BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 23 March 2022

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/03/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Making History: The Storytellers Who Shaped The Past by Richard Cohen—The Red Historians
  7/10Richard Cohen considers the storytellers of the past.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/03/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/03/2022
  Spiritual reflection with Linden Bicket, a teacher of literature and religion.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/03/22 - Seed potatoes sent to Russia, money for tree planting and a new breed of sheep
  Should Scottish farmers turn their backs on supplying seed potatoes to Russia?
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Blackcap
  David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the blackcap.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/03/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Anatomy of Kindness—23/03/2022
  Claudia Hammond looks at the role of empathy and asks who are we kind to.
3. 09:30
  Ingenious—The Fat Gene
  Find out what you're made of, one gene at a time - with Dr Kat Arney.
4. 09:45
  Making History: The Storytellers Who Shaped The Past by Richard Cohen—Herstory
  8/10Richard Cohen considers the storytellers of the past.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Ash Barty retires from tennis, Growing up in poverty, Shame, Threads, Men and sexual entitlement
  At 25, Ash Barty walks away from tennis as the world's number one player.
6. 11:00
  Am I That Guy?
  An exploration of men’s violence against women, with Scottish writer Alistair Heather
7. 11:30
  Maureen & Friends—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/2More comic monologues and duologues from the irrepressible Maureen LIpman.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—23/03/2022
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Passing by Nella Larsen—3. The Letter
  3/5Two years on, Irene Redfield hears once more from Clare Kendry
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Inflation rises, Exempt accommodation, Suits, Spring statement
  Are you still wearing suits or are you dressing down for work?
4. 12:57
  Weather—23/03/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—23/03/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
6. 14:00
  The Archers—22/03/2022
  Chris is left reeling
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Norman Bows Out
  Is it 'curtains' for legendary panto star and comedian Norman - or 'the show must go on'?
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Spring Statement 2022
  The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, gives an update on the economy. What will it mean for you?
9. 15:30
  Inside Health—The Power of the Dog
  Does owning a dog lengthen your life?
10. 16:00
  Rewinder—Bill and Ben and Batman
  Greg James heads deep into the BBC archives to deliver a selection of prime audio.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—Netflix's Hollywood Ambition
  Movie boss Scott Stuber on the Oscars, luring talent and the future of film.
12. 17:00
  PM—23/03/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/03/2022 Chancellor Delivers Spring Statement
  Rishi Sunak has set out measures to soften the impact of rising prices.
2. 18:30
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 3, 4. Don't Throw Your Love Away
  4/6Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star as long marrieds, in love with life and each other.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/03/2022
  Brian joins the debate.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Bridgerton showrunner Chris van Dusen, choreographer Ivan Michael Blackstock, William Morris wallpaper
  Bridgerton showrunner Chris van Dusen on the second series of the hit costume drama.
5. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Cleaning the Internet
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
6. 20:45
  Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Talking Technology
  Greg Jenner looks at the evolution of digital voices and their role in accessibility.
7. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Energy Prices
  Is there a green way out of the energy price crisis? Tom Heap gathers expert opinion.
8. 21:30
  The Media Show—Netflix's Hollywood Ambition
  Movie boss Scott Stuber on the Oscars, luring talent and the future of film.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Zelenksy: Russia trying to show that only "cruel force" matters
  Ukraine President says it "breaks his heart" the war has lasted a month
10. 22:45
  Passing by Nella Larsen—3. The Letter
  3/5Two years on, Irene Redfield hears once more from Clare Kendry
11. 23:00
  Damien Slash—The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 4, Episode 3
  3/4Fast-paced sketch show from character comedian Damien Slash (aka Daniel Barker).
12. 23:15
  Chris Neill: Raging Enigma—Wish You Were Here
  5/6Comic explorations of the undergrowth of Chris’s life.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—23/03/2022
  All the news from Westminster including the Chancellor's spring statement.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/03/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Making History: The Storytellers Who Shaped The Past by Richard Cohen—Herstory
  8/10Richard Cohen considers the storytellers of the past.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/03/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—24/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/03/2022
  Spiritual reflection with Linden Bicket, a teacher of literature and religion.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/03/22 - The Welsh NVZ, manure instead of fertiliser and selling lamb direct
  Can increasingly expensive fertiliser be replaced with manures?
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Kane Brides on the Coot
  Kane Brides on the coot.

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