BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 8 May 2022

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/05/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Witness History—The Crate Escape
  In the summer of 1984 a Nigerian exile living in London was kidnapped in a crate.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Apologia: a lone astronaut, on watching the world end by Jessie Greengrass
  A haunting meditation on loneliness and loss from the depths of space.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/05/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/05/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of the Holy Cross Daventry in Northamptonshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of the Holy Cross Daventry in Northamptonshire.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Bongbong Marcos
  Philippine presidential frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr, son of the late dictator.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—08/05/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Mementos
  Mark Tully ponders the significance of mementos, not just of the past, but the future too.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Creating a Community
  Rachel Lovell visits the west of Cornwall to meet two young farmers.
4. 06:57
  Weather—08/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—08/05/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—The Bible on Screen; Religious Clashes In India; A Quaker Approach To School Behaviour
  Edward Stourton with a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Safe Passage
  Film-maker Hassan Akkad presents the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Safe Passage.
8. 07:57
  Weather—08/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—08/05/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Love took my hand
  A celebration of the life and works of the priest and poet George Herbert.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Basic Instincts in the House of Commons
  Sarah Dunant takes the temperature of sexual equality in politics.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Swift
  David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the swift.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—08/05/2022
  Dame Judi Dench and Sir Michael Parkinson on Sir Billy Connolly's BAFTA fellowship.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—08/05/2022
  Pat contemplates the future and there’s a sad goodbye in Ambridge.
15. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs—Fiona Hill, foreign affairs specialist
  Fiona Hill, foreign affairs expert, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
16. 11:45
  Living with the Gods—Dependence or Dominion?
  Neil MacGregor focuses on our relationship with the natural world and seasonal changes.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—08/05/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 28, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Staffordshire Oatcakes – a Potteries tradition going strong
  Leyla Kazim asks oatcake bakers about the future of the much-loved yeasted oatmeal pancake
4. 12:57
  Weather—08/05/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—08/05/2022
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—Strength in Numbers
  Cost of living crisis, the environment, the DNA of protest, voting. Fi Glover presents.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Ludlow
  Kathy Clugston and the panel are in the village of Ludlow.
8. 14:45
  1922: The Birth of Now—Hōshō, the First Aircraft Carrier, and HMS Queen Elizabeth - and Cocaine
  Hōshō, the first aircraft carrier, and HMS Queen Elizabeth, the most recent.
9. 15:00
  Foreign Bodies—Grain of Truth, The Body Is Lying
  Taut crime thriller set in modern Poland.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—About A Son; Book Banning; The Water Statues
  David Whitehouse on his creative non-fiction work About a Son.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Amina Atiq
  Poems chosen by Liverpool-Yemeni poet Amina Atiq.
12. 17:00
  The Fate of Russia's Soldiers
  Tim Whewell follows the stories of Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Bongbong Marcos
  Philippine presidential frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr, son of the late dictator.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—08/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/05/2022 The Northern Ireland Secretary will urge party leaders at Stormont to resume power-sharing
  The Northern Ireland Secretary will urge party leaders at Stormont to resume power-sharing
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Marianna Spring
  The best of BBC Radio this week, chosen by Marianna Spring.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/05/2022
  Jill has a brainwave.
4. 19:15
  Stand-Up Specials—Mike Bubbins: Retrosexual
  Mike Bubbins, wearing Cuban heels and driving a Ford Cortina, whisks us back to the 70s.
5. 19:45
  How One Becomes Lonely—Episode 1
  1/5Luke Sutherland's tale of lost love, cowardice and connection in an online world.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—06/05/2022
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Colonel Alan Jenkins, Mary Monson, Elspeth Barker, Art Rupe (pictured)
  Matthew Bannister on a soldier, a lawyer, an author and a music producer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—How to apply for help paying your energy bills
  What help is there for the estimated 6.5 million households living in fuel poverty?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Safe Passage
  Film-maker Hassan Akkad presents the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Safe Passage.
10. 21:30
  The Digital Human—Series 22, Fated
  Aleks Krotoski explores how toys might influence our technological futures.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—08/05/2022
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Loose Ends—Steven Moffat, Janey Godley, Ye Vagabonds, Paul Brady, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Mementos
  Mark Tully ponders the significance of mementos, not just of the past, but the future too.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/05/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Psychiatry: a social history
  Psychiatry: Laurie Taylor explores the history of modern psychiatric practice.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of the Holy Cross Daventry in Northamptonshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of the Holy Cross Daventry in Northamptonshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/05/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/05/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/05/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/05/2022
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/05/22 - Pig farmers selling up, spring veg and Dumfries House
  We hear from pig farmers selling up because of increased costs.
10. 05:56
  Weather—09/05/2022
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Razorbill
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the razorbill.

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