BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 5 April 2023

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/04/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Crowning of Everest—The Allure of Everest
  The British connection to Mount Everest and why it was so important to conquer it in 1953.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/04/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/04/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/04/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/04/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with David Waters.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/04/23 Blueprint plans for water; peat restoration; eco labelling
  New government plan for water, wool to restore peatlands and eco-labelling.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Common Whitethroat
  Kate Humble presents the common whitethroat.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/04/2023
  Donald Trump lashes out at the prosecutor who's brought criminal charges against him.
2. 09:00
  Life Changing—Taken: Tracey’s story
  Her kids aren’t home, then her husband sends a text: ‘Gary and Lisa say goodbye forever'.
3. 09:30
  Please Protect Abraham—2. Betrayal
  Abraham begins to receive both threats to stay silent and pressure to speak out.
4. 09:45
  The Crowning of Everest—The Summit
  Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach the top of Mount Everest.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Actor Helen George, 'Stevenage Woman', Author Diana Evans
  The actor Helen George on playing Anna in the musical The King and I.
6. 11:00
  Marianna in Conspiracyland—Disaster Trolls, Bonus: Remember My Name
  Marianna Spring revisits her investigation into conspiracy theories about terror attacks.
7. 11:30
  A Very British Cult—1. Lighthouse
  It all starts with a call from Dawn, who says her boyfriend is in a cult.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—05/04/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Product Reviews, Subscription Traps and Bungalow Sales
  In the grey area between editorial and advertising, can you trust a paid-for review?
3. 12:57
  Weather—05/04/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—05/04/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
5. 13:45
  Assume Nothing: The Shankill Gold Rush—Whose Gold?
  Funds for a doomed rebellion or a family’s forgotten savings?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—04/04/2023
  Emotions run high for Alice.
7. 14:15
  Life Lines—Series 5, Part Two
  Award-winning drama set in an ambulance control room.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: New Financial Year
  How will the financial changes coming into force in April affect you?
9. 15:30
  Troubled Water—Are We Running Out of Water? Episode 1
  Are we running out of water? James Gallagher is finding out from the comfort of his loo
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Asylum and 'Home'
  Asylum and 'home' - the impact of asylum dispersal and Syrian refugees' quest for home.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—China and the Information War
  The media strategy shaping China's global image.
12. 17:00
  PM—05/04/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/04/2023 Sturgeon's Husband Arrested In SNP Probe
  Nicola Sturgeon's husband has been arrested as part of a probe into the SNP's finances
2. 18:30
  Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 3, 2: Reality TV
  2/4Comedian Ellie Taylor explains why she thinks reality TV is culturally significant.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/04/2023
  Justin needs a get out clause.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Boris Becker documentary, Commemorating the Good Friday Agreement in art, Artist-led organisations
  New Boris Becker film, marking the Good Friday Agreement in art, artist-led organisations.
5. 20:00
  Behind the Crime—Sinem
  Two forensic psychologists interview Sinem about her life and the crimes she committed.
6. 20:30
  One to One—Reece Parkinson and Melanie Stephenson-Gray
  BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Reece Parkinson and athlete Melanie Stephenson-Gray on type 1 diabetes.
7. 20:45
  Lent Talks—The People's Prayer - The Power and the Glory
  Six people well known in their fields reflect on the story of Jesus' ministry and Passion.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Energy Lessons
  Tom Heap asks what lessons we've learned from a winter of spiralling energy prices.
9. 21:30
  The Media Show—China and the Information War
  The media strategy shaping China's global image.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Peter Murrell released without charge after arrest
  Where does this dramatic day leave the SNP?
11. 22:45
  Magpie by Elizabeth Day—Episode 3 - An Affair?
  3/10Marisa finds Kate's presence troubling, why is she so familiar with her boyfriend?
12. 23:00
  Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club—Episode 2: Powerlifting
  Stand-up series about strong women, quite literally - women weightlifters.
13. 23:15
  Nurse—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Bittersweet comedy drama about a community mental health nurse. Starring Paul Whitehouse.
14. 23:30
  Limelight—Siege, Episode 3
  3/5You've seen the news, the blogs, and the pics. Now the hostages tell the inside story.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/04/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Crowning of Everest—The Summit
  Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach the top of Mount Everest.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/04/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/04/2023
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/04/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/04/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with David Waters.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/04/2023 Trade deal and battery eggs; Appeal against wild camping ruling; Pork labelling
  UK egg producers say the new trans-Pacific trade deal is bad for the British egg industry.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—John McPherson on the Ptarmigan
  Photographer John McPherson recalls the ptarmigan in this Tweet of the Day.

Thursday 6 April 2023