BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 21 April 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/04/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Great Post Office Trial—2. The Bloodiest Mind in Wales
  2/22The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/04/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/04/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/04/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Canon Susanna Gunner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/04/21 - Bivalve mollusc exports, silvopasture and Labour's Rural Review
  The latest twists and turns in the story of bivalve mollusc exports to the EU.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Grasshopper Warbler
  Kate Humble presents the grasshopper warbler.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/04/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Life Changing—I witnessed the plane crash that killed my sisters
  Jane Garvey talks to Harriet Ware-Austin about the day that reshaped her entire life.
3. 09:30
  Chinese Characters—Ding Ling: Sophie, Sensation and Sex
  Rana Mitter on the life of one of China's most important feminist authors.
4. 09:45
  The Great Post Office Trial—3. I Love My Post Office
  3/22The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Sexist abuse of MPs, Town Crier Brenda Willison, Vanessa Frake on The Governor, Second Chances
  Anita hears why online abuse is deterring female MPs and from The Governor Vanessa Frake.
6. 10:45
  Amongst Women by John McGahern—3. Wedding Day
  3/10Moran and Rose’s wedding day has arrived.
7. 11:00
  Walking the Plank
  The Yorkshire town of Withernsea is dying on its feet. Can a new pier change its fortunes?
8. 11:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Baking
  3/4Susan Calman tries to relax by learning to bake with Selasi Gbormittah.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—21/04/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary—Episode 3
  Tiffy hasn't met her new flatmate Leon yet, but she has nosed around their shared room.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Fraud Repayments, Online Reliance and the Dangers of Plugging in a Car
  Electric Vehicle charging cables a growing menace say pedestrian lobby group.
4. 13:00
  World at One—21/04/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
5. 13:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—Polluter Pays
  Should the price of a litre of petrol include the cost of the carbon clean-up?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—20/04/2021
  Martha’s christening is thrown into jeopardy.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Camberwell Green. Part 1
  A bus controller keeps London moving, in a race against criminals threatening her family.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Problem Gambling
  Stories and experiences of gambling addiction and recovery.
9. 15:30
  Three Pounds in My Pocket—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/3Different generations of South Asians reflect on what it means to belong in Britain.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Life Imprisonment
  Life imprisonment - why are those convicted of murder serving longer sentences than ever?
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—Roula Khalaf, editor of The Financial Times
  War reporting, capitalist excess, and the Greensill lobbying scoop.
12. 17:00
  PM—21/04/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/04/2021 More criticism over lobbying of ministers
  Labour renews attack over the personal lobbying of ministers during the pandemic
2. 18:30
  Alone—Series 3, Undercover Hamster
  3/6Can smitten Morris impress a new woman with his love of hamsters? Stars Angus Deayton.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/04/2021
  Rex may have found the answer to his prayers.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Actor and director Noel Clarke reflects on his career
  Noel Clarke discusses his latest role in the ITV drama Viewpoint
5. 19:45
  The Shadow Over Innsmouth—Episode 8
  8/15Will Heawood and Kennedy heed an urgent warning?
6. 20:00
  Life Changing—I witnessed the plane crash that killed my sisters
  Jane Garvey talks to Harriet Ware-Austin about the day that reshaped her entire life.
7. 20:30
  Shock Waves—Artist Katie Paterson
  3/5Artist Katie Paterson explores how the pandemic and lockdown have affected her creativity.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Landfill Legacy
  Tom Heap investigates the old landfill sites which are now leaking their contents.
9. 21:30
  The Media Show—Roula Khalaf, editor of The Financial Times
  War reporting, capitalist excess, and the Greensill lobbying scoop.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—George Floyd murder trial: Derek Chauvin found guilty
  Joe Biden says he wants police reform legislation to pass Congress
11. 22:45
  The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary—Episode 3
  Tiffy hasn't met her new flatmate Leon yet, but she has nosed around their shared room.
12. 23:00
  Athena's Cancel Culture—Episode 3
  3/4Comedian Athena Kugblenu looks at the cultural phenomenon of cancelling the famous.
13. 23:15
  Joseph Morpurgo's Walking Tour—The Louvre
  3/4A walking tour of the Louvre, home to some of the world's greatest art treasures.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/04/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/04/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Great Post Office Trial—3. I Love My Post Office
  3/22The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/04/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/04/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/04/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/04/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Canon Susanna Gunner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/04/21 - Building in AONBs, a dry and cold April, worm farms and fishing safety
  Are England’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are under threat?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Reed Warbler
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the reed warbler.

Thursday 22 April 2021