FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—10/04/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Passion in Plants—The Crucifixion - the Orchid and the Aspen
4/5Wild plants and the Easter story. The Crucifixion: the orchid, the aspen and the moschatel
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/04/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:33
Shipping Forecast—10/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/04/2020
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Anna Magnusson.
05:45
Farming Today—10/04/20 Voluntary food effort in East Yorkshire
Chef and reporter Gerard Baker is part of a voluntary food effort in East Yorkshire.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Lesser Whitethroat
The Lesser Whitethroat-Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound
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Morning
06:00
Today—10/04/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Reunion—Miss World 1970
Sue MacGregor reunites those involved in the controversial Miss World 1970 beauty contest.
09:45
The Passion in Plants—The Resurrection - Pearlwort, Touch-me-not and the Alleluia Flower
5/5The wild plants telling of Resurrection: pearlwort, touch-me-not and the alleluia flower
10:00
Woman's Hour—Cervical screening; Addiction in lockdown; Soprano Grace Davidson; Julia Samuel
The current advice for women waiting for cervical screening, results or referrals.
10:45
George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—5. Daylight on the Wreak
5/10Maggie is angry that the family won't do more for the Tullivers.
11:00
Science Stories—The engine that ran out of steam
How the engine that powered the industrial revolution nearly ran out of steam.
11:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 5, 3. Wild Westwood
3/4Former Humberside sergeant and stand-up comic Alfie Moore tackles real policing dilemmas.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—10/04/2020
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:03
Shipping Forecast—10/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
12:06
American Dirt, by Jeanine Cummins—La Bestia
5/10Lydia and Luca are making progress, but the only option left to them now is La Bestia.
12:20
You and Yours—Plants destroyed; Multiple dwellers; Hen heaven
Bedding plants destroyed; Social distancing with multiple tenants; Hen heaven or hell?
12:57
Weather—10/04/2020
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—10/04/2020
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45
Ingenious—The Cyclops Gene
Find out what you're made of, one gene at a time - with Dr Kat Arney
14:00
The Archers—09/04/2020
Oliver struggles as Grey Gables re-opens.
14:15
Drama on 4—Marian and George
The transformation of Marian Evans into George Eliot.
15:00
Good Friday Meditation
Baptist minister Richard Littledale presents a personal reflection for Good Friday.
15:30
The Extinction Tapes—Miss Waldron's Red Colubus
3/5The demise of a black and russet-coloured West African monkey.
15:45
Short Works—This Is Somewhere Else
Original short story for radio, written and read by Henry C. Krempels.
16:00
Last Word—Dr Bill Frankland MBE, John Tydeman OBE, The Marquess of Bath, Honor Blackman
Julian Worricker on: an allergist, a radio producer, an aristocrat, an actress.
16:30
PM—10/04/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/04/2020 Coronavirus: 'Herculean effort' to provide NHS protective gear
"Herculean effort" to provide NHS staff fighting coronavirus protective equipment.
18:30
The Now Show—Series 56, Episode 6
6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis keep at a safe distance as they present the week, with jokes.
19:00
Front Row—Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese in conversation about his latest film, The Irishman
19:45
George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—5. Daylight on the Wreak
5/10Maggie is angry that the family won't do more for the Tullivers.
20:00
Any Questions?—Ed Argar MP, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP, Professor Margaret MacMillan, Dr John Sentamu
Chris Mason presents political debate from Broadcasting House in London.
20:50
A Point of View—Grandad We Love You
Tom Shakespeare on becoming a grandad for the first time.
21:00
Ingenious—The Omnibus Edition
Delve into the weird and wonderful world of your genes - with Dr Kat Arney
22:00
The World Tonight—Matt Hancock insists “herculean” effort is being made to get PPE
Complaints that vital kit still not reaching health workers who need it
22:45
American Dirt, by Jeanine Cummins—La Bestia
5/10Lydia and Luca are making progress, but the only option left to them now is La Bestia.
23:00
Great Lives—Rick Stein on Jim Morrison
Chef, writer and presenter Rick Stein nominates Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors.
23:25
The Untold—The Drag Queen and the Dictionary
Lacey is a drag queen. The dictionary says drag is for men only. Can she change it?
23:55
The Listening Project—Julian and Helen - A Bit of a Surreal Existence
Health care colleagues and friends discuss how to keep well and self-isolate with family.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—11/04/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Passion in Plants—The Resurrection - Pearlwort, Touch-me-not and the Alleluia Flower
5/5The wild plants telling of Resurrection: pearlwort, touch-me-not and the alleluia flower
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/04/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:33
Shipping Forecast—11/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/04/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley
05:45
Sliced Bread—Caffeine Hair Products
Greg Foot and his guests puts caffeine hair products through the evidence mill.
