BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 10 September 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/09/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon—Episode 4
  4/5The women's force now numbers thousands. Rojda is in charge of the western front line.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/09/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/09/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/09/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/09/21 The Geronimo phenomenon, Limousin cattle, BBC Food and Farming Awards' Farming for the Future finalist
  Thousands of cattle killed to stop bovine TB. Why so much fuss about one alpaca?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Madagascar Harrier-hawk
  Chris Packham presents the Madagascan Harrier-hawk from Madagascar.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—10/09/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—The Trial of the Mangrove Nine
  Kirsty Wark reunites those involved in the trial of the Mangrove Nine in 1971.
3. 09:45
  The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon—Episode 5
  5/5The battle for Raqqa has reached its exhausted end - but Isis ideology is hard to conquer.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Comedian Sophie Willan, Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, Emma Raducanu, the Unofficial Bridgerton the Musical Afghanistan update
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  The Digital Human—Series 18, Devotion
  Aleks Krotoski tells a story of where divinity, technology and mental illness all collide.
6. 11:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - A Deadly Habit, Episode 2
  2/4Bill Nighy stars as the loveably louche actor cum amateur sleuth.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—10/09/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff—Episode 5
  5/10The family decide to treat themselves and splash out on a beach hut.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Bioethanol Fires; Future of Rail; Messaging Scam
  As more people return to commuting, why are some avoiding going by train?
4. 12:57
  Weather—10/09/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—10/09/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Edward Stourton
6. 13:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Tolerance and Intolerance (AD 1550-1700), Reformation Centenary Broadsheet
  5/5Neil MacGregor with a souvenir of the 100th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—09/09/2021
  The Aldridge family struggle with where to go next.
8. 14:15
  Nuremberg—Will There Be Rabbit Tonight?
  3/8What’s it like to hear about gas chambers for the first time? Investigators start work.
9. 14:45
  A History of Ghosts—1. Ancient Ghosts
  Kirsty Logan explores the evolution of ghost lore.
10. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Drying Flowers and Acer Bowers
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts, hosted by Peter Gibbs.
11. 15:45
  Short Works—Every Second Saturday by Rachael Fulton
  A man rails against a custody settlement. Hard-hitting short story.
12. 16:00
  Last Word—Sergei Kovalev (pictured), Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Abebech Gobena, Ed Asner
  Matthew Bannister on a dissident, a reggae pioneer, a humanitarian, an actor
13. 16:30
  More or Less—Vaccine waning, hot dogs and Afghanistan
  How worried should we be about antibodies? Plus food that shortens life.
14. 17:00
  PM—10/09/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/09/2021 MI5 warning about renewed terror threat
  MI5 says Taliban success in Afghanistan will have emboldened extremists
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 106, Episode 2
  2/8Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
3. 19:00
  Front Row—BBC National Short Story Award Shortlist, tenor Stuart Skelton, Shang-Chi film review, Girl Bands now
  BBC National Short Story Award shortlist announced, tenor Stuart Skelton, Shang-Chi film.
4. 19:45
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 2, Margaret Thatcher's Handbag
  David Cannadine explores how Mrs Thatcher's handbag became a visual symbol of her power.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Sir Ed Davey MP, Andrea Jenkyns MP, Bridget Phillipson MP, Peter Hitchens
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from the University of York.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—The Limits of Reason
  John Gray reflects on doubt, faith and love... through the life of Arthur Balfour.
7. 21:00
  A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—Tolerance and Intolerance (AD 1550-1700)
  17/20Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Scottish covid infection rate reaches highest level
  Westminster govt to make decision on vaccine passports soon
9. 22:45
  The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff—Episode 5
  5/10The family decide to treat themselves and splash out on a beach hut.
10. 23:00
  Great Lives—Peggy Seeger on her husband Ewan MacColl
  Peggy Seeger picks her long time partner, Ewan MacColl, folk singer and labour activist.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—10/09/2021
  Mark D'Arcy reports on one MP's efforts to stop the menace of rogue cabbies.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/09/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon—Episode 5
  5/5The battle for Raqqa has reached its exhausted end - but Isis ideology is hard to conquer.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/09/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/09/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/09/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Mum... again
  Angela Frazer-Wicks tells her extraordinary story of being a mother.

Saturday 11 September 2021