BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 9 September 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/09/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon—Episode 3
  3/5Nowruz commands the women’s units fighting to reclaim the Isis stronghold of Manbij.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/09/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/09/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/09/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/09/21 Westmorland Agricultural Show, Aberdeen Angus cattle, new alternative National Park
  Caz Graham visits an agricultural show to hear how it's managed to survive the pandemic.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Brown Thrasher
  Chris Packham presents the brown thrasher, usually seen in North America.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/09/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Citizens of Somewhere—Perth
  John Harris talks to people in Perth about their lives and how they see the future.
3. 09:30
  Questions Answered—Rowena
  5/5Stories of the people behind the calls at the heart of Any Questions and Any Answers.
4. 09:45
  The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon—Episode 4
  4/5The women's force now numbers thousands. Rojda is in charge of the western front line.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Coughing; Rafia Zakaria; Rosie Jones; Population and climate; Cressida Dick
  Is coughing a learnt behaviour that post-Covid, we can unlearn?
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—The Mystery of Havana Syndrome
  The mystery illness that has struck American diplomats and spies.
7. 11:30
  Safe Space
  Exploring the idea and history of ‘safe space’ as it has crossed over into the arts.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—09/09/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff—Episode 4
  4/10The family settles in at Seaview in Bognor Regis. Mrs Stevens goes missing.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Student Accommodation; Home Schooling; Garden Furniture.
  Student accommodation, home schooling and garden furniture.
4. 12:57
  Weather—09/09/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—09/09/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
6. 13:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Tolerance and Intolerance (AD 1550-1700), Mexican Codex Map
  4/5Neil MacGregor explores the Spanish religious conquest of Mexico with a map.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—08/09/2021
  Chris has a dilemma on his hands.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Off Grid
  Quirky and dark psychological drama by Ben Lewis.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—White Stags and Kidney Donation in Fife
  Clare is in Auchtermuchty, Fife, for a broad conversation across a beautiful landscape.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Restless Development
  Deborah Meaden presents the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Restless Development.
11. 15:30
  Bookclub—Lissa Evans - Old Baggage
  Lissa Evans discusses her novel Old Baggage with James Naughtie and a group of readers.
12. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Mark Gatiss: Anthony Hopkins superfan
  Mark Gatiss: Anthony Hopkins superfan.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Climate change and oil and gas exploration; cutting methane emissions; African wild dog populations; freezing eggs and sperm
  What's the future of oil and gas exploration when limiting global heating to 1.5 degrees?
14. 17:00
  PM—09/09/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/09/2021 France rejects UK government proposals to turn back migrant boats
  France has rebuffed ministers' plans to turn back some migrant boats bound for the UK.
2. 18:30
  Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Dr Phil Hammond visits the Royal United Hospital in Bath
  3/4Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at a West Country hospital.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/09/2021
  The Aldridge family struggle with where to go next.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Elijah Wood, the future of live streaming, Imriel Morgan
  Elijah Wood talks about his role as criminal profiler Bill Hagmaier in No Man of God
5. 19:45
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 2, Winston Churchill's Cigar
  David Cannadine explores how Churchill's cigar became synonymous with his image.
6. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—Universal Credit: The Challenge Ahead
  The Universal Credit £20 weekly uplift ends soon, so how are the poorest best helped now?
7. 20:30
  X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story—4. Iron Man
  How Silicon Valley capitalism is as much about storytelling as the bottom line.
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Climate change and oil and gas exploration; cutting methane emissions; African wild dog populations; freezing eggs and sperm
  What's the future of oil and gas exploration when limiting global heating to 1.5 degrees?
9. 21:30
  Citizens of Somewhere—Perth
  John Harris talks to people in Perth about their lives and how they see the future.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UK prepared to "push back" migrant boats to France
  Paris warns it won't accept "financial blackmail" or breaches of maritime law
11. 22:45
  The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff—Episode 4
  4/10The family settles in at Seaview in Bognor Regis. Mrs Stevens goes missing.
12. 23:00
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Sketches from Little Girl, Frank, Rev McMinn and Calum Gilhooley.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—09/09/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/09/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon—Episode 4
  4/5The women's force now numbers thousands. Rojda is in charge of the western front line.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/09/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/09/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/09/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/09/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/09/21 The Geronimo phenomenon, Limousin cattle, BBC Food and Farming Awards' Farming for the Future finalist
  Thousands of cattle killed to stop bovine TB. Why so much fuss about one alpaca?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Madagascar Harrier-hawk
  Chris Packham presents the Madagascan Harrier-hawk from Madagascar.

Friday 10 September 2021