BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 22 September 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/09/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Dear Life by Rachel Clarke—Episode 1
  1/5A thoughtful and uplifting meditation on mortality and end-of-life care.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/09/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/09/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/09/2020
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/09/20 - Chicken welfare, Scottish land sales, Agricultural college finances
  Should our chickens be slower growing?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Golden Eagle
  Michaela Strachan presents the golden eagle.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/09/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Neil Ferguson on modelling Covid-19
  Predicting the spread of Covid-19. Neil Ferguson talks to Jim Al-Khalili about lockdown.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Diversity Outdoors - Mya-Rose Craig talks to Rhiane Fatinikun
  Mya-Rose Craig, aka Birdgirl talks to Rhiane Fatinikun about increasing diversity outdoors
4. 09:45
  Dear Life by Rachel Clarke—Episode 2
  2/5A thoughtful and uplifting meditation on mortality and end-of-life care by Rachel Clarke.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—The Woman's Hour Power List 2020, US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Known Donation
  US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on her journey from a refugee to a member of the US Congress.
6. 10:45
  Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe—2. Impossible Choice
  2/5A proclamation from the Oracle about Ikemefuna, forces Okonkwo to make a difficult choice.
7. 11:00
  Science Stories—Blood Banks
  How blood donation became segregated and associated with racial identity.
8. 11:30
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 5, Aristotle
  1/4Natalie Haynes stands up for Aristotle, with Dr Adam Rutherford and Professor Edith Hall.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/09/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—2. Seismic Change
  2/10The war leads to seismic change in Russia.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Could Your Business Survive Tighter Covid Restrictions?
  Can your business survive tighter covid restrictions?
4. 12:57
  Weather—22/09/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—22/09/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  Two Minutes Past Nine—Episode 2: The First April 19th
  2/12Leah Sottile investigates the legacy of the Oklahoma City bombing.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—21/09/2020
  Susan starts a rumour
8. 14:15
  Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 2 - Sex, Episode 4: Lovesick
  4/9A young girl’s struggle to reconcile her love of God with her feelings for a young man.
9. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Hauntings
  Short documentaries about absences which leave a mark. Presented by Josie Long.
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Swimming in Superbugs?
  Ellen Husain investigates how antibiotic resistant bacteria may be surviving in our seas.
11. 16:00
  No Triumph, No Tragedy—Haben Girma
  In No Triumph No Tragedy Peter White interviews deaf blind human rights lawyer Haben Girma
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—James Graham on John Maynard Keynes
  The acclaimed playwright tells Matthew Parris why he's inspired by Keynes' life and work.
13. 17:00
  PM—22/09/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Boris Johnson has announced new coronavirus restrictions for England that could stay in place for the next six months.
  PM warns that new coronavirus restrictions could remain in place for six months
2. 18:30
  The Lenny Henry Show—Episode 5
  5/6Character-based sketch show from Lenny Henry and the gang.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/09/2020
  Lynda takes charge of things
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Skin, The Box in Plymouth, Sean Borodale
  Skin from Skunk Anansie on her new memoir.
5. 19:45
  Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe—2. Impossible Choice
  2/5A proclamation from the Oracle about Ikemefuna, forces Okonkwo to make a difficult choice.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Expecting alone: The isolation of pregnancy during Covid
  Has the reduction of services for new mums and their babies caused long-term damage?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Glaucoma Treatments; Driverless Cars
  Responding to your emails about glaucoma treatments and driverless cars.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Sticky Blood : From Blood Clots to Covid-19
  Sticky Blood : From Blood Clots to Covid-19
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Neil Ferguson on modelling Covid-19
  Predicting the spread of Covid-19. Neil Ferguson talks to Jim Al-Khalili about lockdown.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—New measures introduced as covid cases rise
  Working from home encouraged, tighter rules on facemasks, pubs to shut at 10pm
11. 22:45
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—2. Seismic Change
  2/10The war leads to seismic change in Russia.
12. 23:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 2, This Must Be It
  1/4Can Sophie finally escape her overprotective mother?
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/09/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/09/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Dear Life by Rachel Clarke—Episode 2
  2/5A thoughtful and uplifting meditation on mortality and end-of-life care by Rachel Clarke.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/09/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/09/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/09/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/09/2020
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/09/20 - Agricultural colleges during COVID, DEFRA's Brexit preparations, rural services and cockle fishing
  How can you teach farming online?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—White-tailed Eagle
  Michaela Strachan presents the white-tailed eagle.

Wednesday 23 September 2020