BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 8 August 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/08/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Oak Papers by James Canton—Episode 5
  5/5James Canton explores the history and symbolic power of oak trees.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/08/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/08/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/08/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Tobi Olujinmi
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—The Power of Mentoring
  Reggie Nelson believes in the importance for young people to find a mentor.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—08/08/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—Green Pavements
  Why the plants in our pavement cracks are attracting attention as important urban flora.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—08/08/20 Farming Today This Week: Harvest 2020, beavers, wild camping banned
  Today we’re talking beavers, a ban on wild camping, and a ‘challenging’ harvest 2020.
4. 06:57
  Weather—08/08/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—08/08/2020
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Jackie Kay
  Drag queen and author Amrou Al-Kadhi, fitness model Ben Mudge and Emily Kolltviet.
7. 10:30
  You're Dead to Me—The Aztecs
  Travel back to the land of the Aztecs for tales of human sacrifice. And food!
8. 11:00
  The Briefing Room—Scottish Independence: Hope and Fear
  What is behind rising support for independence and how could another referendum happen?
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—The death knell for Beirut?
  Stories from South Africa, Germany, Iran, France and on the aftermath of the Beirut blast.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—08/08/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Money Clinic—Eve and Nick
  Eavesdrop as a couple open up to a relationship counsellor about their personal finances.
3. 12:30
  Summer Comedy Festival—Episode 3
  3/6Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.
4. 12:57
  Weather—08/08/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—08/08/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Tan Dhesi MP, Soumaya Keynes, Tim Montgomerie, Theresa Villiers MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate from Broadcasting House in London.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—08/08/2020
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  One to One—Veggie roots: Miles Chambers meets Rachel Ama
  Miles Chambers grew up veggie. Can Rachel Ama convince him to return to his roots?
9. 15:00
  Saturday Drama—The Martin Beck Killings, Cop Killer
  9/10Steven Mackintosh stars as Martin Beck in the classic 1960s Swedish detective series
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Zadie Smith, Baby banks, Pat Hume, Irish tampon ad, Victoria Cilliers, Kids against plastic
  Zadie Smith on her series of essays written during the early months of lockdown.
11. 17:00
  PM—08/08/2020
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  The Inquiry—Will the pandemic get worse in the winter?
  There are fears that coronavirus will surge as temperatures drop.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—08/08/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/08/2020 Home Office seeks navy help over migrant crossings
  Home Office seeks military help over migrant crossings
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Lesley Manville, Linda Grant, DBC Pierre, Tahmima Anam, JP Devlin, Nikki Bedi
  Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  The Long View—Rethink, The Unexpected Impact of Influenza on the English Reformation
  2/5Jonathan Freedland and guest explore how Britain has recovered from crises in its history
4. 19:15
  The Reith Lectures—Hilary Mantel, Can These Bones Live?
  Hilary Mantel on how historical fiction can make the past come to life.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—LOLs on LPs
  David Walliams remembers the comedy albums which inspired him to write and perform.
6. 21:00
  Tracks—Series 2: Strata, Omnibus Part 2
  By Matthew Broughton. The concluding part of the conspiracy thriller's second series.
7. 21:45
  Goodnight, Vienna—A Bird in Vienna
  3/3An old woman in America recalls a day from her Viennese childhood.
8. 22:00
  News—08/08/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Moral Lessons for a Post-Covid World
  Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
10. 23:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 10, Mansfield College Oxford
  6/6Three students from Mansfield College Oxford take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 23:30
  Fothermather
  Poet Gail McConnell explores what it means to be a parent in a same-sex relationship.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/08/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The Way I See It—Renee Fleming chooses Colors for a Large Wall
  14/3030 of the world's sharpest minds choose a work from MoMA's collection. How do they see it?
3. 00:30
  The Poet and the Echo—Carpe Diem
  Cathy Forde takes inspiration from Horace's famous ode in this moving story.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/08/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/08/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Dunstan, Stepney in Greater London
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Dunstan, Stepney in Greater London.
9. 05:45
  The Long View—Rethink, The Unexpected Impact of Influenza on the English Reformation
  2/5Jonathan Freedland and guest explore how Britain has recovered from crises in its history

Sunday 9 August 2020