BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 17 August 2020

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/08/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Metrics
  Laurie Taylor explores the increasing use of metrics across many aspects of our lives.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/08/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/08/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/08/2020
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/08/20 Fears over Scottish environment post-Brexit, city farms, non-farming jobs that help farmers
  Charities fear environment will suffer post Brexit, city farms, jobs that help farmers.
10. 05:56
  Weather—17/08/2020
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Red-breasted Goose
  Chris Packham presents the red breasted goose in Siberia.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/08/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Patch—Milton Keynes
  The random postcode generator delivers us up a Jimi Hendrix roadie turned pornographer
3. 09:30
  Laws That Aren't Laws—Murphy's Law
  1/5Comedian Robin Ince explores laws that govern our lives that really aren’t, but should be.
4. 09:45
  Following Pappano—Episode 1
  1/5Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Women's rights in Afghanistan, Fleet street pioneer Julie Welch, Infertility, The works of Mary Stewart
  Peace talks with the Taliban: Safeguarding women's rights in Afghanistan.
6. 10:45
  Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom—1. Negotiations
  1/5The fascinating truth behind groundbreaking TV sitcom, I Love Lucy.
7. 11:00
  My Name Is...—My Name Is Lucy
  Lucy is single, 41. Is it time for her to abandon computer-generated love matches?
8. 11:30
  Loose Ends—Alan Cumming, Karen Koren, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Fern Brady, Camille O' Sullivan, Callum Easter, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—17/08/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—1. Growing Up
  1/10Cornwall 1812, and marriage in all its guises is in the air.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Banks, Trains and Eye Make-Up Tips
  Bank service; Eye make-up; Rail franchises
4. 12:57
  Weather—17/08/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—17/08/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC), Lachish Reliefs
  1/5Neil MacGregor's world history continues with images of war made over 2500 years ago
7. 14:00
  Drama on 4—Luxembourg Gardens
  By Katie Hims. Katherine Mansfield's last day in Paris, inspired by her writings.
8. 14:45
  Museum of Lost Objects—Al-Ma’arri the Poet
  Why was the bust of a blind, vegetarian, medieval poet the casualty of Syria's modern war?
9. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 8, 2020
  The nationwide general knowledge quiz for the title of Brain of Britain.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Food and the legacy of slavery
  Jaega Wise and Dan Saladino investigate the hidden story of slavery in our food.
11. 16:00
  Sketches: Stories of Art and People—Lost and Found
  True stories of life-changing encounters with art in all its forms.
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Animal Farm
  Ernie Rea discusses 'Animal Farm' on the anniversary of its publication 75 years ago.
13. 17:00
  PM—17/08/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/08/2020 U-turn on A-Level and GCSE results
  There had been fierce criticism from parents and teachers of this year's grading system.
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 65, Episode 3
  3/6Jack Dee, Barry Cryer and Tony Hawks are joined by Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/08/2020
  The pressure piles on Fallon.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—An interview with Jamaican dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson
  An interview with Jamaican dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, 2020 PEN Pinter Prize winner.
5. 19:45
  Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom—1. Negotiations
  1/5The fascinating truth behind groundbreaking TV sitcom, I Love Lucy.
6. 20:00
  Faith on the Move
  A journey with the chaplains who support travellers on Britain’s rail network.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—The Missing Bodies of Guayaquil
  Mike Lanchin follows the story of Rita Baque, searching for the body of her late husband.
8. 21:00
  Writing's on the Wall
  Lucky socks, pre-match rituals, Nadal’s water bottles. Sport is teeming with superstition.
9. 21:30
  The Patch—Milton Keynes
  The random postcode generator delivers us up a Jimi Hendrix roadie turned pornographer
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Major u-turn over A Level results in England
  Algorithm goes, teacher assessment back in
11. 22:45
  Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—1. Growing Up
  1/10Cornwall 1812, and marriage in all its guises is in the air.
12. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Talking to Strangers
  Professor Tanya Byron sitting in for Michael Rosen on talking to strangers.
13. 23:30
  Lights Out—Big Tex
  Documentary adventures that encourage you to take a closer listen.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/08/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Following Pappano—Episode 1
  1/5Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/08/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/08/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/08/2020
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/08/20 - Closure of farm scholarship scheme in Wales, Oats and blockchain, The role of the Agronomist
  The Llyndy Isaf scholarship scheme is going to come to a close after five years.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—North Island Kokako
  Chris Packham presents the North Island kokako from New Zealand.

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