BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 7 May 2023

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/05/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Revolutionary Letters
  Delve into the worlds of the poet Diane di Prima's Revolutionary Letters.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/05/2023
  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—07/05/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/05/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Westminster Abbey
  Bells on Sunday comes from Westminster Abbey
8. 05:45
  Profile—Pretty Yende
  The South African opera star performing at the coronation.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—07/05/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—11/01/2009
  Something Understood - a meditative reflection, illustrated with readings and music.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—A Batch Made in Heaven
  Ruth Sanderson meets the farmer and baker working together to make better bread.
4. 06:57
  Weather—07/05/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—07/05/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Coronation composer, Shamanism in the UK, Toy ducks in the baptismal font
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—R4 Appeal Fund
  Nikki Bedi makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Radio 4 Appeal Fund.
8. 07:57
  Weather—07/05/2023
  The latest weather forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—07/05/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Called to Serve
  The bishop of Newcastle, Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, reflects on themes of Christian service.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—On Ascent
  Sara Wheeler ponders what the new Carolean age will bring forth.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tree Sparrow
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the Tree Sparrow.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—07/05/2023
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—07/05/2023
  Kirsty is on the spot and Lynda faces an unexpected hurdle.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Professor Peter Hennessy, historian
  Peter Hennessy, historian, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—07/05/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 91, 5. Humble Pie, Nuns and Dry Shampoo
  5/10Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Coronation 2023 – How is Food Bringing us Together?
  Jaega Wise joins a community lunch, and explores the history of coronation eating.
4. 12:57
  Weather—07/05/2023
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—07/05/2023
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
6. 13:30
  Hear My Voice
  Composer Hannah Conway explains how loss of voice needn't silence people and personality.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Worcester
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
8. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Anna Karenina - Episode 2
  John Yorke looks at the themes and structure of Tolstoy’s great novel Anna Karenina.
9. 15:00
  Love Stories—Anna Karenina - Episode 2
  A powerful drama of love, desire and transgression.
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Sarah Winman: Tin Man
  Sarah Winman discusses her novel Tin Man with a group of readers.
11. 16:30
  Bird Brain of Britain
  Russell Davies presents a special quiz on the theme of birds.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Oiling Putin’s War?
  File on 4 investigates the secretive world of oil shipping
13. 17:40
  Profile—Pretty Yende
  The South African opera star performing at the coronation.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/05/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—07/05/2023
  The latest weather forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/05/2023 Government defends Coronation protest arrests
  The government has defended the police response to protests during the Coronation
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Jon Kay
  Jon Kay chooses his audio highlights of the week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/05/2023
  Leonard faces a crisis of confidence
4. 19:15
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 9, Carlisle
  3/6Mark Steel visits Carlisle in Cumbria and performs for the locals.
5. 19:45
  On Portobello Prom—Rain and Vanilla Ice Cream
  1/5Ferrari's cafe. 1961. Trouble is brewing on Portobello Prom.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—05/05/2023
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Harry Belafonte, Jerry Springer, Valerie Winn, Kate Saunders
  Matthew Bannister on a singer and actor, a broadcaster, a runner and an author.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: The King's Cash
  A special visit to the Royal Mint to mark the King's coronation.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—R4 Appeal Fund
  Nikki Bedi makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Radio 4 Appeal Fund.
10. 21:30
  Short Cuts—Moonlight
  Short documentaries which take place under the light of the moon presented by Josie Long.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—07/05/2023
  Leila Nathoo hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Loose Ends—Richard E. Grant, Sandie Shaw, Emer Kenny, Bishi, LA Priest, Operation Mincemeat the Musical, YolanDa Brown, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—11/01/2009
  Something Understood - a meditative reflection, illustrated with readings and music.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/05/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Dance Culture
  Laurie Taylor takes a journey through the dancefloor, from the electric slide to the tango
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Westminster Abbey
  Bells on Sunday comes from Westminster Abbey
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/05/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/05/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/05/2023
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Anna Magnusson.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/05/23 - The Crown and the Countryside
  Vernon Harwood asks how King Charles III has influenced British farming.
10. 05:56
  Weather—08/05/2023
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Blue Bird of Paradise
  Sir David Attenborough presents the blue bird of paradise from Papua New Guinea.

Monday 8 May 2023