BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 1 May 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/05/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Intrigue—Tunnel 29, 9. The Signal
  “If you don’t have a coffee, then bring me a cognac.” Ellen's plan is derailed.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/05/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—01/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/05/2020
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Jonathan Rea.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/05/20 Dueting with nightingales, impacts of lockdown on dairy industry, farming families in lockdown
  The latest on dairy farmers struggling because of the coronavirus lockdown.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Bruce Winney on the Red Kite
  BirdLife International's Bruce Winney relives seeing red kites over Harrogate.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—01/05/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—60s Girl Singers
  Sue MacGregor reunites five women who ruled the world of pop in the 1960s.
3. 09:45
  Intrigue—Tunnel 29, 10. The Shoes
  “I started dancing with Eveline.” A final twist in the final chapter.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Nurses on the Frontline; Why babies laugh; Glasgow City FC; Marisa Meltzer
  Nurses working on the front line – their experiences and concerns.
5. 10:45
  Letter to Louis by Alison White—5. Just Try
  5/5Desiring his own independence, Louis' mantra is 'just try'.
6. 11:00
  The Learning Revolution—Learning
  3/3Alex Beard imagines a world without the school as we know it. Episode 3: Learning
7. 11:30
  My Obsession—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/2Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in a comedy about a comedian and his number one fan.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—01/05/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—01/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—10. Escape
  10/10Alex tries to flee her troubles by taking up a new post.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—Care homes survival, Lockdown drinking, DIY stores
  Care homes going bust. Making lockdown alcohol free. Is a trip to a DIY store essential?
5. 12:57
  Weather—01/05/2020
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—01/05/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
7. 13:45
  Viral Exposure—The US
  5/5How the coronavirus crisis reveals the inefficiency and expense of American medicine.
8. 14:00
  The Archers—30/04/2020
  Lilian shares her Justin-wrangling wisdom.
9. 14:15
  GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 5, Episode 10
  10/10Sir Joseph finally clinches his deal in Russia but his wife's health remains in doubt.
10. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT At Home: Episode 5
  Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural panel show from home.
11. 15:45
  Short Works—Using A Gun As A Symbol
  An original short work for radio by Isabella Hammad. Read by Zubin Varla.
12. 16:00
  Last Word—Ronan O'Rahilly, Sir John Houghton CBE, Sue Davies OBE, Barbara Smoker
  Matthew Bannister on a businessman, an atmospheric physicist, a curator, an atheist
13. 16:30
  PM—01/05/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/05/2020 Government smashes test target
  The Government says it's met its target of 100-thousand tests a day for coronavirus.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 102, Episode 3
  3/8Angela Barnes leads a panel of comics and journalists in rounding up the news.
3. 19:00
  Front Row—Crafts in lockdown, Víkingur Ólafsson performs Glass, Netflix series Hollywood and Lionel Shriver novel reviewed
  The benefits of craft, Víkingur Ólafsson performs live, Netflix series Hollywood reviewed
4. 19:45
  Letter to Louis by Alison White—5. Just Try
  5/5Desiring his own independence, Louis' mantra is 'just try'.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Robert Buckland MP, Professor Anthony Costello, John Swinney MSP, Nadia Whittome MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—Cultural success and the Aboriginals
  Will Self ponders what lessons Aboriginal culture might have for the days of pandemic.
7. 21:00
  The Meaning of Life According to AJ Ayer
  Philosopher AC Grayling explores what his former tutor had to say on life’s big question.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Target of carrying out 100,000 coronavirus tests a day is reached
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock describes it as "incredible achievement"
9. 22:45
  Crossriggs by Jane & Mary Findlater—10. Escape
  10/10Alex tries to flee her troubles by taking up a new post.
10. 23:00
  Great Lives—Maya Angelou
  Professor Olivette Otele chooses author Maya Angelou.
11. 23:30
  Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 2, Cellophane
  Cellophane transformed how consumers purchased food, as well as how producers sold it.
12. 23:45
  Today in Parliament—01/05/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/05/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Intrigue—Tunnel 29, 10. The Shoes
  “I started dancing with Eveline.” A final twist in the final chapter.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/05/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—02/05/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/05/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya
7. 05:45
  Sliced Bread—Teeth Whitening
  Greg Foot puts teeth whitening products through the evidence mill.

Saturday 2 May 2020