BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 29 August 2021

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—29/08/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Mantras
  Jahnavi Harrison examines the power of mantras to draw reciters closer to the divine.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Torth y Tir
  Verity Sharp visits Torth y Tir, the UK's first 'peasant bakery'.
4. 06:57
  Weather—29/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—29/08/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Religious minorities in Afghanistan, The rise and fall of Christian Ireland, George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’ 50 years on
  William Crawley looks at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Attitude is Everything
  Volunteer Katie Pennick makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Attitude is Everything
8. 07:57
  Weather—29/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—29/08/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—A Moment to Breathe
  A smaller Greenbelt Festival seeks a future better balanced world of hope and justice.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Creep of the On-Screen Narrative
  Zoe Strimpel argues that it's time to wean ourselves off TV as a coping mechanism.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the red-eyed vireo
  Actor Samuel West remembers one of his proudest birdwatching moments for Tweet of the Day.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—29/08/2021
  News with Paddy O'Connell including latest from Afghanistan and rock's greatest drum beats
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—29/08/2021
  Ben attempts to do the right thing and Susan fears the worst.
15. 11:00
  The Reunion—The Pioneers of Women's Football
  Pioneering women's footballers recall the end of their 50 year ban.
16. 11:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Get Some Sun
  How sunbathing can improve your heart, mood and immune system. With Mehreen Baig.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—29/08/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 5
  5/7Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Tastefully Worded: Exploring food in language
  Sheila Dillon and Michael Rosen consider the power and persuasion of food language.
4. 12:57
  Weather—29/08/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—29/08/2021
  Jonny Dymond looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—A Meeting of Minds
  Fi Glover presents conversations on food, the name Karen and having Parkinson's Disease.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Seeds, Sets and Protecting Butterfly Eggs
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts chaired by Kathy Clugston.
8. 14:45
  Green Originals—David McTaggart
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today, David McTaggart.
9. 15:00
  Dangerous Liaisons—Episode 1
  1/2Tanya Moodie, Nicola Coughlan and Ray Fearon star in a dark, scandalously funny classic.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Making it new? Literature of the Twenties Special
  Johny Pitts explores the 20s with Alison MacLeod, Bill Goldstein, James Clammer & Jo Hamya
11. 16:30
  A World Beyond Alice
  David Almond argues that more European children's books should be translated into English
12. 17:00
  A Long Way from Vietnam
  BBC journalist Nga Pham investigates people-smuggling from her country into the UK.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Abdul Ghani Baradar
  Mark Coles profiles Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, political leader of the Taliban.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—29/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—29/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/08/2021 Last UK troops to arrive back from Afghanistan tonight
  Almost two decades of British military presence in Afghanistan come to an end
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Katie Thistleton
  Katie Thistleton chooses the best of BBC audio this week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/08/2021
  Justin announces his grand plan
4. 19:15
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 3
  3/4Playwright Michael Frayn’s masterfully comic ideas portrayed by a stellar ensemble.
5. 19:45
  Making Amends—Kieran
  2/5By Nick Walker. Newly-released from prison, Kieran wants to apologise to Gina.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—27/08/2021
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Charlie Watts (pictured), Austin Mitchell, Hugh Wood, Sean Lock
  Matthew Bannister on a drummer, a Labour MP, a composer and a comedian.
8. 21:00
  The Hangover—The Fiscal Fallout
  4/4Felicity Hannah chairs a discussion asking what will Covid cost the nation’s economy.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Attitude is Everything
  Volunteer Katie Pennick makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Attitude is Everything
10. 21:30
  The Untold—Two Pairs of Hands
  Sandi has to learn to make a lute by herself for the first time since her partner died.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—29/08/2021
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Hossein Amini on Heat
  Hossein Amini on De Niro and Pacino in Heat.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Mantras
  Jahnavi Harrison examines the power of mantras to draw reciters closer to the divine.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/08/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The Everywoman—Episode 2
  2/2Novelist Sarah Hall continues her search for the literary Everywoman
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—All Saints, Inveraray, in Argyll
  Bells on Sunday comes from the detached tower of All Saints, Inveraray, in Argyll
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/08/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/08/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/08/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishva Samani
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Supporting people with extra needs on Macaulay Farm
  Nancy Nicolson visits a farm on the Isle of Lewis which supports people with extra needs
10. 05:56
  Weather—30/08/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Black Drongo
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the black drongo of Southern Asia.

Monday 30 August 2021