BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 12 March 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/03/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Women vs Hollywood by Helen O'Hara—How Women of Colour Fought to Be Heard
  4/5Film critic Helen O’Hara celebrates Hollywood’s female pioneers.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/03/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/03/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/03/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishvapani.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/03/21 Lynx and rewilding; Shellfish; Online bull auction.
  Task force to look at reintroducing lynx & wolves; Shellfish exports; Online bull auction.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Melissa Harrison on the Kingfisher
  Writer Melissa Harrison braves a dip and finds herself face to face with a kingfisher.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/03/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Mark Strong, actor
  Mark Strong, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  Women vs Hollywood by Helen O'Hara—The Women Who Fought Back
  5/5Film critic Helen O’Hara celebrates Hollywood’s female pioneers.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Review into alleged abuse in British Gymnastics
  Alleged abuse in GB gymnastics, definitions of 'woman', gender pay gap, Vaginal pessaries.
5. 10:45
  Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 10
  10/10Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic
6. 11:00
  Conspiracies: The Secret Knowledge—Some Smoky Backroom
  1/6What conspiracy theory - and conspiracy fiction - claim to tell us about power.
7. 11:30
  For the Love of Leo—Series 3, The Lear Jet Lady
  Leo’s Edinburgh home is besieged by unexpected visitors.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—12/03/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—12/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro—5: Chances
  5/10Kazuo Ishiguro's first novel since winning the Nobel Prize, read by Lydia Wilson.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—Mother's Day, Boat Sales, Clone Company Fraud
  Boat and paddle board sales have increased, but so have rescues at sea.
5. 12:57
  Weather—12/03/2021
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—12/03/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
7. 13:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD), Arabian bronze hand
  5/5A mysterious bronze hand tells the story of religious belief in Arabia before Islam.
8. 14:00
  The Archers—11/03/2021
  Susan has concerns over a loved one
9. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Martians
  A young midwife prepares for the final countdown... Life on Mars
10. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Bulbs, Balconies and Bougainvilleas
  Kathy Clugston chairs the gardening Q&A with a panel of experts.
11. 15:45
  Short Works—Hunter's Bog by Carol Farrelly
  A young girl plans to flee her claustrophobic life.
12. 16:00
  Last Word—Nicola Pagett (pictured), Stan Shaw, Prof John Mallard, Rupert Neve
  Matthew Bannister on an actor, a “little mester”, a physicist, a recording engineer.
13. 16:30
  Feedback—12/03/2021
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
14. 17:00
  PM—12/03/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/03/2021 Police have confirmed that a body discovered in woodland in Kent is that of Sarah Everard.
  Police have confirmed that a body discovered in Kent is that of Sarah Everard.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 3
  3/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
3. 19:00
  Front Row—Aria Code podcast, Yaa Gyasi's new novel, Sky drama The Flight Attendant reviewed
  Aria Code podcast, Yaa Gyasi's new novel, Sky drama The Flight Attendant reviewed.
4. 19:45
  Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 10
  10/10Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Victoria Atkins MP, Daisy Cooper MP, Thangam Debbonaire MP, Lord Sumption
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—The Year of Speaking Dangerously
  Sarah Dunant ponders what effect this year will have on future conversation.
7. 21:00
  A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—The Rise of World Faiths (AD 100 - 600)
  9/20Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Serving police officer charged with kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard
  Uncertainity about vigils planned for tomorrow in Sarah’s memory
9. 22:45
  Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro—5: Chances
  5/10Kazuo Ishiguro's first novel since winning the Nobel Prize, read by Lydia Wilson.
10. 23:00
  Newsjack—Series 24, Episode 3
  3/4Newsjack brings topical sketches and one liners written by you, the Great British public.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—12/03/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/03/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Women vs Hollywood by Helen O'Hara—The Women Who Fought Back
  5/5Film critic Helen O’Hara celebrates Hollywood’s female pioneers.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/03/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/03/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/03/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev David Campton
8. 05:45
  Profile—Keith Ellison
  The lead prosecutor in the trial for the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Saturday 13 March 2021