BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 13 October 2024

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/10/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Bookclub—Susanna Clarke: Piranesi
  James Naughtie and readers in conversation with Susanna Clarke.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/10/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/10/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/10/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/10/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary le Ghyll in Barnoldswick Lancashire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary le Ghyll in Barnoldswick, Lancashire.
8. 05:45
  In Touch—A Theatre Special
  A look at the creative talents of visually impaired people in the theatre industry.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—13/10/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Thinking Allowed—Gender and Radicalisation
  How does gender influence men and women's participation in extremist politics?
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—For the Love of Plants
  Steffan Messenger visits a family run plant nursery in West Wales
4. 06:57
  Weather—13/10/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—13/10/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Church to Mosque; England's new Cardinal; Last Christians of Gaza
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Mary's Meals
  Actress Sophie Thompson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Mary's Meals
8. 07:57
  Weather—13/10/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—13/10/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Nation Shall Speak Peace Unto Nation
  A service reflecting on the BBC Singers legacy of religious broadcasting.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Naughtie on America, Call Me Ishmael
  1/4James Naughtie with the first of four programmes on America's restless search for meaning.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Gillian Burke on the Goldfinch
  Biologist Gillian Burke is enamoured by a charm of goldfinches.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Tributes paid to 'charismatic' Alex Salmond
  Joanna Cherry and David Davis reflect on Alex Salmond's impact on British politics.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Lesley Manville, actor
  Lesley Manville, actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 10:45
  More Wow—1. The Cosmos
  What is awe, and where do we find it?
16. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—13/10/2024
  Azra tries to keep the peace, and it’s judgement day for George.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Gaga
  With a new album and film in the ether, we look at the respected pop star and actor.
2. 12:30
  Just a Minute—Series 93, 4. Trying Times - the national newspaper for judges
  4/6Stephen Fry joins Sue Perkins for Radio 4's fast-talking panel show.
3. 12:57
  Weather—13/10/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—The Chancellor's tightrope
  How can the Chancellor improve public services without busting the national budget?
5. 13:30
  Old School Problems
  Hazel Shearing investigates delays in the DfE school rebuilding programme.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Kingston upon Hull: coastal planting, eucalyptus trees and mouldy grapes
  Kathy Clugston and the panel answer questions from an audience in Kingston upon Hull.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Little Dorrit - Episode 1
  John Yorke takes a look at Charles Dickens’ classic novel Little Dorrit.
8. 15:00
  Dickensian—Little Dorrit: Episode 1
  With Jason Watkins as Dickens and Samuel Barnett as Arthur Clennam.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Katherine Mansfield
  Exploring the writing of Katherine Mansfield a hundred years after her death.
10. 16:30
  Brain of Britain—Heat 7, 2024
  Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz
11. 17:00
  Witness History—The pioneering eye surgery that led to Lasik
  In 1963, Dr Jose Barraquer Moner performed the first eye surgery to fix short-sightedness.
12. 17:10
  The Verb—Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald
  Ian McMillan talks to Margaret Atwood and Alice Oswald about their poetry.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—13/10/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—13/10/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/10/2024 Israel has asked the UN to immediately remove its peacekeepers from parts of southern Lebanon
  Israel has asked the UN to remove its peacekeepers from parts of southern Lebanon
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Nicola Beckford
  Nicola Beckford selects audio highlights from the past week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/10/2024
  Clarrie attempts to build bridges.
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—We Are Not Alone
  In 1980s America, John P Timmerman recorded thousands of UFO stories in shopping malls.
5. 19:45
  Buried—Series 1, Series 1 - 9. Fear of the Unknown
  11/12In his last days, Joe thought pollution was putting lives at risk. Was he right?
6. 20:00
  Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Bonus Episode: Lady Swindlers
  Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley is live from the Radio Theatre.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Lord Ouseley, Norman Ackroyd, Lore Segal, Cissy Houston
  John Wilson on a campaigner, artist, writer and a singer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Pension Credit and Renters Insurance
  The government is writing to pensioners it thinks are entitled to pension credit.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Mary's Meals
  Actress Sophie Thompson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Mary's Meals
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Brazilian Amazon Burns
  The Amazon has had its worst fires in two decades, with most started illegally by humans.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—13/10/2024
  Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Robert Graves
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the fine poet of love and war and author of I, Claudius.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—356A to Marrakech
  Stephen Fry reads Andrew Hunter Murray’s new short story in which AI takes off - literally
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/10/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  World of Secrets—Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods, 3. Paris
  Work trips to “the city of lights” turn dark. Al Fayed’s power and control becomes clear
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary le Ghyll in Barnoldswick Lancashire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary le Ghyll in Barnoldswick, Lancashire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/10/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/10/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/10/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/10/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Peace and trust
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Right Rev Dr David Walker.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/10/24 - Harvest 2024, eco-friendly twine, UK wine
  Harvest 2024 hasn't been great - what will it mean for farmers and consumers?
10. 05:57
  Weather—14/10/2024
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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