BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 9 April 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/04/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Musical Human by Michael Spitzer—Episode 4
  4/5Michael Spitzer tells what his book's subtitle claims to be A History of Life on Earth.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/04/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/04/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/04/2021
  Very Rev John Chalmers, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/04/21 Dogs' impact on countryside, peat free gardening, French farmer protests
  Should dogs be kept on leads in the countryside?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Treecreeper
  Bill Oddie presents the treecreeper.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/04/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Finding Richard III
  Kirsty Wark reunites key figures involved in the search for the famous medieval king.
3. 09:45
  The Musical Human by Michael Spitzer—Episode 5
  5/5Michael Spitzer tells what his book's subtitle claims to be A History of Life on Earth.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Body image. Caring for an abuser. Bafta lookahead. Mrs Sri Lanka Beauty pageant controversy
  Body image report. Caring for an abuser. Plus a look ahead to the BAFTAs.
5. 10:45
  Eleanor Rising—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Eleanor of Aquitaine, a thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women
6. 11:00
  The Prime Minister at 300—How has the office survived?
  2/3Sir Anthony Seldon charts 300 years of the top job in British politics.
7. 11:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Paul Sinha improves your general knowledge with fascinating facts and hilarious stories.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  BBC News Special
  Continued coverage from BBC News following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
2. 16:00
  HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
  Edward Stourton presents a portrait of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
3. 16:55
  PM—09/04/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/04/2021 The Duke of Edinburgh has died aged 99
  Tributes are paid to the Queen's 'beloved' husband.
2. 18:30
  The Duke and the Military
  Jonny Dymond explores the late Prince Philip's lifelong connection with the armed forces
3. 19:00
  Front Row—Taylor Swift's Fearless, Prince Philip portraitist Jonathan Yeo, David Almond, Them
  A review of Taylor Swift's new album Fearless. Plus David Almond on his latest novel.
4. 19:45
  Outsiders—Troopers Hill by Michael Malay
  5/5Writers on how lockdown has changed their relationship with the nature on their doorstep.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Lord Hennessy, Jennie Bond, Stephen Bush, Sir Max Hastings, Professor Margaret MacMillan, Sir Simon Schama
  Chris Mason presents discussion.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—Reflections on My Mother's Kenwood Mixer
  Rebecca Stott on memories of Angel Delight, Smash powder and an invaluable device.
7. 21:00
  HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
  Edward Stourton presents a portrait of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—The Duke of Edinburgh dies
  Queen expresses “deep sorrow” at loss of her husband
9. 22:45
  We Are All Birds Of Uganda by Hafsa Zayyan—Episode 5
  5/10Avoiding the topic of his imminent departure, Sameer has a plan for the family business.
10. 23:00
  Great Lives—Tracy Chevalier on Mary Anning
  Novelist Tracy Chevalier chooses the fossil hunter Mary Anning as her great life.
11. 23:30
  Wireless Nights—Lockdown
  Jarvis Cocker shares favourite encounters to weave a restless slumber in lockdown limbo.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/04/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:32
  Meditation
  Led by the Rev Dr Sam Wells, Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, in London.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/04/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/04/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/04/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols
8. 05:45
  Bodies—Episode 2: The skull cup and the shape-shifters - The body in prehistory
  2/12Alice Roberts continues a time travelling tour of anatomical knowledge of the human body.

Saturday 10 April 2021