BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 26 July 2019

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/07/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Great Romantic by Duncan Hamilton—4. Love
  4/5Toby Jones describes Neville Cardus’ love for music and a woman who sent him a fan letter.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/07/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/07/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/07/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/07/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/07/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day, with Canon Angela Tilby.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/07/19 GM crops, new Defra minister, vets
  PM calls for GM crops to be allowed, there's a new minister at Defra, and vet injuries.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—John MacPherson on the Herring Gull
  Wildlife photographer John MacPherson recalls the herring gull for Tweet of the Day.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—26/07/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—John Cooper Clarke, poet
  John Cooper Clarke, poet, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.(R)
3. 09:45
  The Great Romantic by Duncan Hamilton—5. 1960s
  5/5Toby Jones describes how Cardus witnessed the birth of a new kind of cricket in the 1960s
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Takeover 2019 - Dany Cotton, Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade
  Dany Cotton, commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, guest edits.
5. 10:45
  Ben Lewis - House Rules—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Witty drama capturing a family’s weekly meetings. By Ben Lewis.
6. 11:00
  D for Diagnosis—Ever Changing Labels
  How a diagnosis of depression could be broken down into lots of different conditions
7. 11:30
  The Specials
  Sitcom about a single mum raising a son who is on the autistic spectrum, with Ruth Jones.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—26/07/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Warlow Experiment by Alix Nathan—5. Enraged
  5/10After three years, Powyss is losing heart with his experiment.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Living Walls, Jaguar's Electric Race Cars, Multi-Generational Holidays
  The buildings being covered with plants. What is Jaguar learning by racing electric cars?
4. 12:57
  Weather—26/07/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—26/07/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  Prime Ministers' Props—Series 2, Margaret Thatcher's Handbag
  David Cannadine explores how Mrs Thatcher's handbag became a visual symbol of her power.(R)
7. 14:00
  The Archers—25/07/2019
  Jim reveals his true feelings.(R)
8. 14:15
  The Interrogation—Series 7, Evie
  3/5Roy Williams' contemporary crime drama with Kenneth Cranham and Alex Lanipekun.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Garden Wisley: Part Two
  Kathy Clugston and the gardening team are back at RHS Garden, Wisley.
10. 15:45
  The Poet and the Echo—You And I
  A relationship blossoms between a slave girl and the heir to a Sultan’s throne.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Andrea Camilleri, Johnny Clegg OBE, OIS, Christopher Kraft, Paul Krassner, Professor Rolf Gehlhaar
  Matthew Bannister on a writer, a singer, a space mission director, a satirist, a composer.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—26/07/2019
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
13. 16:55
  The Listening Project—Sarah and Tracey – It's Not Just the Hands
  Two sign language interpreters on giving deaf people the same experiences as the hearing.
14. 17:00
  PM—26/07/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/07/2019 VIP accuser jailed
  VIP abuse accuser jailed for 18 years
2. 18:30
  Lobby Land—Series 2, Risky Business
  2/5As Boris becomes PM and Britain melts, the Hot Takes team have a plan - turn off the news.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/07/2019
  Will's actions have terrible consequences
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Horrible Histories, Barbara Strozzi at 400, Barney Norris, V&A and Extinction Rebellion
  Horrible Histories review, Barbara Strozzi at 400 and Extinction Rebellion at the V&A.
5. 19:45
  Ben Lewis - House Rules—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Witty drama capturing a family’s weekly meetings. By Ben Lewis.(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Stephen Bush, Geoffrey Cox QC MP, Mary Creagh MP, Alice Thomson
  Shaun Ley presents topical debate from Ottery St Mary Parish Church in Devon.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Leaving Florence
  Sarah Dunant on why she's abandoned her beloved city of Florence.
8. 21:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—The Infinite Moonkey Cage
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landings.(R)
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Ireland criticises Boris Johnson's approach to Brexit
  Irish FM Simon Coveney warns Britain is on "a collision course" with EU.
10. 22:45
  The Warlow Experiment by Alix Nathan—5. Enraged
  5/10After three years, Powyss is losing heart with his experiment.(R)
11. 23:00
  A Good Read—Pam Hogg and Mark Billingham
  Pam Hogg and Mark Billingham join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.(R)
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—26/07/2019
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
13. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Nadia and Ernie - You See All These Beautiful People
  Friends talk about the joys of food, body image and body dysmorphia.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/07/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Great Romantic by Duncan Hamilton—5. 1960s
  5/5Toby Jones describes how Cardus witnessed the birth of a new kind of cricket in the 1960s(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/07/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/07/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/07/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/07/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/07/2019
  Reflection and prayer with Bishop David Chillingworth of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Social Media Snooping
  Harleen Nottay says snooping and spying via social media is bad for our mental health.(R)

Saturday 27 July 2019