BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 29 March 2022

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/03/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope—Ep 1. The Disaster Planner
  1/5Lucy Easthope arrives at the scene of a catastrophe where her expertise in disaster is key
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/03/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—29/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/03/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Grace Thomas.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/03/22 Chicken muck, seed potatoes, Australian dairy and NI climate
  With fertiliser prices at new heights, do farmers value their animal waste more?
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Common Gull
  Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common gull.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/03/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Ailie MacAdam on the biggest construction project in Europe
  From sewage treatment to Crossrail, engineer Ailie MacAdam talks to Jim Al-Khalili.
3. 09:30
  Witness History—The Crate Escape
  In the summer of 1984 a Nigerian exile living in London was kidnapped in a crate.
4. 09:45
  When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope—Ep 2 - 9/11 & Lac Megantic
  2/5In Lucy Easthope's memoir she recalls her first assignment in the aftermath of 9/11.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Ella Jarmulska, Dr Caitlin Dean, Nicola Cutcher, Professor Marian Knight, Rose Gallagher, Threads, Marion Lees McPherson
  The women helping to rescue women and children fleeing Ukraine
6. 11:00
  Putin—3. Unleashing power
  President Putin turns on the men who manoeuvred him to power.
7. 11:30
  China's Stolen Treasures—A Question of Ownership
  3/3Noah Charney explores ownership, cultural heritage and identity in China today.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—29/03/2022
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Battle of Savoy Hill—Episode 2
  2/5Hilda Matheson’s early career laid the foundations for her success at the BBC.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How are you cutting back in this cost of living crisis?
  How are you cutting back in this cost of living crisis?
4. 12:57
  Weather—29/03/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—29/03/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Edward Stourton.
6. 13:45
  Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Rebuilding Britain
  A 1963 clip prompts Greg to explore the rapid rebuilding of UK town centres in that decade
7. 14:00
  The Archers—28/03/2022
  Alan finds himself caught up in a drama.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Waterloo Station
  Award-winning drama by Katie Hims.
9. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Shorter Cuts
  Josie Long presents even shorter short documentaries and audio adventures.
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Northern Ireland's Environmental Future
  Tom Heap asks if Northern Ireland's new environmental ambitions will become reality?
11. 16:00
  Culture on the Couch
  British Asian Ramaa Sharma on why, in therapy, one size doesn't fit all.
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Julie Hesmondhalgh and Elaine C Smith
  The two actors with their choice of books
13. 17:00
  PM—29/03/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/03/2022 Russia says it will reduce combat operations around Kyiv.
  Russia says it will reduce combat operations around Kyiv.
2. 18:30
  The World of Simon Rich—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/03/2022
  The verdict is in for Berrow.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—How to refill theatres; the 2022 Windham Campbell Prizes; crime writing duo Dreda Say Mitchell and Ryan Carter
  How to refill theatres after the Covid lockdowns.
5. 20:00
  Dirty Work
  Matthew Taylor investigates the pervasive issue of workplace bullying in the UK today.
6. 20:40
  In Touch—Enhanced Audio Description; Strawberry Field Exhibition
  Enhanced audio description is designed to make TV and film a more immersive experience.
7. 21:00
  The Witches' Pardon
  Is it time Scotland recognised 'witches' as victims of state-sanctioned violence?
8. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Ailie MacAdam on the biggest construction project in Europe
  From sewage treatment to Crossrail, engineer Ailie MacAdam talks to Jim Al-Khalili.(R)
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Russia to "significantly reduce" military activity
  Offer would affect northern Ukrainian areas of Kyiv and Chernihiv
10. 22:45
  The Battle of Savoy Hill—Episode 2
  2/5Hilda Matheson’s early career laid the foundations for her success at the BBC.
11. 23:00
  Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—228. Crème Fraîche Ice Cream and Not-Hot Takes, with musician and writer Dessa
  Fi and Jane speak to Dessa, host of Deeply Human on the BBC World Service.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—29/03/2022
  Susan Hulme reports as MPs debate the appointment of Evgeny Lebedev to the House of Lords.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/03/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope—Ep 2 - 9/11 & Lac Megantic
  2/5In Lucy Easthope's memoir she recalls her first assignment in the aftermath of 9/11.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/03/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—30/03/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/03/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Grace Thomas.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/03/22 - New fertiliser technology, grassland sulphur use and whisky exports to Australia.
  The Government sets up a roundtable to discuss rising fertiliser prices.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Pied Flycatcher
  David Attenborough presents the pied flycatcher.

Wednesday 30 March 2022