BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 24 April 2022

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/04/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Letter from Ukraine—A Tale of Rooster Tosha and the War
  8/8Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov gives a personal account of daily life in war-torn Ukraine.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Natural Wonders
  By Vesna Goldsworthy. A couple go to Serbia for the Blooming of the Tisa.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/04/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/04/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Kyiv’s Monastery of the Caves.
  Bells on Sunday comes from Kyiv’s Monastery of the Caves.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Lisa McGee
  The creator and writer of the hit TV sitcom Derry Girls, now in its final series.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—24/04/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Should I Stay or Should I Go?
  Mark Tully compares those who leave religions with those who stay despite their doubts.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—In Search of a New Niche
  Charlotte Smith meets a veg farmer who is always in search of a new niche crop to grow.
4. 06:57
  Weather—24/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—24/04/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—French election; Ukrainian refugees; Abuse within the church
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week, with Edward Stourton.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hope and Homes for Children
  KT Tunstall presents the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hope and Homes for Children
8. 07:57
  Weather—24/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—24/04/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—'Promin Nadii' – Ray of Hope
  A meditation from the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in London.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Unlistened-to Story
  Howard Jacobson on why stories of truth in war cannot be ignored.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Jane Smith on the Whitethroat
  Wildlife artist Jane Smith waits anxiously for a returning whitethroat.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—24/04/2022
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—24/04/2022
  Ruairi finds himself in too deep and it’s an emotional day for Oliver
15. 11:00
  The Reunion—The Dale Farm Evictions
  Kirsty Wark reunites those involved in the 2011 Dale Farm eviction.
16. 11:45
  Letter from Ukraine—A Tale of Rooster Tosha and the War
  8/8Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov gives a personal account of daily life in war-torn Ukraine.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—24/04/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 3
  3/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Jack Monroe: A Life Through Food
  Leyla Kazim meets food writer and poverty campaigner Jack Monroe.
4. 12:57
  Weather—24/04/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—24/04/2022
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—Floods, Fashion, Town and Country
  Flooding, fashion, city life and country life. Fi Glover presents.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Wickham Bishops, Essex
  Peter Gibbs and the panel are in Wickham Bishops, Essex.
8. 14:45
  1922: The Birth of Now—The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, and Egyptomania
  The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, sparking Egyptomania, that continues.
9. 15:00
  Spotlight—Macbeth Part Two
  David Tennant makes his first ever venture into playing the tyrannical Scottish King.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Julian Barnes; How Words Get Good; Bangkok Postcard
  Julian Barnes talks to Elizabeth Day about his new novel Elizabeth Finch.
11. 16:30
  Guide Books—On Nature with Helen Macdonald and Melissa Harrison
  3/3Books to help us navigate everyday life, with Damian Barr.
12. 17:00
  Today—The Today Debate: Ukraine - Where’s the Line?
  Mishal Husain asks what would it take for Nato to confront Russia directly over Ukraine.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Lisa McGee
  The creator and writer of the hit TV sitcom Derry Girls, now in its final series.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—24/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—24/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/04/2022 President Zelensky marks Orthodox Easter with defiant address
  President Zelensky says Ukraine will emerge victorious in a defiant address
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Peter Curran
  The best of BBC Radio this week presented by Peter Curran.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/04/2022
  Ian makes plans for the future
4. 19:15
  Stand-Up Specials—Athena Kugblenu: Magnifying Class
  Athena Kugblenu examines what it means to be upwardly mobile.
5. 19:45
  Spring Stories—Ramble
  4/5By Eley Williams. An original short story for radio, read by John Lightbody.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—22/04/2022
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Mimi Reinhard, Sir Harrison Birtwistle (pictured), Sylvia Lancaster OBE, Letizia Battaglia
  John Wilson on a Holocaust survivor, a composer, a campaigner and a photographer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Ukrainian refugees struggling to open UK bank accounts
  British Red Cross says urgent steps needed to allow refugees to open bank accounts faster.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hope and Homes for Children
  KT Tunstall presents the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hope and Homes for Children
10. 21:30
  The Digital Human—Series 21, Sacred
  Aleks Krotoski explores the sacred
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—24/04/2022
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Loose Ends—Charlie Higson, Sian Clifford, Jenny Sealey, Ore Oduba, Kathryn Joseph, Alex Cameron, Anneka Rice, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Should I Stay or Should I Go?
  Mark Tully compares those who leave religions with those who stay despite their doubts.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/04/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Footwear
  Footwear: the 'magic' and the material reality.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Kyiv’s Monastery of the Caves.
  Bells on Sunday comes from Kyiv’s Monastery of the Caves.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/04/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/04/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/04/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/04/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Harry Baker.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/04/22 - Natural History GCSE and farming, Kendal College and water
  Will the new Natural History GCSE include farming?
10. 05:56
  Weather—25/04/2022
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Puffin
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the puffin.

Monday 25 April 2022