| 06:00 | Today With John Humphrys and James Naughtie. Including Sports Desk at 6.25am, 7.25am, 8.25am; Weather 6.05am, 6.57am, 7.57am; Thought for the Day 7.48am; Yesterday in Parliament 6.45am. |
| 09:00 | Midweek Lively and diverse conversation with Francine Stock and guests. |
| 09:45 | A History of the World in 100 Objects ...Objects
Director of the British Museum Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history using 100 selected objects from the Museum. 18/100: Minoan Bull Leaper. |
| 10:00 | Woman's Hour With Jenni Murray. |
| 10:45 | Writing the Century 12: 1966-1969 -... ...Pleidiol Wyf I'm Gwlad/True To My Land. 1966-1969 - Pleidiol Wyf I'm Gwlad/True To My Land. 3/5: Sharon and her friends in the Welsh Language Society continue their peaceful protests. |
| 11:00 | Weekend Warriors No Longer Martin Bell investigates how the part-time Territorial Army is surviving full-time warfare. 1/2: Martin asks if our armed forces are relying too much on the TA. |
| 11:30 | Fags, Mags and Bags Sitcom written by and starring Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary, set in a Glasgow corner shop. 1/6: Jack Black's Black Jacks. Sanjay finds a girlfriend and embraces the arts. |
| 12:00 | You and Yours Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson. |
| 12:57 | Weather The latest weather forecast. |
| 13:00 | The World at One National and international news with Martha Kearney. |
| 13:30 | The Media Show Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world. |
| 14:00 | The Archers Eddie shows his artistic side. |
| 14:15 | Afternoon Play: Postcards From a... ...Cataclysm. Postcards From a Cataclysm: Nine short plays about global annihilation. As an asteroid hurtles towards earth, the planet's population prepares for the end of the world. |
| 15:00 | Money Box Live Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on financial issues. Call 03700 100 444 from 1.30pm until 3.30pm [Standard geographic charges apply. Calls from mobiles may be higher]. |
| 15:30 | Casual Cruelty Short stories by American author Shirley Jackson. 2/3: Trial by Combat. Emily Johnson decides to confront the person she suspects of stealing things from her New York apartment. |
| 15:45 | A Guide to Woodland Birds Brett Westwood presents a series to help listeners identify different species. 3/5: Oakwood Trio and a Special Soloist. Brett is joined by Stephen Moss and Chris Watson. |
| 16:00 | Thinking Allowed How has consumerism affected what it means to be black? Paul Gilroy joins Laurie Taylor to discuss the changing place of black culture. |
| 16:30 | Case Notes Lung cancer is notoriously difficult to treat and the UK has among the worst survival rates in Europe. Dr Mark Porter finds out about the latest treatments at Hammersmith Hospital. |
| 17:00 | PM Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Including at 5.57pm Weather. |
| 18:00 | Six O'Clock News The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. |
| 18:30 | The Write Stuff James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer. |
| 19:00 | The Archers Kirsty gets closer to nature. |
| 19:15 | Front Row Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, including an interview with architect IM Pei, whose designs include the glass pyramids at the Louvre in Paris. |
| 19:45 | A History of the World in 100 Objects ...Objects
Director of the British Museum Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history using 100 selected objects from the Museum. 18/100: Minoan Bull Leaper. |
| 20:00 | The Moral Maze Michael Buerk chairs a debate on the moral questions behind the week's news. Claire Fox, Clifford Longley, Kenan Malik and Ruth Dudley Edwards cross-examine witnesses. |
| 20:45 | Class Dismissed Mary Ann Sieghart explores class as an important issue in UK politics in the run-up to the General Election, and considers the historical change in the role of class in politics. |
| 21:00 | Nature A Local Patch. 2/2: Paul Evans explores the value of getting to know your 'local patch' and the personal benefits to be gained from connecting with a landscape. |
| 21:30 | Midweek Lively and diverse conversation with Francine Stock and guests. |
| 21:58 | Weather The latest weather forecast. |
| 22:00 | The World Tonight National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. |
| 22:45 | Book at Bedtime: Capturing America Capturing America
Mark Lawson selects short pieces by American authors. 3/5: Starving Again, by Lorrie Moore. Dennis's wife has left him and his cynical friend Mave tries to help. |
| 23:00 | Mordrin McDonald: 21st-Century Wizard ...Wizard
Comedy by David Kay and Gavin Smith. 3/4: Ogre Bin Laden. Mordrin is a 2,000-year-old wizard living in the modern world. |
| 23:15 | The News at Bedtime Comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman covering the latest news happening this 'once upon a time'. 4/7: Jim reports live from the launch site of the Nurseryland space programme. |
| 23:30 | Today in Parliament News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard. |
| 00:00 | News and Weather The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather. |
| 00:30 | A History of the World in 100 Objects ...Objects
Director of the British Museum Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history using 100 selected objects from the Museum. 18/100: Minoan Bull Leaper. |
| 00:48 | Shipping Forecast The latest shipping forecast. |
| 01:00 | As BBC World Service BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. |
| 05:20 | Shipping Forecast The latest shipping forecast. |
| 05:30 | News Briefing The latest news from BBC Radio 4. |
| 05:43 | Prayer for the Day Daily prayer and reflection with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg. |
| 05:45 | Farming Today News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith. |