BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 24 February 2022

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/02/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Metaphysical Animals by Clare MacCumhaill and Rachael Wiseman—3. Love and War at Seaforth Place, London.
  3/5For Iris Murdoch and Philippa Foot love leads to a messy tangle and bitter tears.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/02/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/02/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/02/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Father Luigi Gioia.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/02/2022 Farming Rules for Water and rising farm costs
  News from the National Farmers' Union conference.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Eider
  Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Eider.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/02/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Peter Kropotkin
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the prominent Russian anarchist and his idea of Mutual Aid
3. 09:45
  Metaphysical Animals by Clare MacCumhaill and Rachael Wiseman—4. Iris Murdoch encounters Jean-Paul Sartre
  4/5Post-war, Sartre's thought captivates Iris Murdoch & Philippa Foot has an ethical question
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall, Diana Parkes, David Trickey, Baroness Floella Benjamin
  Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall talks exclusively to Woman’s Hour.
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Brazil's deadly landslides
  Deadly landslides hit the city of Petrópolis, leaving many dead and homeless.
6. 11:30
  What a Performance
  Deborah Coughlin explores the influence of performance art upon popular culture.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—24/02/2022
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Violets by Alex Hyde—Episode 4
  4/5Violet is in hospital in Italy while Fred’s journey from Burma to Birmingham is imminent.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Care home evictions, Bees in the roof, Data sharing
  Evictions from care homes. Coping with unwanted bees. Sharing data without consent.
4. 12:57
  Weather—24/02/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—24/02/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
6. 14:00
  The Archers—23/02/2022
  Nerves are frayed at Berrow.
7. 14:15
  Faith, Hope and Glory—Series 3, 17. Hope and Jim
  1/9By Roy Williams. Century-spanning series charting the emergence of modern Britain.
8. 15:00
  Ramblings—Wicken Fen with Ajay Tegala
  Clare Balding joins National Trust warden Ajay Tegala on a walk around Wicken Fen.
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Opportunity International UK
  Yasmin Alibhai-Brown makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK.
10. 15:30
  Open Book—A love story from Trinidad; Toni Morrison's only short story
  Ayanna Lloyd Banwo talks to Johny Pitts about her debut novel, When We Were Birds
11. 16:00
  Curious Cases—Series 19, The Weird Waves of Wi-Fi
  “How does Wi-Fi work - is it magic?” asks Abby
12. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—World’s largest Jurassic pterosaur found on Skye
  Exciting finds from the dinosaur age, and how human behaviour shapes climate predictions
13. 17:00
  PM—24/02/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/02/2022 President Putin has launched a large military offensive against Ukraine
  Ukraine's President speaks of the "sound of the new iron curtain that’s falling"
2. 18:30
  Plum House—Series 2, Hot Quiz
  5/6In the latest attempt to raise money for the museum, Tom organises a pub quiz.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/02/2022
  Amy faces the consequences of her actions.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Mark Neville photographing Ukraine, Whistler's Woman in White exhibition and The Duke film reviewed, Adam McKay on Don't Look Up
  Photographer Mark Neville documenting Ukraine in Stop Tanks With Books
5. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—Russia's invasion: will sanctions work?
  Russia is facing international sanctions. What impact will they have?
6. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Buy Now, Pay Later
  What's behind the explosion in popularity of Klarna and its competitors?
7. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—World’s largest Jurassic pterosaur found on Skye
  Exciting finds from the dinosaur age, and how human behaviour shapes climate predictions
8. 21:30
  In Our Time—Peter Kropotkin
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the prominent Russian anarchist and his idea of Mutual Aid
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Russia invades Ukraine
  Putin orders a full-scale invasion by Russian troops
10. 23:00
  Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 1
  Gaby Roslin, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona present a comedy panel show about films.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—24/02/2022
  Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs unite to condemn Russia's attack on Ukraine.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/02/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Metaphysical Animals by Clare MacCumhaill and Rachael Wiseman—4. Iris Murdoch encounters Jean-Paul Sartre
  4/5Post-war, Sartre's thought captivates Iris Murdoch & Philippa Foot has an ethical question
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/02/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/02/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/02/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Father Luigi Gioia.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/02/22 Ukraine War; Storm Damage; Flooding
  Global impact of war in Ukraine. The aftermath of Storm Arwen. Flood plain communities.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Garden Warbler
  David Attenborough presents the garden warbler.

Friday 25 February 2022