BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 21 August 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/08/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Following Pappano—Episode 4
  4/5Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/08/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/08/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/08/2020
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/08/20 - Produce self-sufficiency in the UK, agricultural law and invasive stink bugs
  The National Farmers' Union wants the UK to become more self-sufficient in produce.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Florida Scrub Jay
  Sir David Attenborough presents the Florida scrub jay.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/08/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Black Wednesday
  Kirsty Wark and guests recall the 1992 sterling collapse known as Black Wednesday.
3. 09:45
  Following Pappano—Episode 5
  5/5Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Author Wendy Holden. Sexual violence in rural areas. How to make time for yourself
  Author Wendy Holden on her novel inspired by the Queen's governess.
5. 10:45
  Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom—5. Pregnancy
  5/5Desi wants Lucy’s pregnancy written into the show, but the TV network disagrees.
6. 11:00
  The Hidden History of the Mantelpiece
  Rachel Hurdley explores the story of the mantelpiece and how it reveals our secret selves.
7. 11:30
  Relativity—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Can a brief appearance from Richard Osman lighten the mood?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—21/08/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—5. The War With Napoleon
  5/10The English Navy is preventing ships landing in France to cut off supplies to Napoleon.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Customer service abuse, Shut hotels, Renting on benefits
  New research suggests more customer service workers are experience abuse from customers.
4. 12:57
  Weather—21/08/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—21/08/2020
  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), Gold Coin of Croesus
  5/5Neil MacGregor's retelling of history through objects - gold coins of Croesus
7. 14:00
  The Archers—20/08/2020
  Fallon finds herself bombarded
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Fledgling
  Lockdown explored from an unexpected angle in this coming-of-age drama by Sami Ibrahim.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT At Home: Episode Twenty-one
  Kathy Clugston chairs this week's horticultural panel show.
10. 15:45
  The Poet and the Echo—A Nocturnal Reverie
  Jenni Fagan's dreamlike story inspired by the poetry of Anne Finch.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Julian Bream CBE, Elizabeth Ward OBE, Chris Graham-Bell, Stuart Christie
  Matthew Bannister on a guitarist, a campaigner, a publisher, an anarchist.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—21/08/2020
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
13. 17:00
  PM—21/08/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/08/2020 NW England lockdown
  Tighter restrictions in Oldham, Blackburn and Pendle due to coronavirus spikes
2. 18:30
  Summer Comedy Festival—Sara Pascoe
  5/6Sara Pascoe curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers.
3. 19:00
  Front Row—Christopher Nolan's Tenet reviewed, British Museum re-opens, Paula Peters on Wampum exhibition, Shedinburgh fringe festival
  The long-awaited Tenet on the big screen - Front Row reviews.
4. 19:45
  Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom—5. Pregnancy
  5/5Desi wants Lucy’s pregnancy written into the show, but the TV network disagrees.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Charles Clarke, Stella Creasy MP, Michelle Donelan MP, Toby Young
  Anita Anand presents political debate from Broadcasting House London.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—Tolerance: the Unfashionable Virtue
  John Gray discusses why he believes liberals are turning their backs on tolerance.
7. 21:00
  Drama on 4—Lockdown Theatre Festival: Shoe Lady
  By E.V. Crowe. The Royal Court production recorded in lockdown. With Katherine Parkinson.
8. 21:55
  Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Skylark
  An Extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the soaring skylark.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Preparations being made to transfer Alexei Navalny to Germany
  Doctors in Siberia had said he was too ill to be moved, but later changed their minds
10. 22:45
  Poldark: The Miller's Dance by Winston Graham—5. The War With Napoleon
  5/10The English Navy is preventing ships landing in France to cut off supplies to Napoleon.
11. 23:00
  Great Lives—Peter Frankopan on Konstantin Tsiolkovsky
  The best-selling historian Peter Frankopan nominates Russia's "father of space travel"
12. 23:30
  Lights Out—Series 2, The Saigon Tapes
  Ripples from an explosion in Saigon in 1966 are felt in the soul of a 17-yr-old in London.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/08/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Following Pappano—Episode 5
  5/5Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/08/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/08/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/08/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/08/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Calvin T Samuel.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—The Craft of Surgery
  Sam Gallivan examines the similarities between surgery and sculpture.

Saturday 22 August 2020