BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 28 February 2025

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/02/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Many Lives of James Lovelock by Jonathan Watts—Episode 4
  4/5The formulation of the Gaia Theory was met with scepticism by many.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/02/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/02/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/02/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/02/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Read!
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Sofia Rehman.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/02/25 - Trade rules, native bulbs and high beef and lamb prices
  Would trade rules allow the UK to ban the import of food produced to lower standards?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/02/2025
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sir Jony Ive, designer
  Sir Jony Ive, designer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Simone Ashley, The Tate brothers, Fostering siblings, Driving instructors
  Bridgerton and Sex Education star Simone Ashley discusses her new romcom.
4. 11:00
  The Food Programme—Closing London's 'Kitchen of the Universe'
  Sheila Dillon examines the impact of closing Smithfield and Billingsgate markets in London
5. 11:45
  The Many Lives of James Lovelock by Jonathan Watts—Episode 5
  5/5Controversy and disappointment dogged Lovelock’s later years.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—28/02/2025
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Rare Earth—Arctic Goldrush
  President Trump wants a slice of the Arctic. What does it mean for the region's wildlife?
3. 12:57
  Weather—28/02/2025
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Aid minister quits over Starmer's budget cuts
  Anneliese Dodds resigned as development minister after budget was diverted to defence.
5. 13:45
  You Do Not Have to Say Anything—Episode 10: Righting Wrongs
  The jury are sent home and the prison van drives off, but the case isn't necessarily over.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—27/02/2025
  Azra makes an emotional confession.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Exemplar: Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Veritas is under Cyber attack! DS Grey steps in to get to the bottom of it.
8. 14:45
  Why Do We Do That?—Series 2, 6. Why do we lie?
  Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we lie?
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Vale of White Horse: Heuchera, Waterlogged Gardens and Hardwood Cuttings
  Kathy and the GQT panel return to the Hanneys to answer your gardening questions.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Well by Manon Steffan Ros
  ‘Wellness’ and AI collide in a new short story by award-winning Manon Steffan Ros.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Roberta Flack, Dr D G Hessayon, Keith Dewhurst, Rose Hanks
  John Wilson on a musician, an author, a playwright and a sidecar passenger.
12. 16:30
  Sideways—73. Reliving History
  Matthew Syed explores the power and potential of re-enacting the past.
13. 17:00
  PM—President Zelensky meets President Trump at the White House
  President Zelensky and Trump meet in Washington to discuss a deal to end the war.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/02/2025 Tempers flare as President Trump meets President Zelensky
  President Trump warns his Ukrainian counterpart to make a deal with Russia "or we're out"
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 116, 8. Mr. Starmer Goes To Washington
  8/8Scott Bennett and Lucy Porter join host Andy Zaltzman for the topical panel quiz show.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/02/2025
  Tracy galvanises a friend.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Emma Rawicz and Neil Brand reach for the skies
  Emma Rawicz and Neil Brand add five more tracks to the playlist.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Douglas Alexander MP, Meghan Gallacher MSP, Frances Guy, Fiona Hyslop MSP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Dunblane Cathedral.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—Tractors in Whitehall
  Michael Morpurgo on why the family farm remains vital to our lives in Britain today.
7. 21:00
  Free Thinking—A pinch of salt
  A key preservative, the subject of taxes, a danger to plant-life - how much salt is good?
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Trump and Zelensky clash in extraordinary public diplomatic spat
  Ukraine's Zelensky leaves White House early without signing minerals deal after clash
9. 22:45
  The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier—Episode 10
  10/10Orsola’s shop in Venice is thriving but echoes of her sprawling past are ever present.
10. 23:00
  Americast—Did Starmer win over Trump at the White House?
  ... What happened, and did the Prime Minister get his way?
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—28/02/2025
  Susan Hulme takes a first look at new legislation on crime and policing.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/03/2025
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Many Lives of James Lovelock by Jonathan Watts—Episode 5
  5/5Controversy and disappointment dogged Lovelock’s later years.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/03/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/03/2025
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/03/2025
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/03/2025
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—St David's Day
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Very Revd Dr Sarah Rowland Jones
8. 05:45
  Why Do We Do That?—Series 2, 6. Why do we lie?
  Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we lie?

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