FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/03/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Humanly Possible by Sarah Bakewell—Episode 4 - Darwin, Huxley and scientific humanism.
4/5 Sarah Bakewell turns to Darwin's ground-breaking work and its contribution to humanism.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/03/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/03/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/03/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Rosemarie Mallett.
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05:45
Farming Today—31/03/23 Trans-Pacific trade deal; "green day" policies; TB in Wales; SNP cabinet reshuffle; recycling shotgun cartridges
Trans-Pacific trade deal; net zero plan; TB in Wales; SNP cabinet; recycling cartridges.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tiffany Francis on the Yellowhammer
Tiffany Francis recalls her encounters with yellowhammers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/03/2023
Donald Trump is to be the first former US president to face criminal charges.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Dara Γ“ Briain, comedian and television presenter
Dara Γ“ Briain, comedian, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
Humanly Possible by Sarah Bakewell—Episode 5 - Humanism is confronted by the rise of Fascism
5/5 Sarah Bakewell turns to humanism's response to the rise of fascism in the 20th century.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Performance poet Salena Godden, Taiwan's female president, Gambling, addiction, Narcissistic mother, Kelsie Grieg gamer.
Performance poet and author Salena Godden discusses her new collection of poetry.
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11:00
The Battle for Liberal Democracy—Justice
Tom Fletcher examines how democracies can offer better opportunities than autocracies.
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11:30
Ability—Series 4, Girlfriend with Benefits
1/4 Matt is worried that Anna is becoming more carer than girlfriend.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/03/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
AntiSocial—Cultural appropriation and Afro wigs
Abba fans were asked not to wear Afro wigs over claims they are 'culturally insensitive'.
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12:57
Weather—31/03/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—31/03/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Rental Health—Rental Health: Solutions, Singapore
As the cost of rent continues to rise across the UK, Kirsty Lang looks for some solutions.
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14:00
The Archers—30/03/2023
Jim grills David for some key information, and why is Brian being so mysterious?
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14:15
Limelight—Who Killed Aldrich Kemp?, Who Killed Aldrich Kemp? - Chapter Two: The Man Who Sold the World
2/5 Clara finds herself back amongst friends - or does she?
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14:45
Understand—The Economy, The Economy: 11. Pricing and discounting
12/16 How does pricing work, and when is a bargain really a bargain?
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag: Attingham Park
Kathy Clugston and the panel are at Attingham Park, Shropshire.
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15:45
Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide to Cryptocurrency—How to Make Your Own Cryptocurrency
In a last-ditch effort to get rich, comedian Sunil Patel creates his own cryptocurrency.
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16:00
Last Word—Paul O'Grady, Gordon Moore, Vera Selby, Simon Emmerson
Matthew Bannister on an entertainer, a tech entrepreneur, a snooker player, a musician.
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16:30
Feedback—31/03/2023
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience
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17:00
PM—31/03/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/03/2023 Former England cricket captain, Michael Vaughan, cleared of using racist language
But other ex-players are to face sanctions over language used at Yorkshire Cricket Club.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 62, Episode 3
3/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—31/03/2023
Helen and Tom are at loggerheads, and Alice uncovers the truth.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 5, Isobel Waller-Bridge and Roderick Williams round off the series
Isobel Waller-Bridge and Roderick Williams add the final five tracks to the series
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20:00
Any Questions?—Trudy Harrison MP, Jo Lappin MBE, Lisa Nandy MP, Tommy Sheppard MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Victory Hall in Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria.
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20:50
A Point of View—Insecurity
Megan Nolan says she was an insecure teenager, and millennial adulthood is just as uneasy.
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21:00
National Health Stories—Omnibus 2
The series which traces decisive moments in the history of the NHS.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump lawyers say he'll surrender to court Tuesday
Charges concern hush money payments to Stormy Daniels
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22:45
How One Becomes Lonely—Episode 5
5/5 Archie is left reeling after a bitter bust-up with 'credence' over his friend's misogyny.
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23:00
Americast—Trump Indicted
He becomes the first ex-US president to be charged with a crime.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—31/03/2023
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/04/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Humanly Possible by Sarah Bakewell—Episode 5 - Humanism is confronted by the rise of Fascism
5/5 Sarah Bakewell turns to humanism's response to the rise of fascism in the 20th century.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—01/04/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/04/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with David Waters.
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05:45
Lent Talks—The People's Prayer - Deliver Us from Evil
Six people well known in their fields reflect on the story of Jesus' ministry and Passion.
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