BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 11 September 2022

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/09/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Living with the Gods—Global Gods, Local Needs
  Neil MacGregor on how gods reach new communities, and how they are adapted and changed.
3. 00:30
  New Frequencies—Part Three: The Gods of Little Things and How to Get Away with a Heartbreak
  A showcase for the work of writers between the ages of 16 and 21.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/09/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/09/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church, Nantwich in Cheshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church, Nantwich in Cheshire
9. 05:45
  Profile—Kwasi Kwarteng
  The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, tasked with tackling the cost of living crisis
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—11/09/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—New Life, New Views
  Kurdish poet Choman Hardi explores how children help us see things in a better light.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Growing botanicals for gin
  We visit a farm on the Suffolk coast which grows plants to use in the production of gin.
4. 06:57
  Weather—11/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—11/09/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—The Queen and Faith
  Edward Stourton reflects on the late Queen Elizabeth II's relationship to faith.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—SCI Foundation
  Claudia Hammond makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of SCI Foundation.
8. 07:57
  Weather—11/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—11/09/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—A Service of Thanksgiving from Westminster Abbey
  A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Her Majesty the Queen.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Queen: An Acceptance of History
  Michael Morpurgo reflects on the remarkable life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Gary Moore on the Capercaillie
  Wildlife sound recordist Gary Moore describes his surprising encounter with capercaillie.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—11/09/2022
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—11/09/2022
  One resident finds herself in a nightmare situation and Brad has a confession to make.
15. 11:15
  The Reunion—The Pioneers of Women's Football
  Pioneering women's footballers recall the end of their 50 year ban.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—11/09/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Soul Music—Take Me Home, Country Roads
  Stories of what the song 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' means to people.
3. 12:30
  The Food Programme—The Hairy Bikers: Full Throttle Food
  The Hairy Bikers talk food and three decades of friendship with Leyla Kazim.
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/09/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—11/09/2022
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
6. 13:30
  The Coming Storm—S1: 1. The Dead Body
  A suicide in a park leads to the discovery of a parallel world.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT from the Archives: Houseplant Special
  The team look back through the archives for a houseplant edition of the show.
8. 14:45
  The Bear Next Door—Estonia
  Essays from leading cultural figures on the front line of Russia's border with Europe.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—North and South, Episode 2
  2/3Elizabeth Gaskell's novel of social unrest combines passion and politics in a heady mix.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Ian McEwan
  Chris Power talks to Ian McEwan about his new book, Lessons.
11. 16:30
  Culture and the Queen—A Monarch of the Arts
  Will Gompertz looks back at cultural changes during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Justice on Trial
  An investigation into software introduced in criminal courts that sources say is ‘unsafe’.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Kwasi Kwarteng
  The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, tasked with tackling the cost of living crisis
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—11/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—11/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/09/2022 Queen Elizabeth's coffin travels from Balmoral to Edinburgh
  Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives in Edinburgh -- after a six-hour journey from Balmoral.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Deborah Frances-White
  A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio chosen by Deborah Frances-White.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/09/2022
  Lynda and Lilian are in a reflective mood.
4. 19:15
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, An Enemy of the People
  4/7Ed makes a foray into local politics.
5. 19:45
  Hulda's Cafe—Volcano
  4/5By Tiffany Murray. Hulda guides a tour party to the Fagradalsfjall volcano.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Pakistan flooding, UK power prices and Boris’s broadband claim
  The scale of the disaster is huge, but is a third of Pakistan really under water?
7. 20:30
  Great Lives—Yehudi Menuhin
  Violinist Tasmin Little on her hero, Sir Yehudi Menuhin.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Energy Bills, Banknotes and Coins
  What does the death of Queen Elizabeth II mean for our coins and banknotes?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—SCI Foundation
  Claudia Hammond makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of SCI Foundation.
10. 21:30
  Princess—Kate Mosse on Khutulun
  Author Kate Mosse and Prof David Sneath discuss Mongolian wrestling princess, Khutulun.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—11/09/2022
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night topical discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Loose Ends—Lenny Henry, Julia Donaldson, Vince Cable, Patrick Gale, Allison Russell, Kitti, George Egg, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—New Life, New Views
  Kurdish poet Choman Hardi explores how children help us see things in a better light.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/09/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Survival of the city
  Survival of the city: how do cities manage to thrive and re-invent in the face of threats?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church, Nantwich in Cheshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church, Nantwich in Cheshire
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/09/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/09/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/09/2022
  A reflection marking the death of Her Majesty the Queen with the Archbishop of York.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/09/2022 Rising Farm Costs and Goats
  Rising costs are forcing farmers to reduce the amount of food they can produce.
10. 05:56
  Weather—12/09/2022
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Michael Morpurgo on the Dipper
  Michael Morpurgo on why he would love to be able to get up closer to a dipper.

Monday 12 September 2022