BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 11 September 2017

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/09/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:17
  A Good Read—Adam Hills and Steven Pinker
  Adam Hills and Steven Pinker discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Austell, Cornwall
  Church bells from St Austell, Cornwall.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/09/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/09/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/09/2017
  Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Bishop David Chillingworth.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Abattoirs, Welsh livestock rules and Scottish 'super-honey'.
  How compulsory CCTV in English abattoirs will be 'extra eyes' on animal welfare.
10. 05:56
  Weather—11/09/2017
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Common Tern
  Tara Robinson on the common tern and her grandfather's passion for birdwatching.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/09/2017
  News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The English Fix—Series 2, George Orwell
  Patrick Wright examines the long history of anxiety over threats to English identity.
3. 09:30
  Oliver Burkeman Is Busy—In Praise of Idleness
  Is the solution to busyness not to work harder but to indulge in a little idleness?(R)
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—South and West, Episode 1
  1/5New Orleans' oppressive atmosphere stirs memories of childhood visits and an ex-lover.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Best Place to be a Woman: phone-in
  Listeners tell us what makes a place a great one to be a woman.
6. 10:45
  The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 9, Episode 1
  1/5Drama of a young married couple with learning disabilities who have now become parents.
7. 11:00
  The Race to Fingerprint the Human Voice
  Impressionist Rory Bremner explores the role of the human voice in forensic phonetics.(R)
8. 11:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Cumulus Nimbus
  3/4Alok's famous former school friend returns to Lenzie for a visit.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—11/09/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—11 September 1917 - Howard Argent
  In Folkestone, Howard's day is brighter than usual.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—ATM Deserts, Food Testing and Cheerleaders
  Pay-to-use ATM machines, food standards tests and why cheerleading is becoming so popular
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/09/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—11/09/2017
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 14:00
7. 14:00
  The Archers—10/09/2017
  Ian seeks out advice.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Prime Cut, Episode 1
  1/2Adaptation of Alan Carter's detective novel. Disgraced DSC Kwong is back.
9. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 31, Semi-Final 2, 2017
  11/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Zero Compromise: A (Georgian) Natural Wine Story.
  Dan Saladino travels into the Caucasus in search of zero-compromise natural wine makers.(R)
11. 16:00
  Printing a Nation—Series 1, Nationhood
  Anindita Ghosh explores how the printing press promoted the rise of nationalism in India.(R)
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Khadijah
  Ernie Rea discusses the life of Khadijah, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
13. 17:00
  PM—11/09/2017
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/09/2017 UN warning about "ethnic cleansing" in Myanmar
  Burmese military operation criticised; 300,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled into Bangladesh
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 6
  6/5Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Rufus Hound, Jenny Eclair and Zoe Lyons.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/09/2017
  Tony needs to let go.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Stephen Frears and Ali Fazal, Pears' Cyclopaedia final edition, Jeff Pope on Cilla
  Victoria and Abdul, the last edition of Pears' Cyclopaedia, and Cilla The Musical.
5. 19:45
  The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 9, Episode 1
  1/5Drama of a young married couple with learning disabilities who have now become parents.(R)
6. 20:00
  The DUP Deal
  BBC Ireland correspondent Chris Page examines the deal between the Tories and the DUP.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Bulgaria on a Cliff Edge
  What's it like to live in the country with the fastest-shrinking population in the world?(R)
8. 21:00
  Natural Histories—Snail
  Brett Westwood explores our complex relationship with the snail.(R)
9. 21:30
  The English Fix—Series 2, George Orwell
  Patrick Wright examines the long history of anxiety over threats to English identity.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—MPs vote on Brexit bill
  Government set to win the Brexit vote, but how difficult could MPs make other legislation?
11. 22:45
  Crime Down Under: The Dry by Jane Harper—Episode 6
  6/10Lies, alibis and a confrontation muddy the investigation.
12. 23:00
  Blast—Embarrassing Bodies
  The best new poetry and spoken word, chosen by Radio 4 poet-in-residence Daljit Nagra.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/09/2017
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs conclude debate on the EU Withdrawal Bill.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/09/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—South and West, Episode 1
  1/5New Orleans' oppressive atmosphere stirs memories of childhood visits and an ex-lover.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/09/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/09/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/09/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/09/2017
  Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Bishop David Chillingworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—New badger cull licenses issued, on-farm slaughter
  Defra extends the badger cull and grants 11 new licenses for four years.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Barn Owl
  Tara Robinson describes an unexpected barn owl encounter in her own back garden.

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