BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 8 October 2019

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/10/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson—1. Brain
  1/5Bill Bryson begins his fascinating, witty and surprising journey around the human body.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/10/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/10/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/10/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/10/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/10/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Emma Scrivener.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/10/19 Modern slavery, oil seed rape feed, grape wine harvest
  A new report says farming companies' modern slavery statements are not up to scratch.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Doug Allan on the Snow Petrel
  Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls his encounters with snow petrels in Antarctica.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—08/10/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Anne Magurran on how to measure biodiversity
  Professor Anne Magurran on how nature is going the same way as our high streets.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Benjamin Zephaniah meets Terri Clothier
  Male Infertility - the female experience. Benjamin Zephaniah talks to Terri Clothier
4. 09:45
  The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson—2. Facial Expressions
  2/5Bill Bryson looks at the head and the reason for our facial expressions.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Sonita Alleyne, US Abortion, Women and Architecture
  Sonita Alleyne first woman to lead Jesus College & first black leader of Oxbridge Colleges
6. 10:45
  The Citadel—Series 6, Episode 2
  2/5Christine is ill. Manson and Denny are very concerned.
7. 11:00
  Leaks, Tweets and Modern Diplomacy
  Has diplomacy had its day? James Landale learns what diplomats must do to adapt.
8. 11:30
  Mary Portas: On Style—Cyrill Gutsch, Miss Jason in Cardiff, September Fashion Weeks
  Mary Portas: On Style - the new Radio 4 series where style meets substance.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—08/10/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Confession by Jessie Burton—2. Novels
  2/10Rose reads Connie's novels, searching for clues about her mother's disappearance.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—When have you felt strongly enough to protest?
  When have you felt strongly enough to protest?
4. 12:57
  Weather—08/10/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—08/10/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  The Art of Innovation—Humans in the Industrial Machine
  Ian Blatchford and Tilly Blyth on anxieties of production control in the industrial age
7. 14:00
  The Archers—07/10/2019
  Emma is on a mission
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—A Question of Judgement
  A deadly explosion has ripped through a school. All eyes are now on the public inquiry.
9. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 26, Isle of Wight
  Jay Rayner and his culinary panel are on the Isle of Wight.
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Carbon Free Islands
  The Orkney Islands are pioneering a zero carbon approach to energy.
11. 16:00
  Out of Office—Episode 2
  Ruth Barnes continues her series exploring the changing world of work. Is the office dead?
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Edith Bowman & Harry Baker
  Edith Bowman and Harry Baker join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
13. 17:00
  PM—08/10/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/10/2019 A source inside Number Ten has said a deal on Brexit is essentially impossible.
  A source inside Number Ten has said a deal on Brexit is essentially impossible.
2. 18:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 12, Questions, Questions
  3/6Clare's got tickets to Any Questions? Starring Sally Phillips
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/10/2019
  Ed manages to strike a deal
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Extinction Rebellion, Staging Shakespeare, Timothee Chalamet in The King, Dancer/choreographer Dada Masilo
  Extinction Rebellion, Staging Shakespeare, The King, Dada Masilo
5. 19:45
  The Citadel—Series 6, Episode 2
  2/5Christine is ill. Manson and Denny are very concerned.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Can sex offenders and violent criminals be rehabilitated in prison?
  Can sex offenders and violent criminals be rehabilitated in prison?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Finding a safe meal
  Managing food allergies with no sight.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Statins Over the Counter, Amyloidosis, Gene Silencing
  High-dose statins over the counter, amyloidosis, and gene silencing.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Anne Magurran on how to measure biodiversity
  Professor Anne Magurran on how nature is going the same way as our high streets.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Downing Street source claims talks about new Brexit deal close to collapsing
  President of European Council accuses Boris Johnson of playing "stupid blame game"
11. 22:45
  The Confession by Jessie Burton—2. Novels
  2/10Rose reads Connie's novels, searching for clues about her mother's disappearance.
12. 23:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 20, Anniversary of the Periodic Table
  Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Periodic Table.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—08/10/2019
  All the news from Westminster with Susan Hulme.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/10/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson—2. Facial Expressions
  2/5Bill Bryson looks at the head and the reason for our facial expressions.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/10/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/10/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/10/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/10/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/10/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Emma Scrivener.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/10/19 Payment by results for farmers, badger behaviour in cull areas, fortified wine
  We hear why paying for results is getting farmers on board with wildlife.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Doug Allan on the Snowy Sheathbill
  Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls his encounter with snowy sheathbills in Antarctica.

Wednesday 9 October 2019