BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 22 September 2018

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/09/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—On Truth, Simon Blackburn
  5/5Philosopher Simon Blackburn offers a timely long view of the notion of truth.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/09/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/09/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/09/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/09/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Travel Light
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Miriam Swaffield.
8. 05:45
  iPM—Family Secrets
  A listener on how finding out the truth about his family changed his world
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—22/09/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Series 40, The Hoo Peninsula, Kent
  Clare Balding is walking in someone else's shoes for this edition of Ramblings.(R)
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Beef and the Environment
  A beef farmer explains how she works hard to reduce the environmental impact of her cattle
4. 06:57
  Weather—22/09/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  Today—22/09/2018
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Neil Oliver and Amy Macdonald in Stirling
  Saturday Live comes from Stirling with Neil Oliver, Amy Macdonald and music from Fara.
7. 10:30
  World War One: The Cultural Front—Series 5, The Return of the Soldier
  Francine Stock concludes her four-year exploration of how artists responded to WWI.
8. 11:00
  The Forum—Christina of Sweden: Queen of Surprises
  The rebellious monarch who scandalised 17th-century Europe.
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Return of Jacob Zuma?
  Alleged coups, corruption and clandestine meetings: South Africa politics is never dull.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/09/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—'Unfair' price concessions for the over-60s
  Over-60s' concessions are 'increasingly bungs to wealthy baby boomers' says charity
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 97, Episode 4
  A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by guest host Fred MacAulay.(R)
4. 12:57
  Weather—22/09/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—22/09/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Simon Heffer, George Freeman MP, Shakira Martin, Emily Thornberry MP
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the Stoller Hall in Manchester(R)
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Brexit, Referendum and Housing
  Sounds like chess but its chequers - we have a stalemate. Is no deal a big deal to you?
8. 14:30
  Drama on 4—The Christchurch Murder by Angela Carter
  Two teenage girls in New Zealand commit murder rather than be separated.
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Lily Allen on highs and lows of fame, Pension and divorce, Cook the perfect flatbread
  Lily Allen on the highs and lows of fame. Pensions and divorce. Cook the perfect flatbread
10. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
11. 17:30
  iPM—Family Secrets
  A listener on how finding out the truth about his family changed his world(R)
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—22/09/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—22/09/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/09/2018 Labour Council Row
  Shadow Minister criticised for praise of far-left council.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Lucy Worsley, Jon Plowman, Steve White, Anthony Joseph, Jimmy Galvin, Sara Cox, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Phoebe Waller-Bridge
  Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the woman behind BBC drama Killing Eve is profiled by Mark Coles.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—The Little Stranger, Tosca, Lake Success, Making a New World season, The Cry
  The Little Stranger, Tosca, Lake Success, Making a New World season, The Cry
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—A Question of Character
  Toby Young explores the history of the idea that 'character' can be taught.
6. 21:00
  Tommies—17 April 1917
  Who appears at your bedside when you are a serviceman who is expected to die?
7. 21:45
  Five Green Bottles—Series 1, Ancient Steinwein
  Hugh Johnson profiles a 1540 Steinwein, one of the oldest wines to have ever been tasted.
8. 22:00
  News and Weather—22/09/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
9. 22:15
  Cassandras of the Crash
  Aditya Chakrabortty chairs a debate between four economists who predicted the 2008 crisis(R)
10. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 32, Heat 7, 2018
  The quiz about music of all kinds, chaired by Paul Gambaccini(R)
11. 23:30
  Claudia Rankine: On Whiteness
  American poet Claudia Rankine explores the ubiquity of dyed blonde hair.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/09/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  David Constantine - In Another Country
  Tom Courtenay reads David Constantine's masterful story which inspired the film 45 Years(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/09/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/09/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/09/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/09/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Leonard, Bledington in Gloucestershire
  The bells of the Parish Church of St Leonard, Bledington in Gloucestershire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Phoebe Waller-Bridge
  Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the woman behind BBC drama Killing Eve is profiled by Mark Coles.(R)

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