BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 25 March 2018

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/03/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Series 1, The Path Taken by Emma Donoghue
  A distraught mother makes a statement to the police after her children go missing.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/03/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 02:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/03/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/03/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/03/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Margaret's, Dunham Massey, Cheshire
  Church bells from St Margaret's, Dunham Massey, Cheshire.
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—The Silence of the Lamb - Dr Katie Edwards
  Dr Katie Edwards finds the portrayal of Jesus' silence before Pilate unhelpful.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—25/03/2018
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Power in Weakness
  Journalist Remona Aly examines how weakness can often be powerful.
3. 06:35
  Living World—The Celtic Rainforest
  Paul Evans joins Ray Woods in Snowdonia in a remarkable and rare forest. From 2011.
4. 06:57
  Weather—25/03/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—25/03/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Inquiry into child sex abuse in the Anglican Church
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by Emily Buchanan.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Epilepsy Research UK
  Nick and Rachel Christian make the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Epilepsy Research UK.
8. 07:57
  Weather—25/03/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—25/03/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Hosanna to the Son of David!
  A service from All Saints, Fulham, to mark Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Rise and Rise of Up Lit
  Kamila Shamsie on the limitations of the publishing trend 'Up Lit'.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Matt Merritt on the Curlew
  Matt Merritt, editor of British Birdwatching magazine, revels in the call of the curlew.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—25/03/2018
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—25/03/2018
  Alice goes too far, and Brian's nightmare continues.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Anne-Marie Duff
  Anne-Marie Duff, actor, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—25/03/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 80, Episode 5
  5/6Nicholas Parsons chairs, with Shappi Khorsandi, Jo Caulfield, Julian Clary and Paul Merton(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Doctor's Orders: Getting Tomorrow's Medics Cooking
  Meet the medical students and doctors who want more training on diet and nutrition.
4. 12:57
  Weather—25/03/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—25/03/2018
  Global news and analysis.
6. 13:30
  When Greeks Flew Kites—Beyond Your Command
  Sarah Dunant uncovers stories from history when children have challenged adult authority.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Leicestershire
  Eric Robson and the panel are in Leicestershire.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—The Things That Bind Couples Together
  It can be football, or music, or simply providing support and understanding.
9. 15:00
  Paradise Lost—Episode 2
  2/2John Milton's Paradise Lost dramatised by poet Michael Symmons Roberts.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Uzodinma Iweala
  Uzodinma Iweala on his new novel Speak No Evil.
11. 16:30
  Four Seasons—Poems for the Spring Equinox
  A collection of poems to celebrate the arrival of spring.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—A Place of Safety?
  An investigation into standards in an NHS trust providing mental health care.(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—Nigel Oakes
  Big data, psychological warfare and mobile discos in the life of Nigel Oakes.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—25/03/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—25/03/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/03/2018 Vote Leave accused of breaking law
  Ex Brexit activist to publish "evidence" that the campaign exceeded spending limits.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Simon Parkes
  Simon Parkes chooses his BBC Radio highlights.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/03/2018
  Brian is put on the spot.
4. 19:15
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Works Barbecue
  5/6Damien reluctantly helps out at one of Anthony's barbecues.(R)
5. 19:45
  Man About the House—The Middle Of, by James Meek
  3/3A man returns to his former marital home and discovers subtle changes in every room.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—23/03/2018
  Roger Bolton asks why the BBC World Service has made an unprecedented complaint to the UN.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Brenda Dean, William McAlpine, Keith O'Brien, Katie Boyle, Garech Browne
  Matthew Bannister on a union leader, a businessman, a cardinal, a presenter, a folklorist.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Millions missing out on Marriage Tax Allowance
  The secretary to the treasury on the marriage tax allowance and savings allowance.(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Epilepsy Research UK
  Nick and Rachel Christian make the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Epilepsy Research UK.(R)
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Screens and Teens
  Are smartphones harming our kids? David Baker looks for solutions.(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—25/03/2018
  Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the Labour anti-Semitism row and the latest on Brexit.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Ava DuVernay
  Ava DuVernay.(R)
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Power in Weakness
  Journalist Remona Aly examines how weakness can often be powerful.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/03/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Sacrifice
  Sacrifice - from Christ's crucifixion to Salafi jihadist suicide bombers.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Margaret's, Dunham Massey, Cheshire
  Church bells from St Margaret's, Dunham Massey, Cheshire.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/03/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/03/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/03/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/03/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/03/2018
  Spiritual comment and prayer with Sarah Teather, director of the Jesuit Refugee Service UK
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Food and health, Neonicotinoids, Bird-friendly farming
  How could British farming help improve the health of the nation?
10. 05:56
  Weather—26/03/2018
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mark Cocker on the Meadow Pipit
  Nature writer Mark Cocker revels in the windblown melancholy of the meadow pipit's song.
12. 06:00
  Today—26/03/2018
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Monday 26 March 2018