BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 25 September 2023

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/09/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Guns
  Guns: from gun sellers in the US to the impact of the gun on human progress.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Edward’s Church in Eggbuckland in Devon
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Edward’s Church in Eggbuckland in Devon.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/09/2023
  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—25/09/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/09/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/09/2023
  Spiritual reflection with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/09/23 Services for young people in rural areas; Lib Dems and farming; Nature writing
  Youth services in rural areas. Lib Dem vision for farming and environment. Nature writing.
10. 05:56
  Weather—25/09/2023
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Peter Cranswick on the Common Scoter
  Peter Cranswick of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre on the common scoter.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—25/09/2023
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Contains Strong Language Festival in Leeds
  Tom Sutcliffe with Lemn Sissay, Lebogang Mashile and Clare O’Dowd
3. 09:45
  Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire by Michael Palin—Episode 1
  1/5Michael Palin tells the tale of his great-uncle, who was killed in the First World War.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Tina Sinatra, Meg Winterburn and Willow Grylls on a new TV drama about the serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, Dame Christine Lenehan
  Tina Sinatra on a new musical about her dad’s life.
5. 11:00
  The Gift—Series 1, 3. Mistakes
  A family must turn detective to find the couple who had IVF at the same time as them.
6. 11:30
  Analysis—How far should reparative justice go?
  Zoe Strimpel weighs up the reparation claims for historical injustices like slavery.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—25/09/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Probate Delays, Bus Regulation and Fresh Food Deserts
  It is taking twice as long to get a grant of probate compared to last year. Why is that?
3. 12:57
  Weather—25/09/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—25/09/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
5. 13:45
  Uncharted with Hannah Fry—1. The Returning Soldier
  Why are more boys born in certain years? One researcher is on a quest to find out why.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—24/09/2023
  Pip has the rug pulled from under her.
7. 14:15
  This Cultural Life—Michael Rosen
  Author and poet Michael Rosen reveals his formative creative influences and inspirations.
8. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 7, 2023
  The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies
9. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Abergavenny at 25
  Abergavenny Food Festival: 25 Years and Counting
10. 16:00
  History's Heroes—History's Secret Heroes: Series 1, The Mystery of Garbo
  One of World War Two’s most successful double agents is finally revealed.
11. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Witches, Druids and Pagans
  Aleem Maqbool speaks to Richard about his pagan spirituality.
12. 17:00
  PM—25/09/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/09/2023 Police confirm investigation into fresh allegations of sexual offences involving Russell Brand
  He faces accusations of sexual assaults and rape between 2006 and 2013 which he denies
2. 18:30
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 2, Episode 4 - Ipswich
  4/10Paul Sinha tests an Ipswich audience on their hometown literary heroes. Contains anagrams.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/09/2023
  Eddie’s fears escalate.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Philip Barantini on Boiling Point, The Archers cast on Lark Rise to Ambridge
  The Archers cast on Lark Rise to Ambridge; Philip Barantini on Boiling Point
5. 20:00
  In the Jaws of Cerberus
  Personal accounts of the Southern European heatwave heatwave from Spain, Italy and Greece.
6. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—How a war has changed a Norwegian town
  How once friendly relations between Norway and Russia have frozen in the far north.
7. 21:00
  The Archbishop Interviews—Gabriel Byrne
  Archbishop Justin Welby has conversations with public figures about their inner lives.
8. 21:30
  Start the Week—Contains Strong Language Festival in Leeds
  Tom Sutcliffe with Lemn Sissay, Lebogang Mashile and Clare O’Dowd
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Thousands flee Nagorno Karabakh over ethnic cleansing fears
  The Armenian PM warns ethnic cleansing is "underway" in the enclave
10. 22:45
  The Secret Hours by Mick Herron—Episode 6
  6/10Agent Alison North testifies about her spell in Berlin, in 1994.
11. 23:00
  Sound Towns—East Neuk of Fife
  Origin stories of the UK's most vital musical moments. Now, East Neuk in Fife...
12. 23:30
  Three Faces of WH Auden—Episode 1
  A major three part series on the poet WH Auden begins with a look at his political work.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/09/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire by Michael Palin—Episode 1
  1/5Michael Palin tells the tale of his great-uncle, who was killed in the First World War.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/09/2023
  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—26/09/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/09/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/09/2023
  Spiritual reflection with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/09/23 Dairy haulier in administration; Biodiversity audit of coastline; Nature writing
  Dairy haulier in administration. Coastal bio-diversity audit. Nature writing.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Australian Magpie
  Sir David Attenborough presents the Australian magpie.

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