BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 28 August 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/08/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  They by Sarfraz Manzoor—Ep 5 - They... don't love our country
  5/5Sarfraz Manzoor's daughter has a tough question about belonging.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/08/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/08/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/08/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishva Samani
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—And His Wife
  Jessica Barker argues that we should rediscover overlooked sculptures of women.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—28/08/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—North Channel
  Helen Mark explores the narrow strip of sea between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—28/08/21 Farming Today This Week: Food industry calls for Covid relief visas, lack of funding for rural youth, ragwort
  Labour shortages in processing mean a backlog of pigs on farms - are prisoners the answer?
4. 06:57
  Weather—28/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—28/08/2021
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Bananarama
  Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward of Bananarama and the Inheritance Tracks of Lynda La Plante
7. 10:30
  You're Dead to Me—The Ancient Olympics
  Greg Jenner and his guests limber up for a trip to the Ancient Olympics.
8. 11:00
  The Briefing Room—HS2: On Track?
  How is HS2 progressing and are spiralling costs threatening its completion?
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Forever wars - and how they can end
  The ways out of war in Afghanistan and in Africa; tales from Israel, Spain and Seychelles.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—28/08/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Hangover—The Fiscal Fallout
  4/4Felicity Hannah chairs a discussion asking what will Covid cost the nation’s economy.
3. 12:30
  Party's Over—Series 1, Going Green
  5/5New sitcom starring Miles Jupp as former PM Henry Tobin.
4. 12:57
  Weather—28/08/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—28/08/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Justine Greening, Mark Harper MP, Dan Norris, Molly Scott-Cato
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from the Stroud Subscription Rooms.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—28/08/2021
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  The Etiquette Guide—5. Modern Manners
  5/5Ann Widdecombe zooms forward to the making of manners in cyberspace.
9. 15:00
  Henry James—The Golden Bowl, 3. Betrayal
  3/3Prince Amerigo and Charlotte's betrayal is exposed. Stars Luke Pasqualino.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Listener Week: Afghanistan, Women and trades, Being Average, Clearing out the attic, Titles
  A celebration of being average.
11. 17:00
  PM—28/08/2021
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—The Purple Pound
  What is the business case for desiging accessible goods and services for disabled people?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—28/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—28/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/08/2021 The evacuation of Afghan civilians to the UK ends
  Britain's final evacuation flight purely for Afghan civilians has left Kabul airport
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Ed Balls, Sophie Okonedo, Adrian Edmondson, Rag'n'Bone Man, Emily Barker feat Frank Turner, Anneka Rice, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Abdul Ghani Baradar
  Mark Coles profiles Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, political leader of the Taliban.
4. 19:15
  The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed—HRH Prince Charles
  The Poet Laureate Simon Armitage talks to HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Tolkien: The Lost Recordings
  Joss Ackland narrates a search through BBC archives for unheard gems from JRR Tolkien.
6. 21:00
  Tumanbay—Series 2, We Are Three
  8/8As the rebel army approaches the city, Gregor must confront the truth about his past.
7. 21:45
  The Hotel—13: The Story
  Juliet Stevenson continues Daisy Johnson's series of deliciously chilling ghost stories.
8. 22:00
  News—28/08/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  The Exchange—Migration
  Two strangers meet to share a common experience, and their differences. They bring a gift.
10. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 6, 2021
  The nationwide general knowledge contest, chaired by Russell Davies
11. 23:30
  Power Lines—Series 3, Power Lines: Coast
  3/3Cecilia Knapp talks to poets from coastal towns and cities around Britain.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/08/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Green Originals—David McTaggart
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today, David McTaggart.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Titania's Town by Peter Hollywood
  A magical story about aging and unwanted pests.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/08/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/08/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—All Saints, Inveraray, in Argyll
  Bells on Sunday comes from the detached tower of All Saints, Inveraray, in Argyll
9. 05:45
  Profile—Abdul Ghani Baradar
  Mark Coles profiles Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, political leader of the Taliban.

Sunday 29 August 2021