FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—31/03/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope—Ep 3 - Flooding
3/5In Lucy Easthope's memoir she explores how to recover from the devastation floods bring.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/03/2022
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:33
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/03/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Grace Thomas.
05:45
Farming Today—31/03/22 - Fertiliser, food waste and Australian sheep farmers
Fertiliser prices and the debate on food waste.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Ring Ouzel
Bill Oddie presents the ring ouzel.
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Morning
06:00
Today—31/03/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—The Sistine Chapel
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Michelangelo's iconic frescoes in Renaissance Rome.
09:45
When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope—Ep 4 - Fukushima
4/5In Lucy Easthope's memoir she recalls the response to the Fukushima disaster.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Donna Ockenden and The Ockenden Review
The Ockenden Review, the biggest maternity scandal in the NHS's history.
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Russia's path of destruction
Moscow has cast a new shadow over Europe, as the dead lay unburied in Ukraine's cities.
11:30
The Godfather And Me
James Watkins explores the impact of The Godfather movie on his life and work.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—31/03/2022
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
12:04
The Battle of Savoy Hill—Episode 4
4/5The pioneering ‘programme builders’ were led by the energetic Miss Matheson.
12:18
You and Yours—Council tax rebate, VAT on Hospitality, Gleaning
Warnings over the council tax rebate scheme, a rise in gleaning, checking your meter.
12:57
Weather—31/03/2022
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—31/03/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
13:45
Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Life on the Canals
Greg Jenner explores a fragment of archive revealing life on narrowboats in the 1960s.
14:00
The Archers—30/03/2022
Chris attempts to be honest.
14:15
Our Friends in the North—Episode 3: 1967
3/10Award-winning series Our Friends in the North rewritten for audio by Peter Flannery.
15:00
Ramblings—The Saxon Shore Way in Kent
A group of friends walk from Hamstreet to Appledore in Kent.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—The Halo Trust
Veteran and broadcaster JJ Chalmers makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Halo Trust.
15:30
Open Book—Here Again Now, Readers guide to Gogol, Lessons in Chemistry
Elizabeth Day talks to Okechukwu Nzelu about his novel Here Again Now.
16:00
Unreal: The VFX Revolution—A Long, Long Time Ago...
1/3Oscar-winner Paul Franklin tells how visual effects changed and how they changed cinema.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—How can the UK get to zero carbon?
With energy bills soaring, what's the best way to cut carbon use and keep the lights on?
17:00
PM—31/03/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/03/2022 Rotherham child sex abuse scandal
No police officers will lose their jobs over the child sex abuse scandal in Rotherham.
18:30
Big Problems with Helen Keen—Series 2, Care
4/4Who cares? Why do we care? If genes are selfish why is altruism attractive?
19:00
The Archers—31/03/2022
Alice realises what’s important.
19:15
Front Row—A Clockwork Orange, the National Poetry Competition winner announced, Slow Horses and Coppelia reviewed
A Clockwork Orange, National Poetry Competition winner, Slow Horses and Coppelia review.
20:00
Terrorism and the Mind—The Mental Health Frontline
What role does mental illness play in the actions of violent extremism?
20:30
My Name Is...—My Name Is Joanne
Historian Joanne Paul asks why academics like herself are leaving UK universities.
21:00
BBC Inside Science—How can the UK get to zero carbon?
With energy bills soaring, what's the best way to cut carbon use and keep the lights on?
21:30
In Our Time—The Sistine Chapel
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Michelangelo's iconic frescoes in Renaissance Rome.
22:00
The World Tonight—Putin threatens to suspend gas supplies to Europe
Russian President insists they can only pay using the rouble
22:45
The Battle of Savoy Hill—Episode 4
4/5The pioneering ‘programme builders’ were led by the energetic Miss Matheson.
23:00
Gaby's Talking Pictures—Series 1, Episode 6
Gaby Roslin, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona present a comedy panel show about films.
23:30
Today in Parliament—31/03/2022
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—01/04/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope—Ep 4 - Fukushima
4/5In Lucy Easthope's memoir she recalls the response to the Fukushima disaster.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/04/2022
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:33
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/04/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Grace Thomas.
05:45
Farming Today—01/04/22 - Upland farmers, trade deals and Australian beef farmers
More money for upland farmers, but is it enough?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Willow Warbler
Kate Humble presents the willow warbler.
