BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 13 September 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/09/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  A British History in Weather—1. The Weather Indoors
  1/10Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Where There's Muck There's Brass
  From Fact To Fiction - Where There's Much There's Brass. A story by Colin Hough.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/09/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/09/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Parish Church of St Thomas, Norbury in Hazel Grove, Stockport
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of St Thomas, Norbury in Hazel Grove.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Tony Abbott
  Why is Tony Abbott, former Australian PM, such a controversial choice for trade adviser?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News—13/09/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Mapping the Territory
  Tom Robinson considers the space between the map and the territory.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Salt Path Farm
  Verity Sharp visits farmer and author of The Salt Path Raynor Winn in Cornwall.
4. 06:57
  Weather—13/09/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—13/09/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Wedding law review, ‘Celebration Earth’, the ‘Holy Blood of Hailes’
  Edward Stourton looks at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—MPS Society
  Kelly Mills, whose daughter has MPS, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the MPS Society
8. 07:57
  Weather—13/09/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—13/09/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—400th Anniversary of the Mayflower
  Radio 4's Sunday morning service with the Rt Rev Nick McKinnel, Bishop of Plymouth.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Having the 'Wrong' Politics
  Zoe Strimpel discusses growing divides between our social groupings.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Kingfisher
  Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the kingfisher.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—13/09/2020
  News with Paddy O'Connell including Freshers' Week with COVID and the Great North Run.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—13/09/2020
  Lynda attempts to salvage her situation and Susan has a mystery to solve.
15. 10:55
  Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5: Raven
  An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the raven, Corvus corax.
16. 11:00
  The Reunion—Virago Press
  Kirsty Wark reunites those involved in the early years of feminist publisher Virago.
17. 11:45
  The Rise and Fall of the Antique—2. New for Olde
  Travis Elborough focuses his antique trade history on William Randolph Hearst.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—13/09/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 15, Episode 1
  1/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Danny Wallace, Georgia Lewis Anderson and James Prichard.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—The Ice Cream Van: A Celebration.
  Dan Saladino and his dad Bobo (a former ice-cream man) talk about scoops, cones and 99s.
4. 12:57
  Weather—13/09/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—13/09/2020
  Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—13/09/2020
  Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Episode Twenty-Four
  Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
8. 14:45
  Living National Treasures—2. Paper Marbler
  2/5Getting under the skin of artisan Victoria, a paper marbler, restoring antique books.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2. On the Run
  2/2Olanna, Odenigbo, Ugwu and Baby must flee from more bombs.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Donal Ryan, Libraries in Fiction, Campus Novels
  Sathnam Sanghera talks to Donal Ryan about his novel Strange Flowers.
11. 16:30
  A Manual For Dreaming Womxn
  Poet Rachel Long presents a guide to turning your dreams into poetry.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Covid 19: The Long Road to Recovery
  After coronavirus, the survivors left with life-changing and long-term conditions.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Tony Abbott
  Why is Tony Abbott, former Australian PM, such a controversial choice for trade adviser?
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—13/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—13/09/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/09/2020 Former head of the judiciary criticises government's plans to override parts of Brexit agreement
  Former head of judiciary criticises government's plan to override parts of Brexit deal
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Caz Graham
  The best of BBC Radio this week.
3. 19:00
  The Whisperer In Darkness—Episode 7
  7/15Heawood is forced to set up a new investigation.
4. 19:15
  Dot—Series 2, Teeth
  1/4Fellas are going gaga for Myrtle's new gnashers.
5. 19:45
  The New Adventures of Baron Munchausen—Episode 5
  5/5After an unforgettable round of golf, the Baron takes to the skies once more.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Covid cases rising, a guide to life’s risks, and racing jelly-fish
  How worrying is the UK’s jump in cases? Plus balancing risks and the speed of jelly-fish.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Stuart King, Comrade Duch, Deirdre Le Faye, David Bryant CBE
  Julian Worricker on a pioneering humanitarian, an executioner, a scholar, a sportsman.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Concern over increase in unpaid internships
  Calls for a crackdown on an increasing number of unpaid internships being offered by firms
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—MPS Society
  Kelly Mills, whose daughter has MPS, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the MPS Society
10. 21:30
  In Business—Wine, Widgets and Brexit
  Two companies, one French, one German, prepare for post-Brexit trade with the UK.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—13/09/2020
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Sally Potter
  Sally Potter on The Roads Not Taken.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Mapping the Territory
  Tom Robinson considers the space between the map and the territory.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/09/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Au pairing and domestic labour
  Laurie Taylor explores the latest research into how society works.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Parish Church of St Thomas, Norbury in Hazel Grove, Stockport
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of St Thomas, Norbury in Hazel Grove.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/09/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/09/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/09/2020
  Spiritual reflection with Fr John McLuckie of Old St Paul's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/09/20 - Cider apples left to rot, salmon poaching and straw shortages.
  After months of pub closures, cider apples will be left to rot.
10. 05:56
  Weather—14/09/2020
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Osprey
  Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the osprey.

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