BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 13 March 2022

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/03/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum—Series 1, Posh Radio
  2/4Tom looks at how our beliefs shape the way we view the working class.
3. 00:30
  A Pocketful of Rye—Hollywood and Rye
  1/3Hollywood comes to Rye - as does a figure from Dot Buckle's past.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/03/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/03/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary and All Saints, Kidderminster in Worcestershire.
  Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Mary and All Saints, Kidderminster
9. 05:45
  Profile—Lynsey Addario
  The photo-journalist documenting suspected war crimes in Ukraine.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—13/03/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Desire
  Sarah Cuddon considers the meaning of desire.
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Dinosaurs
  Brett Westwood explores how dinosaurs influence our stories, films and science. From 2015
4. 06:57
  Weather—13/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—13/03/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—The Pope's envoy to Ukraine; The Point of Prayer; Shorter organists' battle for adjustable benches
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Gingerbread
  Arabella Weir makes the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Gingerbread.
8. 07:57
  Weather—13/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—13/03/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—A Passion for Hospitality: I was thirsty
  A Service from Down Cathedral, Downpatrick for the Second Sunday in Lent.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—There Are No Words
  Rebecca Stott on conversations with her Russian friend.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Chiffchaff
  Bill Oddie presents the chiffchaff.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—13/03/2022
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Jane Garvey
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—13/03/2022
  There’s mortifying news for Tracy and Kate’s feeling competitive.
15. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs—Robert Plant, singer and songwriter
  Robert Plant, singer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
16. 11:45
  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.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—13/03/2022
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 88, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins chairs another episode of the famous parlour game
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Animal-free dairy: Could this be the future of milk?
  How far could animal-free dairy alternatives go in disrupting dairy production?
4. 12:57
  Weather—13/03/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—13/03/2022
  Radio 4’s look at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
6. 13:30
  The Archbishop Interviews—Nick Carter
  Archbishop Justin Welby has conversations with public figures about what they believe.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Postbag Edition
  Kathy Clugston and the team are at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
8. 14:45
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Noose
  10/10Sapna must revisit her past to make sense of her present. But nothing can prepare her.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Michael Palin - The Weekend
  Michael Palin stars with Penelope Wilton in his dark comedy of family meltdown.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—A life in books with Marlon James
  Elizabeth Day talks to Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James.
11. 16:30
  Belief in Poetry—John Donne
  Pádraig Ó Tuama considers poet John Donne's relationship with belief and religion.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Controlling My Birth Control
  Rachel Stonehouse investigates a form of abuse called reproductive coercion
13. 17:40
  Profile—Lynsey Addario
  The photo-journalist documenting suspected war crimes in Ukraine.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—13/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—13/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/03/2022 An attack on a military base in western Ukraine has prompted warnings the war is closer than ever to NATO territory.
  Russian missiles hit a military base at the Polish border, killing thirty-five people
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Geoff Lloyd
  The best of BBC Radio this week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/03/2022
  Jim receives an unexpected gift.
4. 19:15
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The High School Problem
  Advice on an over-familiar flatmate, a caustic mother-in-law and school anxiety.
5. 19:45
  Bright Lights, Dead City—Episode 10. Derry Girl
  10/10The truth about Monica Logue, and her disappearance, is revealed.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—11/03/2022
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Shirley Hughes (pictured), Roger Graef, Shane Warne
  Matthew Bannister on a children’s author and illustrator, a documentary maker, a cricketer
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Boosting your benefits and new online shopping checks
  Ensuring you get the benefits you deserve, new online fraud protection, and petrol prices.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Gingerbread
  Arabella Weir makes the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Gingerbread.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Ending Violence
  Is a world without violence possible? Sonia Sodha finds out.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—13/03/2022
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Curious Cases—Series 19, The Shocking White Hair
  Can human hair turn white overnight from shock? Hannah and Adam investigate greying hair.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Desire
  Sarah Cuddon considers the meaning of desire.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/03/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Wireless Nights—Series 7, Lost in the Forest
  Jarvis Cocker gets lost in the forest at night and encounters some intriguing characters
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary and All Saints, Kidderminster in Worcestershire.
  Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Mary and All Saints, Kidderminster
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/03/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/03/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/03/2022
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Jonathan Rea.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/03/22 Pigs, AHDB, Ducks
  Soaring grain and gas prices are another blow for pig farmers. Plus the AHDB consultation.
10. 05:56
  Weather—14/03/2022
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Short-Eared Owl
  Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the short-eared owl.

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