BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 25 February 2021

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/02/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay—3. Buffet Flats
  3/5Blues singer Bessie attacks her lover in a jealous rage.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/02/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/02/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/02/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/02/21: Fly-tipping, Pulse Trawling, International Trade
  Calls for tougher fly-tipping penalties as figures suggest more waste being dumped.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Frank Gardner on the King of Saxony Bird of Paradise
  The BBC's Frank Gardner recalls the King of Saxony Bird of Paradise for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—25/02/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Marcus Aurelius
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and meditations of 'the last good Roman emperor'.
3. 09:45
  Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay—4. Richly Talented
  4/5The 1920s spell success and wealth for talented Bessie - but the 1930s are looming...
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Camila Batmanghelidjh
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 10:45
  Little Blue Lines—Less
  4/5Kate Rawson’s bleakly funny and frank drama about miscarriage.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Afghanistan at a Crossroads
  Afghanistan's president sounds a note of optimism despite a surge in violence.
7. 11:30
  John Keats: Life and After-Life—Episode 2
  2/2A vibrant new portrait of John Keats 200 years after his death.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—25/02/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—4. Friendship
  4/10Jean visits Gretchen’s friend Martha in London.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—The Vivienne; Imported Puppies; Food Banks
  Drag Race star The Vivienne says Drag Queens are struggling because they can't work.
5. 12:57
  Weather—25/02/2021
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—25/02/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
7. 13:45
  Naturebang—Slime Mould and Problem Solving
  How can a brainless single-cell slime mould help to solve our most complex problems?
8. 14:00
  The Archers—24/02/2021
  Chris has a confession to make.
9. 14:15
  Riot Girls—The Fall Down, Episode 2
  2/3Maya and Jan have been kidnapped by The Seven, a group of women offering incredible gifts.
10. 15:00
  Ramblings—From Solicitor to Sculptor: Simon Gudgeon in Dorset
  From solicitor to sculptor: Simon Gudgeon tells Clare his story on a walk in Dorset.
11. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Feedback
  The Food Programme presenter Sheila Dillon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Feedback.
12. 15:30
  Open Book—Caleb Azumah Nelson, Oyinkan Braithwaite, Black Britain: Writing Back
  Johny Pitts talks to Caleb Azumah Nelson about Open Water, his hotly anticipated debut.
13. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Kevin Macdonald on The Battle Of Algiers
  Kevin Macdonald on The Battle of Algiers.
14. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Good COP Bad COP, Shotgun Lead Persistence, and Featherdown Adaptation
  UN Environment Programme publishes Making Peace With Nature report ahead of COP 26.
15. 17:00
  PM—25/02/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/02/2021 PM welcomes teacher assessed exam grades
  PM welcomes teacher assessed exam grades The UK coronavirus alert level has fallen
2. 18:30
  Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes—Shame
  Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/02/2021
  Kirsty faces her demons.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Gilbert & George, Ryan Calais Cameron, Jadé Fadojutimi
  Artists Gilbert & George on their new online exhibition.
5. 19:45
  Little Blue Lines—Less
  4/5Kate Rawson’s bleakly funny and frank drama about miscarriage.
6. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—Brexit Business
  Two months since Britain signed a trade deal with the EU, is it working well for business?
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—The Reddit Revolutionaries
  Did the recent rush on Gamestop shares herald a new era for the retail investor?
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Good COP Bad COP, Shotgun Lead Persistence, and Featherdown Adaptation
  UN Environment Programme publishes Making Peace With Nature report ahead of COP 26.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Marcus Aurelius
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and meditations of 'the last good Roman emperor'.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—President Biden speaks to King Salman of Saudi Arabia
  US intelligence report expected to blame MBS for Khashoggi killing
11. 22:45
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—4. Friendship
  4/10Jean visits Gretchen’s friend Martha in London.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Amrou Al-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette
  The writer/drag performer and the television executive talk books with Harriett.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—25/02/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/02/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay—4. Richly Talented
  4/5The 1920s spell success and wealth for talented Bessie - but the 1930s are looming...
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/02/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/02/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/02/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Chine McDonald
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/02/02 Distant waters fishing fleet and quotas, river rubbish, Farmer Time.
  Distant fishing fleet and fishing minister on quota deals, river rubbish and Farmer Time.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Little Egret
  The Little Egret - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.

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