BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 24 October 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/10/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  People Like Us by Hashi Mohamed—Identity and Imagination
  5/5Barrister Hashi Mohamed reads his account of social mobility in modern Britain.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/10/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/10/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/10/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Revd Azariah France-Williams.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—The Empathy Equation
  Anne-Marie Douglas discusses the need for more empathy in provision of services.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—24/10/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—Ghost Ponds and Underwater Songs
  In Norfolk, ghost ponds are being recovered, restored and heard to sing once again.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—24/10/20 Farming Today This Week: Trade, biodigesters and by-products
  We ask how green are biodigesters and hear about a new trade deal with Japan.
4. 06:57
  Weather—24/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—24/10/2020
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Phillip Schofield
  Jamie Redknapp, actor Sharon D. Clarke, 'Iceman' Wim Hof and Skepta's mum Ify Adenuga.
7. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 30, Home Economics: Episode 17
  5/7Jay Rayner hosts the cookery panel show.
8. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—24/10/2020
  Pippa Crerar and guests look back at the political week.
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Tensions in rural South Africa
  Stories on racial tensions in rural South Africa, and from Paraguay, Tuscany and France.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—24/10/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Tier 3: The last shift
  As Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions expand, we look at the support in place for workers.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 103, Episode 8
  8/8A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
4. 12:57
  Weather—24/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—24/10/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Carolyn Harris MP, Fiona Hyslop MSP, Lord King, Douglas Ross MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Covid-19 Restrictions and Free School Meals
  How do you feel about the new covid restrictions? Are you better able to cope this time?
8. 14:45
  Four Thought—The Empathy Equation
  Anne-Marie Douglas discusses the need for more empathy in provision of services.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Fusion Confidential
  A young physicist makes a discovery that might change the world. A nuclear science comedy.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Singing nuns, Long Covid, US presidential elections, Victoria Wood, Women and homelessness, Sister Bliss.
  Singing nuns. Long covid. The genius of Victoria Wood.
11. 17:00
  PM—24/10/2020
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—COVID-19 and the gig economy
  Is the pandemic a spur to a world of temps and zero hour contracts?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—24/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—24/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/10/2020 UK first European country to record 50,000 Covid deaths
  The UK has become the first country in Europe to record fifty-thousand coronavirus deaths
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Damon Albarn, Bill Bryson, Jenny Landreth, Mark Radcliffe, Adrianne Lenker, Tré Burt, Tom Allen, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Sir Edward Lister
  The chief strategic advisor to PM Boris Johnson who thrives on solving political problems.
4. 19:15
  My Dream Dinner Party—Jane Horrocks's Dream Dinner Party
  Actor Jane Horrocks in conversation with her heroes, brought back to life.
5. 19:45
  The Californian Century—On Ice
  9/10Stanley Tucci tells the story of Ice-T, the original gangster rapper
6. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Harold Evans
  Harold Evans in pursuit of the truth
7. 21:00
  The Road by Nigel Kneale
  The legendary 1963 lost TV play. Adapted by Toby Hadoke.
8. 21:45
  Rabbit Is Rich—Episode 2
  2/10Nelson brings home Melanie, apparently his new girlfriend. But they don't act like lovers.
9. 22:00
  News—24/10/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Global Capitalism and the ‘Lost Generation’
  Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
11. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—The Final, 2020
  The Final of the 2020 general knowledge tournament, with Russell Davies.
12. 23:30
  My Muse—Series 2, Mark Billingham on Hank Williams
  Crime writer Mark Billingham chooses country singer Hank Williams as his muse.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/10/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  A British History in Weather—7. Rain
  7/10Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Angela's Mother
  A surprise visitor ignites a sense of hope for a woman living alone.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/10/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

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