BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 2 July 2017

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/07/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Series 1, Super Rich Kids
  Molly McGrann's story pulls back the curtain on the lives of the extremely wealthy.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/07/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/07/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Church of Saints Probus & Grace, Cornwall
  Church bells from the Church of Saints Probus & Grace, Cornwall.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Sir Martin Moore-Bick
  Sir Martin Moore-Bick, who is leading the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—02/07/2017
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—What Would Happen If?
  Malcolm Doney argues that imagination is at the heart of what it means to be human.
3. 06:35
  Living World—A Shell Nesting Bee
  Trai Anfield is in Dorset with naturalist John Walters. From 2014.
4. 06:57
  Weather—02/07/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—02/07/2017
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—The first Archbishop of New York, Muslim leadership, Angels
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Coram
  Peter Capaldi makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Coram.
8. 07:57
  Weather—02/07/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—02/07/2017
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—On this rock I will build my Church
  An ordination service for Petertide from Guildford Cathedral led by Bishop Jo Bailey Wells
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Mark of a Man
  Will Self reflects on what a truly gender-fluid society might look like.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Gary Moore on the Capercaillie
  Wildlife sound recordist Gary Moore describes his surprising encounter with capercaillie.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—02/07/2017
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—02/07/2017
  Lilian has a lot on her mind, and Harrison thinks it is time to move on.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Professor Carlo Rovelli
  Professor Carlo Rovelli, physicist, is interviewed for Desert Island Discs by Kirsty Young
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/07/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 67, Episode 1
  1/6Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Andy Hamilton and Jo Brand join chairman Jack Dee.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Hunting with the Hadza
  Dan Saladino eats with one of the last remaining hunter gatherer tribes, Tanzania's Hadza.
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/07/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—02/07/2017
  Global news and analysis.
6. 13:30
  Learning from Life and Death—Series 1, 02/07/2017
  Matthew Syed explores how we can all get better at learning from our mistakes.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Folkestone
  Eric Robson and his panel of experts visit Folkestone.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—The World According to Boys
  Meeting the requirements of the adult world can be hard work.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—John le Carré - A Perfect Spy, 1. Disappearance
  1/3When Magnus Pym disappears, MI6 launches an urgent manhunt.
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Deborah Levy - Swimming Home
  Deborah Levy discusses her Man Booker shortlisted novel Swimming Home with James Naughtie.
11. 16:30
  Hadraawi: The Shakespeare of Somalia
  Mary Harper meets Somalia's most beloved poet in a rare glimpse into the country's soul.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Children with ME
  Families of children with a severe fatigue condition say they have been accused of abuse.(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—Sir Martin Moore-Bick
  Sir Martin Moore-Bick, who is leading the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—02/07/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/07/2017 Michael Gove says the government could raise the cap on public-sector pay
  The Environment Secretary says ministers should listen to pay review bodies
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Antonia Quirke
  Antonia Quirke chooses her BBC Radio highlights.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/07/2017
  Harrison's scheme is uncovered, and Tom clears the air.
4. 19:15
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/4Featuring Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis.
5. 19:45
  Hiding Out—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/15Natalie is contacted by someone who may have information on the missing students.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—30/06/2017
  Jeremy Bowen reflects on his career as the BBC's 'Man in the Middle East'.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Lord Joffe, Michael Bond, Ann Louise Gilligan, Carla Fendi, John Avildsen
  Matthew Bannister on a lawyer, a writer, a campaigner, a businesswoman, a film director.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Is dynamic pricing coming to a supermarket near you?
  The FCA's verdict on asset managers. Is the way groceries are priced set to change?(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Coram
  Peter Capaldi makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Coram.(R)
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Who Speaks for the Workers?
  Union membership is in decline. So who will represent the workers of the gig economy?(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—02/07/2017
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Burton and Taylor's love nest
  Antonia Quirke visits the house that Richard Burton bought for Elizabeth Taylor in Mexico.(R)
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—What Would Happen If?
  Malcolm Doney argues that imagination is at the heart of what it means to be human.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/07/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Global inequality - Signs of 'nation'
  Global inequality and poverty - is it decreasing? Also, signs of 'nation'.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Church of Saints Probus & Grace, Cornwall
  Church bells from the Church of Saints Probus & Grace, Cornwall.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/07/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/07/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/07/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Stephen Shipley.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Neonicotinoids and Sugar Beet, Sheep Rustling, Northern Ireland Agriculture
  How sugar beet producers might survive without Neonicotinoids if the EU extends its ban.
10. 05:56
  Weather—03/07/2017
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—John McPherson on the Hooded Crow
  Wildlife photographer John McPherson recalls the hooded crow for Tweet of the Day.

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