BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 30 October 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/10/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Haunting of Alma Fielding—4. An Unsettling Turn of Events
  4/5The causes of Alma's haunting take an unsettling turn.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/10/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/10/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/10/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Revd Azariah France-Williams.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/10/20 Game shooting - both sides of the debate. A pioneering bat survey.
  Conservationists challenge release of non-native game birds into wild. Hi-tech bat survey.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Fulmar
  Kate Humble presents the fulmar.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—30/10/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Chris Boardman, cyclist
  Chris Boardman, cyclist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  The Haunting of Alma Fielding—5. An Encounter with Sigmund Freud
  5/5Explanations for Alma's supernatural experiences are many - can we know the real reason?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—The British women taking part in the Vendee Globe solo round the world sailing race
  Sailing solo around the world; Grace Campbell ; Anneka Harry; UN women peacekeepers
5. 10:45
  Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis—5. Solace
  5/5Despite increasing hardships, Princess the mongrel takes solace in poetry.
6. 11:00
  Race and the American Vote
  Monica Campbell explores how race and identity are shaping the American election.
7. 11:30
  Zoe Lyons: Passport Paddy—The Present
  2/2Amid Brexit, Zoe Lyons grabs a new Irish passport and explores history and identity.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—30/10/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Love by Roddy Doyle—10/10
  10/10Davy receives the news he’s been dreading. Read by Brendan Gleeson.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Retailers in Tier 3 areas; What's the future For regional airports?
  The ongoing challenges facing our regional airports and retailers during the pandemic.
4. 12:57
  Weather—30/10/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—30/10/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  A History of Ghosts—10. Did You Hear That?
  Kirsty Logan explores the modern quest to capture a ghost in a machine.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—29/10/2020
  Tempers fray at Rickyard
8. 14:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—The Timbermoor Imp (Part 2)
  A two-part Hallowe'en adventure for the immortal mediator. 2/2
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Hampton Court Palace: Postbag Edition
  Peter Gibbs chairs this week's horticultural panel show.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Trip and Fall by Maria Thomas
  Maria Thomas's story about a black academic who fears she's about to get the push
11. 16:00
  Last Word—David Toole OBE, Professor Valerie Curtis, Frank Bough, Jill Paton Walsh CBE
  Matthew Bannister on a dancer, a hygiene expert, a TV presenter, an author
12. 16:30
  Feedback—30/10/2020
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
13. 17:00
  PM—30/10/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/10/2020 Covid spreading faster than "worst-case scenario"
  Government advisers: Covid is spreading much faster in England than previous predictions.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 57, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take Ellie Taylor, Matt Kirshen & the cast trick or treating...
3. 19:00
  Front Row—Sam Smith, Turner's Modern World, Cold War Steve, US elections on film
  Sam Smith's new album Love Goes, Cold War Steve, American elections on film, JWM Turner.
4. 19:45
  Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis—5. Solace
  5/5Despite increasing hardships, Princess the mongrel takes solace in poetry.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Sarah Elliott, David Miliband, George Osborne, Professor Devi Sridhar
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—Pets Aren't People!
  Zoe Strimpel examines why we've become so passionately obsessed with dogs.
7. 21:00
  A History of Ghosts (Omnibus)—Part 2
  2/2Kirsty Logan continues her exploration of the evolution of Ghost Lore.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Powerful earthquake in Turkish city of Izmir
  At least 17 people killed, more than 700 injured
9. 22:45
  Love by Roddy Doyle—10/10
  10/10Davy receives the news he’s been dreading. Read by Brendan Gleeson.
10. 23:00
  Americast—The Boss v The King of Europe
  Maitlis lands stateside and celebrity endorsements begin.
11. 23:30
  The Frost Tapes—Frost/Biden
  A remarkable conversation between Joe Biden and David Frost from 1987.
12. 23:45
  Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 2, Glasses
  How many people on earth need glasses and don’t have them? An eye-popping 2.5 billion.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/10/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Haunting of Alma Fielding—5. An Encounter with Sigmund Freud
  5/5Explanations for Alma's supernatural experiences are many - can we know the real reason?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/10/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/10/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/10/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/10/2020
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Mark Clavier.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Selfhood
  Ranjit Saimbi explains why he doesn't want to be defined by his cultural heritage.

Saturday 31 October 2020