BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 2 April 2022

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/04/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope—Ep 5 - The Pandemic
  5/5In Lucy Easthope's memoir about her work in disaster recovery she reflects on the pandemic
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/04/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/04/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Ian Faulds.
7. 05:45
  Lent Talks—"I was naked and you clothed me"
  A series of personal reflections inspired by an aspect of Jesus' ministry and Passion.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—02/04/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—The Saxon Shore Way in Kent
  A group of friends walk from Hamstreet to Appledore in Kent.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—02/04/22 - Farming Today This Week: Australia Trade Deal and food waste
  What will the UK-Australia Free Trade Deal mean for UK food and farming?
4. 06:57
  Weather—02/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—02/04/2022
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Patrick Kielty
  Bestselling author Amy Bloom, choreographer Les Child and Craig Revel Horwood.
7. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 36, Home Economics: Episode 53
  Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
8. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—02/04/2022
  Top commentators review the political week
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Argentina's memories of war
  The Falklands War casts a shadow over Argentina, 40 years on.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/04/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—How to get £150 for your fuel bill
  £150 for your fuel bill, Scottish Widows problems, divorce changes and unclaimed benefits.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 60, Episode 4
  4/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/04/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—02/04/2022
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Sir Ed Davey MP, Louise Haigh MP, Robert Jenrick MP, Tommy Sheppard MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Hull Minster.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—02/04/2022
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  From Fact to Fiction—jabber jabber
  Fact to Fiction - topical new drama from Mark Lawson.
9. 15:30
  Rap Gets Real
  Can rap help to change black men's attitudes towards mental illness? Guvna B investigates.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Sister Bliss, DC Comics character, Nubia, the Ockenden Review, Lucy Easthope, Ukrainian MPs, Listener Dorothy
  DJ Sister Bliss and Professor Lauren Stewart discuss the impact of music on our mood.
11. 17:00
  PM—02/04/2022
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Buy Now, Pay Later
  What's behind the explosion in popularity of Klarna and its competitors?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—02/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/04/2022
  Reports from Ukraine say at least 20 civilians have been killed by Russian troops.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Steve Coogan, Deborah Meaden, Omid Djalili, The Coral, Tenille Townes, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Martin Lewis
  What drives the MoneySavingExpert who wants to help millions save money?
4. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—Aaron Sorkin
  Screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin on his formative influences and experiences.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Ministry of Fun
  Sixty years of colourful, complex, cringeworthy encounters between artists and politicians
6. 21:00
  GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/10The second series of the criminal family saga, from 1961-70, based on GF Newman's novel.
7. 21:45
  Border Crossing—Twenty-Something & The Revolutionary T-Shirt
  A fictional dialogue between Ethiopia and Britain, by Linda Yohannes and Nikesh Shukla.
8. 22:00
  News—02/04/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  Things Fell Apart—S1. How Things Fell Apart, with Jon Ronson and Louis Theroux
  21/22Louis Theroux chats to Jon Ronson about his recent podcast series, Things Fell Apart.
10. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 1, 2022
  Radio's most fiendish quiz, with cryptic questions on unpredictable fields of knowledge
11. 23:30
  Papageno and the poetry of disquiet
  Can disquieting poetry damage the vulnerable and suicidal, or can it be a source of help?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/04/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Letter from Ukraine—Bees and Books
  5/8Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov gives a personal account of daily life in war-torn Ukraine.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Profound Earthly Suffering by Kritika Pandey
  A young bride-to-be longs to have her heart broken.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/04/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Giles, Graffham in West Sussex.
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Giles, Graffham in West Sussex.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Martin Lewis
  What drives the MoneySavingExpert who wants to help millions save money?

Sunday 3 April 2022