BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 10 April 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—10/04/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—Canna
  Fiona Mackenzie on the history, music and landscape of the Isle of Canna in the Hebrides.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—10/04/21 - Farming Today This Week: Dogs in the countryside, wetland rewilding and spring on the farm
  Should dogs have to be kept on the lead at all times in the countryside?
4. 06:57
  Weather—10/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—10/04/2021
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Mel Giedroyc and Alice Cooper
  Mel Giedroyc, Alice Cooper and Stuart Lawrence on the loss of his brother Stephen.
7. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 32, Home Economics: Episode 28
  Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
8. 11:00
  The Briefing Room—Global supply chains: is the UK vulnerable?
  If global supply chains are interrupted, how will the UK cope?
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Jordan's palace intrigues
  A royal rift unnerves a kingdom. Plus stories from Rwanda, Myanmar and France
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—10/04/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Why is the state pension so complicated?
  Why do state pension amounts vary, Pockit complaints, escrow services and expat woes.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 7
  7/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
4. 12:57
  Weather—10/04/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—10/04/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Lord Hennessy, Jennie Bond, Stephen Bush, Sir Max Hastings, Professor Margaret MacMillan, Sir Simon Schama
  Chris Mason presents discussion.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Prince Philip, and Northern Ireland
  Did you ever meet Prince Philip? Tell us your story.
8. 14:45
  One to One—Introverts & Extroverts: Russell Kane talks to Mark Vernon
  Comedian Russell Kane asks psychotherapist Mark Vernon: what are introverts & extroverts?
9. 15:00
  Nora Webster by Colm Toibin—1. Struggles
  1/2A widow in 1960s Ireland finds hope in her struggles through music and friendship.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Body image; Caring for an abuser; Tracey Thorn on her friend Lindy Morrison
  Body image; Caring for an abuser; Tracey Thorn on her friend Lindy Morrison
11. 17:00
  PM—10/04/2021
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—10/04/2021
  Nick Robinson talks to the Scottish health secretary, Jeane Freeman.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—10/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—10/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/04/2021 Prince Charles: 'Dear Papa was very special'
  Prince Charles gives his first public statement since the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Dr Michael Mosley, Yasmeen Khan, Tez Ilyas, Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Lex Greensill
  The billionaire banker, whose financial firm has gone bust, threatening thousands of jobs
4. 19:15
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 23, The Fundamentals of Reality
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the fundamentals of reality.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Early-Morning Walk
  Why striding out first thing could improve your sleep, your mood and your heart.
6. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Gagarin and the Lost Moon
  Kevin Fong tells the story of Yuri Gagarin's historic 1961 Earth orbit
7. 21:00
  Tumanbay—Series 1, Coming of Age
  3/10Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
8. 21:45
  The Black Dog
  Landscape and legend throw long shadows over a quiet evening at home.
9. 22:00
  News—10/04/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 22:15
  The Reunion—Black Wednesday
  Kirsty Wark and guests recall the 1992 sterling collapse known as Black Wednesday.
11. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 5, 2021
  The game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Tom Sutcliffe.
12. 23:30
  Grasshead Racers
  Murray Walker explores the most democratic and spectacular motor sport - lawn mower racing
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/04/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Swipe Right—Cake by Bryan Washington
  A poignant tale by Bryan Washington about finding love during lockdown in downtown Houston
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/04/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/04/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Westminster Abbey
  Bells on Sunday comes from Westminster Abbey.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Lex Greensill
  The billionaire banker, whose financial firm has gone bust, threatening thousands of jobs

Sunday 11 April 2021