FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—21/04/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Intrigue—Tunnel 29, 1. The Escape
“I didn’t want to be a part of this new world.” Joachim has a decision to make.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/04/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:33
Shipping Forecast—21/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/04/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Zahid Hussain.
05:45
Farming Today—21/04/20 - Small scale cheese producers, dairy crisis, pub landlady and water contamination
Good news in the face of Covid-19, with a campaign to support British cheese makers.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Honey Buzzard
Michaela Strachan presents the honey buzzard.
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Morning
06:00
Today—21/04/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Black Music in Europe: A Hidden History—Series 3, 1970s
3/3Clarke Peters continues his compelling history of Black music in Europe.
09:30
The Extinction Tapes—The White-Tailed Eagle
5/5Rob Newman's tale of a bird of prey's triumphant come back.
09:45
Intrigue—Tunnel 29, 2. The Spy
“I choose the codename Fred.” A hairdresser becomes a Stasi spy.
10:00
Woman's Hour—On Death and Dying
Listeners and experts in palliative care talk about death and dying
10:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 10: Things of Stone, Part 2
2/5When the Druid’s Rest collapses, Emlyn and Megan are trapped underground.
11:00
The NHS Front Line—Week 5 on the covid wards
A senior NHS doctor's been recording on the wards for Radio 4. Winifred Robinson presents.
11:30
Art of Now—Mixtape For Zimbabwe
Songs and sounds from UK based writer Belinda Zhawi, dedicated to her birth country.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—21/04/2020
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:03
Shipping Forecast—21/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
12:06
Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—2. Family Finances
2/10Alex must find a way to improve the family finances.
12:20
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How are you preparing for life after lockdown?
Call You and Yours: How are you preparing for life after lockdown?
12:57
Weather—21/04/2020
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—21/04/2020
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—After the Ice Age: Food and Sex (9000 - 3500 BC), Ain Sakri Lovers Figuerine
2/5Neil MacGregor's material history of human society - the story of two lovers
14:00
The Archers—20/04/2020
Shula faces some home truths
14:15
GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 5, Episode 2
2/10Toby Jones stars as Sir Joseph Olinska MP, now in the throws of a vicious divorce.
15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 28, Home Economics: Episode Three
3/6Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.
15:30
Costing the Earth—Music's Green Day
Tom Heap asks what the music industry can do to reduce its carbon footprint.
16:00
Great Lives—Ursula Le Guin nominated by Kate Stables
Musician Kate Stables highlights the fascinating life of author Ursula le Guin.
16:30
PM—21/04/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/04/2020 Government faces more pressure over PPE during coronavirus crisis
The government faces increasing pressure over supplies of PPE during Covid-19 pandemic.
18:30
Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 1, 3: The Environment
3/4Stand-up show with Ellie Taylor in which she talks about a controversial subject.
19:00
The Archers—21/04/2020
Will Phoebe get the better of Justin Elliott?
19:15
Front Row—Organist Anna Lapwood, The Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist, Gangs of London
Organist Anna Lapwood performs, and we announce The Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist.
19:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 10: Things of Stone, Part 2
2/5When the Druid’s Rest collapses, Emlyn and Megan are trapped underground.
20:00
Iran’s Long Game
Iran is now calling the shots in Iraq. How did the clerics outmanoeuvre the US?
20:40
In Touch—21/04/2020
Eye Appointments during Lockdown
21:00
Inside Health—Inside Health: The Virus, Southampton update; health anxiety; death certifications; fast-track drug screening
Southampton update, health anxiety, death certifications and fast-track drug screening.
21:30
Black Music in Europe: A Hidden History—Series 3, 1970s
3/3Clarke Peters continues his compelling history of Black music in Europe.
22:00
The World Tonight—Government criticised for not taking up PPE offers from UK firms
Health secretary, Matt Hancock, said not all of them had been credible
22:45
Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—2. Family Finances
2/10Alex must find a way to improve the family finances.
23:00
Sketchtopia—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4New series of the award-winning sketch show featuring diverse writers from across the UK.
23:30
Today in Parliament—21/04/2020
Sean Curran reports as MPs return to Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—22/04/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Intrigue—Tunnel 29, 2. The Spy
“I choose the codename Fred.” A hairdresser becomes a Stasi spy.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/04/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:33
Shipping Forecast—22/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/04/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Zahid Hussain.
05:45
Farming Today—22/04/20 - Flytipping, water usage, irrigation methods
With recycling centres and local tips closed, flytipping is on the rise.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bearded Tit
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the bearded tit.
