BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 29 May 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/05/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Here's the Story by Mary McAleese—Ep 5 - The Third Act
  5/5Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland, on a new beginning post presicendy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/05/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/05/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/05/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Debbie Thrower
8. 05:45
  Bodies—Episode 9: Dutch Still Life - the theatre of anatomy
  9/12Alice Roberts continues a time-travelling tour of anatomical knowledge of the human body.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—29/05/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Tales of International Adventure on a Walk in Somerset
  Bex Band of Love Her Wild takes Clare for a loop around King Alfred's Tower in Somerset.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—29/05/21 - Farming Today This Week: Trade deals, flower power and neglected crofts
  The government is consulting on new trade deals - what will it mean for farmers?
4. 06:57
  Weather—29/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—29/05/2021
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Sara Cox
  Paraclimber Anoushe Husain, Dr Stephen Gillam and Ben Dunne.
7. 10:30
  You're Dead to Me—The Battle of Salamis
  Greg Jenner and the team head all the way back to 480BCE for The Battle of Salamis
8. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—29/05/2021
  Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Zuma on Trial
  South Africa's former leader in court; stories from India, Australia, Canada and DR Congo.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—29/05/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Continuing problems applying for National Insurance Numbers
  One man's struggle to get an NI number, NS+I problems, Insurance changes and Amigo update
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 7
  7/8Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
4. 12:57
  Weather—29/05/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—29/05/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Jack Blanchard, David Davis MP, Angela Eagle MP, Timandra Harkness
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Bridlington Spa.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—29/05/2021
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  One to One—OCD: Tuppence Middleton talks to Gazal Jones
  Actress Tuppence Middleton talks to clinical psychologist Dr Gazal Jones about OCD.
9. 15:00
  Seven Songs for Simon Dixelius
  Simon's heartbroken and he is being stalked by a choir. Sebastian Baczkiewicz's drama.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Holly Smale, Paris Lees, #MeToo in the British Army, Hormones and vaccines
  Geek Girl author Holly Smale on her autism diagnosis, Paris Lees, Hormones and vaccines.
11. 17:00
  PM—29/05/2021
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—29/05/2021
  Nick Robinson talks to Christina McAnea in a personal and political interview.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—29/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/05/2021 Government advisor warns of Covid message confusion
  Expert says 'data not dates principle' has been reversed
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Chrissie Hynde, Harriet Walter, George Egg, Ríoghnach Connolly, The Breath, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Kate Bingham
  The life and career of Kate Bingham, former head of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce
4. 19:15
  My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Bill Oddie
  6/6Bill Oddie reads from his diaries about an Outward Bound course.
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Take A Breath
  How learning to control your breath can lower anxiety and enhance your decision making.
6. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Tulsa Tragedy that Shamed America
  Alvin Hall tells the story of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
7. 21:00
  Tumanbay—Series 1, Sword of Faith
  10/10Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
8. 21:45
  Drama on 4—Reading Europe: Scandinavia, Denmark: The Bra
  A tale of cleaning and clothes in a stylish Copenhagen apartment.
9. 22:00
  News—29/05/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Is it immoral to refuse the vaccine?
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
11. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 12, 2021
  The contest of cryptic questions and connections chaired by Tom Sutcliffe.
12. 23:30
  On Form—The Sonnet
  1/3Andrew McMillan explores why poetic forms are fashionable again. This week: the sonnet.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/05/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Book Club by Joseph O'Connor
  During lockdown, Hannah joins an online Book Club and watches foxes in her garden.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/05/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/05/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Andrew’s and St George’s West, Edinburgh.
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Andrew’s and St George’s West, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Kate Bingham
  The life and career of Kate Bingham, former head of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce

Sunday 30 May 2021