BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 23 August 2017

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/08/2017
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Aleks in Wonderland: The Story of the Internet—Series 1, The World Wide Villain
  Did the World Wide Web's Utopian ideals spread crime and obscenity?
3. 09:30
  All in a Chord—Mahler: Symphony No. 10
  3/5Ivan Hewett examines a chord from Mahler's 10th Symphony.(R)
4. 09:45
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell—3. Abdomen
  3/5Complications during labour leave O'Farrell close to death in the operating theatre.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Daughters estranged from their mothers, Parenting for self-esteem
  Three daughters on why they no longer see their mothers.
6. 10:41
  Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5An abducted girl, a gangster, a nationalist. Thriller set in 1890s Whitechapel.
7. 10:55
  The Listening Project—John and Victoria - Pancake Batter Horror
  The lessons Freddy Krueger and Frankenstein can teach us.
8. 11:00
  Monkman and Seagull's Polymathic Adventure
  A defence of general knowledge by two stars from the last series of University Challenge.(R)
9. 11:30
  Bad Salsa—Series 3, Day of the Living Dead
  1/2Jill and Chippy try to follow Terri's wishes for her funeral.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—23/08/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—23 August 1917 - Kitty Lumley
  Kitty seeks to retrieve what she has lost.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Supermarket suppliers; Isle of Man food; Extreme dog grooming
  The industry watchdog responds on a problem affecting some supermarket suppliers.
4. 12:57
  Weather—23/08/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—23/08/2017
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Life Drawing—Series 1, Ralph Steadman meets Martin Rowson
  Ralph Steadman gets painted over a pint with fellow cartoonist Martin Rowson.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—22/08/2017
  Lynda makes herself indispensable.(R)
8. 14:15
  The Interrogation—Series 2, Marc
  1/3Max and Sean investigate the case of an ex-colleague suspected of domestic violence.(R)
9. 15:00
  Money Box—The Death of Retirement, The Role of the Private Pension Industry
  Can we rely on the pensions industry to help us attain the comfy retirement we aspire to?(R)
10. 15:30
  From Agony to Analgesia—Controlling Pain
  How does the brain control pain? Professor of neuroimaging, Irene Tracey investigates.
11. 16:00
  U and Non-U: Does Anyone Still Care?
  Etiquette expert William Hanson updates U and non-U for 2017. But does anyone still care?
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—23/08/2017
  Martin Lewis, the Westminster lobby, Will Young and Chris Sweeney's Homo Sapiens podcast.
13. 17:00
  PM—23/08/2017
  PM at 5pm- Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/08/17 Proposals for UK's legal relationship with the EU after Brexit published.
  The government has published proposals on its legal relationship with the EU post Brexit.
2. 18:30
  Ankle Tag—The Beginning
  Sitcom pilot about a fraudster dad on parole. Stars Elis James, Steve Speirs and Katy Wix.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/08/2017
  Matt's request is denied.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Steven Soderbergh returns to film-making with Logan Lucky
  Director Steven Soderbergh on Logan Lucky; Gwendolyn Brooks' poems; Cormoran Strike novels
5. 19:45
  Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5An abducted girl, a gangster, a nationalist. Thriller set in 1890s Whitechapel.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Fix—Series 1, Childhood Obesity
  The teams have just one day to find solutions to the problem of childhood obesity.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—How to Be Optimistic (Despite Everything)
  Comedian Nick Revell explains why he manages to be optimistic - despite all the evidence.
8. 21:00
  From Agony to Analgesia—Controlling Pain
  How does the brain control pain? Professor of neuroimaging, Irene Tracey investigates.(R)
9. 21:30
  Aleks in Wonderland: The Story of the Internet—Series 1, The World Wide Villain
  Did the World Wide Web's Utopian ideals spread crime and obscenity?(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UK government proposes ECJ should have no direct jurisdiction over the UK after Brexit
  Critics claim European judges will still have influence.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Midwinter Break, Episode 7
  7/9Gerry is beset by long-buried memories of an upsetting incident from early in his marriage
12. 23:00
  The John Moloney Show—Series 2, Edward Goes to the Vet
  1/4John Moloney returns with more stand-up comedy - mostly about his much-loved cat Edward.
13. 23:15
  Kieran Hodgson's Earworms—Series 1, Schnittke
  4/4An idiot's guide to Schnittke. Perfect for fans of comedy, classical music, and idiots.
14. 23:30
  Science Stories—The Anglo-Saxon remedy that kills MRSA
  Naomi Alderman opens the pages of medieval recipe books to find antimicrobial salves.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/08/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell—3. Abdomen
  3/5Complications during labour leave O'Farrell close to death in the operating theatre.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/08/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/08/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/08/2017
  A reading and a reflection to start the day with Canon Edwin Counsell.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Access to land in Wales, Blackcurrants, London sheep
  NFU Cymru responds to the Welsh Government's plans to open up more land to the public.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tiffany Francis on the Corncrake
  Tiffany Francis recalls not realising she's seen a corncrake on Lunga for Tweet of the Day

Thursday 24 August 2017