BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 28 October 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/10/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Slime: A Natural History by Susanne Wedlich—Disgusting
  3/5Why we find slime, more than almost any substance, so universally disgusting.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/10/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/10/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/10/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/10/21 "Haphazard" transition from CAP farm payments to ELMS, plans to tackle emissions from agriculture, the rural Budget
  MPs warn the government’s "haphazard" transition is putting some English farms at risk.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Red-legged Partridge
  Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Red-legged Partridge.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/10/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Corals
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the simple animals which form the now-threatened reefs.
3. 09:45
  Slime: A Natural History by Susanne Wedlich—Snails
  4/5The novelist Patricia Highsmith’s life-long obsession with snails and slime.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—'Maid' - new word-of mouth hit series; Toni Tone; Access to coils; Women in the UK military;
  Maid series praised for its realistic depiction of emotional abuse.
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Sudan's Coup: Democracy Delayed Again
  A general has seized power in Sudan, with people protesting against yet another coup.
6. 11:30
  Laura Barton's Notes on Music—Laura Barton's Words
  A triptych of audio essays on the enduring qualities, appeal and intent of pop music.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—28/10/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Frequency of Us by Keith Stuart—Episode 4
  4/10By Keith Stuart. Laura confronts Will about his version of the past.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—28/10/2021
  News and discussion of consumer affairs
4. 12:57
  Weather—28/10/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—28/10/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
6. 13:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—Hydrogen Revolution
  Fuelling the future with hydrogen. Tom Heap reports.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—27/10/2021
  An unexpected visitor causes disruption.
8. 14:15
  The Attendant—Sci-Fi
  4/5The discovery of a toy ray-gun results in a whole bunch of evil clones.
9. 14:45
  The Things We Leave Behind—Episode 4
  4/5Mary Paulson-Ellis tells the story of a life in five objects. Read by Alexandra Mathie.
10. 15:00
  Open Country—Until the land runs out
  In 1945 a young man began walking from Cornwall all the way to the top of Scotland.
11. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—UK Youth
  Linford Christie makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of UK Youth
12. 15:30
  Open Book—Sarah Hall
  Elizabeth Day talks to Sarah Hall about her latest novel, Burntcoat.
13. 16:00
  Curious Cases—Series 18, The Painless Heart
  Why does my heart not ache after exercise? Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate
14. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Atmospheric Pollutants and Where to Find Them
  Do Ultra Low Emission Zones in Cities Work?
15. 17:00
  PM—28/10/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/10/2021 Warning that living standards will barely rise for millions after yesterday's Budget
  Analysts say tax and inflation could leave UK's lower income families poorer next year
2. 18:30
  The Break—Series 3, 5. Strangers and a Drain
  5/6Funny how a little mistake can lead to big trouble. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/10/2021
  Jolene attempts to do the right thing
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Passing film, Colin in Black and White, Booker Prize book group on Bewilderment, Paul McCartney
  Michael Donkor and Jan Asante review the film Passing and series Colin in Black and White.
5. 20:00
  The Law Show—Judges in Jeopardy
  Joshua Rozenberg speaks to Afghan women judges at risk since the Taliban came to power.
6. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—The Quick Commerce Economy
  Evan Davis looks at the expanding world of ultrafast home delivery, or Q-commerce.
7. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Atmospheric Pollutants and Where to Find Them
  Do Ultra Low Emission Zones in Cities Work?
8. 21:30
  In Our Time—Corals
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the simple animals which form the now-threatened reefs.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Kathleen Stock resigns
  Sussex philosophy professor faced protests over views on gender identity
10. 22:45
  The Frequency of Us by Keith Stuart—Episode 4
  4/10By Keith Stuart. Laura confronts Will about his version of the past.
11. 23:00
  Date Night—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Character comedy series with Marc Wootton and friends playing couples on date night.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—28/10/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/10/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Slime: A Natural History by Susanne Wedlich—Snails
  4/5The novelist Patricia Highsmith’s life-long obsession with snails and slime.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/10/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/10/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/10/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/10/21 Farming and net zero. Grass. Anglo-French fishing row.
  Can farmers tackle climate change fast enough? Grass. Anglo-French fishing row.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Joe Acheson on the Starling
  Musician Joe Acheson recalls recording starling to use in his work as Hidden Orchestra.

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