BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 11 April 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/04/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 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
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/04/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/04/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—11/04/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/04/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley
7. 05:45
  Sliced Bread—Caffeine Hair Products
  Greg Foot and his guests puts caffeine hair products through the evidence mill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—11/04/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—Small Fish - Big Project
  How a little known fish, rare and remarkable, is behind a huge project on the River Severn
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—11/04/20 - Farming Today This Week
  How rural communities and businesses are coping with the coronavirus.
4. 06:57
  Weather—11/04/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—11/04/2020
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Claudia Winkleman and Robert Webb
  The inheritance tracks of shoe designer Christian Louboutin and model trains.
7. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 28, Home Economics: Episode Two
  2/6Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.
8. 11:00
  The Briefing Room—The Inequalities of Lockdown
  What do we know about the impact of the lockdown on different people and places?
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—New Orleans - From Katrina to Corona
  Tales from South Africa, the Middle East, Germany and New Orleans.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—11/04/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Coping with ‘income shock’
  How to manage the financial impact of coronavirus.
3. 12:30
  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.
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/04/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—11/04/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  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.
7. 13:54
  The Listening Project—Mari and Melita – I love lockdown
  Mother and daughter discuss the positive and the funny sides to living in lockdown.
8. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Personal protection equipment issues and lockdown
  Your calls on PPE for frontline workers and the coronavirus lockdown.
9. 15:00
  A Tale of Two Cities: Aleppo and London—2011/2012
  1/3Charles Dickens's iconic story of love and revolution set in modern-day Aleppo and London.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Birth during Covid-19, Mary Berry’s tips for lockdown, and Grace Davidson
  What can you expect if you are going to be giving birth during the pandemic?
11. 17:00
  PM—11/04/2020
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  The Inquiry—Why is it taking so long to develop a Covid-19 vaccine?
  The race is on for the world’s scientists to develop an effective Covid-19 vaccine
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—11/04/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—11/04/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/04/2020 Home Secretary defends supply of protective gear to health workers
  Priti Patel has said she is sorry if NHS staff feel there has been a shortage of PPE.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Marcus Mumford, Ainsley Harriott, Spencer Jones, Glenn Tilbrook, Ady Suleiman, Athena Kugblenu, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Dominic Raab
  Mark Coles looks at the life and career of Dominic Raab.
4. 19:15
  The Reith Lectures—Grayson Perry - Playing to the Gallery, Nice Rebellion, Welcome In!
  3/4The artist Grayson Perry discusses art and revolution.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Hubble Legacy
  Astronaut Nicole Stott celebrates the cultural legacy of the Hubble Space Telescope.
6. 21:00
  Day Release—House Arrest
  4/6Lenny Henry plays Frank Watt, an ex-lifer trying to adjust to life on the outside.
7. 21:45
  Rabbit Redux by John Updike—1. Janice's Choice
  1/10Harry is stuck in a rut with a dying marriage, but Janice makes a choice that changes all.
8. 22:00
  News—11/04/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  Fallout—The Global Economy
  2/4Assessing the long term impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the global economy.
10. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 1, 2020
  Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz
11. 23:30
  Breaking Our Silence
  Salma El-Wardany explores the link between poetry and revolution - political and personal.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/04/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Don't Log Off—Series 11, Calm Waters
  Alan Dein connects with people around the world seeking calm during the pandemic.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/04/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/04/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—12/04/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Canterbury Cathedral in Kent
  Bells on Sunday comes from Canterbury Cathedral in Kent
7. 05:45
  Lent Talks—Guli Francis-Dehqani - Identity and Community
  Bishop of Loughborough Guli Francis-Dehqani reflects on her journey of identity.

Sunday 12 April 2020