BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 19 April 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/04/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  An African History of Africa by Zeinab Badawi—The Great Zimbabwe
  4/5Zeinab Badawi visits the stunning site of Great Zimbabwe, once capital of a great kingdom.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/04/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/04/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/04/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/04/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/04/2024
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Bert Tosh
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/04/24 River pollution from dairy farms, new border checks for food, pumpkin diversification
  The problem of river pollution from dairy farms.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/04/2024
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—The 1996 Mount Everest disaster
  The events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster are recalled with Kirsty Wark.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Solitude, Apprentice winner Rachel Woolford, Personal space, Kids and smartphones
  The science and power of being alone.
4. 11:00
  The Food Programme—Brexit's Import Controls
  What will be the impact on our food supplies? Jaega Wise investigates.
5. 11:45
  An African History of Africa by Zeinab Badawi—The Future
  5/5Considering the recent history of Africa and looking ahead to the continent's future.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—19/04/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  AntiSocial—Should cyclists stay in their lane?
  Cyclists shaming drivers online, fights over bike lanes and the politics of pedal power.
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/04/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—19/04/2024
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
5. 13:45
  Glued Up: The Sticky Story of Humanity—Coming Unstuck
  Modern glues are incredibly strong - but are they too good?
6. 14:00
  The Archers—18/04/2024
  Chelsea plays the system.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Silos, 5. Collective
  5/5Riv has revealed the secret of the silos. But is it too late?
8. 14:45
  Child—Series 1, 19. Time Warp
  What happens to our perceptions of time when you have a newborn baby?
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Upton-by-Chester
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Paraphernalia by Jane Fraser
  A stowaway threatens the tranquillity of a family outing in the Gower. By Jane Fraser
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Sir Paul Fox, Lynne Reid Banks, Joan Hills, Amnon Weinstein
  Matthew Bannister on a TV executive, an author, an artist, a luthier
12. 16:30
  Life Changing—Trading places
  Fundamentally unhappy as an oil trader, Dan takes a giant personal gamble.
13. 17:00
  PM—19/04/2024
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/04/2024 US repeats calls for de-escalation in Middle East
  A presumed Israeli strike has hit Iran in response to an attack by Tehran last week
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 64, Episode 6
  6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the last ever Now Show.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/04/2024
  Alice becomes overwhelmed.
4. 19:15
  Screenshot—Pumping Iron: Gyms and Bodybuilding
  Mark Kermode and Ellen E Jones investigate the world of gyms and bodybuilding on screen.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Daisy Cooper MP, Lord Dannatt, Anneliese Dodds MP, Tom Pursglove MP
  James Cook presents political discussion from St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—On Anger
  Caleb Azumah Nelson on why anger is no longer a stranger to him, but a friend.
7. 21:00
  Free Thinking—Tacitus, Byron's fanmail and Bluey
  Mary Beard, Konnie Huq, Helen Carr and Tom Peck join Shahidha Bari.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—US calls for calm after Israel strike on Iran.
  Secretary of State Antony Blinken repeats calls for calm in the Middle East
9. 22:45
  Prophet Song by Paul Lynch—Episode 10
  10/10Eilish takes her family on a dangerous journey.
10. 23:00
  Americast—Will the US send billions to Israel and Ukraine? And Christiane Amanpour is back!
  A pivotal vote on aid looms.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/04/2024
  Susan Hulme reports from Westminster on new plans to tackle pet abduction.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/04/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  An African History of Africa by Zeinab Badawi—The Future
  5/5Considering the recent history of Africa and looking ahead to the continent's future.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/04/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/04/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/04/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/04/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/04/2024
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Dabinderjit Singh.
8. 05:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Play an Instrument
  Why learning a musical instrument can improve your memory and your immune system.

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