BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 6 May 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/05/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The King's Painter: The Life and Times of Hans Holbein by Franny Moyle—Episode 3
  3/5The extraordinary life of the outstanding artist of the 16th century.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/05/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/05/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/05/2021
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Fiona Stewart who runs a Christian arts charity
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/05/21 - Deer culling in lockdown, gene editing in the EU and DIY farm machinery
  What next for the UK deer population after culling was hit by lockdown?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Shag
  David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the seabird, the shag.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—06/05/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Second Barons' War
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Simon de Montfort's fatal struggle with Henry III's forces
3. 09:45
  The King's Painter: The Life and Times of Hans Holbein by Franny Moyle—Episode 4
  4/5The extraordinary life of the outstanding artist of the 16th century.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Anya Hindmarch, Women on Boards, Rosie Aycliffe, Ruthie Henshall on Care Homes
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 10:45
  Hardy's Women—The Woodlanders, 4. The Broken Contract
  4/10Grace is torn over her old promise to Giles.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Myanmar: The Spring Revolution
  The brutal military coup puts three young activists in a fight for their future.
7. 11:30
  Thinking In Colour
  Gary Younge explores stories of racial passing, through the prism of Nella Larsen's book.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—06/05/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Lean, Fall, Stand by Jon McGregor—4: Radio
  4/10The heart-stopping new novel from the author of Reservoir 13, read by Indira Varma.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Dare to Repair; Terrariums; New Cars
  How do we turn around our throw away culture into more of a make do and mend society?
4. 12:57
  Weather—06/05/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—06/05/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
6. 13:45
  Laws That Aren't Laws—The Peter Principle
  4/5Comedian Robin Ince explores laws that govern our lives that really aren't, but should be.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—05/05/2021
  Fallon struggles to keep quiet.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Third Consecutive Event in Talbot Leigh
  By Peter Strickland. A couple’s stay at a voice-operated home has unexpected consequences.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Cressida Cowell in West Sussex
  The best-selling author Cressida Cowell takes Clare for a nostalgic walk in West Sussex.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Alkaptonuria Society
  Jess Barnes makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Alkaptonuria Society.
11. 15:30
  Bookclub—Liane Moriarty - Big Little Lies
  James Naughtie talks to Liane Moriarty about her bestselling novel Big Little Lies.
12. 16:00
  The Film Programme—How I directed a movie with Parkinson's Disease
  Brett Harvey on how he's made a movie with Parkinson's Disease.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Early burials, diversity in Tudor England, a malaria vaccine, and rogue brain waves
  Early burials, diversity in Tudor England, a malaria vaccine, and rogue brain waves.
14. 17:00
  PM—06/05/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/05/2021 60 French fishing boats protest at Jersey's port
  French fishermen hold talks with Jersey's government, in row over post-Brexit licences.
2. 18:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 1
  1/6John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/05/2021
  It’s Christening day for Martha
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Don Warrington, Gillian Reynolds, Benjamin Myers
  Don Warrington on playing a grieving father in Radio 4 drama Running with Lions.
5. 19:45
  Hardy's Women—The Woodlanders, 4. The Broken Contract
  4/10Grace is torn over her old promise to Giles.
6. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—Hong Kong: Beijing Tightens Its Grip
  David Aaronovitch examines what's happening in Hong Kong and where it's going to end.
7. 20:30
  The Untold—The Real Marigold Hotel
  With covid sweeping through India a group of UK volunteers hope community links can help.
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Early burials, diversity in Tudor England, a malaria vaccine, and rogue brain waves
  Early burials, diversity in Tudor England, a malaria vaccine, and rogue brain waves.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Second Barons' War
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Simon de Montfort's fatal struggle with Henry III's forces
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Polls closing across England, Scotland and Wales
  Biggest set of elections since 2019
11. 22:45
  Lean, Fall, Stand by Jon McGregor—4: Radio
  4/10The heart-stopping new novel from the author of Reservoir 13, read by Indira Varma.
12. 23:00
  Museum Lates
  Late night spin-off of The Museum of Curiosity, celebrating fascinating far-flung museums
13. 23:30
  Sketches: Stories of Art and People—Inside Out
  True stories of life-changing encounters with art in all its forms.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/05/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The King's Painter: The Life and Times of Hans Holbein by Franny Moyle—Episode 4
  4/5The extraordinary life of the outstanding artist of the 16th century.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/05/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/05/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/05/2021
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Fiona Stewart who runs a Christian arts charity
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/05/21 - Potato mountains, vintage farm machinery and farming emus
  Why more than 20% of last year’s potato crop is still in storage on farms.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tawny Owl
  David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the tawny owl.

Friday 7 May 2021