BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 22 July 2019

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/07/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—War in the air
  Laurie Taylor explores the history of aerial bombing and tear gas.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Worcester Cathedral
  Bells on Sunday comes from Worcester Cathedral(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/07/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/07/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/07/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Angela Tilby
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—22.07.19 Vets; landscapes; school cattle.
  Two thirds of farm vets injured at work in past year; landscape review; pupils buy calves.
10. 05:56
  Weather—22/07/2019
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Paul Brook on the Black Tern
  Paul Brook recalls a long-awaited encounter with a black tern for Tweet of the Day.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/07/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Listening Project—The Listening Project Summer Special - from Bournemouth
  The second of two The Listening Project Summer Specials presented by Fi Glover.
3. 09:45
  The Great Romantic by Duncan Hamilton—1. Revolutionary
  1/5The story of how Neville Cardus revolutionised cricket journalism.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Takeover 2019 - Nadiya Hussain, TV cook, author, presenter
  Nadiya Hussain, Bake Off winner 2015, guest edits
5. 10:45
  Ben Lewis - House Rules—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/5Witty drama capturing a family’s weekly meetings. By Ben Lewis.
6. 11:00
  The Untold—Fifteen Years Later
  Fifteen years after cancer and a double mastectomy, Anna faces reconstructive surgery.
7. 11:30
  Loose Ends—Eve Myles, Michael Dapaah, Doon Mackichan, Richard Strange, Aldous Harding, Lady Sanity, Arthur Smith, Nikki Bedi
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/07/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Warlow Experiment by Alix Nathan—1. Introduction
  1/10Herbert Powyss sets out to make his mark in the field of science.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Credit card debt, High street investment, Supermarket price rises
  Travel insurance, who's banking on the high street and supermarket price rises.
4. 12:57
  Weather—22/07/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—22/07/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 2, The Duke of Wellington's Boots
  David Cannadine explores how the Duke of Wellington's boots came to define his leadership.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—21/07/2019
  Shula makes a decision.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—4/4, Scherzo
  2/4Second violin Fergus is taken ill with a suspected heart attack. By Sarah Wooley.(R)
9. 15:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 9, Royal Holloway, University of London
  1/6Students from Royal Holloway University take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Good Enough for Granny: What's so special about the food our grandmothers cook?
  Sheila Dillon meets grannies and grandchildren whose family dishes stand the test of time.(R)
11. 16:00
  The Voices of...—Series 4, Stephanie Phillips
  3/4An intimate portrait of Steph Phillips from black feminist punk band Big Joanie.
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Free Will
  Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
13. 17:00
  PM—22/07/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/07/2019 Man guilty of lying about VIP paedophile ring
  Carl Beech falsely accused political and military figures of abuse
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 71, Episode 5
  5/6The 71st series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/07/2019
  Jazzer attempts to conceal his frustration.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Macy Gray, Morris Dance Protest at Parliament, Libraries - Threatened and Reprieved
  Macy Gray talks, performs work from her latest album, Ruby, and sings her huge hit, I Try.
5. 19:45
  Ben Lewis - House Rules—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/5Witty drama capturing a family’s weekly meetings. By Ben Lewis.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Colour of Justice
  Edward Adoo investigates why there are so few non-white judges in the UK judiciary.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—A shorter working week
  What happened to the dream of working less? Sonia Sodha investigates the four-day week.
8. 21:00
  Moonbase 2029
  Dallas Campbell explores how astronauts will return to the moon. This time to stay.(R)
9. 21:30
  The Listening Project—The Listening Project Summer Special - from Bournemouth
  The second of two The Listening Project Summer Specials presented by Fi Glover.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UK accuses Iran of “state piracy”
  Foreign Secretary condemns Iranian Revolutionary Guard over tanker seizure
11. 22:45
  The Warlow Experiment by Alix Nathan—1. Introduction
  1/10Herbert Powyss sets out to make his mark in the field of science.(R)
12. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—The most powerful word
  Michael Rosen explores the strange history of 'The', the most influential word in English.(R)
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/07/2019
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/07/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Great Romantic by Duncan Hamilton—1. Revolutionary
  1/5The story of how Neville Cardus revolutionised cricket journalism.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/07/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/07/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/07/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/07/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/07/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Angela Tilby
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23.07.19 No-deal Brexit barley and sheep; TB testing.
  How could no-deal Brexit affect barley growers and sheep farmers? Vets and lay TB testers.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Paul Brook on the Garden Warbler
  Paul Brook discusses watching a garden warbler for Tweet of the Day.(R)

Tuesday 23 July 2019