BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 2 April 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/04/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Lev's Violin by Helena Attlee—Episode 4
  4/5An Italian adventure by Helena Attlee. Read by Fenella Woolgar.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/04/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/04/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/04/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Joel Edwards.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/04/31: Cheese Producers in Lockdown
  As restaurants closed in lockdown, fine cheese producers went online to sell their wares.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Magpie
  David Attenborough presents the magpie.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/04/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Professor Sir Simon Wessely
  Professor Sir Simon Wessely, psychiatrist, shares his soundtrack with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  Lev's Violin by Helena Attlee—Episode 5
  5/5An Italian adventure by Helena Attlee. Read by Fenella Woolgar.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Summer music festivals line-ups - how many female artists are included?
  Music festivals & female artists; Exams & assessments; Food writer, Yasmin Khan.
5. 10:45
  Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson—10. What Now?
  10/10Tina has to make a decision. Can Anders help?
6. 11:00
  The Prime Minister at 300—The liminal premiership
  1/3Sir Anthony Seldon charts 300 years of the top job in British politics.
7. 11:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/04/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2021
  The latest shipping forecast
3. 12:06
  The New Adventures of Baron Munchausen—Episode 5
  5/5After an unforgettable round of golf, the Baron takes to the skies once more.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—Gift Card Scam, Pubs Reopening, CBD Oil
  We hear from pubs deciding whether to reopen in April.
5. 12:57
  Weather—02/04/2021
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—02/04/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
7. 13:45
  All Fair in War: A History of Military Deception—Episode 5
  Ben Macintyre's series concludes with a focus on camouflage in battle strategy (5 of 5)
8. 14:00
  The Archers—01/04/2021
  It’s judgement day for Kirsty.
9. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Settlers
  Sci-fi romcom starring Laura Aikman and Tom Rosenthal
10. 15:00
  Good Friday Meditation: Behold the Man!
  Neil MacGregor and Rev Lucy Winkett are inspired by Rembrandt's Ecce Homo this Good Friday
11. 15:30
  Lent Talks—Faith in 'Lost Causes'
  A personal, hopeful reflection inspired by an aspect of the story leading up to Easter.
12. 15:45
  Swipe Right—Fate, Maybe by Beth O'Leary
  Beth O'Leary's short story about a 'meet cute' gone wrong.
13. 16:00
  Last Word—Bob Davey MBE; George Segal (pictured); Lady Violet Aitken; Tony Hendra
  Matthew Bannister on a church restorer, an actor, a power boat racer, a comedian.
14. 16:30
  Feedback—02/04/2021
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
15. 17:00
  PM—02/04/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/04/2021 Ministers warned over vaccine passports
  Government ministers have been advised against vaccine passports by more than 70 MPs
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 6
  6/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
3. 19:00
  Front Row—Front Row: The Blue Edition
  An exploration of the colour blue in contemporary culture.
4. 19:45
  The Whisperer In Darkness—Episode 15
  15/15A ritual involving Kennedy is about to take place. Can Heawood save her?
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—James Cleverly MP, Baroness Jones, Wes Streeting MP, Munira Wilson MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—The Florida Phone Call
  Adam Gopnik reflects on why Tik-Tok will never be his thing.
7. 21:00
  Intrigue—Mayday Omnibus, Episode 3
  3/3When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Police officer killed outside US Capitol Building
  Area on heightened alert since January 6th riots
9. 22:45
  Deborah Frances-White Introduces...—5. Jessica Fostekew
  5/5Deborah Frances-White gives Jessica Fostekew the prompt of The Devil You Know.
10. 23:00
  A Good Read—Bryony Gordon & Hollie McNish
  Chess, drugs and dentistry - the two writers chat to Harriett about their favourite books.
11. 23:30
  Daughters of the Snow
  Poet Himali Singh Soin explores the North Pole as a mythologised space in literature.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/04/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Lev's Violin by Helena Attlee—Episode 5
  5/5An Italian adventure by Helena Attlee. Read by Fenella Woolgar.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/04/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/04/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/04/2021
  Very Rev John Chalmers, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
8. 05:45
  Bodies—Episode 1: Cutting and Crisis - Rediscovering the human body
  1/12Alice Roberts begins a time travelling tour of anatomical knowledge of the human body.

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