BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 8 September 2018

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/09/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  In My Mind's Eye by Jan Morris—5. The Siffleur
  5/5Jan Morris in her diary of thoughts covers a walk to lunch and climbing Snowdon.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/09/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/09/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/09/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/09/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/09/2018
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
8. 05:45
  iPM—I'm not looking to be a father
  A sperm donor on what he expects from meeting his son. [email protected].
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—08/09/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—The Malvern Hills
  Helen Mark explores the landscape of the Malvern Hills in the Midlands.(R)
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Beer and Brewing
  Charlotte Smith visits the family-run Fuller's Brewery in west London.
4. 06:57
  Weather—08/09/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  Today—08/09/2018
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Susan Calman, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, Simon's Cat
  Susan Calman, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones and Simon's Cat. Naga Munchetty's Inheritance Tracks.
7. 10:30
  World War One: The Cultural Front—Series 5, 1918: Chaplin Goes to War
  The propaganda and protest art that comes from America at war
8. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—08/09/2018
  Anne McElvoy of the Economist looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Yazidis still missing in Iraq
  Some are buried in mass graves, others are still in the hands of Islamic State militants.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—08/09/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Wages more volatile than expected
  A study finds monthly earnings are more changeable than previously thought.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 97, Episode 2
  Comedian Simon Evans chairs this week's show.(R)
4. 12:57
  Weather—08/09/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—08/09/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Stewart Jackson, Lord Pickles, Naz Shah MP, Polly Toynbee
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Leeds Minster.(R)
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—08/09/2018
  Local council budgets slashed already - more cuts on the way. Will your council cope?
8. 14:30
  Drama on 4—Unmade Movies, Dennis Potter's The White Hotel
  Dennis Potter’s unmade screenplay of DM Thomas's novel, introduced by a short documentary.
9. 16:15
  Woman's Hour—Wendy and Colin Parry. Why everyone will be wearing corduroy this season, and the poet Aviva Dautch
  Wendy and Colin Parry. Poet Aviva Dautch. And why corduroy's back in fashion.
10. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news.
11. 17:30
  iPM—I'm not looking to be a father
  A sperm donor on what he expects from meeting his son. [email protected].(R)
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/09/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—08/09/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/09/2018 Labour denies purge
  Labour denies driving out moderates Swedish PM warns of far right "dark forces"
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Cerys Matthews, Simon Beaufoy, Jill Johnson, The Coral, Chilly Gonzales, Rebecca Trehearn, Sara Cox, Nikki Bedi
  Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—John McDonnell
  Mark Coles profiles Labour shadow chancellor, John McDonnell.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Humans, Killing Eve, Miriam Toews, I Object
  The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Humans, Killing Eve, Miriam Toews, I Object.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Dream of World Government
  David Miliband looks at the ideas behind world government
6. 21:00
  Tommies—30 June 1916
  Tommies tells a hidden true story about the first day of the battle of the Somme.(R)
7. 21:45
  In Therapy—Series 2, Amelia and Grace 2
  10/10Psychotherapist Susie Orbach meets mother and daughter Amelia and Grace.(R)
8. 22:00
  News and Weather—08/09/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
9. 22:15
  The Fix—Series 2, Growing up Digital
  The teams have just one day to help young people better manage their digital lives.(R)
10. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 32, Heat 5, 2018
  Paul Gambaccini chairs the wide-ranging music quiz.(R)
11. 23:30
  The Lightning Field
  Courting natural disaster at a giant electrifying sculpture - Kim Addonizio and Geoff Dyer(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/09/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Kind by James Meek
  His Lordship, who's known as Gerry, is broke and lacking ideas.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/09/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/09/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/09/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/09/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—09/09/2018
  The sound of the church bells of St George, Brailes, in Warwickshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—John McDonnell
  Mark Coles profiles Labour shadow chancellor, John McDonnell.(R)

Sunday 9 September 2018