BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 4 September 2023

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/09/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—The Petite Bourgeoisie
  Laurie Taylor explores the unstoppable rise of the lower middle class.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Gislingham, in Suffolk.
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Gislingham, in Suffolk.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/09/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/09/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/09/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/09/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/09/23 Scrapping pollution rules for housing; developing homes on Dartmoor; growing herbs in the UK
  Farmers warn that the government is undercutting its own environmental schemes.
10. 05:56
  Weather—04/09/2023
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Alex Gregory on the White Stork
  Olympic gold medal-winning rower Alex Gregory on the white stork for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—04/09/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Is Psychiatry Working?—Therapy
  The different forms and aims of therapy.
3. 09:30
  Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On—9. Broken Trust
  As public trust disappears, deep scars begin to take their toll.
4. 09:45
  Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food by Fuchsia Dunlop—Cha sui pork and the story of roasting
  1/5The history, philosophy and techniques of China's rich and ancient culinary culture.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—DIY fertility tests, Sudan conflict, Rebuilding my life
  How reliable is DIY fertility testing in helping you plan for a baby?
6. 11:00
  Black Music in Europe: A Hidden History—Series 4, 1979-2021
  Clarke Peters concludes his stories of black music from the late 1970s to the present day.
7. 11:30
  Analysis—Do single people get a raw deal?
  Is society stacked against single people? Ant Adeane investigates.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—04/09/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Ulez compliant cars, Getting Rid of Bankbooks and Pizza
  If you have a car that isn't Ulez compliant, what are your options?
3. 12:57
  Weather—04/09/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—04/09/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
5. 13:45
  Intrigue—The Immortals, 1. Dracula
  Aleks Krotoski tracks the imminent cure for aging and the push by Silicon Valley to own it
6. 14:00
  The Archers—03/09/2023
  Brad takes a big step.
7. 14:15
  This Cultural Life—Leïla Slimani
  Author Leïla Slimani reveals the influences and inspirations that have shaped her writing.
8. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 4, 2023
  The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies
9. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Festival Food
  What does it take to feed a music festival?
10. 16:00
  History's Heroes—History's Secret Heroes: Series 1, Ghost Army
  A secret army unit with one job: to put on a show, for an audience who wants to kill them.
11. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Faith and Politics
  Aleem speaks with MSP Kate Forbes on why she feels people of faith are fearful of politics
12. 17:00
  PM—04/09/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—04/09/2023 The Prime Minister denies he is to blame for crumbly concrete
  A former senior civil servant said Rishi Sunak cut money for school repairs as Chancellor
2. 18:30
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/10Paul Sinha tests a Brighton audience on new British cities and former prime ministers.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—04/09/2023
  Paranoia sets in for Ruth.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Anna Wintour on Vogue World; Bloomsbury Group fashion; BBC Singers conductor Sofi Jeannin
  Anna Wintour, Bloomsbury Group fashion. Sofi Jeannin of BBC Singers.
5. 20:00
  Wally, the Reluctant Nuclear Hero
  The story of Wally, the physicist that prevented nuclear disaster during the Vietnam war.
6. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Singing Morocco's New Identity
  The young female stars of Gnawa music now challenging the boundaries of Moroccan identity
7. 21:00
  The Archbishop Interviews—Shirine Khoury-Haq
  Archbishop Justin Welby has conversations with public figures about their inner lives.
8. 21:30
  Is Psychiatry Working?—Therapy
  The different forms and aims of therapy.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Is UK property still being used to launder illegal wealth?
  The government rejects attempts to tighten legal loopholes
10. 22:45
  The Exhibitionist by Charlotte Mendelson—Episode 1
  1/10The Hanrahan family gather in London to celebrate Ray’s long-awaited art exhibition.
11. 23:00
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Food Special with Tim Spector
  Prof Tim Spector’s top tips on what to eat to maximise health and wellbeing.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—04/09/2023
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/09/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food by Fuchsia Dunlop—Cha sui pork and the story of roasting
  1/5The history, philosophy and techniques of China's rich and ancient culinary culture.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/09/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/09/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/09/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/09/2023
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/09/23 Invasive species report, herbs grown in the field and indoors
  Thousands of invasive species around the world are a major part of biodiversity loss.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Will Young on the Woodland Kingfisher
  Singer Will Young on the woodland kingfisher for Tweet of the Day.

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