BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 23 September 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/09/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Amur River by Colin Thubron—Episode 3
  3/5Now following the Amur in Russia, Colin Thubron has an encounter with the authorities.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/09/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/09/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/09/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/09/21 - Lamb exports to the US, NI subsidy hike, sewage sludge and glasshouse gas use
  How long will it take for UK lamb to return to American menus?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Dartford Warbler
  David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the Dartford warbler.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/09/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Herodotus
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek writer known as the father of history.
3. 09:45
  The Amur River by Colin Thubron—Episode 4
  4/5Having crossed into China, the author experiences a different perspective on history.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Sabina Nessa, Fertility Warnings, Flexible Working
  Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—China's New Rules for Society
  The Party reaches into everyday life; plus stories from France, Lithuania, Chile and Ghana
6. 11:30
  From the Steppes to the Stage—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/2Mongolia's remarkable rise to being an opera superpower.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—23/09/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson—4. Pregnancy
  4/10Anders' daughter Karin is pregnant. Will she tell the father?
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Pig backlog, National Trust parking, Telephone switchover,
  Backlog of 100,000 pigs. National Trust parking charges. Phone switchover fears.
4. 12:57
  Weather—23/09/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—23/09/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  Could Do Better—Dark Days
  Journalist Lucy Kellaway charts her new start as a trainee teacher at the age of 58.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—22/09/2021
  Helen takes evasive action.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Nine Bob Notes
  Matthew Kelly stars in this witty and poignant comedy drama.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Slippy Rocks and Otter Spotting on the Island of Mull
  Clare takes on a challenging coastal route from Lochbuie to Carsaig.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—DeafKidz International
  Raymond Antrobus makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of DeafKidz International.
11. 15:30
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2021, Toadstone by Danny Rhodes
  4/5The fourth in this year's BBC National Short Story Award. Read by Shaun Dooley.
12. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Chris Menges, Local Hero
  Chris Menges, Local Hero
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—La Palma volcano; wind energy in the UK; origins of SARS-Cov2; Formula 1 safety
  La Palma volcano; wind energy in the UK; origins of SARS-Cov2; Formula 1 safety.
14. 17:00
  PM—23/09/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/09/2021 government prepares for gas prices to stay high
  government prepares for gas prices to remain high; petrol stations hit by driver shortage
2. 18:30
  Stand-Up Specials—Syd
  Arthur Smith tells the story of his father Syd, an ordinary man in extraordinary times.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/09/2021
  The Aldridges are in shock.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Contains Strong Language Festival
  Front Row at the Contains Strong Language Festival from Coventry, UK City of Culture 2021
5. 19:45
  Naturebang—The Portuguese Man O'War and the Individual
  Are we one or are we many? Examining individualism via a colonial jellyfish.
6. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—The UK's Energy Crisis
  What lies behind the UK's energy problems, and how can we can stop it happening again?
7. 20:30
  X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story—6. Baby X
  Which science fiction stories are left out of Silicon Valley futurism?
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—La Palma volcano; wind energy in the UK; origins of SARS-Cov2; Formula 1 safety
  La Palma volcano; wind energy in the UK; origins of SARS-Cov2; Formula 1 safety.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Herodotus
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek writer known as the father of history.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—US special envoy for Haiti resigns
  Daniel Foote calls Biden administration policy on Haiti migrants “inhumane”
11. 22:45
  Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney—Episode 4
  4/10Eileen turns to Simon for comfort.
12. 23:00
  Slow Radio Comedy
  Sound art meets comedy as performers swap the stage for immersive natural environments.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—23/09/2021
  All the news from Westminster with Sean Curran
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/09/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Amur River by Colin Thubron—Episode 4
  4/5Having crossed into China, the author experiences a different perspective on history.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/09/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/09/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/09/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/09/21 - George Eustice on labour and food prices, slurry bags and farming succulents
  George Eustice says increased fuel costs and labour shortages mean food prices will rise.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Razorbill
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the razorbill.

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