BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 18 September 2022

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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—18/09/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Charm
  Mark Tully investigates the danger and usefulness of charm.
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Coral
  Brett Westwood explores the beautiful and dark sides to tropical coral reefs. From 2015
4. 06:57
  Weather—18/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—18/09/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—State funeral; Radical generosity; Folk songs in church
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Turn2us
  Kaye Adams makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Turn2us.
8. 07:57
  Weather—18/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—18/09/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Time of a Queen
  Led by the Revd Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, the Queen's parish church in Edinburgh.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—A Different Level of Fame
  Sarah Dunant reflects on how the nature of fame has changed over the past seventy years.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Gary Moore on the Manx Shearwater
  How wildlife sound recordist Gary Moore became a launch pad for migrating birds on Skomer.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—18/09/2022
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—18/09/2022
  Tracy may have made a terrible mistake and David discovers some interesting information.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Sue Barker, presenter and tennis player
  Sue Barker, presenter and tennis player, shares the soundtrack of her life.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—18/09/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 12, Salisbury
  4/7Mark Steel visits Salisbury in Wiltshire and performs for a local audience.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Cooperation: the solution to a food crisis?
  The cooperative that's saving land, a food culture and preventing villages being abandoned
4. 12:57
  Weather—18/09/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—18/09/2022
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
6. 13:30
  The Coming Storm—S1: 2. Sex, Lies, and… a Videotape
  Satan gets pulled into a conspiracy.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Rosemoor
  Peter Gibbs and his panel of gardening experts are at RHS Rosemoor.
8. 14:45
  Reflections on Majesty—Simon Heffer
  Simon Heffer describes his experience of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—North and South, Episode 3
  3/3Elizabeth Gaskell's condition of England novel, starring Patsy Ferran.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Maggie O'Farrell, Graphic Novels with Lizzy Stewart and Posy Simmonds, plus Anuradha Roy
  Johny Pitts talks to Maggie O'Farrell about her new book, The Marriage Portrait.
11. 16:30
  Imagiste
  Jean Sprackland explores the subversive beauty of female Imagist poets H.D. and Amy Lowell
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Children’s Homes: Profits Before Care?
  An investigation into the standards of care provided by ‘for profit’ children’s homes.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Sir Mark Rowley
  The new Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—18/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—18/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/09/2022 The eve of Queen Elizabeth's state funeral.
  President Biden has paid his respects to the Queen at Westminster Hall.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Elizabeth Alker
  A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/09/2022
  What has Kenton got up his sleeve?
4. 19:15
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, How Did I Do?
  7/7Ed discovers a whole new world of self-satisfaction surveys.
5. 19:45
  Hulda's Cafe—The Puffling
  5/5By Tiffany Murray. Hulda visits the island of Heimaey for her grandfather’s birthday.
6. 20:00
  News—18/09/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 20:15
  Archbishop Justin Welby: A Meditation for the Queen
  The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Justin Welby gives thanks for the life of the Queen.
8. 20:30
  Last Word—Bill Turnbull, Anne Sutton, Norah Vincent, Drummie Zeb
  Matthew Bannister on a broadcaster, a historian, a writer, a drummer
9. 21:00
  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.
10. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Turn2us
  Kaye Adams makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Turn2us.
11. 21:30
  The Queen and Her Faith—Duty and Devotion
  Edward Stourton explores the faith of Queen Elizabeth II
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—18/09/2022
  With guests Baroness Nicky Morgan, Baroness Jenny Chapman and Lord Kim Darroch.
13. 23:00
  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.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Charm
  Mark Tully investigates the danger and usefulness of charm.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/09/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—The Sea
  The Sea - the privatisation of our oceans and the threat of plastic pollution.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Westminster Abbey
  Bells on Sunday comes from Westminster Abbey
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/09/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/09/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/09/2022
  A reflection on the day of Her Majesty the Queen's funeral with the Archbishop of York.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/09/22 Farming Today marks the Queen's funeral from Windsor
  Today we mark the Queen’s funeral with a special programme from Windsor.
10. 05:56
  Weather—19/09/2022
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Chris Baines on the Goldcrest
  Naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines is captivated by the tiny Goldcrest.

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