BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 8 September 2024

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/09/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Bookclub—Ken Follett: A Column of Fire
  James Naughtie and readers talk to bestselling novelist Ken Follett
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/09/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/09/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/09/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/09/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Gabriel in Stoke Gabriel, Devon.
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Gabriel in Stoke Gabriel, Devon.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Paralympic Games: Paris 2024
  In Touch covers the Paris Paralympic Games.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—08/09/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—The British Elite
  Who runs Britain today? Are they a conservative chumocracy or a different kind of elite?
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Spirit of the Soil
  Kathleen Carragher joins a composting class run by Marian Austin on her Highland croft.
4. 06:57
  Weather—08/09/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—08/09/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—The Grenfell Inquiry, Cathedral attendance and a new Mahabharata
  Edward Stourton explores the religious news of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Lepra
  Victoria Hislop makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lepra
8. 07:57
  Weather—08/09/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—08/09/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Call of Religious Life
  A service exploring the ancient calling of religious life.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Debating the American Future
  Sarah Dunant looks forward to next week's US presidential debate.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—James Henry on the Little Tern
  For author James Henry windsurfing is often accompanied by little terns.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—The Health Secretary on the NHS
  Health Secretary Wes Streeting joins Paddy to discuss the NHS ahead of a new report.
14. 10:00
  The Reunion—The Fall of the Berlin Wall
  Kirsty Wark is joined by witnesses recalling the day the Berlin Wall came down.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—08/09/2024
  Ian grabs the bull by the horns, and George struggles to keep his head above water.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Lee Carsley
  The new interim head coach of England's male footballers.
2. 12:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 5
  5/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
3. 12:57
  Weather—08/09/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Are public inquiries serving their purpose?
  There are more public inquiries than ever, but are they working as they should?
5. 13:30
  American Socialist
  Jill Lepore explores the life of Eugene V. Debs and the legacy of his socialist politics.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Suffolk Coast: green rooftops, unruly alexanders and dangerous pines
  Kathy Clugston and a panel of garden experts are answering questions by the Suffolk Coast.
7. 14:45
  One Night in Paradise—The Last Time
  2/3A final fling at a rundown seaside hotel takes an unexpected turn.
8. 15:00
  Mahabharata Now—Episode 6: Dance of Deceit
  Yash and Dhruv’s companies diverge under the terms of Gopi’s offer - Knowledge or Wisdom?
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Graham Norton
  Graham Norton speaks to Johny Pitts about his new novel, Frankie.
10. 16:30
  Brain of Britain—Heat 2, 2024
  Russell Davies hosts the classic general knowledge quiz.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Fight the Power: The song that became an anthem of protest
  In 1989, Public Enemy provided the soundtrack for Spike Lee's movie, Do The Right Thing
12. 17:10
  Policing Protest—Tactics and Crowds
  Exploring the policing of protest in the UK, from Peterloo to the present - and beyond.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/09/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—08/09/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/09/2024 Children's Hospital Surgeon Investigation
  A former Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital surgeon is facing an investigation.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Nihal Arthanayake
  Nihal Arthanayake selects audio highlights from the past week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/09/2024
  Susan fears the worst.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—Reaching for Rossini
  Young opera singers and their teachers reveal the beauty of Italian 'bel canto' singing.
5. 19:45
  Buried—Series 1, Series 1 - 4. Blackleg
  6/12In the dead of night, a meeting about an eerie event. Could Mobuoy still be a threat?
6. 20:00
  Word of Mouth—Former astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield on the language of Space exploration
  The Canadian former astronaut and author talks about communicating Space
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Claire Lomas, Phil Swern, Countess of Airlie, Geoff Mumford
  Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a producer, a countess and a brewer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Household Support Fund and Gambling with Credit
  The extra money being allocated for households in crisis.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Lepra
  Victoria Hislop makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lepra
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine reels from Russia's missile onslaught
  A series of Russian strikes have dented Kyiv's morale after Kursk incursion.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—08/09/2024
  Ben Wright hosts 4's Sunday night discussion programme covering Parliament and politics.
12. 23:00
  The Human Subject—The Gay Man and the Pleasure Shocks
  Patient B-19 signs up to a treatment plan, hoping it will change his desire for men.
13. 23:30
  Frontlines of Journalism—9. Who’s in control?
  The same story can look very different depending on where you get it. Who's in control?
14. 23:45
  Short Works—The Stranger by Daisy Johnson
  A brand new short story by award-winning novelist and short story writer Daisy Johnson.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/09/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—The 'ghost city' of Cyprus
  The beach resort frozen in time by 50 years of conflict, and the struggle over its future
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Gabriel in Stoke Gabriel, Devon.
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Gabriel in Stoke Gabriel, Devon.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/09/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/09/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/09/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/09/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Setting aside money for a rainy day
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Sarah Joseph.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/09/24 - A UK Fishing Strategy, elm disease and a National Park charity
  Does the UK need a fishing strategy?
10. 05:57
  Weather—09/09/2024
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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