BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 20 September 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/09/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—The Smartphone
  The Smartphone: how has it transformed everyday life, from China to Ireland?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Erme, Truro in Cornwall
  Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Erme just north of Truro in Cornwall
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/09/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/09/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/09/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/09/21 Fertiliser factories halt production; Muck; Chelsea Flower Show
  Farms face fertiliser shortage. Muck and its uses on farm. RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
10. 05:56
  Weather—20/09/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Wryneck
  The Wryneck - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—20/09/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Climate activism: the next generation
  Richard Powers, Mya-Rose Craig and Simon Mundy talk to Andrew Marr
3. 09:45
  The Amur River by Colin Thubron—Episode 1
  1/5Colin Thubron documents his journey along the river from secret source to giant mouth.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Julia Bradbury and breast cancer, Profile of Chancellor Angela Merkel, Charlie Webster on sexual abuse and safeguarding laws
  Chancellor Angel Merkel's legacy after 20 years at the heart of European & global politics
5. 11:00
  The Delirium Wards
  David Aaronovitch speaks to people struggling with delirium as cases are on the rise.
6. 11:30
  Loose Ends—Karen Gillan, Jo Brand, Ola Ince, Elis James, José González, Alexis Taylor, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—20/09/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson—1. Letters
  1/10A story of self discovery and second chances. Stars Paul Ritter and Tamsin Greig.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Container Gardens; Energy Crisis; IVF on the NHS
  What will the crisis in the energy supply industry mean for consumers?
4. 12:57
  Weather—20/09/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—20/09/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  Could Do Better—Last Day
  Journalist Lucy Kellaway charts her new start as a trainee teacher at the age of 58.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—19/09/2021
  Jennifer fears the worst.
8. 14:15
  United Kingdoms—Survival
  A bold series of short dramas reflecting life across the UK.
9. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 10, 2021
  The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies.
10. 15:30
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2021, All the People were Mean and Bad by Lucy Caldwell
  1/5Lucy Caldwell's winning story about love, lust and kindness of strangers.
11. 16:00
  The Food Programme—High Spirits: A story of vodka
  Jaega Wise learns about the origin and evolution of vodka.
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Scotland and the Union
  Has the changing religious landscape in Scotland had an impact on the independence debate?
13. 17:00
  PM—20/09/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/09/2021 Ministers say there's no chance lights will go out this winter
  The government says energy supplies won't be cut off as a result of suppliers going bust.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 87, Episode 3
  3/6Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4’s longest running panel show, Just a Minute.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/09/2021
  Joy brings worrying news.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Everybody's Talking about Jamie, Rory Gleeson, Grinling Gibbons Exhibition
  Ellen E Jones reviews Everybody's Talking about Jamie.
5. 19:45
  Naturebang—Starlings and Social Networks
  What can the patterns in a starling murmuration tell us about the way our ideas spread?
6. 20:00
  This Union—Two Kingdoms, Cementing the Union
  2/3Allan Little tells the epic story of Scotland's union with England and why it may unravel.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Libya's Unfinished Revolution
  Ten years after the fall of Colonel Gaddafi, are Libyans freer – or more oppressed?
8. 21:00
  Electric Ride UK—Episode 1
  1/3Peter Curran travels from Land's End to John O’Groats in an electric car.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Climate activism: the next generation
  Richard Powers, Mya-Rose Craig and Simon Mundy talk to Andrew Marr
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Crisis over spiralling price of wholesale gas
  Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says the lights will stay on this winter
11. 22:45
  Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney—Episode 1
  1/10Sally Rooney’s new novel read by Niamh Algar.
12. 23:00
  Lights Out—Series 4, Kaleidoscope
  3/4Documentary adventures that encourage you to take a closer listen.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—20/09/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/09/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Amur River by Colin Thubron—Episode 1
  1/5Colin Thubron documents his journey along the river from secret source to giant mouth.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/09/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/09/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/09/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Poultry farmers call and the CO2 crisis, blanket bog restoration, phosphate pollution on the River Wye
  CO2 shortage: poultry farmers predict food shortages and animal welfare consequences.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—St Kilda Wren
  Bill Oddie presents the St Kilda wren.

Tuesday 21 September 2021