BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 7 August 2016

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/08/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Keepers by Matt Haig
  From his cage in a zoo, a man wonders what it means to be human.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/08/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/08/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/08/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/08/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky
  Church bells from the Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Thomas Bach
  A look at the life of Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—07/08/2016
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Counterpoint
  Composer David Owen Norris explains and plays musical counterpoint to Mark Tully.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Edible Flowers in Devon
  The use of edible flowers by chefs and menu planners fuels a growing success in Devon.
4. 06:57
  Weather—07/08/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—07/08/2016
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Women deacons, Faith and comedy, Friends Ambulance Unit at the Somme
  Pope Francis appoints a commission to consider women deacons.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—MERU
  Simone, a mother helped by the charity MERU, presents The Radio 4 Appeal on their behalf.
8. 07:57
  Weather—07/08/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—07/08/2016
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Power to Change
  Recorded at the Keswick Convention with preacher Derek Burnside and leader Mel Lacey.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Act Your Age
  Will Self explains why he finds it hard to always act his age.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Great Skua
  The Great Skua - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—07/08/2016
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—07/08/2016
  Emma is put in a difficult position, and Lynda is taken by surprise.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Michael Heath
  Michael Heath, cartoonist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—07/08/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 65, From 2016 - The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
  6/6Jack Dee, Barry Cryer and Sandi Toksvig are joined by Miles Jupp and Richard Osman.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—The Surprising Strawberry
  Why the global future of strawberry production is hanging by a tendril.
4. 12:57
  Weather—07/08/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—07/08/2016
  Global news and analysis.
6. 13:30
  Fantasy Festival—Gillian Clarke
  Poet Gillian Clarke creates and curates the festival of her dreams.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Potting Shed Edition
  The panel offers horticultural advice to listeners at the Garden Party Potting Shed.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Not All Families Are the Same
  Caring for disabled family members and getting by as a single, student parent.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Italy: My Brilliant Friend, Episode 2
  2/2The first in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed series about a friendship that lasts a lifetime.
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Evie Wyld - After the Fire, a Still Small Voice
  James Naughtie talks to Evie Wyld about After the Fire, a Still Small Voice.
11. 16:30
  How to Write a Poem—Dickinson and Byron
  2/2Poet Glyn Maxwell leads a poetry masterclass at a dream literature festival.
12. 17:00
  Malawi's Big Charity Secret
  Simon Cox investigates the secretive world of one of Malawi's biggest charities - DAPP.(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—Thomas Bach
  A look at the life of Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/08/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—07/08/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/08/2016 Russia ParalympicTeam Banned
  IPC says 'state sponsored doping ' to blame for ban; bribes for fracking accusations
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Gerry Northam
  Gerry Northam chooses his BBC Radio highlights.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/08/2016
  Harrison doubts himself.
4. 19:15
  Sketchorama—Series 4, Episode 1
  1/4Isy Suttie presents The Twins Macabre, Massive Dad, and The Penny Dreadfuls.(R)
5. 19:45
  Reading Europe: Italian Snapshots—Journey in Red Shoes
  By Simona Vinci. A mother and her three daughters make a life-changing journey.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Plastic Bags
  Has a 5p charge caused a drop in the use of carrier bags?(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Luc Hoffmann, Sylvia Peters, Joe Powell, William Smethurst, Sandy Pearlman
  Matthew Bannister on a naturalist, an announcer, a stuntman, an editor, a rock manager.(R)
8. 21:00
  Your Money and Your Life—Thirty-Somethings
  Louise Cooper explores the big decisions for people in their thirties.(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—MERU
  Simone, a mother helped by the charity MERU, presents The Radio 4 Appeal on their behalf.(R)
10. 21:30
  In Business—Chattanooga - the High Speed City
  Does speed matter? Peter Day visits America's first 'gig city', Chattanooga, to find out.(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—07/08/2016
  Carole Walker and guests look ahead to the week in politics and discuss the 2011 riots.
12. 23:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 3, Two Weddings and a Prison Break
  9/13Meg Bowles introduces stories about marriages, secrets and taking your chances.
13. 23:50
  A Point of View—Act Your Age
  Will Self explains why he finds it hard to always act his age.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/08/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Self's Search for Meaning—Science
  1/3Will Self asks some of Britain's key opinion-makers about the nature of our existence.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky
  Church bells from the Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/08/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/08/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/08/2016
  A short reflection and prayer with the Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Milk Prices, Wild Flower Meadows, Horses
  When will the rise in milk prices be passed on to farmers?
10. 05:56
  Weather—08/08/2016
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Common Pheasant
  Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the common pheasant.(R)

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