BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 22 August 2017

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/08/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell—1. Neck
  1/5Novelist Maggie O'Farrell's memoir, told through a series of near-death experiences.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/08/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/08/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/08/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/08/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/08/2017
  A reading and a reflection to start the day with Canon Edwin Counsell.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Hepatitis E in pork, Quinoa harvest, Crop genetics, Floating windfarms
  It is reported that thousands may have contracted hepatitis E from imported sausages.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Lily Burton on the Mute Swan
  Lily Burton is the youngest birder on Tweet and she shares a sad story of a mute swan.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/08/2017
  News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Listening Project—The Listening Project Live from Hull - Humber Dock
  Fi Glover and friends acknowledge the heart of Hull UK City of Culture UK regeneration.
3. 09:30
  The Ideas That Make Us—Series 5, Time
  Who owns time? Bettany Hughes examines what time means to us and how we can best use it .(R)
4. 09:45
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell—2. Cerebellum
  2/5Author Maggie O'Farrell's account of falling seriously ill with encephalitis aged eight.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Women's Ministry, Same-sex marriage in Australia, Suhani Jalota
  100 years of women's ministry in the UK. Same-sex marriage vote in Australia.
6. 10:45
  Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Megan's sister Beth has arrived unexpectedly, and there is news of a less welcome visitor.
7. 11:00
  Natural Histories—Eel
  Brett Westwood explores our relationship with the mysterious and fascinating eel.
8. 11:30
  Roger Law and the Giant Pot
  Roger Law gets immersed in the world of Chinese ceramics.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/08/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—22 August 1917 - Isabel Graham
  Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How have you got involved in women's sport?
  Tell us how have you got involved in women's sport.
4. 12:57
  Weather—22/08/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—22/08/2017
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Life Drawing—Series 1, Julia Langdon meets Martin Rowson
  Political cartoonist Martin Rowson sits down to draw and interview Julia Langdon.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—21/08/2017
  Shula spots an opportunity.(R)
8. 14:15
  Test Case—Mr C
  Philip Palmer's drama reveals the true story of Mr C, whose case made legal history.(R)
9. 15:00
  Test Case—The Legacy of Mr C
  Meet the extraordinary people behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases.(R)
10. 15:30
  Short Cuts—Series 13, Duet
  2/7Josie Long hears stories of duets, conversations and gatecrashing honeymoons.
11. 16:00
  Jarvis and Matthew—Setting Out
  Martin Jarvis and Christopher Matthew head to the 1960s and their first forays into work.(R)
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Don McCullin on Norman Lewis
  Don McCullin chooses his old travel companion Norman Lewis for Great Lives.
13. 17:00
  PM—22/08/2017
  Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/08/2017 Barcelona suspect admits bigger attack planned
  Suspected militant reportedly tells a judge they intended to blow up a number of targets
2. 18:30
  Shush!—Series 1, Mobile Library
  2/4An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/08/2017
  Lynda makes herself indispensable.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Authors' better, but not-so-famous, books; Kathryn Bigelow; Eric Ravilious; a Shakespeare Sonnet in Pidgin
  Not-so-famous but better books; Kathryn Bigelow; Eric Ravilious; a great sonnet in Pidgin.
5. 19:45
  Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Megan's sister Beth has arrived unexpectedly, and there is news of a less welcome visitor.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Edge of Life
  We follow the healthcare authority aiming to reduce lives lost to suicide to 0% by 2020.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—An experienced actor and a young poet talk about the impact of their visual impairment
  With 16-year-old poet Grace Marsh and seasoned actor Karina Jones.
8. 21:00
  Too Much Medicine? The Problem of Overtreatment
  Dr Margaret McCartney asks if too many healthy people are being told they are ill.
9. 21:30
  The Listening Project—The Listening Project Live from Hull - Humber Dock
  Fi Glover and friends acknowledge the heart of Hull UK City of Culture UK regeneration.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—President Trump decides that American troops have to remain in Afghanistan
  The US secretary of state warns Pakistan not to frustrate Mr Trump's new commitment.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Midwinter Break, Episode 6
  6/9A misunderstanding at the Anne Frank House leaves Stella reeling.
12. 23:00
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 6, A Dish of Neapolitan
  1/3Two Second World War veterans reunite 60 years on in Italy and behave disgracefully.(R)
13. 23:30
  Science Stories—The Medieval Bishop's Big Bang Theory
  Philip Ball on a very modern medieval Big Bang Theory forged by a 13th-century bishop.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/08/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell—2. Cerebellum
  2/5Author Maggie O'Farrell's account of falling seriously ill with encephalitis aged eight.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/08/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/08/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/08/2017
  A reading and a reflection to start the day with Canon Edwin Counsell.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Farm fires, First-time harvest
  Latest figures show a 30% increase in the cost of farm fires. We ask why.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Alex Gregory on the Kingfisher
  Olympic Gold medallist Alex Gregory on the birds he sees while out early morning training.

Wednesday 23 August 2017