BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 6 March 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/03/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Slow Rise: A Bread-Making Adventure—Episode 5
  5/5Robert Penn explores how bread has been central to religion through the ages.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/03/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/03/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/03/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishvapani.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Anas Sarwar
  The former dentist who’s just been elected the new leader of the Scottish Labour party.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—06/03/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Reading the Landscape with Mary-Ann Ochota: Pegsdon Hills
  Clare Balding learns how to identify the curious features in our landscape.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Gene editing, chicken microbiome, horse milk
  The pros and cons of gene editing in plants and animals.
4. 06:57
  Weather—06/03/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—06/03/2021
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Gareth Thomas
  Comedian Chris McCausland, Roxana Vilk and 60s Merseybeat rocker Sylvia Wiggins.
7. 10:30
  Rewinder—Hecklers, Bathers and a Babbling Brook
  Greg James, proud radio nerd, returns to rummage through the BBC’s vast archives.
8. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—06/03/2021
  Steve Richards hosts Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Brazil's Long Battle Against Covid
  We reflect on the last year as Brazil suffered its deadliest week of the pandemic.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—06/03/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Money Box—Economic abuse law changes
  Economic abuse law change, pension underpayment, excluded self-employed and bank lotteries
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 2
  2/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
4. 12:57
  Weather—06/03/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—06/03/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Jesse Norman MP, Lucy Powell MP, Lord Bilimoria, Yanis Varoufakis
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—NHS Pay, Schools, and The Royals
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  One to One—Friendship: Sima Kotecha with Ella Risbridger
  The broadcaster hears what friendship means to cook and writer Ella Risbridger.
9. 15:00
  The Jungle Book—1. Wolves
  1/2Rudyard Kipling's family classic with a darker twist. Is Mowgli in real danger?
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Pensions scandal, Isabel Allende, Anti-Obesity Drugs
  State pensions scandal, Isabel Allende, and anti-obesity drugs.
11. 17:00
  PM—06/03/2021
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—The Satellite Business
  The UK has invested £400 million in OneWeb satellites. Is this a moonshot moment?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—06/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—06/03/2021
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/03/2021 Pope condemns violence during Iraq visit
  Pope Francis condemns violence and extremism during first papal visit
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Lorraine Kelly, Katherine Ryan, Lynn Ruth Miller, Bishi, Shingai, YolanDa Brown, Gemma Cairney, Emma Freud
  Emma Freud and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Anas Sarwar
  The former dentist who’s just been elected the new leader of the Scottish Labour party.
4. 19:15
  My Teenage Diary—Series 8, Anneka Rice
  3/6Anneka Rice delves into her diaries, with the help of Rufus Hound.
5. 19:45
  Why Why Why?—3. Are you lonesome tonight?
  3/5Phill Jupitus talks night time loneliness with Sue Peart and Professor Louise Arseneault.
6. 20:00
  Archive on 4—In the Bluff
  Poet Paul Farley shows his hand in a celebration of bluffing, from poker to geo-politics.
7. 21:00
  Drama on 4—The Reserve Rope, The Reserve Rope - Episode 2
  2/2Damian Lewis stars as Edward Whymper - the first man to conquer the Matterhorn.
8. 21:45
  The Why Factor—Hypochondria
  What is hypochondria, and why don’t we take this misunderstood malaise more seriously?
9. 22:00
  News—06/03/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Conditions on living in a post-vaccine world
  Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
11. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 34, The Final
  13/13Another trio of music lovers joins Paul Gambaccini for the Final of the music quiz.
12. 23:30
  The Ballad of Stooky Bill
  Kirsty Wark meets ventriloquist's dummy Stooky Bill, TV pioneer. With Alistair McGowan.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/03/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The New Anatomy of Melancholy—Who is free from melancholy?
  1/12A 400-year-old guide to melancholy. What can it teach us today?
3. 00:30
  Short Works—The Sultan's Box of Sparrows
  A Sultan is forced to try and make amends after he abandons his wife.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/03/2021
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/03/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/03/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary's, Amersham in Buckinghamshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary's, Amersham.
9. 05:45
  Lent Talks—Faith in 'Lost Causes'
  A personal, hopeful reflection inspired by an aspect of the story leading up to Easter.

Sunday 7 March 2021