BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 5 September 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/09/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Green Originals—Jacques Cousteau
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today, Jacques Cousteau.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—A Little Lay-Off by Candy Neubert
  A woman watches Arsenal on TV in her favourite pub.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/09/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/09/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Martin’s Church, Desford in Leicester
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Martin’s Church, Desford in Leicester.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Sharon Graham
  New, private, socialist, back-to-the-workplace leader of the Unite union, Sharon Graham.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—05/09/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Self-Portraits
  Poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the phenomenon of the selfie and the self-portrait.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Food and Farming Awards finalist: Throne Farm
  Charlotte Smith visits the first of three finalists in the BBC Food and Farming Awards.
4. 06:57
  Weather—05/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—05/09/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—British Muslims views on Afghanistan, Vaccine inequity, The traditions of the Jewish New Year.
  Presenter Edward Stourton takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Restless Development
  Deborah Meaden presents the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Restless Development.
8. 07:57
  Weather—05/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—05/09/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Back to the Square Mile
  From All Hallows by the Tower with the Revd Katherine Hedderly
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Secret Life of Food
  Sara Wheeler explores the emotional power of food.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—African Southern Ground Hornbill
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the African southern ground hornbill.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—05/09/2021
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—05/09/2021
  Lilian is confronted by a ghost from the past, and Alistair struggles.
15. 11:00
  The Reunion—The Trial of the Mangrove Nine
  Kirsty Wark reunites those involved in the trial of the Mangrove Nine in 1971.
16. 11:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Eat Chocolate
  Why dark chocolate is actively good for you – helping your heart and your brain.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—05/09/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 6
  6/7Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Stirring Up Stories: The Business of Food PR
  Leyla Kazim finds out how food PR is evolving to get us talking and eating.
4. 12:57
  Weather—05/09/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—05/09/2021
  Jonny Dymond looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—Challenging Perceptions
  Three conversations on reading versus gaming, blindness and being a stay at home parent.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Cannas and Cordylines
  Peter Gibbs hosts this week's horticultural panel show.
8. 14:45
  Green Originals—Jacques Cousteau
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today, Jacques Cousteau.
9. 15:00
  Dangerous Liaisons—Episode 2
  2/2Tanya Moodie, Nicola Coughlan and Ray Fearon star in this scandalously dark comic classic.
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Lissa Evans - Old Baggage
  Lissa Evans discusses her novel Old Baggage with James Naughtie and a group of readers.
11. 16:30
  Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets—Northern Ireland
  Actor and writer Catherine Harvey explores the poetry and language of Northern Ireland.
12. 17:00
  After Merkel
  Katya Adler asks what legacy Angela Merkel leaves, as Germany's Chancellor leaves office.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Sharon Graham
  New, private, socialist, back-to-the-workplace leader of the Unite union, Sharon Graham.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—05/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—05/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/09/2021 Conservatives raise social care funding concerns
  Some Tories are worried that National Insurance will go up to pay for reforms in England
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Edward Adoo
  Edward Adoo chooses the best of BBC audio this week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/09/2021
  Chris lends an ear to a friend in need.
4. 19:15
  Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 4
  4/4The electronic device so simple even an adult can use it. And a sparkling cast.
5. 19:45
  Making Amends—Gina
  3/5By Nick Walker. Rebuilding after two bad years, Gina needs to confess to Alyssa.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Covid, HGV driver shortages and protest costs
  Has Brexit caused a fall in lorry drivers? Plus policing Extinction Rebellion.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Jill Murphy (pictured), Len Gibson, Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, Nanci Griffith
  Matthew Bannister on an author, a prisoner of war, an artist, a country singer
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Bitcoin fraud totalling £500k
  Bitcoin fraud that cost businessman £500,000.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Restless Development
  Deborah Meaden presents the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Restless Development.
10. 21:30
  The Untold—Getting Back to Life
  We catch up with Nick - on a mission to get his life back after suffering a brain injury.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—05/09/2021
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Maria Djurkovic
  Maria Djurkovic: how to make a movie in lockdown.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Self-Portraits
  Poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the phenomenon of the selfie and the self-portrait.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/09/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—The Changing Nature of Crime
  The changing nature of crime and the impact of Covid on criminal opportunity.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Martin’s Church, Desford in Leicester
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Martin’s Church, Desford in Leicester.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/09/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/09/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/09/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/09/21 Report suggests less regulation for gene edited crops, livestock selective breeding
  Light touch regulation for gene edited crops in England.
10. 05:56
  Weather—06/09/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Asian Koel
  Michael Palin presents the Asian koel's arrival to an Indian orchard.

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