BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 3 July 2020

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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—03/07/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Helen McCrory, actress
  Helen McCrory, actress, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  The Boy With Two Hearts by Hamed Amiri—Episode 5
  5/5Thanks to the NHS, Hussein's health improves. He tries his hardest to give something back.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Fussy eaters, Parliament that works for women, Passing for white, Terri White - editor-in-chief Empire magazine
  What do you do when your toddler is a fussy eater?
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup, Episode 5
  5/10Suspect number five: a tribesman brought to Delhi by his one-legged welfare officer.
6. 11:00
  Guilty Men
  In 1940, an attack on the 'guilty' in government caused uproar. What can it tell us today?
7. 11:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/4Dave introduces his new girlfriend Margot, but not everyone is convinced.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—03/07/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:03
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
3. 12:06
  Brixton Hill by Lottie Moggach—Episode 5
  5/10Gripping contemporary novel by Lottie Moggach. Read by Maggie Service and Will Howard.
4. 12:20
  You and Yours—Travel Insurance; Hairdressers; Gambling Commission
  How will coronavirus impact your travel insurance?
5. 12:57
  Weather—03/07/2020
  The latest weather forecast
6. 13:00
  World at One—03/07/2020
  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), Statue of Ramesses
  5/5The world of Egypt as ruled by Ramesses II and told through one of his giant statues
8. 14:00
  The Archers—02/07/2020
  Freddie realises what’s important.
9. 14:15
  Drama on 4—#blessed
  A woman waits in hospital while her husband tears across London with a priceless suitcase.
10. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT At Home: Episode Fourteen
  Kathy Clugston and the panel answer gardening questions sent in by listeners.
11. 15:45
  Short Works—social virtues by Susannah Dickey
  A mysterious host anxiously awaits her young guests. Read by Clare Dunne.
12. 16:00
  Last Word—Milton Glaser, Terry Dicks, Professor Tom Arie, Else Blangsted
  Matthew Bannister on a designer, an MP, a psychiatrist, a music editor.
13. 16:30
  Feedback—03/07/2020
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
14. 17:00
  PM—03/07/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/07/2020 List of 'air bridge' countries published
  The countries people can travel to without quarantine on return to England are revealed.
2. 18:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 20, Episode 4
  4/6It’s not a cure, but they say laughter's the best medicine.
3. 19:00
  Front Row—Theatres in pink, David Pickard on the BBC Proms, Friday Review on Hamilton, Decolonising arts curriculum in school
  Theatres wrapped in pink to campaign for survival.
4. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup, Episode 5
  5/10Suspect number five: a tribesman brought to Delhi by his one-legged welfare officer.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Caroline Lucas MP, Gerard Lyons, Jess Phillips MP, Chris Pincher MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate from London Broadcasting House.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—Why Black Lives Matter
  Bernardine Evaristo discusses how we historicise the past
7. 21:00
  A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—The Beginnings of Science and Literature
  4/20Neil Macgregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—England's hospitality sector prepares to leave lockdown tomorrow
  Boris Johnson calls on drinkers to be responsible
9. 22:45
  Brixton Hill by Lottie Moggach—Episode 5
  5/10Gripping contemporary novel by Lottie Moggach. Read by Maggie Service and Will Howard.
10. 23:00
  A Good Read—Laurie Anderson & Stuart Maconie
  Laurie Anderson and Stuart Maconie talk about favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
11. 23:30
  Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 2, Pencil
  The pencil claims to be a miracle product of the free market, but is that true?
12. 23:45
  Today in Parliament—03/07/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/07/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Boy With Two Hearts by Hamed Amiri—Episode 5
  5/5Thanks to the NHS, Hussein's health improves. He tries his hardest to give something back.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/07/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/07/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—04/07/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/07/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ann Memmott
7. 05:45
  Four Thought—Good and Clever
  Sammy Wright asks why we put such weight on exam results.

Saturday 4 July 2020