BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 1 May 2022

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/05/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Witness History—The First Panda in the West
  In 1936, a US socialite and her Chinese guide captured a giant panda and brought it to NY.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Dance of the Wild
  By Amanthi Harris. Anya visits a house once visited by Virginia Woolf.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/05/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/05/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Great Tower of Magdalen College, Oxford
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Great Tower of Magdalen College, Oxford.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Sonia Boyce OBE
  Winner of the prestigious Golden Lion award at Venice Biennale, British artist Sonia Boyce
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—01/05/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Being Good
  Do we consider a moral life an achievement? Mark Tully explores the value of 'Being Good'.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Woods and Flowers
  Verity Sharp visits a farm in Pembrokeshire which focuses is on woodland and cut flowers.
4. 06:57
  Weather—01/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—01/05/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Ukrainian refugee visa delays; Eid prayers at Blackburn Rovers; On the frontline of the cost of living crisis.
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week, with William Crawley.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Over The Wall
  Dr Ranj presents the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Over The Wall.
8. 07:57
  Weather—01/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—01/05/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Meaning Matters
  A service from Northern Ireland reflecting on our need and desire for meaning in life.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Reconsidering Cannabis and the Law
  Will Self proposes a very British solution to the legalisation of marijuana.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Bullfinch
  Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the bullfinch.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—01/05/2022
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—01/05/2022
  Brian faces an uphill struggle and Tracy tries to make a good impression
15. 11:00
  The Reunion—The Silver Jubilee
  Kirsty Wark reunites people involved in celebrations for the Queen's silver jubilee.
16. 11:45
  Living with the Gods—Here Comes the Sun
  Neil MacGregor experiences the winter solstice in the passage tomb at Newgrange, Ireland.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—01/05/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—SPAM: food + war + memory in a can
  Jaega Wise investigates the worldwide cultural importance of SPAM.
4. 12:57
  Weather—01/05/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—01/05/2022
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—Adapting and Nurturing
  The Falklands War, male infertility, French ex-pats, fostering and adoption.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—West Maldon, Essex
  Peter Gibbs and the panel are in West Maldon, Essex.
8. 14:45
  1922: The Birth of Now—Nosferatu and Modernist Horror
  Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, the first vampire film and its influence after a century
9. 15:00
  Foreign Bodies—Grain of Truth, The Blood Painting
  Taut crime thriller set in modern Poland.
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Nick Harkaway
  Nick Harkaway talks about his novel Angelmaker.
11. 16:30
  Just William… and Richmal
  A centenary celebration of Richmal Crompton’s Just William books.
12. 17:00
  Connections
  Douglas Alexander examines whether recent crises have helped bring people together.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Sonia Boyce OBE
  Winner of the prestigious Golden Lion award at Venice Biennale, British artist Sonia Boyce
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—01/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—01/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/05/2022 UN evacuation of Mariupol begins
  A UN operation begins to evacuate civilians trapped in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Myfanwy Alexander
  The best of BBC Radio this week, chosen by Myfanwy Alexander.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—01/05/2022
  Oliver makes a tempting offer.
4. 19:15
  Stand-Up Specials—Stephen Bailey: One of Many
  Stand-up special from the Mancunian comedian with a common name.
5. 19:45
  Spring Stories—Winter Kept Us Warm
  5/5By Allan Radcliffe. An original short story for radio, read by Steven Cree.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—29/04/2022
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Yvonne Blenkinsop (pictured), Dr Margaret Carswell, Mikhail Vasenkov, Denise Coffey
  Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, an ornithologist, a spy, an actor
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Government changes guidance on energy bill support payment
  Government changes guidance on energy bill support payment.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Over The Wall
  Dr Ranj presents the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Over The Wall.
10. 21:30
  The Digital Human—Series 21, Monstrous
  Aleks Krotoski asks what digitally native monster myths tell us about our fears of tech.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—01/05/2022
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Loose Ends—Alison Steadman, Ardal O'Hanlon, Cherrelle Skeete, Holly Walsh, Kurt Vile, Honeyglaze, Scottee, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Being Good
  Do we consider a moral life an achievement? Mark Tully explores the value of 'Being Good'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/05/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Prison Protest
  Prison protest: from riots to hunger strikes.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Great Tower of Magdalen College, Oxford
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Great Tower of Magdalen College, Oxford.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/05/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/05/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/05/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Janet Fife.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Old Knowledge, New Innovations: The farming scholars taking on the world
  International Nuffield Farm Scholars visit the UK.
10. 05:56
  Weather—02/05/2022
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tawny Owl
  David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the tawny owl.

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