BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 11 March 2022

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/03/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Marianna in Conspiracyland—Death by Conspiracy?, 9. The Conspiracist Mindset
  Debunking stereotypes about those who fall for conspiracy theories.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/03/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/03/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/03/2022
  A spirtitual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Emma Whittick.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/03/22 Food prices and food security, NI eels, fertiliser prices soaring
  The RSPB says farmers' calls for a re-think on food security are "shameless opportunism"
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—House Sparrow
  Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the house sparrow.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/03/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Oti Mabuse, dancer
  Oti Mabuse, dancer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  Marianna in Conspiracyland—Death by Conspiracy?, 10. Light and Dark
  What does the story of Gary Matthews tell us about the world now?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Betty Boo, Rana Ayuub, Baroness Helena Kennedy QC
  Betty Boo is back with her first solo single in nearly thirty years.
5. 11:00
  The Smugglers' Trail—In the Hands of a Smuggler
  Sue Mitchell & Rob Lawrie investigate smuggling networks, exposing some of those involved.
6. 11:30
  Ankle Tag—Series 1, The Date
  1/3Bob meets a lady, and Gruff is pleased to be asked to write an article about smoothies.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—11/03/2022
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Sea Change by Alix Nathan—Episode 5
  5/10By Alix Nathan. Eve is visited by Mr Pike, an old friend of her father’s.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Care isolation, Match day hospitality, Blocked broadband
  Protecting people in care from isolation. Football match day hospitality. Rural broadband.
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/03/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—11/03/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
6. 13:45
  The Museums That Make Us—Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean, Stornoway
  Neil MacGregor tours Britain's museums to explore how the past tells us who we want to be.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—10/03/2022
  Susan’s put in an awkward position.
8. 14:15
  Limelight—Who Is Aldrich Kemp?, 4. The Spirit of the Age
  4/5Secret Service Research Analyst Clara Page's quest continues in Julian Simpson's drama.
9. 14:45
  Helen Lewis: Great Wives—Series 1, Ghosts
  1/4Einstein's wife Mileva, the Curie power couple and a charlatan.
10. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Postbag Edition
  Kathy Clugston and the team are at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
11. 15:45
  After Wonderland—Alice After Wonderland
  1/3Decades after her adventure in Wonderland Alice lives alone with her cat.
12. 16:00
  Last Word—Shirley Hughes (pictured), Roger Graef, Shane Warne
  Matthew Bannister on a children’s author and illustrator, a documentary maker, a cricketer
13. 16:30
  Feedback—11/03/2022
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
14. 17:00
  PM—11/03/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/03/2022 Russia Attacks New Targets
  Russian forces have launched attacks on several new fronts in Ukraine.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 60, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
3. 19:00
  Letter from Ukraine—A country in search of safety
  2/8Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov gives a personal account of daily life in war-torn Ukraine.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Series 2, Dinara Klinton and Neil Brand continue the journey
  Neil Brand and Dinara Klinton help choose the next five tracks for the playlist.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Lord Adonis, Caroline Lucas MP, Lord Moore, Jeremy Quin MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Ashley in Northamptonshire.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—There Are No Words
  Rebecca Stott on conversations with her Russian friend.
7. 21:00
  The Museums That Make Us—Week One
  Neil MacGregor tours Britain's museums to explore how the past tells us who we want to be.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Russia's invasion appears to enter new phase
  Cities in west and east of Ukraine being bombed for the first time
9. 22:45
  Sea Change by Alix Nathan—Episode 5
  5/10By Alix Nathan. Eve is visited by Mr Pike, an old friend of her father’s.
10. 23:00
  A Good Read—Alistair Petrie and Alex Wheatle
  The actor and the writer talk about their favourite books.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/03/2022
  Mark D'Arcy reports as peers hear a call for closer UK-EU co-operation on policing.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/03/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Marianna in Conspiracyland—Death by Conspiracy?, 10. Light and Dark
  What does the story of Gary Matthews tell us about the world now?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/03/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/03/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/03/2022
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Jonathan Rea.
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—"I was hungry and you gave me food"
  A series of personal reflections inspired by an aspect of Jesus' ministry and Passion.

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