BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 25 August 2019

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/08/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Short Works—In The Mountains by Amanthi Harris
  Anya seeks escape in a Spanish village.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/08/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/08/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Andrew’s Church, Hurstbourne Priors in Hampshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Andrew’s Church, Hurstbourne Priors in Hampshire
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Play the game, lads
  Ewan Flynn argues that grassroots football is more than just a game on a Sunday afternoon.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—25/08/2019
  The latest national and international news headlines.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The End of the Beginning
  Journalist Abdul-Rehman Malik asks whether death could merely be the end of the beginning.(R)
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Irish Inspiration
  John Connell talks about his powerful memoir of life on an Irish farm
4. 06:57
  Weather—25/08/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—25/08/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Religion and Music
  Edward Stourton presents a special programme about religion and music.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Anne Frank Trust.
  Sudhesh Dahad makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Anne Frank Trust
8. 07:57
  Weather—25/08/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—25/08/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Silence among the sounds
  For the Edinburgh Festival from Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church with Rev Scott McKenna
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Nature Red in Tooth and Claw
  Rebecca Stott argues that we need to rethink our relationship with nature.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Yellow Wagtail
  Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the yellow wagtail.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—25/08/2019
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—25/08/2019
  Will struggles to let go and it's a big night for Peggy
15. 11:15
  The Reunion—Death on the Rock
  Sue MacGregor recalls the controversy following the 1988 documentary, Death on the Rock.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—25/08/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 3
  Just how hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition & deviation?(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Jamie Oliver: A Life Through Food Part II
  Jamie Oliver talks to Sheila Dillon on the 20th anniversary of 'The Naked Chef' Part II
4. 12:57
  Weather—25/08/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—25/08/2019
  Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
6. 13:30
  Open Book—What are young people writing and reading?
  A special edition of Open Book recorded at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—East Dorset
  Kathy Clugston and the team of gardening experts are in East Dorset.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Glam Rock and Gooseberries
  Three conversations looking back at music and memories.
9. 15:00
  Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time—Episode 4
  4/10Marcel Proust’s allegorical contemplation on time, memory, art and love.
10. 16:00
  Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time—Episode 5
  5/10Marcel Proust’s allegorical contemplation on time, memory, art and love.
11. 17:00
  Troubles Shared
  Fergal Keane and Peter Taylor look back on reporting the Northern Ireland Troubles(R)
12. 17:40
  Four Thought—Play the game, lads
  Ewan Flynn argues that grassroots football is more than just a game on a Sunday afternoon.(R)
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2019
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—25/08/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/08/2019 Victory for England's cricketers keeps Ashes alive
  England have fought back against Australia to win the third test at Headingley.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Liz Barclay
  The best of BBC Radio this week with broadcaster Liz Barclay.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/08/2019
  Hannah doesn’t mince her words
4. 19:15
  Cooking in a Bedsitter—Series 1, Coffee Chiffon
  3/4Trisha is persuaded to cater for a double date.(R)
5. 19:45
  Stillicide—Episode 3: Butterflies
  3/12Hattie Morahan continues Cynan Jones' electrifying new series set in the very near future.
6. 20:00
  Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time—Episode 6
  6/10Marcel Proust’s allegorical contemplation on time, memory, art and love.
7. 21:00
  Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time—Episode 7
  7/10Marcel Proust’s allegorical contemplation on time, memory, art and love.
8. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—25/08/2019
  Ellie Price hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
9. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Where to Begin With... Pedro Almodovar
  Where to Begin with... Pedro Almodovar(R)
10. 23:30
  Radio 4 Appeal—Anne Frank Trust.
  Sudhesh Dahad makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Anne Frank Trust(R)
11. 23:33
  Last Word—Peter Fonda, Princess Christina of the Netherlands, Geoffrey Paul OBE, Jim Bouton
  Matthew Bannister on a film star, a princess, an editor and a baseball player.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/08/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Mastertapes—Lily Allen (B-side)
  Lily Allen answers audience questions about her 2018 album, 'No Shame'.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Andrew’s Church, Hurstbourne Priors in Hampshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Andrew’s Church, Hurstbourne Priors in Hampshire(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/08/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/08/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/08/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Dr Marika Rose.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Flower farm opens its doors to the public
  Behind the scenes with a commercial flower grower who invites visitors to pick their own.
10. 05:56
  Weather—26/08/2019
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Oystercatcher
  Michaela Strachan presents the oystercatcher.(R)

Monday 26 August 2019