BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 24 September 2019

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/09/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Who Am I, Again?—Episode 1
  Lenny Henry reads from the extraordinary story of his early years and sudden rise to fame.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/09/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/09/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/09/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/09/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/09/2019
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/09/19 Labour Party Conference, Pond Restoration, Melton Market
  Can the Labour party promise farmers it will back them through Brexit?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tony Juniper on the Corn Bunting
  Environmentalist Tony Juniper describes the joy of seeing and hearing corn buntings.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/09/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Behind the Scenes—Katie Paterson - The Matter of Time
  In the Oslo forest, Scottish artist Katie Paterson makes the future a promising prospect.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Young Dads: Gary Meikle
  Frank discussion between two young men who became fathers in their teens.
4. 09:45
  Who Am I, Again?—Episode 2
  Lenny Henry reads from the extraordinary story of his early years and sudden rise to fame.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—History of Knitting, Labour Conference 2019, US Black Maternal Health Clinic
  From the Labour Conference 2019 shadow Treasury Minister Anneliese Dodds talks to Jane.
6. 10:45
  Just a Woman—Episode 2
  Amy is a typical modern 18-year-old – who happens to be trans.
7. 11:00
  The Science of Addiction
  Sally Marlow turns to science to find out why so many people in Britain are addicted.
8. 11:30
  Mary Portas: On Style—Li Edelkoort, Miss Jason in London, RIBA's new Neave Brown Housing Award
  Distinguished trends forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort on the death of fashion.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—24/09/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Testaments—Episode 7
  Margaret Atwood’s powerful and much-anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Are you caught up in the Thomas Cook collapse?
  Call You and Yours: Are you caught up in the Thomas Cook collapse?
4. 12:57
  Weather—24/09/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—24/09/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—23/09/2019
  It’s an emotional night for the Aldridge family.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Hull 2017: Lamanby
  Contains Strong Language. Jacob Polley recovers a dream-memory. With music by John Alder.
8. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Series 20, The Archivist
  7/7Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound about record keepers.
9. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Ghost Fishing
  Plastic 'ghost gear' left in the sea by fishing causes problems. Lucy Siegle discovers why
10. 16:00
  The Syrians and the Kindertransport
  In Lozells Church, Birmingham, new and old refugees meet and compare experiences.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Constance Agatha Cummings-John
  Author Chibundu Onuzo on the first elected female in Africa, Constance Cummings-John.
12. 17:00
  PM—24/09/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/09/2019 The Supreme Court has ruled that Boris Johnson acted unlawfully by advising the Queen to suspend Parliament.
  The Supreme Court rules the Prime Minister acted unlawfully by suspending Parliament.
2. 18:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 12, Heartbroken
  1/6Clare is feeling very unsympathetic towards Brian.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/09/2019
  Lilian finds herself charmed.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Staging Antony Gormley, Dolly Wells, The Politician
  The logistical challenge of staging Antony Gormley's new exhibition, and Dolly Wells.
5. 19:45
  Just a Woman—Episode 2
  Amy is a typical modern 18-year-old – who happens to be trans.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The therapy business
  Jordan Dunbar investigates the therapy business.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Putting Your Face On
  Applying your makeup when you can’t see.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Prescription Charges; Acute Kidney Injury; MMR vaccine; Meningitis in Students
  Prescription Charges; Acute Kidney Injury; MMR vaccine; Meningitis in Students
9. 21:30
  The Art of Innovation—The Scientific Sublime
  Sir Ian Blatchford and Dr Tilly Blyth explore how art and science have inspired each other
10. 21:45
  The Art of Innovation—Masters of Spectacle
  Ian Blatchford and Tilly Blyth focus on the drama and upheaval in Coalbrookdale by Night.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Supreme Court says Boris Johnson acted unlawfully in suspending parliament
  Unanimous ruling by 11 justices sparks calls for Prime Minister's resignation
12. 22:45
  The Testaments—Episode 7
  Margaret Atwood’s powerful and much-anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale.
13. 23:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 20, Clever Creatures
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss intelligent creatures from clever crows to cunning squid.
14. 23:30
  The Digital Human—Series 16, Gentrification
  Aleks Krotoski asks 'has the internet been gentrified?'
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/09/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Who Am I, Again?—Episode 2
  Lenny Henry reads from the extraordinary story of his early years and sudden rise to fame.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/09/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/09/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/09/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/09/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/09/2019
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/09/19 Agriculture Bill back on track, livestock market closures, Yeo Valley at 25
  After the Supreme Court ruling on prorogation - is the Agriculture Bill back on track?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tony Juniper on the Whitethroat
  Environmentalist Tony Juniper enjoys the song of the whitethroat.

Wednesday 25 September 2019