BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 23 March 2024

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/03/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  How to Win an Information War by Peter Pomerantsev—Episode 5
  5/5As D-Day approached, Sefton Delmer’s own propaganda war against the Nazis intensified.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/03/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/03/2024
  Spiritual reflection with Very Rev John Conway of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—Truth to Power
  Lent Talks-Truth to Power by Rose Hudson-Wilkin Bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—23/03/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—On the Hoof with Hannah and Chico
  Clare joins Hannah Engelkamp and her donkey, Chico, for a ramble in the Dyfi Valley.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—23/03/24 - Farming Today This Week: Universal credit, grouse moor licencing and shellfish
  Why some farmers are being told to sell up and get a different job.
4. 06:57
  Weather—23/03/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—23/03/2024
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Rear Admiral Jude Terry, Ashley Blaker, Sara Cox, Lauren Laverne
  Jude Terry reveals how a rebellious teenager became the Navy's highest ranking woman.
7. 10:00
  You're Dead to Me—Old Norse Literature
  Greg Jenner and his guests delve into the world of old Norse literature.
8. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 43, Edgware
  6/12Jay Rayner and his panel are in Edgware for this week’s episode of The Kitchen Cabinet.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—23/03/2024
  Steve Richards and guests discuss the political landscape ahead of a general election.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Putin: a modern-day Tsar
  Our correspondent meets Putin's VIP supporters in the hall where Tsars were once crowned.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—23/03/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Pension Freedoms and Flee Funds
  The bank offering a 'flee fund' to help customers escape abusive relationships.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 64, Episode 2
  2/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
4. 12:57
  Weather—23/03/2024
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—23/03/2024
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Grace Blakeley, Damian Green MP, Dame Meg Hillier MP, Lord Sumption
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Leonard's Church in Hythe in Kent.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—23/03/2024
  Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
8. 14:45
  Short Works—Something Borrowed
  A story from Karen Campbell about love, choice and the delicate bonds of family.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Goblin Market
  By Christina Rossetti, a story of sisterhood and addiction.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Laura Kenny, Actor Vicky Knight, baby loss certificates
  Winner of five gold Olympic medals Dame Laura Kenny on her decision to retire.
11. 17:00
  PM—23/03/2024
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Sliced Bread—Dishwashers
  Is it better to wash your dishes by hand or use a dishwasher?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—23/03/2024
  The latest weather forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/03/2024 Putin says four gunmen arrested
  At least 133 now known to have died in attack on Moscow concert hall.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Gemma Whelan, Mark Watson, Shaznay Lewis, Mr Motivator, The Mary Wallopers, Sahra, Sara Cox, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Vaughan Gething
  Wales’s new First Minister and leader of Welsh Labour.
4. 19:15
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 29, Higgs Boson
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince go to the Large Hadron Collider in search of the Higgs Boson.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Close to the Edit
  Film-maker Mike Figgis explores the age of the edit.
6. 21:00
  Drama on 4—China Towns, Episode 10
  10/11Neil Dudgeon stars in this epic tale of money, passion and daring to dream.
7. 22:00
  News—23/03/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 22:15
  Add to Playlist—Series 8, Eliza Carthy and Tim Rhys-Evans share the joys of singing
  Eliza Carthy and Tim Rhys-Evans add the next five tracks to the playlist.
9. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 2, 2024
  The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang.
10. 23:30
  Music Manifestos
  Exploring the radical worlds where music and politics meet.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/03/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  A Jamaican Poet in Dublin
  Jason Allen-Paisant goes to Ireland on the trail of Jamaican poet Ferdinand Levy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/03/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/03/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/03/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Helen’s church, Sefton in Merseyside
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Helen’s church, Sefton in Merseyside.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Vaughan Gething
  Wales’s new First Minister and leader of Welsh Labour.

Sunday 24 March 2024