BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 26 February 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—26/02/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sophia Loren
  Sophia Loren shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay—5. An Unmarked Grave
  5/5Jackie Kay examines the contentious death of the blues superstar.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Buying sperm online. Author Julie Ma. Vintage wedding photos
  Buying sperm online. Finding the couples in vintage wedding photos. Author Julie Ma.
5. 10:45
  Little Blue Lines—More
  5/5Kate Rawson’s bleakly funny and frank drama about miscarriage
6. 11:00
  Britain's Fascist Thread—Episode 2
  2/3Historian Camilla Schofield explores a century of British fascism.
7. 11:30
  Born in Bradford—23/02/2021
  Winifred Robinson finds out what's been happening to families tracked in Born in Bradford.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—26/02/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—26/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—5. Outing
  5/10Prompted by Gretchen, Jean takes Margaret on an outing.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—Flood Report, Parcel Insurance and Perfect Pooches
  MP's slate government over flood defences, and is there anything good about being bored?
5. 12:57
  Weather—26/02/2021
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—26/02/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond
7. 13:45
  Naturebang—Dragon Lizards and the Gender Spectrum
  Animals can be male, female... or LOADS of other things. What are they? And what about us?
8. 14:00
  The Archers—25/02/2021
  Kirsty faces her demons.
9. 14:15
  Riot Girls—The Fall Down, Episode 3
  3/3Maya and Horace have escaped from The Seven's compound and now plan to rescue Jan's baby.
10. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Luffa and Ligularia
  Peter Gibbs hosts the gardening panel show.
11. 15:45
  Short Works—Handy Number
  A struggling single mother begins delivering court summons to earn some extra money.
12. 16:00
  Last Word—Sir William Macpherson (pictured), Margaret Snyder, Eleanor Wadsworth, Iain Pattinson
  Matthew Bannister on: a judge, a UN civil servant, a pilot, a comedy writer.
13. 16:30
  Feedback—26/02/2021
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
14. 17:00
  PM—26/02/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/02/2021 Alex Salmond accuses Scotland's leadership of failure.
  Scotland's former first minister tells inquiry key evidence was deliberately suppressed.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 1
  1/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
3. 19:00
  Front Row—The United States vs Billie Holiday reviewed, Adrian Scarborough, Ronald Pickup remembered, Joanna Pocock
  The United States vs Billie Holiday starring Andra Day reviewed
4. 19:45
  Little Blue Lines—More
  5/5Kate Rawson’s bleakly funny and frank drama about miscarriage
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Lisa Nandy MP, Neil Oliver, Alyn Smith MP, Nadhim Zahawi MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—What'll you have?
  Tom Shakespeare on pubs in peril.
7. 21:00
  Blood Lands—Blood Lands
  6/6Two men arrive at a South African farmhouse triggering a violent series of events.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Alex Salmond says “no doubt” Nicola Sturgeon broke ministerial code
  Inquiry into government mishandling of sexual harassment allegations
9. 22:45
  Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—5. Outing
  5/10Prompted by Gretchen, Jean takes Margaret on an outing.
10. 23:00
  Newsjack—Series 24, Episode 1
  1/4Newsjack returns with sketches and one liners written by the you, the Great British public
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—26/02/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/02/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay—5. An Unmarked Grave
  5/5Jackie Kay examines the contentious death of the blues superstar.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/02/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/02/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/02/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/02/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Beverley Humphreys.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Carrie Symonds
  A think tank says she is playing a 'central role' in running the country, but who is she?

Saturday 27 February 2021