BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 2 October 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/10/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre—Episode 4
  4/5Anne-Marie Duff reads the incredible story of spy, Ursula Kuczynski. By Ben Macintyre.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/10/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/10/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/10/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Warren Elf MBE
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/10/20 Farmers warn of labour shortages, seaweed for livestock feed, report says national parks should plant more trees
  Farming jobs are not deemed skilled enough to allow workers in from abroad.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Cattle Egret
  Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Cattle Egret.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/10/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Yusuf Cat Stevens, musician
  Yusuf Cat Stevens, musician, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre—Episode 5
  5/5Anne-Marie Duff reads the incredible true story of spy, Ursula Kuczynski. By Ben Macintyre
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Republican women standing for Congress, Rhianna Pratchett, Chrissy Teigen's miscarriage
  Why are a record number of Republican women running for Congress?
5. 10:45
  Broken English by Shelagh Stephenson—5. Registered Missing
  5/10Joe’s registered as a missing person so Jess insists her father returns to France.
6. 11:00
  The Austerity Audit—Episode 4
  4/4In the wake of Covid-19, what does the future hold?
7. 11:30
  Believe It!—Series 5, Autobiography
  2/4Richard decides to write his celebrity autobiography with help from famous friends.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/10/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—10. The Truth
  10/10Gerty and Pasha uncover the truth.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Home gyms, Book shops, Drug pricing
  The sales of home gym equipment has doubled since lockdown.
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—02/10/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  Two Minutes Past Nine—Episode 10: The Oklahoma Standard
  10/12The legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing in a divided and turbulent America.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—01/10/2020
  Fallon has a dilemma on her hands
8. 14:15
  Behind Closed Doors—Series 3, Protection
  3/3Mary is in a minimally conscious state, her husband asks that she be allowed to die.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Episode Twenty-Seven
  The gardening panel show hosted by Kathy Clugston with horticultural experts.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—A Borderline Interest by Derek Owusu
  An original short story for radio by the winner of the 2020 Desmond Elliott Prize.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Juliette Greco, Bob Gore, Dame Georgina Mace, Jiri Menzel
  Julian Worricker on a singer, an inventor, an ecologist and a film director.
12. 16:30
  More or Less—'Record' Covid cases, Trump on the death count, and ant pheromones
  Case counts in perspective, a suspect stat from the US, and life lessons from insects.
13. 17:00
  PM—02/10/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—President Trump tests positive for coronavirus 02/10/2020
  Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for coronavirus
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 103, Episode 5
  5/8A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
3. 19:00
  Front Row—Radha Blank, Chuck D, Dramas The Trial of the Chicago 7 and The Comey Rule reviewed
  Radha Blank in The 40 Year Old Version, Public Enemy's Chuck D, Dana Gioia, Friday Reviews
4. 19:45
  Broken English by Shelagh Stephenson—5. Registered Missing
  5/10Joe’s registered as a missing person so Jess insists her father returns to France.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Vaughan Gething MS, Amanda Milling MP, Frances O'Grady, Camilla Tominey
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—The Pro-Mask Movement
  Bernardine Evaristo on why wearing a mask these days is the least we can do.
7. 21:00
  Two Minutes Past Nine—Omnibus 2/2
  12/12The legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing and America's far-right today.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—President tests positive for coronavirus
  Donald Trump receiving experimental antibody cocktail as precautionary measure
9. 22:45
  The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson—10. The Truth
  10/10Gerty and Pasha uncover the truth.
10. 23:00
  Great Lives—Xuanzang, Chinese monk and traveller
  Michael Wood on the great Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang.
11. 23:30
  Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 2, Prohibition
  The idea of the “rational criminal” helps explain why Prohibition was so widely flouted.
12. 23:45
  Today in Parliament—02/10/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/10/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre—Episode 5
  5/5Anne-Marie Duff reads the incredible true story of spy, Ursula Kuczynski. By Ben Macintyre
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/10/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/10/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/10/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sarah Teather
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Reading Outside Your Comfort Zone
  Ann Morgan commends the challenge of reading outside your comfort zone.

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