BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 2 October 2017

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/10/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:17
  Thinking Allowed—Sectarianisation - The Middle East
  Sectarianisation - a new explanation for conflict across the Arab Islamic world.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Peters Cathedral, South Australia
  Church bells from St Peters Cathedral, South Australia.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/10/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/10/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/10/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/10/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/10/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Operation Bo-Peep; Wine production; Scottish oyster fishery
  A police operation is using new technology to mark sheep, helping to deter thieves.
10. 05:56
  Weather—02/10/2017
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Song Thrush
  Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss is inspired by the song thrush.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/10/2017
  News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Power, the People and the Party
  Power and the people with David Cannadine, Hilary Spurling, Jane Green and Phillip Blond.
3. 09:45
  The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—1. You Ask the Questions
  1/5Martin Amis on father Kingsley, his early film acting, smoking roll-ups and other things.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Domestic abuse, Dressmakers of Auschwitz, Cardi B
  New guidance for judges protecting children from violent parents.
5. 10:45
  Gudrun—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/5Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine's Viking epic.
6. 11:00
  In the Criminologist's Chair
  Criminologist David Wilson talks to former criminal-turned-journalist Erwin James.(R)
7. 11:30
  The Allotment
  Quirky comedy on an allotment where people lose their worries amongst the birds and bees.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/10/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 1, Leaded Petrol
  When lead was added to petrol, it made cars more powerful - but it also poisoned people.
3. 12:13
  You and Yours—Red squirrel conservation; Viagogo; AncestryDNA
  How some people who bought tickets from Viagogo are able to get refunds from their banks.
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/10/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—02/10/2017
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Neville Chamberlain's Umbrella
  1/5Sir David Cannadine explores the changing image of Neville Chamberlain's umbrella.(R)
7. 14:00
  The Archers—01/10/2017
  Adam tries not to seem ungrateful.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Singles Going Steady
  1961, Liverpool. A love affair conducted through record-your-own singles. By Paul Farley.
9. 15:00
  Quote... Unquote—Simon Brett, Vanessa Feltz, Michele Hanson and Henry Normal
  Nigel Rees quizzes Simon Brett, Vanessa Feltz, Michele Hanson and Henry Normal.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—How We Eat: 1. Eating Alone
  Sheila Dillon explores the guilty pleasures of eating alone.
11. 16:00
  My Muse—Series 2, The Young'uns on Graeme Miles
  Award-winning folk group The Young'uns discuss the north-east songwriter Graeme Miles.
12. 16:30
  The Digital Human—Series 12, Sin-eaters
  Aleks Krotoski uncovers the harm that comes to those keeping the internet safe.
13. 17:00
  PM—02/10/2017
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/10/2017 At least 58 people have been killed in a mass shooting in Las Vegas
  A lone gunman opened fire on a country music festival.
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/10/2017
  Alistair and Anisha need to work together.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Matt Lucas on his memoir, Tamsin Greig and Martin Freeman on Labour of Love
  Matt Lucas talks to Stig Abell about his memoir. Plus Martin Freeman and Tamsin Greig.
5. 19:45
  Gudrun—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/5Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine's Viking epic.(R)
6. 20:00
  Journey of a Lifetime—2017: Nicole Bennet Fite. Finding the Woman of Stone
  Nicole Bennet Fite treks into the valleys of Tajikistan to find a shrine devoted to women.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—The Fintech Revolution
  Will technology radically reshape the highly profitable world of finance?
8. 21:00
  Natural Histories—Moth
  Brett Westwood steps into the world of a creature charged with the lore of the night.(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Power, the People and the Party
  Power and the people with David Cannadine, Hilary Spurling, Jane Green and Phillip Blond.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Las Vegas mass shooting prompts calls for tighter gun laws
  President Trump condemns the Las Vegas attack as 'pure evil'.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, Episode 6
  6/10Class Four D go on a school trip to the British Museum. Adrian has his tonsils out.
12. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Are we all speaking football?
  Lifelong Arsenal supporter Michael Rosen talks football cliches with Adam Hurrey.(R)
13. 23:30
  From Rags to Riches—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/2Amber Butchart charts the journey of charity shop clothes to vintage mainstream fashion.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/10/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—1. You Ask the Questions
  1/5Martin Amis on father Kingsley, his early film acting, smoking roll-ups and other things.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/10/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/10/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/10/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/10/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/10/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Michael Gove, Grazing, Slurry and organic wine
  Anna Hill hears how Michael Gove has declared war on the Common Agriculture Policy.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Cetti's Warbler
  Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss goes in search of Cetti's warbler.

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