BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 9 October 2022

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/10/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Living with the Gods—Turning the Screw
  Neil MacGregor on attempts by some societies to outlaw beliefs seen as a threat.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—Waiting for Joseph
  In the glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland, a stubborn recluse waits for her great-nephew.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/10/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/10/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Michael’s Church, Mottram in Longdendale, Greater Manchester
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Michael’s Church in Mottram in Longdendale.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Lula
  The left wing, working class Brazilian aiming to become president once again.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—09/10/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Footloose
  Irma Kurtz considers how curiosity and imagination inspire true footloose travellers.
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Great Auk
  Brett Westwood traces the story of the great auk, driven to extinction in 1844. From 2016
4. 06:57
  Weather—09/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—09/10/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Themed weddings; Muslims and mental health; Jake Thackray
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Arthritis Action
  Candida Doyle makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Arthritis Action.
8. 07:57
  Weather—09/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—09/10/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Theology Slam 2022
  A service from the HeartEdge Conference, featuring the winners of the 2022 Theology Slam.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Trickle Down
  Howard Jacobson takes on the proponents of the horse-and-sparrow theory of economics.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Satish Kumar on the Blackbird
  Peace and environment activist Satish Kumar on his love of blackbirds in Devon.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—09/10/2022
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—09/10/2022
  Will Jill enjoy her birthday gathering? All is not what is seems for the Grundys.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Kevin Sinfield, rugby player
  Kevin Sinfield, rugby player, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—09/10/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Workplace Theft
  1/6Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with tales of theft from the coppering front line.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—So You Want to Be a Bartender?
  Jaega Wise looks at the highs and lows of professional bartending.
4. 12:57
  Weather—09/10/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—09/10/2022
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
6. 13:30
  The Coming Storm—S1: 5. Blowback
  Don’t mess with the Russians.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Great Torrington
  Peter Gibbs and the panel answer questions from an audience in Great Torrington, Devon.
8. 14:45
  What Really Happened in the Nineties?—3. Gender
  Lads, ladettes and David Beckham in a sarong
9. 15:00
  Working Titles—The Odd Women: Part 1
  George Gissing's 1893 novel about a new wave of women at work set in a secretarial school.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Celeste Ng; Grief and modern masculinity with Bobby Palmer and Michael Pedersen; Rediscovering 20th century classic Baron Bagge
  Octavia Bright speaks to Celeste Ng about her new book, Our Missing Hearts.
11. 16:30
  Letters to a Young Woman Poet
  Poets Gillian Clarke, Penelope Shuttle and Grace Nichols share insights into creativity.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Leicester: Behind the Divide
  Recent tensions between sections of the Hindu and Muslim communities in Leicester.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Lula
  The left wing, working class Brazilian aiming to become president once again.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—09/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—09/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/10/2022 Sturgeon tells the BBC "I detest the Tories"
  Scotland's First Minister is accused by the Tories of using "dangerous" language
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Audrey Brown
  A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/10/2022
  Eddie needs to find his romantic side.
4. 19:15
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Hot Tub Problem
  Marian and Tara on unsought advice, unwelcome invitations and unwanted baby pictures.
5. 19:45
  The Performance of My Life—Vesta's Boys
  Sylvestra Le Touzel is the music hall star Vesta Tilley in Vesta’s Boys by Roy Apps.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Teens and antidepressants, stamp duty savings and earthquake probabilities
  We debunk a claim that a third of British teenagers have been prescribed antidepressants.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Yusuf al-Qaradawi, 'Ma' Smith MBE, Mike Burrows, Loretta Lynn
  Matthew Bannister on a Muslim scholar, a voluntary worker, a cycle designer and a singer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Northern Ireland energy and the cost of living
  How do you tell children about the cost of living crisis?
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Arthritis Action
  Candida Doyle makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Arthritis Action.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—What's the point of street protest?
  Is it ever worth joining a protest march?
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—09/10/2022
  With guests Richard Holden MP, Seema Malhotra MP and Kirsty Blackman MP.
12. 23:00
  Loose Ends—Julian Lennon, Kyle Soller, Marina Hyde, Anita Anand, Kathryn Joseph, David Morrissey, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Footloose
  Irma Kurtz considers how curiosity and imagination inspire true footloose travellers.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/10/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Futilitarianism - Extreme Pessimists
  Laurie Taylor talks to Neil Vallelly about current feelings of futility and uselessness.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Michael’s Church, Mottram in Longdendale, Greater Manchester
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Michael’s Church in Mottram in Longdendale.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/10/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/10/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/10/2022
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/10/22 - Pollution rules delayed, International Trade.
  Delays to the introduction of rules aimed to reduce agricultural pollution in Wales.
10. 05:56
  Weather—10/10/2022
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—YOLOBirder on the Redwing
  Birdwatching's irreverent Tweeter YOLOBirder recalls rescuing redwings struggling in snow.

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