FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—20/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
How to Win an Information War by Peter Pomerantsev—Episode 2
2/5Sefton Delmer was among the first British propagandists to challenge Hitler's own rhetoric
00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—20/03/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/03/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Abbot Mark-Ephrem Nolan OSB.
05:45
Farming Today—20/03/24 - Shellfish deaths, incoming Welsh First Minister, waste wool and avian flu
Fishermen and wildlife are still feeling the impact from mass shellfish deaths in 2021
05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Lindo on the Osprey
David Lindo the Urban Birder on seeing an osprey next to Wormwood Scrubs in London.
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Morning
06:00
Today—20/03/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Briefing Room—Election special 3. Uncertain times for the ANC in South Africa
The ANC has been in power for 30 years, but as its popularity wanes, what happens next?
09:30
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Nibble Some Nuts
Why eating nuts can reduce your waistline, help your heart and give your brain a boost.
09:45
How to Win an Information War by Peter Pomerantsev—Episode 3
3/5In 1941, Sefton Delmer was given his first radio broadcast to defeat Nazi propaganda.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Baby loss certificates, 'Women's intuition', Carolynne Hunter & energy bills
Emma Barnett talks about her experience of receiving a baby loss certificate.
11:00
The Big League
The football league for big players aiming to transform their lives.
11:30
The Wilkie Collins Guide to Modern Life
Matthew Sweet on the life and work of the sensationally modern figure - Wilkie Collins.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—20/03/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Inflation, Gig Tickets and Newbuild Mortgages
We delve into today's inflation numbers to find out what's fallen, what's risen and why.
12:57
Weather—20/03/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—20/03/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45
Child—Series 1, 13. Trust
India Rakusen explores the breakdown and rebuilding of trust during pregnancy and birth.
14:00
The Archers—19/03/2024
One resident tries out a new hobby.
14:15
Drama on 4—Emergency Alert: Ballistic Missile Inbound
A village in the Midlands finds itself the target of an unspecified attack from the air.
15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Mortgages and Debt
What can you do if you're struggling to pay your mortgage?
15:30
All in the Mind—Seasonality, learning to hope, and the gender citation gap
Seasonal psychology, learning to hope, male psychologists forget their female colleagues.
16:00
Sideways—61. Brain Strain
Matthew Syed explores the uncomfortable psychological phenomenon of cognitive dissonance.
16:30
The Media Show—Is the clock ticking for TikTok?
The founder of the UK National Cyber Security Centre gives his view.
17:00
PM—20/03/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/03/2024 Inflation fell to its lowest level in more than 2 years at 3.4%
Data shows price rises have slowed again and inflation is set to meet the 2% target soon
18:30
Janey Godley: The C Bomb—Series 2, 3. Motherhood, Marriage and George Clooney
3/4Janey reflects on key relationships and regrets, and ponders her pearly gate prospects.
19:00
The Archers—20/03/2024
Justin makes Stella an interesting offer.
19:15
Front Row—Kazuo Ishiguro on jazz, March hares and film ratings
Kazuo Ishiguro on jazz, March hares and film ratings.
20:00
AntiSocial—Does Britain need a Muslim war memorial?
Plans for a Muslim war memorial have sparked debate about history, identity, and monuments
20:45
Lent Talks—Truth to Power
Lent Talks-Truth to Power by Rose Hudson-Wilkin Bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury.
21:00
When It Hits the Fan—TikTok and China, how to make a royal story go away and cybersecurity PR
David and Simon discuss TikTok and China PR, Kate’s return and crisis management.
21:30
The Media Show—Is the clock ticking for TikTok?
The founder of the UK National Cyber Security Centre gives his view.
22:00
The World Tonight—Is the economy bouncing back?
Rishi Sunak says UK economy has "turned a corner" after inflation falls.
22:45
Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris—Episode 3
3/10Snipers position themselves on Sarajevo’s rooftops, the city is under bombardment.
23:00
DMs Are Open—Series 3, 4. Exploration
4/6Stevie Martin explores our DMs for sketches.
23:15
The Skewer—Series 11, Episode 6
6/8Jon Holmes's award-winning satirical comedy concept album returns to twist into the news.
23:30
Today in Parliament—20/03/2024
Alicia McCarthy reports on another boisterous session of Prime Minister's Questions.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—21/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
How to Win an Information War by Peter Pomerantsev—Episode 3
3/5In 1941, Sefton Delmer was given his first radio broadcast to defeat Nazi propaganda.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—21/03/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/03/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Abbot Mark-Ephrem Nolan OSB.
05:45
Farming Today—21/03/24 - Universal Credit changes for farmers, mussel farming
A change to the benefits system hits farmers disproportionately.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Chiffchaff
Bill Oddie presents the chiffchaff.
