BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 22 March 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/03/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Tips for the Barmaid, by Claire Powell
  A smile from across the bar at a sports club turns into something more.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/03/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/03/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Michael, Southampton, Hampshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Michael, Southampton, Hampshire
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—Anthony Reddie - Identity and Race
  Theologian Anthony Reddie reflects on identity and race.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—22/03/2020
  The latest national and international news headlines.
2. 06:05
  Reflection on Mothering Sunday
  Ruth Valerio and Isabelle Hamley reflect on how we care for and nurture the natural world.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Woodcock
  Hannah Stitfall and Dom Davies review ‘Woodcock’ from the Living World archive.
4. 06:57
  Weather—22/03/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—22/03/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Response of Religions to Coronavirus; Worship Online; Mothing Sunday
  Edward Stourton presents the week's religious, moral and ethical news and current affairs.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Motor Neurone Disease Association
  Matthew Bannister makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Motor Neurone Disease Association.
8. 07:57
  Weather—22/03/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—22/03/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Archbishop of Canterbury from Lambeth Palace
  The Archbishop of Canterbury reflects on this troubling time for our nation.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Cause for Hope
  Michael Morpurgo on hunkering down in his cottage... waiting for coronavirus to pass.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Chris Baines on the Goldcrest
  Naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines is captivated by the tiny Goldcrest.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—22/03/2020
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—22/03/2020
  There’s a near miss for Ed and the stress rises for Philip.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Dame Helena Morrissey, financier and campaigner
  Dame Helena Morrissey, campaigner, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/03/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Coronavirus and Food: Your Questions Answered
  As government updates its plans for coronavirus, Dan Saladino answers your food questions.
4. 12:57
  Weather—22/03/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—22/03/2020
  News with Jonny Dymond including how one large hospital is preparing for the pandemic.
6. 13:30
  From Our Home Correspondent—22/03/2020
  Carers decompress; glow worms; stained glass; dilapidated bandstands and life in haircuts.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Wrest Park: Postbag Edition
  Peter Gibbs and the team answer horticultural questions sent in by listeners.
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project—Becky and Bill - Try being me for a day
  Two strangers talk about their lives and dreams and their passion for the performing arts.
9. 15:00
  The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter—Part Two
  2/2The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers, dramatised by Amanda Dalton. Part Two.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Petina Gappah
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Petina Gappah about her book, Out of Darkness, Shining Light.
11. 16:30
  Four Seasons—Poems for the Spring Equinox
  Poems for the Spring Equinox
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Critical Condition: Allegations of failings at Great Ormond Street
  Are allegations of failings at Great Ormond Street properly investigated?
13. 17:40
  Profile—Andrew Bailey
  The Bank of England's new governor starts his job amid economic chaos. How will he do?
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—22/03/2020
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—22/03/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/03/2020 PM threatens further measures if social distancing advice is ignored
  Boris Johnson says the government will act if people ignore coronavirus advice
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Lindsey Chapman
  Arts and wildlife presenter Lindsey Chapman picks the best of BBC Radio this week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/03/2020
  Philip attempts to keep control
4. 19:15
  Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 5. The Appliance of Science
  5/6With Nigel Havers. Hardacre’s son Elgin joins the team and reveals some strange beliefs.
5. 19:45
  New Irish Writing—Tickles
  1/4Visiting his mother who is suffering from dementia, a son makes an unexpected connection.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—22/03/2020
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Michel Roux, Sammy McCarthy, Lilian Mohin, Roy Hudd
  Matthew Bannister on a chef, a boxer, a publisher, an entertainer
8. 21:00
  Money Box—The Coronavirus Effect
  Fraud and coronavirus, what’s happening to wages and investments
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Motor Neurone Disease Association
  Matthew Bannister makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Motor Neurone Disease Association.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Command and Control?
  What would be different if 10 Downing Street rather than the Treasury ran economic policy?
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—22/03/2020
  With MPs Andrew Bowie and Liz Kendall, and Jasmine Whitbread.
12. 23:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 7, In the Name of Love
  4/9Meg Bowles introduces stories that celebrate things we do in the name of love.
13. 23:50
  A Point of View—Cause for Hope
  Michael Morpurgo on hunkering down in his cottage... waiting for coronavirus to pass.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/03/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Politics and Emotion
  The evolution of our contemporary idea of emotions and how they play out in politics.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Michael, Southampton, Hampshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Michael, Southampton, Hampshire
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/03/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/03/2020
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/03/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Father Jim O'Keefe
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/03/20 Milk supplies and coronavirus; farm tourism and Covid19; conserving Shire horses.
  How Covid19's affecting milk supplies and farm tourism in Scotland. Reviving Shire horses.
10. 05:56
  Weather—23/03/2020
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Chris Baines on the Song Thrush
  Naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines listens to competing Song Thrushes.

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