BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 2 July 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/07/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Boy With Two Hearts by Hamed Amiri—Episode 3
  3/5The Amiri family are still desperate to get to the UK. They pray the NHS will save Hussein
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/07/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/07/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—02/07/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/07/2020
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/07/20 - Scrutinising the Green Recovery Fund, Nature Recovery Networks, Blueberries
  The government has announced £40m for Green Recovery but some don't think it's enough.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—James Henry on the Little Owl
  Author James Henry recalls the little owl for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/07/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Mary, Queen of Scots
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of Mary, Queen of Scots.
3. 09:45
  The Boy With Two Hearts by Hamed Amiri—Episode 4
  4/5The Amiri family finally make it to the UK and hope Hussein's health now stands a chance.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—The film Lynn and Lucy; The Double X Economy; Gender Bias at Work and Domestic Abuse Bill.
  The Double X Economy, gender bias at work and a new film on friendship, Lynn and Lucy.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup, Episode 4
  4/10Suspect number 4: an ambitious and corrupt politician embarrassed by her son's activities.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Did Japan get lucky?
  Stories from South Asia, Italy, Iraqi Kurdistan and on Japan's approach to Covid-19.
7. 11:30
  Art of Now—Recombinant Rhymes and DNA Art
  Anna McNamee meets the artists and poets using genetic science to create stunning works.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/07/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—02/07/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  Brixton Hill by Lottie Moggach—Episode 4
  4/10Gripping contemporary novel by Lottie Moggach. Read by Maggie Service and Will Howard.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—Pubs, Gambling Report and Racism in Charities
  Will drinkers take to the 'new normal' when pubs re-open this weekend
5. 12:57
  Weather—02/07/2020
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—02/07/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
7. 13:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC), Mold Gold Cape
  4/5Neil MacGregor tells the story of a gold cape found in Wales and made over 3500 years ago.
8. 14:00
  The Archers—01/07/2020
  Elizabeth takes the first step
9. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and the Age of Miracles
  Rumpole defends Hilda’s relation in an Ecclesiastical court. With Benedict Cumberbatch.
10. 15:00
  Open Country—Julie Walters on Warley Woods
  Julie Walters shares memories of her favourite childhood park, Warley Woods in Smethwick.
11. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hospice Care Kenya
  Mike Wooldridge makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hospice Care Kenya
12. 15:30
  Open Book—Elizabeth Wetmore
  Alex Clark speaks to Elizabeth Wetmore about her book Valentine
13. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Film-makers in Lockdown
  Mark Jenkin, Carol Morley and Andrew Kotting.
14. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Preventing pandemics, invading alien species, blood types & COVID-19.
  Preventing zoonotic pandemics; invasive species; blood groups and COVID-19
15. 17:00
  PM—02/07/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/07/2020 'Biggest' operation against organised crime
  Hundreds of arrests in UK after police in EU penetrate criminals' secret communications
2. 18:30
  Ankle Tag—Series 3, Gruff's Mum
  6/6Gruff's mum visits - but how will she react to news about her ex-husband?
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/07/2020
  Freddie realises what’s important.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Secrets She Keeps, Fyzal Boulifa, Urdu poetry in Bradford
  The Secrets She Keeps, Fyzal Boulifa on his new film Lynn + Lucy, Urdu poetry in Bradford.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup, Episode 4
  4/10Suspect number 4: an ambitious and corrupt politician embarrassed by her son's activities.
6. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—The Leicester lockdown
  How local lockdowns will work, Leicester’s is likely to be the first of many.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Can science save the economy?
  Can science save the economy? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Preventing pandemics, invading alien species, blood types & COVID-19.
  Preventing zoonotic pandemics; invasive species; blood groups and COVID-19
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Mary, Queen of Scots
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of Mary, Queen of Scots.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Ghislaine Maxwell appears in court in the United States
  Maxwell charged with helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girls
11. 22:45
  Brixton Hill by Lottie Moggach—Episode 4
  4/10Gripping contemporary novel by Lottie Moggach. Read by Maggie Service and Will Howard.
12. 23:00
  For the Love of Leo—Series 1, The Countess of Mars
  2/4Leo’s aristocratic friend Clementine seeks love to heal sorrow. Leo offers friendship.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—02/07/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/07/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Boy With Two Hearts by Hamed Amiri—Episode 4
  4/5The Amiri family finally make it to the UK and hope Hussein's health now stands a chance.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/07/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/07/2020
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/07/20 - Escape to the country, Frozen soft fruits, Money for Northern Irish farmers
  Businesses are getting ready as rural tourism opens up in England and Northern Ireland.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Rachel Unthank's Magpie
  For Rachel Unthank a lifetime interest in magpies provides this Tweet of the Day.

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