BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 12 August 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/08/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—The People You Were Stuck With
  2/5A wistful celebration of school summer holidays and the companions who made them.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/08/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/08/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/08/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Tobi Olujinmi
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/08/20 - Office for Environmental Protection, Grouse shooting season begins, Scottish farm tour
  Caz Graham and guests discuss the role of Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Steve Vickers on the Eider
  RSPB volunteer Steve Vickers recalls childhood memories of the eider for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/08/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  More or Less—Hawaiian Pizza, Obesity and a Second Wave?
  Covid-19 cases are rising in the UK, is it a sign of a second wave of the virus?
3. 09:30
  Four Thought—War on Two Wheels
  Lois Pryce argues that cycling needs to be uncool again.
4. 09:45
  British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—Where You Happened To Be
  3/5A joyful celebration of school holidays in twentieth century Britain.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Barrister Alexandra Wilson. The new breed of "Femtech" companies. Kamala Harris Vice-President nominee
  Alexandra Wilson on breaking down the barriers of race and class to become a barrister.
6. 10:45
  Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—3. Truth Sits Upon the Lips
  3/5Barbara spots another legal issue over rewriting her will.
7. 11:00
  Fighting Together in Korea
  How the Korean War forced the US military to desegregate.
8. 11:30
  For the Love of Leo—Series 2, The Second Violin
  3/4Leo and Laura return to Paisley, where his wife died. Leo meets a musician with a secret.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—12/08/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  And Other Stories: Katherine Mansfield—3: A Cup of Tea
  Classic story by the great New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield, read by Hattie Morahan
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Tui sued; HS2 impact; Hotel offices
  Now HS2 is going ahead are the fears of those living nearby justified?
4. 12:57
  Weather—12/08/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—12/08/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  New Storytellers—Living with Dementia
  A creative insight into dementia and the support offered to help improve lives.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—11/08/2020
  Lynda finds herself in trouble
8. 14:15
  No Place But the Water—Part 1
  Linda Marshall Griffiths' drama series set in a flooded future world.
9. 15:00
  The Money Clinic—Eve and Nick
  Eavesdrop as a couple open up to a relationship counsellor about their personal finances.
10. 15:30
  Inside Health—Flu Vaccine; Dentistry and Covid; Diagnosing Coeliac disease; NHS preparations for winter
  Flu vaccine, dentistry and covid, diagnosing Coeliac disease and NHS winter preparations.
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Metrics
  Laurie Taylor explores the increasing use of metrics across many aspects of our lives.
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—June Sarpong: What is diversity?
  The BBC's Director of Creative Diversity on why change is needed.
13. 17:00
  PM—12/08/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/08/2020 Chancellor reacts to UK officially entering recession
  Rishi Sunak has acknowledged the UK is facing a "very difficult and uncertain time".
2. 18:30
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha returns with more fascinating facts and stories.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/08/2020
  Ed receives a surprising offer
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Lovecraft Country, Prison Radio Drama, Women's Prize For Fiction Shortlisted Jenny Offill
  TV drama Lovecraft Country, set in 1950s Jim Crow America, reviewed.
5. 19:45
  Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—3. Truth Sits Upon the Lips
  3/5Barbara spots another legal issue over rewriting her will.
6. 20:00
  Grounded with Louis Theroux—6. KSI
  Louis speaks to YouTube star, rapper and boxer, KSI.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—War on Two Wheels
  Lois Pryce argues that cycling needs to be uncool again.
8. 21:00
  More or Less—Hawaiian Pizza, Obesity and a Second Wave?
  Covid-19 cases are rising in the UK, is it a sign of a second wave of the virus?
9. 21:30
  The Media Show—June Sarpong: What is diversity?
  The BBC's Director of Creative Diversity on why change is needed.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UK changes the way it counts covid deaths
  Deaths in England now only logged if person tested positive within 28 days of dying
11. 22:45
  And Other Stories: Katherine Mansfield—3: A Cup of Tea
  Classic story by the great New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield, read by Hattie Morahan
12. 23:00
  Things My Mother Never Told Me (... About Lockdown)—Mae Martin
  4/4Sindhu Vee and Mae Martin talk about the influence their mothers have had on their lives.
13. 23:15
  Bunk Bed—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/4Patrick Marber and Peter Curran with their critically-acclaimed confessional series.
14. 23:30
  Wireless Nights—Series 5, Megahertz
  Jarvis Cocker navigates the ether in his nocturnal exploration of the human condition.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/08/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—Where You Happened To Be
  3/5A joyful celebration of school holidays in twentieth century Britain.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/08/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/08/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/08/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Tobi Olujinmi
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/08/20 - Neonicotinoids, Socially distanced Lairg livestock sale, Supporting rural tourism
  Caz Graham hears from those for and against lifting the ban on neonicotinoids.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mya Rose Craig on the Nuthatch
  Mya Rose Craig recalls the nuthatch for Tweet of the Day.

Thursday 13 August 2020