BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 2 October 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/10/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes—Episode 5
  5/5Today we conclude the series with an examination of the Pink Pigeon and the Polar Bear.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/10/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/10/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/10/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Leaving Your Homeland
  Eva Hnizdo reflects on the impulses which drive people to emigrate - or not.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—02/10/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Off the Beaten Track on the Island of Iona
  Walking guide, David Allaway, takes Clare away from the tourist hub on this famous island
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—02/10/21 - Farming Today This Week: The Food Supply Chain Crisis
  Charlotte Smith chairs a panel of experts trying to solve the food supply chain crisis.
4. 06:57
  Weather—02/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—02/10/2021
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Matt Baker and Josh Widdicombe
  Jockey Khadijah Mellah, listener Jo Bradshaw and the Inheritance Tracks of Robin Ince.
7. 10:30
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 34, Home Economics: Episode 40
  Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
8. 11:00
  The Briefing Room—Non-Fungible Tokens
  What are NFTs? How do you buy and sell them? And how do they help British art and artists?
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Silence Falls in Libya
  Libyans grow cagier; tales from the Netherlands, the West Bank, Mozambique & the Balkans.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/10/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Proposed changes to student loan repayments
  What lowering the salary you start paying back a student loan could mean for your finances
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 106, Episode 5
  5/8Andy Zaltzman and a panel of comedians look back at the week's headlines.
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/10/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—02/10/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Jake Berry MP, Mary Bousted, Andy Burnham, Sonia Khan
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Bolton Parish Church.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—02/10/2021
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Play Video Games
  How video games can make your mind sharper, faster and even improve your eyesight.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Goldilocks Zone
  Tanika Gupta's thrilling science fiction drama developed through OKRE Experimental Stories
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Sarah Everard; Intergenerational friendships, 007 Lashana Lynch; 'Late life lesbians'. Married to an anti-vaxxer
  Reaction to the details of Sarah Everard's murder.
11. 17:00
  PM—02/10/2021
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Nick Carter One
  The Chief of the Defence Staff discusses the lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—02/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/10/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Kimberley Chambers, Sarah Solemani, Alexandra Burke, Lucy Beaumont, The Specials, Kat Eaton, YolanDa Brown, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Olaf Scholz
  An insight into the character of Olaf Scholz, expected to be Germany's new leader.
4. 19:15
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 23, In Praise of Flies
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover why flies should be celebrated, not swatted.
5. 19:45
  It Ain't Me You're Looking For: Bob Dylan at 80—Five: High Water Everywhere (1993-2021)
  5/5Bob Dylan's endings, as powerful as the beginnings round which he built his career in 1963
6. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Black Panthers
  The rise and fall of the Black Panther Party and its legacy for American black insurgency.
7. 21:00
  GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/10Jack is forced into completing national service, but he refuses to box for his regiment.
8. 21:45
  Shorts—Scottish Shorts, Still Life by Margaret Kirk
  5/6Jack lives quietly on a remote island until a meeting with a tourist changes everything.
9. 22:00
  News—02/10/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 22:15
  Bringing Up Britain—Series 14, Single Sex Education – is it right for my child?
  If you have the choice of single-sex education should you take it?
11. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 11, 2021
  The challenging general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies
12. 23:30
  Contains Strong Language, Live from Coventry
  Luke Wright is joined by poets from Coventry at the Contains Strong Language Festival.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/10/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Green Originals—James Hansen
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - James Hansen.
3. 00:30
  New Frequencies—Part One
  A showcase of work by writers between the ages of 16 and 21.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/10/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/10/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Andrew’s Church in Holt, Norfolk
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Andrew’s Church in Holt, Norfolk.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Olaf Scholz
  An insight into the character of Olaf Scholz, expected to be Germany's new leader.

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