BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 17 September 2022

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/09/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A Visible Man by Edward Enninful—Episode 5
  5/5As Edward's eyesight fails him he must reassess his life and future as a visual creative.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/09/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/09/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/09/2022
  A reflection marking the death of Her Majesty the Queen with the Archbishop of York.
8. 05:45
  Reflections on Majesty—Lady Antonia Fraser
  Lady Antonia Fraser reflects on her experience of the reign of Her Majesty the Queen.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—17/09/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Ramblings—Nightjar Impressions near the Hampshire Hangers
  A sunny hike, with added party tricks, in the pretty countryside around East Worldham.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—17/09/22 Farming Today This Week: Food Inflation, Organic Milk, Goats
  British food producers under pressure despite food prices rising at a rapid rate.
4. 06:57
  Weather—17/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—17/09/2022
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Dan Gillespie Sells
  Presenter Lucy Edwards, seminarian Patrick van der Vorst, former footballer Karen Carney.
7. 10:30
  Soul Music—Ain't No Mountain High Enough
  The story behind this uplifting anthem and the personal memories forever linked to it.
8. 11:00
  The Briefing Room—Ukraine: Have we reached a turning point in the war?
  Ukraine has retaken swathes of territory - is this a turning point in the war?
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine's counter-offensive
  As Ukraine recaptures lost territory, celebrations are tempered by a grim discovery.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—17/09/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—How Much Should It Cost To Get Out Of Debt?
  As the government begins a sector review, Money Box explores personal insolvency options.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 109, Episode 1
  1/6A special edition of The News Quiz reflecting on the passing of her majesty the Queen.
4. 12:57
  Weather—17/09/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—17/09/2022
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Dominic Grieve, Christine Jardine MP, Bronwen Maddox, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
  Victoria Derbyshire presents political debate from the BBC's Radio Theatre in London.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—17/09/2022
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  Reflections on Majesty—Bernardine Evaristo
  Celebrated novelist Bernardine Evaristo reflects on the reign of Her Majesty the Queen.
9. 15:00
  Censoring an Iranian Love Story—Episode 1
  1/2Contemporary drama from Iran. A writer must cheat the censor to publish his love story.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Julia Gillard, Ophelia Lovibond, Medusa
  Julia Gillard, the former Prime Minister of Australia, pays tribute to the Queen
11. 17:00
  PM—17/09/2022
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Christopher Steele One
  Nick Robinson talks to Christopher Steele, the author of the 'Trump-Russia dossier'.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—17/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—17/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/09/2022 Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren have held a vigil around her coffin in Westminster.
  Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren have held a vigil around her coffin in Westminster.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Irvine Welsh, Hal Cruttenden, Pearl Chanda, Simon Taffe, Jesca Hoop, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Annie MacManus, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Sir Mark Rowley
  The new Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley.
4. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—Michael Morpurgo
  Author, poet and playwright Michael Morpurgo reveals what inspired his own creativity.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Paris-Zurich-Trieste: Joyce l'European
  The profound influence that many years spent in Europe had on the work of James Joyce.
6. 21:00
  Drama on 4—Cornerstone
  Debbie Rush stars in Kieran Knowles’ drama about one woman’s epiphany.
7. 21:45
  Joe Smith and His Waxworks—The Living Ghosts
  1/3Introducing Uncle Joe’s skill in crafting and displaying his waxwork figures to advantage.
8. 22:00
  News—17/09/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  Bringing Up Britain—Series 15, How should I talk to my children about climate change?
  1/4Anjula Mutanda helps one guest make sense of one big parenting question
10. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 7, 2022
  The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies.
11. 23:30
  Contains Strong Language Live from Birmingham
  Selections of poetry from the Contains Strong Language festival in Birmingham
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/09/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Living with the Gods—Gods Living Together
  Neil MacGregor focuses on how faiths co-exist in India.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Further Tests by Naomi Paulus
  New short fiction from Rhys Davies Prize winner Naomi Paulus, read by Lowri Izzard.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/09/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/09/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Westminster Abbey
  Bells on Sunday comes from Westminster Abbey
9. 05:45
  Profile—Sir Mark Rowley
  The new Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley.

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