BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 9 January 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/01/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Coming of Age: Letters to 2021—Dina Rezk
  5/5As the century turns 21, five essayists offer their personal appraisals and advice.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/01/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/01/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/01/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce
8. 05:45
  Soundstage—The River Crossing
  Sound recordist Chris Watson joins the annual migration of wildebeest.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—09/01/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—Brett Westwood and Wyre Forest
  Brett Westwood and Rosemary Winnall are in Wyre Forest in search of wild service trees.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—09/01/21 Farming Today This Week: gene editing, energy and the new trade deal with EU
  Gene editing, energy and the realities of our new trading relationship with the EU.
4. 06:57
  Weather—09/01/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—09/01/2021
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Simon Armitage
  Broadcaster Vick Hope, and Skin chooses her Inheritance Tracks.
7. 10:30
  Soul Music—David Bowie - Life on Mars?
  The enigmatic beauty of Bowie's classic song 'Life on Mars?'
8. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—09/01/2021
  Steve Richards assesses the political situation at the start of the year
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—President Trump's Legacy
  The leadership style that led to the dramatic events at Capitol Hill.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—09/01/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Brexit and your money
  Now that the UK has left the European Union how will our finances change?
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 104, Episode 2
  2/8A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman
4. 12:57
  Weather—09/01/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—09/01/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Ian Blackford MP, Anne Longfield, Penny Mordaunt MP, Steve Reed MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Lockdown & Education
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  Drama on 4—John le Carré: Call for the Dead
  George Smiley investigates when a Foreign Office civil servant commits suicide.
9. 16:15
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour - Holly Humberstone, #metoo & Imelda Staunton as the Queen
  Holly Humberstone, one year on from #metoo, Imelda Staunton as the Queen.
10. 17:00
  PM—09/01/2021
  Full coverage of the day's news
11. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—09/01/2021
  Nick Robinson talks to Kate Bingham in a personal and political interview.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—09/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
13. 17:57
  Weather—09/01/2021
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/01/2021 UK Covid-19 deaths pass 80,000
  The figures come as the Queen and Prince Philip have both had the coronavirus vaccine
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Lord Peter Hain, Mari Hannah, Ralf Little, Adil Ray, Calexico, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Pat McGrath
  The famed make-up artist and entrepreneur is the first in her industry to be made a dame.
4. 19:15
  My Teenage Diary—Series 8, Pippa Evans
  4/6Pippa Evans shares her diaries with Rufus Hound.
5. 19:45
  What Is a Story?—Speaking in Parables
  8/12Marina Warner and a host of leading writers discuss contemporary fiction.
6. 20:00
  Archive on 4—David Bowie: Verbatim
  David Bowie’s extraordinary life and career told in his own words.
7. 21:00
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 6, St Lewin
  2/4A dark fantasy adventure featuring the immortal wanderer, William Palmer, known as Pilgrim
8. 21:45
  The Why Factor—Why Are We Afraid of Robots?
  They help us in homes, hospitals and factories, so do we have reason to fear robots?
9. 22:00
  News—09/01/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 22:15
  Grounded with Louis Theroux—15. Frankie Boyle
  Louis speaks to comedian and writer Frankie Boyle.
11. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 34, Heat 5
  5/13Another trio of music lovers joins Paul Gambaccini for the contest of musical knowledge.
12. 23:30
  Poetry Please—Mona Arshi
  The former human rights lawyer selects her favourite poems from listener requests.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/01/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Disability: A New History—Freaks and Entrepreneurs
  3/10Peter White challenges our modern ideas of freaks - were they in fact great entrepreneurs?
3. 00:30
  Short Works—This Sunday by Jade Anouka
  "Sundays at our house are always loud."
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/01/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/01/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/01/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Guildford Cathedral
  Bells on Sunday comes from Guildford Cathedral in Surrey.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Pat McGrath
  The famed make-up artist and entrepreneur is the first in her industry to be made a dame.

Sunday 10 January 2021