BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 20 April 2022

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/04/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Preventable by Devi Sridhar—Episode 2
  2/5An insider traces the story of Covid-19, as tensions emerge across the United Kingdom.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/04/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/04/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/04/2022
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/04/22 - Free range egg producers, glasshouses and the National Food Strategy
  Free range egg producers say their businesses are at risk due to rising costs.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Yellowhammer
  Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the yellowhammer.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—20/04/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Life Changing—A free lunch
  It is a simple but meaningful meal that is transformative in the life of Sinéad Browne.
3. 09:30
  Ingenious—The Eyeball Gene
  Find out what you're made of, one gene at a time - with Dr Kat Arney.
4. 09:45
  Preventable by Devi Sridhar—Episode 3
  3/5An insider charts the story of the pandemic as evidence emerges of the effect on children.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Catherine Allen, Carol Vorderman, Jo Moseley, Mark D’Arcy, Sophia Smith Galer, Mary Portas
  Women and stand up paddleboarding.
6. 11:00
  Missing Mother
  How does losing a mother as a little girl affect the women they become?
7. 11:30
  Oti Mabuse's Dancing Legends—Musical theatre dancer Gwen Verdon
  Bonnie Langford talks to Oti Mabuse about her dancing legend - Gwen Verdon.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—20/04/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Student Loans; Social Housing; Flapjacks
  We hear from Kwajo Tweneboa about his campaign for better conditions in social housing.
3. 12:57
  Weather—20/04/2022
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—20/04/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
5. 13:45
  The Museums That Make Us—The National Museums of Wales, Cardiff
  Neil MacGregor tours Britain's museums to explore how the past tells us who we want to be.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—19/04/2022
  It’s an emotional day for Oliver.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Luxembourg Gardens
  By Katie Hims. Katherine Mansfield's last day in Paris, inspired by her writings.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Cost of Bereavement
  Charmaine Cozier takes a look at the costs of bereavement with an expert panel.
9. 15:30
  Eider Island
  An intimate tale of bird-human interdependence.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Footwear
  Footwear: the 'magic' and the material reality.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—Piers Morgan Returns
  The journalist discusses his new TV show, 'cancel culture' and the limits of free speech.
12. 17:00
  PM—20/04/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/04/2022 Ukrainian Forces in Mariupol Close to Defeat
  A Ukrainian commander in Mariupol said forces there were facing their final days.
2. 18:30
  The Confessional—Series 1, The Confession of Dr. Phil Hammond
  2/10Medical revelations as Stephen Mangan takes the confession of satirist Dr. Phil Hammond.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/04/2022
  Alice tries to get to the bottom of recent events.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Sarah Solemani on TV's Chivalry; male soprano Samuel Marino performs; Bradford's bid for UK City of Culture
  Actor and writer Sarah Solemani on co-writing new TV sitcom Chivalry with Steve Coogan.
5. 20:00
  The Exchange—Flooding
  Two people who share the horror of being flooded, come together to exchange stories.
6. 20:45
  One to One—Escapes: Anna Freeman talks to Miranda Allen
  Anna Freeman speaks to escape artist Miranda Allen.
7. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—The World's Toughest Conservationists
  In search of the elusive and elegant snow leopard with their brave protectors.
8. 21:30
  The Media Show—Piers Morgan Returns
  The journalist discusses his new TV show, 'cancel culture' and the limits of free speech.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—French election TV debate
  Macron accuses Le Pen of being financially dependent on Russia
10. 22:45
  These Days by Lucy Caldwell—3. Discovery
  3/10Emma finds the happiness she has been searching for.
11. 23:00
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 7, The Fundraiser
  3/6Victoria Hamilton stars as an ultra competitive quizzer in Jenny Eclair's comic monologue.
12. 23:15
  The Skewer—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/8Jon Holmes remixes the news. This week - Boris is besieged by owls bearing police FPNs.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—20/04/2022
  Susan Hulme reports on a fractious Prime Minister's Question Time.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/04/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Preventable by Devi Sridhar—Episode 3
  3/5An insider charts the story of the pandemic as evidence emerges of the effect on children.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/04/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/04/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/04/2022
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/04/22 - Tree health, glasshouses, egg prices, fishing and conservation
  Will new rules on sourcing mean more home-grown trees?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Swallow (Spring)
  Kate Humble presents the swallow.

Thursday 21 April 2022