BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 12 July 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/07/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Sideways—11. Too Big to Succeed
  Matthew Syed asks why major projects often fail spectacularly - spectacularly predictably.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Michael’s Church, Whichford in South Warwickshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Michael’s Church, Whichford in South Warwickshire
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/07/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/07/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/07/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rick Hill
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/07/21 Farm deaths; agricultural shows; animal feed
  Farm deaths up on last year; New EU rules on animal feed; The shows must go on!
10. 05:56
  Weather—12/07/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Asian Crested Ibis
  Chris Packham presents the rare Asian crested Ibis formerly common in Japan and China.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/07/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Patch—Hawkhurst, Kent
  An ex-army corporal is on a quest to restore military graves and help veterans with PTSD.
3. 09:30
  The Power of Negative Thinking—The Backfire Effect
  1/5Oliver Burkeman explores why trying to be happy can result in unhappiness.
4. 09:45
  The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching—1. A Journey Begins
  1/5Edward Brooke-Hitching’s fascination with curious books was sparked by his father.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Baroness Cumberlege, Euro 2020 men's football final, Equality in opera
  Are the recommendations of the Cumberlege review being acted on fast enough?
6. 11:00
  X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story—4. Iron Man
  How Silicon Valley capitalism is as much about storytelling as the bottom line.
7. 11:30
  Loose Ends—Miles Jupp, Gabrielle Brooks, Janine Irons, Ben Macintyre, Jazz Jamaica, Eoin Glackin, YolanDa Brown, 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—12/07/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Brighton Rock by Graham Greene—Episode 6
  6/10Spicer is dead, but Pinkie still doesn't feel safe. Especially with Colleoni on to him.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Wild Camping; Returning GPs; eBay Payments
  Campers go wild for pop-up campsites with no mod cons.
4. 12:57
  Weather—12/07/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—12/07/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
6. 13:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Meeting The Gods (1200 - 1400 AD), Holy Thorn Reliquary
  1/5Neil MacGregor with a reliquary made for a thorn from Christ's crown of thorns.
7. 14:00
  Drama on 4—The Queen of the Isle of Wight
  By Barney Norris. A woman tries to escape her past on an island she has never left.
8. 14:45
  The Why Factor—Sad Music
  Sad music has become more popular according to a recent study. Why do people listen to it?
9. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—Brain of Brains 2021
  The quiz contest of champions, chaired by Russell Davies.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Drinking Culture: The women calling out sexism in the alcohol industry
  Jaega Wise speaks to those hoping to change how women are treated in the drinks world
11. 16:00
  Written in Scotland—Episode 3: Urban Scotland
  3/4A four-part series on the relationship that Scotland’s writers have with Scotland itself.
12. 16:30
  Curious Cases—Series 16, The Sting in the Tail
  3/6What’s the point of wasps? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate
13. 17:00
  PM—12/07/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/07/2021 Lifting of restrictions in England to go ahead
  Johnson confirms Covid-19 measures will be cancelled, but urges people to remain cautious
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 75, Episode 5
  5/6From Broadcasting House's Radio Theatre with a virtual audience from the North of England.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/07/2021
  There’s a surprise for Eddie.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Marcus Rashford mural, Ian McMillan, gender split in publishing
  The Marcus Rashford mural which was defaced is part of a community street art project.
5. 19:45
  The Northern Bank Job—Episode One: Unexpected Visitors
  1/10Belfast writer Glenn Patterson has unfinished business with the 2004 Northern Bank robbery
6. 20:00
  This Union—A Sea Between Us, Episode 1
  1/3In Northern Ireland's centenary year, Andrea Catherwood asks what unionism means now.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Science in the Time of Cancel Culture
  What impact are social justice movements having on scientific research and development?
8. 21:00
  My Cat, The Judge
  But is she? Meet Velma: a cat with attitude. And Suzi Ruffell, her owner.
9. 21:30
  The Patch—Hawkhurst, Kent
  An ex-army corporal is on a quest to restore military graves and help veterans with PTSD.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—All covid legal restrictions will end on July 19
  Boris Johnson warns life will not return to normal next week
11. 22:45
  Brighton Rock by Graham Greene—Episode 6
  6/10Spicer is dead, but Pinkie still doesn't feel safe. Especially with Colleoni on to him.
12. 23:00
  Rewinder—Psychic Ponies and Carrie Fisher vs Sausage Stew
  Greg James heads deep into the BBC archives to deliver a selection of prime audio.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—12/07/2021
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/07/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Madman's Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching—1. A Journey Begins
  1/5Edward Brooke-Hitching’s fascination with curious books was sparked by his father.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/07/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/07/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/07/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rick Hill
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/07/23 - Rising food prices, Global food security, Agriculture no-show
  Food prices could rise by more than ten percent owing to worker shortages.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Great Bustard
  Chris Packham presents the great bustard.

Tuesday 13 July 2021