45 - 10:00

    Book of the Week Falling Upwards, Episode 1

    1/5 Two determined balloonists, 200 years apart, take to the skies to raise money for charity.

  1. 09:00 - 09:30

    The Life Scientific Lord John Krebs

    Lord John Krebs talks to Jim al-Khalili about birds, foot and mouth disease and badgers.

  2. 09:30 - 09:45

    One to One Ritula Shah talks to Dr Michael Irwin

    Ritula Shah talks to Dr Michael Irwin about the idea of renouncing life in old age.

  3. 09:45 - 10:00

    Book of the Week Falling Upwards, Episode 2

    2/5 The military are quick to see the potential of balloons for aerial reconnaissance.

  1. 09:00 - 09:45

    Midweek Hugh Dennis, David Watson, Carol Highton, Liz Trenow

    Libby Purves meets comedian Hugh Dennis and David Watson, a chorister at the Coronation.

  2. 09:45 - 10:00

    Book of the Week Falling Upwards, Episode 3

    3/5 Stories of the first balloon aeronauts and mankind's timeless yearning to be airborne.

  1. 09:00 - 09:45

    In Our Time Lévi-Strauss

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the work of French anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss.

  2. 09:45 - 10:00

    Book of the Week Falling Upwards, Episode 4

    4/5 Crowd-pleasing entertainments and spectacular displays grew in popularity.

  1. 09:00 - 09:45

    Desert Island Discs Alice Walker

    Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, is interviewed by Kirsty Young. (R)

  2. 09:45 - 10:00

    Book of the Week Falling Upwards, Episode 5

    5/5 The story of Salomon Andree and his efforts to reach the North Pole by balloon in 1897.

  1. 09:00 - 10:30

    Saturday Live Historian Brian Lavery; Caroline Quentin's Inheritance Tracks

    Richard Coles and Sandi Toksvig with maritime and naval historian Brian Lavery.

  1. 09:00 - 10:00

    Broadcasting House 26/05/2013

    Sunday morning magazine programme.

10:00

  1. 10:00 - 10:45

    Woman's Hour Civil Partnerships; Men and Childcare; Snooping on a Partner

    Is snooping on your partner ever acceptable? The female perspective with Jane Garvey.

  2. 10:45 - 11:00

    15 Minute Drama Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Pearl

    1/10 Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her three children alone

  1. 10:00 - 10:45

    Woman's Hour The dangers of being a 'cool parent'; Sexual assaults in the US military

    Sexual assaults in the US military, the dangers of being a 'cool' parent. With Jane Garvey

  2. 10:45 - 11:00

    15 Minute Drama Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Teaching the Cat to Yawn

    2/10 Young Cody's jealousy of his placid younger brother Ezra accelerates.

  1. 10:00 - 10:45

    Woman's Hour Jan Hall; Bollywood Carmen; cot death advice

    Powerlister Jan Hall, cot death risks, and Preeya Kalidas as Bollywood Carmen.

  2. 10:45 - 11:00

    15 Minute Drama Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Destroyed by Love

    3/10 With Cody at college and Ezra drafted, Jenny is left to deal with the unpredictable Pearl.

  1. 10:00 - 10:45

    Woman's Hour Leanne Benjamin

    Leanne Benjamin on 20 years as principal dancer with the Royal Ballet. With Jenni Murray.

  2. 10:45 - 11:00

    15 Minute Drama Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Heart Rumours

    4/10 Ezra has plans to modernise Scarlatti's Restaurant.

  1. 10:00 - 10:45

    Woman's Hour Women's football; Ultrasound; TV violence against women

    Jenni Murray offers a female perspective, discussing women's football and more.

  2. 10:45 - 11:00

    15 Minute Drama Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, The Country Cook

    5/10 Cody's obsession with his brother Ezra's fiancee, Ruth, becomes a determined campaign.

  1. 10:30 - 11:00

    Choristers of the Coronation

    One-time boy choristers recall the thrill of singing at the 1953 Coronation.

  1. 10:00 - 11:15

    The Archers Omnibus 26/05/2013

    Helen takes it on the chin, and Elona makes a decision.

11:00

  1. 11:00 - 11:30

    Signing Up at 16 The Realities of War

    2/3 Penny considers just how easy it is for a 16-year-old to truly grasp the realities of war.

  2. 11:30 - 12:00

    Kerry's List Episode 4

    4/4 Change sheets, buy a kids book on where babies come from, get roots done, learn to knit.

  1. 11:00 - 11:30

    The Truth and Nothing but the Truth

    Dr Geoff Bunn features comic book heroes and science in his history of the lie detector.

  2. 11:30 - 12:00

    The Science of Music Episode 2

    2/4 Prof Winston on the logic, engineering and physics underlying the musical sounds we hear.

  1. 11:00 - 11:30

    Don't Log Off Series 3, A Tale from the Bush

    3/4 Alan Dein hears a moving story of widowhood from 60-year-old Jennie in the Australian bush

  2. 11:30 - 12:00

    House on Fire Series 3, Marriage

    1/6 After a nasty tax bill, it seems the only sensible decision is for Matt and Vicky to marry

  1. 11:00 - 11:30

    From Our Own Correspondent A Good Operator

    Syria - an increasingly difficult war to cover. Plus more correspondents' despatches.

  2. 11:30 - 12:00

    David Vaughan: The Artist Who Fell from Grace

    The amazing life story of a 1960s pop artist who fell from grace, told by Wayne Hemingway.

  1. 11:00 - 11:30

    The Outsourced

    Chris Mullin explores what working life is like for some outsourced workers. (R)

  2. 11:30 - 12:00

    Party Series 3, Radio

    4/4 The aspiring politicians get their first radio interview ahead of the by-election. (R)

  1. 11:00 - 11:30

    Week in Westminster 25/05/2013

    Sue Cameron of the Daily Telegraph looks behind the scenes at Westminster.

  2. 11:30 - 12:00

    From Our Own Correspondent The German Sense of Humour

    Correspondents in Iraq, Azerbaijan, Congo, France and Germany tell their stories.

  1. 11:15 - 12:00

    Desert Island Discs Deborah Bull

    Deborah Bull, dancer with King's College London, speaks to Kirsty Young.

12:00

  1. 12:00 - 12:57

    You and Yours Cheeky brand names, Proms tickets, NHS Psychotherapy

    The future of housing for older people. Consumer news with Julian Worricker.

  2. 12:57 - 13:00

    Weather 20/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

  1. 12:00 - 12:57

    You and Yours Call You and Yours

    Consumer phone-in with Julian Worricker.

  2. 12:57 - 13:00

    Weather 21/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

  1. 12:00 - 12:30

    You and Yours Food hygiene, retail rents and shopping channels

    London borough has six entries in bottom 10 of a food hygiene poll. With Winifred Robinson

  2. 12:30 - 12:57

    Face the Facts The UK Boomtown: North Sea industry suffers staff shortages

    John Waite investigates the 'threat' of a skills shortage in the oil and gas industry.

  3. 12:57 - 13:00

    Weather 22/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

  1. 12:00 - 12:57

    You and Yours Jay Rayner on food, sewing shops and misleading jobs

    Why buying local is not always as sustainable as you might think. With Winifred Robinson.

  2. 12:57 - 13:00

    Weather 23/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

  1. 12:00 - 12:52

    You and Yours Dental tourism, online terms and conditions, visas for cruises

    Cut-price dental work from eastern Europe, without the need to travel. With Peter White.

  2. 12:52 - 12:57

    The Listening Project Gilly and Jane - The Head and The Tale

    Fi Glover with a conversation between both ends of a pantomime camel.

  3. 12:57 - 13:00

    Weather 24/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

  1. 12:00 - 12:30

    Money Box Undead direct debits, mortgage repayments, the marriage of unequals, the cost of investing

    The direct debits that came back from the dead, and the true cost of investing.

  2. 12:30 - 12:57

    The Now Show Series 40, Episode 2

    2/6 A Brit blasts off, the French sound-off and the grassroots are brassed-off. (R)

  3. 12:57 - 13:00

    Weather 25/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

  1. 12:00 - 12:32

    Just a Minute Series 66, Episode 1

    1/6 With Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Kevin Eldon and Graham Norton. Nicholas Parsons hosts. (R)

  2. 12:32 - 12:57

    Food Programme Sugar: Pure, White and Deadly?

    Sheila Dillon finds out why the debate about the role of sugar in our lives is hotting up.

  3. 12:57 - 13:00

    Weather 26/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

13:00

  1. 13:00 - 13:45

    World at One 20/05/2013

    National and international news, presented by Martha Kearney.

  2. 13:45 - 14:00

    Mother Tongue Interference Gisela Stuart

    1/5 Bavarian-born MP Gisela Stuart now represents the people of Edgbaston in the Commons.

  1. 13:00 - 13:45

    World at One 21/05/2013

    National and international news.

  2. 13:45 - 14:00

    Mother Tongue Interference Zinovy Zinik

    2/5 Russian novelist Zinovy Zinik came to London in 1976 and worked for the BBC World Service.

  1. 13:00 - 13:45

    World at One 22/05/2013

    National and international news.

  2. 13:45 - 14:00

    Mother Tongue Interference Evelyn Arizpe

    3/5 Mexican scholar of children's literature, Evelyn Arizpe, lives and works in Glasgow.

  1. 13:00 - 13:45

    World at One 23/05/2013

    National and international news with Martha Kearney.

  2. 13:45 - 14:00

    Mother Tongue Interference Maria Mertzani

    4/5 Maria Mertzani moved from Greece to study sign language in the UK and now teaches children

  1. 13:00 - 13:45

    World at One 24/05/2013

    National and international news.

  2. 13:45 - 14:00

    Mother Tongue Interference Kailash Chand

    5/5 Kailash Chand grew up speaking Punjabi but worked as a GP for his whole career in the UK.

  1. 13:00 - 13:10

    On air

    News 25/05/2013

    The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 13:10 - 14:00

    Any Questions? Maria Miller, Sadiq Khan, Brendan O'Neill, Trevor Kavanagh

    Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from West Byfleet, Surrey.

  1. 13:00 - 13:30

    The World This Weekend 26/05/2013

    The latest national and international news.

  2. 13:30 - 14:00

    The New North Episode 1

    1/2 Martin Goodman visits iconic new cultural buildings in search of a 'New North' of England.

14:00

  1. 14:00 - 14:15

    The Archers 19/05/2013

    Josh shares his ideas. (R)

  2. 14:15 - 15:00

    Afternoon Drama Edward, Edward

    By Abigail Docherty. The story of Edward VI and Lady Jane Grey seen through a child's eyes

  1. 14:00 - 14:15

    The Archers 20/05/2013

    Matt isn't convinced.

  2. 14:15 - 15:00

    Afternoon Drama A Tale of Two Cities, The Old Order

    2/5 Lucie Manette is a witness at Charles Darnay's trial for treason at the Old Bailey. (R)

  1. 14:00 - 14:15

    The Archers 21/05/2013

    Nic has a good idea. (R)

  2. 14:15 - 15:00

    Afternoon Drama Outline Permission

    by Dermot Bolger. A couple risk everything to afford the house of their dreams.

  1. 14:00 - 14:15

    The Archers 22/05/2013

    Helen takes it on the chin. (R)

  2. 14:15 - 15:00

    Afternoon Drama The Emperor's Babe

    Black girl weds rich old man. Bernardine Evaristo's Roman London is not as you know it.

  1. 14:00 - 14:15

    The Archers 23/05/2013

    Lynda tries to bite her tongue. (R)

  2. 14:15 - 15:00

    Afternoon Drama Dotty Rogers: My Life in Movies

    By Charlotte Bogard Macleod. Dotty Rogers has a lot of trouble with reality.

  1. 14:00 - 14:30

    Any Answers? 25/05/2013

    Topics include terrorism, the Conservative Party, tax avoidance and investment in the arts

  2. 14:30 - 15:30

    Saturday Drama The Prince

    Damian Lewis stars as Niccolo Machiavelli - in the dock for his most provocative of books.

  1. 14:00 - 14:45

    Gardeners' Question Time Chelsea Fringe

    Eric Robson chairs this special edition of GQT with members of the Chelsea Fringe, London. (R)

  2. 14:45 - 15:00

    The Listening Project Sunday Edition - StoryCorps

    Fi Glover introduces conversation from across the Atlantic, from the StoryCorps archive.

15:00

  1. 15:00 - 15:30

    Counterpoint Series 27, Episode 3

    3/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the third heat of the general knowledge music quiz.

  2. 15:30 - 16:00

    Food Programme Food, Cancer and Well-Being

    Sheila Dillon asks if food and nutrition should have a bigger role in treating cancer.

  1. 15:00 - 15:30

    Making History 21/05/2013

    Helen Castor is joined by leading historians to discuss the latest historical research.

  2. 15:30 - 16:00

    Costing the Earth GM Update: Pig 26

    Tom Heap investigates the latest developments in GM technology.

  1. 15:00 - 15:30

    Money Box Live Equity Release

    Thinking about Equity Release? To find out how it works, call Vincent Duggleby.

  2. 15:30 - 16:00

    All in the Mind Big Brain Projects; Anti-depressants; learning disability and bereavement

    Europe and the USA are spending millions mapping the brain but will this approach pay off? (R)

  1. 15:00 - 15:27

    Ramblings Series 24, Chilterns American Women's Club hiking group

    1/6 Clare Balding joins a hiking group for ex-pat American and international spouses.

  2. 15:27 - 15:30

    Radio 4 Appeal World Child Cancer

    Graham Norton presents an appeal on behalf of World Child Cancer. (R)

  3. 15:30 - 16:00

    Open Book Author Louise Erdrich; plus the winner of the Independent Bookshop award

    Mariella Frostrup talks to Louise Erdrich about her new novel The Round House. (R)

  1. 15:00 - 15:45

    Gardeners' Question Time Chelsea Fringe

    Eric Robson chairs this special edition of GQT with members of the Chelsea Fringe, London.

  2. 15:45 - 16:00

    David Pownall at 75 The Known Facts

    An encounter with a local museum curator has a profound effect on three elderly academics.

  1. 15:30 - 16:00

    The Science of Music Episode 2

    2/4 Prof Winston on the logic, engineering and physics underlying the musical sounds we hear. (R)

  1. 15:00 - 16:00

    Classic Serial The Mask of Dimitrios, The House of the Eight Angels

    2/2 Latimer's growing obsession with master criminal Dimitrios takes him to Geneva and Paris.

16:00

  1. 16:00 - 16:30

    Creating Pitch-Perfect

    Catherine Bott on software that corrects out of tune singing but is also a creative tool.

  2. 16:30 - 17:00

    Beyond Belief Fire in Religion

    Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the role of fire within religion.

  1. 16:00 - 16:30

    It's My Story The Prisoner Released

    A personal account of the challenges of leaving a prison cell for the outside world.

  2. 16:30 - 17:00

    Great Lives Series 30, Primo Levi

    8/9 Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with Amber Eyes, chooses Holocaust writer Primo Levi.

  1. 16:00 - 16:30

    Thinking Allowed Live Music - from Dance Hall to the 100 Club

    Laurie Taylor explores a social history of live music from 1950 to 1967.

  2. 16:30 - 17:00

    The Media Show Radio 1; Police and the Media; Yahoo buys Tumblr

    Radio 1 chief Ben Cooper - does drive for a younger audience mean losing loyal listeners?

  1. 16:00 - 16:30

    The Film Programme Cannes Festival hits and misses; director Clio Barnard; Stephen Frears on Ali

    Francine Stock on Cannes Film Festival plus directors Stephen Frears and Clio Barnard.

  2. 16:30 - 17:00

    Material World 23/05/2013

    Why is Oklahoma so prone to tornadoes and what can residents do to protect themselves?

  1. 16:00 - 16:30

    Last Word A comedy writer, a founding member of The Doors, an Argentine dictator, a Pakistani politician and an escapologist

    Matthew Bannister on Ray Manzarek, Jorge Videla, Zahra Shahid Hussain and Eddie Braben.

  2. 16:30 - 16:55

    More or Less Economics of Scottish independence; Ryanair punctuality

    Tim Harford on the economics of Scottish independence, Ryanair's punctuality and cat years

  3. 16:55 - 17:00

    The Listening Project Shirley and Janie - A Journey Well-Travelled

    Fi Glover with a conversation between travellers who have travelled far.

  1. 16:00 - 17:00

    Woman's Hour Rochdale abuse; Helen Sharman; TV violence and women

    Leanne Benjamin on leaving the Royal Ballet after 20 years. Presented by Jane Garvey.

  1. 16:00 - 16:30

    Open Book Colum McCann on his novel TransAtlantic, and mental health and fiction

    Colum McCann on his novel TransAtlantic, and mental health and fiction

  2. 16:30 - 17:00

    Poetry Please A Bouquet of Flowers

    A bouquet of poems about flowers, presented by Roger McGough.

17:00

  1. 17:00 - 18:00

    PM 20/05/2013

    Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.

  1. 17:00 - 18:00

    PM 21/05/2013

    Coverage and analysis of the day's news.

  1. 17:00 - 18:00

    PM 22/05/2013

    Coverage and analysis of the day's news.

  1. 17:00 - 18:00

    PM 23/05/2013

    Coverage and analysis of the day's news.

  1. 17:00 - 18:00

    PM 24/05/2013

    Interviews, context and analysis.

  1. 17:00 - 17:30

    PM Saturday PM

    Full coverage of the day's news.

  2. 17:30 - 17:54

    iPM 25/05/2013

    'Strapping yourself to a rocket is not a normal thing to do'. A spaceman talks to iPM.

  3. 17:54 - 17:57

    Shipping Forecast 25/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  4. 17:57 - 18:00

    Weather 25/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

  1. 17:00 - 17:40

    File on 4 Superbugs

    Can the NHS protect patients from new antibiotic-resistant superbugs? (R)

  2. 17:40 - 17:54

    From Fact to Fiction Series 14, The Woods

    2/8 Sebastian Baczkiewicz's drama responds to a new report into young people and pornography. (R)

  3. 17:54 - 17:57

    Shipping Forecast 26/05/2013

    The latest shipping forecast.

  4. 17:57 - 18:00

    Weather 26/05/2013

    The latest weather forecast.

18:00

  1. 18:00 - 18:30

    Six O'Clock News 20/05/2013

    National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 18:30 - 19:00

    Just a Minute Series 66, Episode 1

    1/6 With Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Kevin Eldon and Graham Norton. Nicholas Parsons hosts.

  1. 18:00 - 18:30

    Six O'Clock News 21/05/2013

    National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 18:30 - 19:00

    Isy Suttie's Love Letters Bob and Marie

    4/4 The tale of Bob and Marie, a driving instructor and the mysterious girl he loves from afar

  1. 18:00 - 18:30

    Six O'Clock News 22/05/2013

    National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 18:30 - 19:00

    Down the Line Series 5, Episode 4

    4/4 Spoof phone-in show from the creators of The Fast Show.

  1. 18:00 - 18:30

    Six O'Clock News 23/05/2013

    National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 18:30 - 19:00

    Heresy Series 9, Episode 2

    2/6 Victoria Coren is joined by David Mitchell, Alex Horne and Germaine Greer.

  1. 18:00 - 18:30

    Six O'Clock News 24/05/2013

    National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 18:30 - 19:00

    The Now Show Series 40, Episode 2

    2/6 A Brit blasts off, the French sound-off and the grassroots are brassed-off.

  1. 18:00 - 18:15

    Six O'Clock News 25/05/2013

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 18:15 - 19:00

    Loose Ends Emma Freud, Tricky, Richard Bacon, Maria Friedman, Stephen Woolley, Nikki Bedi, Blue Rose Code

    Emma Freud is joined by Tricky, Richard Bacon, Maria Friedman and Stephen Woolley for chat

  1. 18:00 - 18:15

    Six O'Clock News 26/05/2013

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 18:15 - 19:00

    Pick of the Week 26/05/2013

    Hardeep Singh Kohli makes his selection of the best of this week's BBC Radio programmes.

19:00

  1. 19:00 - 19:15

    The Archers 20/05/2013

    Matt isn't convinced.

  2. 19:15 - 19:45

    Front Row The Big Wedding; James Salter; Enough Tudors Already; David Walliams

    The Big Wedding, James Salter, David Walliams on Pinter, and too many Tudors - who's next?

  3. 19:45 - 20:00

    15 Minute Drama Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Pearl

    1/10 Abandoned by her salesman husband, Pearl Tull is left to bring up her three children alone (R)

  1. 19:00 - 19:15

    The Archers 21/05/2013

    Nic has a good idea.

  2. 19:15 - 19:45

    Front Row Dan Brown; Wagner at 200; Eddie Braben remembered; Mary Beard's Cultural Exchange

    Arts news with Mark Lawson, including an interview with bestselling writer Dan Brown.

  3. 19:45 - 20:00

    15 Minute Drama Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Teaching the Cat to Yawn

    2/10 Young Cody's jealousy of his placid younger brother Ezra accelerates.

  1. 19:00 - 19:15

    The Archers 22/05/2013

    Helen takes it on the chin.

  2. 19:15 - 19:45

    Front Row Khaled Hosseini; Michael Landy; DJs in film; Cultural Exchange with AS Byatt

    Novelist Khaled Hosseini, Michael Landy's recycled saints and AS Byatt's Cultural Exchange

  3. 19:45 - 20:00

    15 Minute Drama Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Destroyed by Love

    3/10 With Cody at college and Ezra drafted, Jenny is left to deal with the unpredictable Pearl. (R)

  1. 19:00 - 19:15

    The Archers 23/05/2013

    Lynda tries to bite her tongue.

  2. 19:15 - 19:45

    Front Row Erwin Blumenfeld, Lydia Davis, Nigel Kennedy's Cultural Exchange

    Photographer Erwin Blumenfeld, Lydia Davis, and Nigel Kennedy's Cultural Exchange.

  3. 19:45 - 20:00

    15 Minute Drama Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Heart Rumours

    4/10 Ezra has plans to modernise Scarlatti's Restaurant. (R)

  1. 19:00 - 19:15

    The Archers 24/05/2013

    David makes an offer.

  2. 19:15 - 19:45

    Front Row Paul Morley on the north; lost instruments; Cannes report; Angela Gheorghiu's Cultural Exchange

    Paul Morley's new book on the North; musical instruments lost and found; news from Cannes.

  3. 19:45 - 20:00

    15 Minute Drama Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, The Country Cook

    5/10 Cody's obsession with his brother Ezra's fiancee, Ruth, becomes a determined campaign. (R)

  1. 19:00 - 19:15

    From Fact to Fiction Series 14, The Woods

    2/8 Sebastian Baczkiewicz's drama responds to a new report into young people and pornography.

  2. 19:15 - 20:00

    Saturday Review All That Is by James Salter, and the Iraq War

    James Salter's All That Is, and Disgraced at the Bush Theatre. With Tom Sutcliffe.

  1. 19:00 - 19:15

    The Archers 26/05/2013

    Matt's pulling the strings.

  2. 19:15 - 19:45

    The Write Stuff Greek Tragedy

    With guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes. This week's subject is Greek tragedy.

  3. 19:45 - 20:00

    The Time Being Series 6, Llama Sutra

    2/3 By Melanie Whipman. Things get complicated for a couple undergoing IVF.

20:00

  1. 20:00 - 20:30

    Safari Surgery

    Ayisha Yahya reports on the growing demand for cosmetic surgery in Africa.

  2. 20:30 - 21:00

    Crossing Continents Romario Tackles Brazil

    A profile of Romario - Brazil's footballing bad-boy turned politician. (R)

  1. 20:00 - 20:40

    File on 4 Superbugs

    Can the NHS protect patients from new antibiotic-resistant superbugs?

  2. 20:40 - 21:00

    In Touch 21/05/2013

    Mauri Molinario tells Peter about problems for vips trying to use the music site Spotify.

  1. 20:00 - 20:45

    Unreliable Evidence The Law and Cohabitation

    Clive Anderson and guests expose the 'myth' of the concept of common-law marriage.

  2. 20:45 - 21:00

    Four Thought Series 4, Henry Stewart: Choose Your Boss

    Henry Stewart argues that we should choose our own bosses.

  1. 20:00 - 20:30

    The Report Investigating Historic Abuse

    Can the criminal justice system deliver on its promise to deal with historic sexual abuse?

  2. 20:30 - 21:00

    In Business Vorsprung durch Technik or Universitat?

    Peter Day examines innovation in Germany and asks why it lacks world class universities.

  1. 20:00 - 20:50

    Any Questions? Maria Miller, Sadiq Khan, Brendan O'Neill, Trevor Kavanagh

    Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from West Byfleet, Surrey.

  2. 20:50 - 21:00

    A Point of View The Doors of Perception

    John Gray argues for another way of seeing the world, inspired by writer Arthur Machen.

  1. 20:00 - 21:00

    Archive on 4 Profumo Confidential

    Tom Mangold revisits the scandal he covered for the Daily Express 50 years ago.

  1. 20:00 - 20:30

    More or Less Economics of Scottish independence; Ryanair punctuality

    Tim Harford on the economics of Scottish independence, Ryanair's punctuality and cat years (R)

  2. 20:30 - 21:00

    Last Word A comedy writer, a founding member of The Doors, an Argentine dictator, a Pakistani politician and an escapologist

    Matthew Bannister on Ray Manzarek, Jorge Videla, Zahra Shahid Hussain and Eddie Braben. (R)

21:00

  1. 21:00 - 21:30

    Material World Quantum computer; Ancient water; Stem cells; Dambusters

    Scientists to have access to one of the world's most powerful "quantum" computers. (R)

  2. 21:30 - 21:58

    Start the Week Antonia Fraser: Democracy and Reform

    Anne McElvoy talks to Antonia Fraser, David Graeber and Jesse Norman. (R)

  3. 21:58 - 22:00

    Weather 20/05/2013

    Weather information.

  1. 21:00 - 21:30

    All in the Mind Big Brain Projects; Anti-depressants; learning disability and bereavement

    Europe and the USA are spending millions mapping the brain but will this approach pay off?

  2. 21:30 - 21:58

    The Life Scientific Lord John Krebs

    Lord John Krebs talks to Jim al-Khalili about birds, foot and mouth disease and badgers.

  3. 21:58 - 22:00

    Weather 21/05/2013

    Weather information.

  1. 21:00 - 21:30

    Costing the Earth GM Update: Pig 26

    Tom Heap investigates the latest developments in GM technology. (R)

  2. 21:30 - 21:58

    Midweek Hugh Dennis, David Watson, Carol Highton, Liz Trenow

    Libby Purves meets comedian Hugh Dennis and David Watson, a chorister at the Coronation. (R)

  3. 21:58 - 22:00

    Weather 22/05/2013

    Weather information.

  1. 21:00 - 21:30

    The Truth and Nothing but the Truth

    Dr Geoff Bunn features comic book heroes and science in his history of the lie detector. (R)

  2. 21:30 - 21:58

    In Our Time Lévi-Strauss

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the work of French anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss. (R)

  3. 21:58 - 22:00

    Weather 23/05/2013

    Weather information.

  1. 21:00 - 21:58

    Friday Drama Midsummer

    A warm-hearted musical romantic comedy by David Greig and Gordon McIntyre. (R)

  2. 21:58 - 22:00

    Weather 24/05/2013

    Weather information.

  1. 21:00 - 22:00

    Classic Serial The Mask of Dimitrios, The Origins of an Obsession

    1/2 Istanbul, 1938. A writer becomes obsessed with the life of an infamous master criminal.

  1. 21:00 - 21:26

    Money Box Undead direct debits, mortgage repayments, the marriage of unequals, the cost of investing

    The direct debits that came back from the dead, and the true cost of investing. (R)

  2. 21:26 - 21:30

    Radio 4 Appeal TB Alert

    Baroness Joan Bakewell presents an appeal on behalf of TB Alert. (R)

  3. 21:30 - 22:00

    In Business Vorsprung durch Technik or Universitat?

    Peter Day examines innovation in Germany and asks why it lacks world class universities. (R)

22:00

  1. 22:00 - 22:45

    The World Tonight 20/05/2013

    Gay marriage - how divided is the Tory party? News round-up with David Eades.

  2. 22:45 - 23:00

    Book at Bedtime A Delicate Truth, A Bitter Pill

    6/10 Kit learns the truth about the night on the Rock.

  1. 22:00 - 22:45

    The World Tonight 21/05/2013

    In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.

  2. 22:45 - 23:00

    Book at Bedtime A Delicate Truth, A Good Man Lost

    7/10 Where on earth is Jeb?

  1. 22:00 - 22:45

    The World Tonight 22/05/2013

    Man thought to be soldier is murdered yards from London army barracks. With Carolyn Quinn.

  2. 22:45 - 23:00

    Book at Bedtime A Delicate Truth, Necessary Precautions

    8/10 As Toby puts together his case, he knows he is increasingly at risk.

  1. 22:00 - 22:45

    The World Tonight 23/05/2013

    Woolwich, Obama's counter-terrorism policy, Congo, riots in Sweden. With Philippa Thomas.

  2. 22:45 - 23:00

    Book at Bedtime A Delicate Truth, Falling on Deaf Ears

    9/10 Kit and Toby find their efforts to expose the truth rebuffed.

  1. 22:00 - 22:45

    The World Tonight 24/05/2013

    Wife of murdered soldier 'thought he would be safe in the UK'. With Philippa Thomas.

  2. 22:45 - 23:00

    Book at Bedtime A Delicate Truth, Truth Must Out

    10/10 In the concluding thrilling episode, the truth must out - whatever the cost.

  1. 22:00 - 22:15

    News and Weather 25/05/2013

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  2. 22:15 - 23:00

    Unreliable Evidence The Law and Cohabitation

    Clive Anderson and guests expose the 'myth' of the concept of common-law marriage. (R)

  1. 22:00 - 22:45

    Westminster Hour 26/05/2013

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

  2. 22:45 - 23:00

    What the Papers Say 26/05/2013

    Kevin Maguire of the Mirror analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.

23:00

  1. 23:00 - 23:30

    Word of Mouth English and German

    At the Brighton Festival, Michael Rosen and guests debate our linguistic ties with German. (R)

  2. 23:30 - 00:00

    Today in Parliament 20/05/2013

    Susan Hulme and the BBC parliamentary team report from Westminster.

  1. 23:00 - 23:30

    Absolutely Delish Grazing

    4/4 Comedy by Sophie Woolley. Sally Phillips stars as a life guru combining diet and disaster.

  2. 23:30 - 00:00

    Today in Parliament 21/05/2013

    Sean Curran reports from Westminster as gay marriage clears the Commons.

  1. 23:00 - 23:15

    Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing Series 2, About Poorly Relatives

    4/6 Nathan Caton is unsympathetic when his parents are sick, as he has an important gig.

  2. 23:15 - 23:30

    One Series 2, Episode 4

    4/6 David Quantick's sketch show where no sketch features more than one voice. (R)

  3. 23:30 - 00:00

    Today in Parliament 22/05/2013

    Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.

  1. 23:00 - 23:30

    Wireless Nights Series 2, Nights of Passage

    3/4 Jarvis takes to the sea, contemplating night crossings mythic and modern.

  2. 23:30 - 00:00

    The Magic Theatre of Hermann Hesse

    Tracing the legacy of the cult Swiss-German writer Hermann Hesse. (R)

  1. 23:00 - 23:27

    Great Lives Series 30, Primo Levi

    8/9 Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with Amber Eyes, chooses Holocaust writer Primo Levi. (R)

  2. 23:27 - 23:55

    Songs of the Sacred Harp

    Cerys Matthews visits Alabama to uncover a sacred choral tradition. (R)

  3. 23:55 - 00:00

    The Listening Project Steve and Derek - Things That Go Bump in the Night

    Fi Glover with a conversation between friends who have differing views of the supernatural

  1. 23:00 - 23:30

    Counterpoint Series 27, Episode 3

    3/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the third heat of the general knowledge music quiz.

  2. 23:30 - 00:00

    Poetry Please 19/05/2013

    Roger McGough with a diverse range of poetry read by Kerry Elkins and John Mackay.

  1. 23:00 - 23:30

    The Film Programme Cannes Festival hits and misses; director Clio Barnard; Stephen Frears on Ali

    Francine Stock on Cannes Film Festival plus directors Stephen Frears and Clio Barnard. (R)

  2. 23:30 - 00:00

    Something Understood Endings and Beginnings

    Marie-Louise Muir reflects on the mysteries of the creative process. (R)