BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 30 March 2023

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/03/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Humanly Possible by Sarah Bakewell—Episode 3 - Wilhelm von Humboldt and Prussian schooling.
  3/5Sarah Bakewell explores the Wilhelm von Humboldt's thinking on morality and the state.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/03/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/03/2023
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/03/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/03/2023
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/03/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Rosemarie Mallett.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/03/23 Hunting; new trade deal on horizon; government’s “green day”; food waste.
  Hunt suspended; trade deal; food waste; government policies due on 'green day'.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Kathy Hinde on the House Martin
  Audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde is inspired by house martins.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—30/03/2023
  A new blood test could spare some cancer patients the need to undergo chemotherapy.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—A Room of One's Own
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Virginia Woolf's essay on women and literature.
3. 09:45
  Humanly Possible by Sarah Bakewell—Episode 4 - Darwin, Huxley and scientific humanism.
  4/5Sarah Bakewell turns to Darwin's ground-breaking work and its contribution to humanism.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Rape Case Court Delays, Going Viral, Love and Money
  Record high in the number of rape and sexual offences cases waiting to be heard in court.
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Mississippi: After the Tornado
  Residents reveal how they survived a deadly tornado which hit the Mississippi Delta.
6. 11:30
  Arthur Briggs: The Brit Who Brought Jazz to Europe
  Hugh Schofield delves into the little-known story of jazz pioneer Arthur Briggs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—30/03/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Gap Finders Ramco UK
  Gap Finders speaks to the boss of Ramco UK, which recycles unwanted business equipment.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Sourdough
  Is sourdough the best thing since sliced bread?
4. 12:57
  Weather—30/03/2023
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—30/03/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  Rental Health—Rental Health: Solutions, Barcelona
  As the cost of rent continues to rise across the UK, Kirsty Lang looks for some solutions.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—29/03/2023
  Will is reminded of some painful history, and there’s life in the old dogs yet, Freddie.
8. 14:15
  Passenger List—12. Duty Free
  12/12That fateful night, a perfume bottle, the truth about Flight 702.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Great Alne, Warwickshire
  Clare walks with residents of a retirement village in Warwickshire.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Amref Health Africa UK
  Gurinder Chadha makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Amref Health Africa UK
11. 15:30
  Open Book—Javier Marías
  Chris Power talks about the writing of Javier Marías.
12. 16:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 26, Magic Materials
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about the materials that we couldn’t live without.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Net Zero
  How does the government’s latest plan to reduce emissions stack up against the science?
14. 17:00
  PM—30/03/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/03/2023 Man found guilty of murdering nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel
  Thomas Cashman shot the girl after chasing a convicted drug dealer into a house.
2. 18:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 9, 6. Sweet Land of Liberty
  6/6This week we hear the essay Sweet Land of Liberty and a recent diary extract.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—30/03/2023
  Jim grills David for some key information, and why is Brian being so mysterious?
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Ria Zmitrowicz on The Power, The ENO’s The Dead City and God’s Creatures reviewed
  Ria Zmitrowicz on The Power, The ENO’s The Dead City and God’s Creatures reviewed.
5. 20:00
  The Law Show—The Legacy of the Good Friday Agreement
  On the 25th anniversary of the Northern Ireland peace deal, what challenges remain?
6. 20:30
  Rental Health—All Work and No Homes
  Highland businesses can’t find staff due to the rent crisis, Pennie Stuart asks why.
7. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Net Zero
  How does the government’s latest plan to reduce emissions stack up against the science?
8. 21:30
  In Our Time—A Room of One's Own
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Virginia Woolf's essay on women and literature.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Man found guilty of murdering Olivia Pratt-Korbel
  9 year old shot inside her Liverpool home last August
10. 22:45
  How One Becomes Lonely—Episode 4
  4/5Archie remembers the bitter end of his relationship with Nadine.
11. 23:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 10, Ken Cheng
  2/6Comedian Ken Cheng recalls school, nerds and the internet.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—30/03/2023
  All the news from Westminster with Susan Hulme.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/03/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Humanly Possible by Sarah Bakewell—Episode 4 - Darwin, Huxley and scientific humanism.
  4/5Sarah Bakewell turns to Darwin's ground-breaking work and its contribution to humanism.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/03/2023
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/03/2023
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/03/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Rosemarie Mallett.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/03/23 Trans-Pacific trade deal; "green day" policies; TB in Wales; SNP cabinet reshuffle; recycling shotgun cartridges
  Trans-Pacific trade deal; net zero plan; TB in Wales; SNP cabinet; recycling cartridges.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tiffany Francis on the Yellowhammer
  Tiffany Francis recalls her encounters with yellowhammers.

Friday 31 March 2023