BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 18 July 2021

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/07/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Green Originals—Rachel Carson
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - Rachel Carson.
3. 00:30
  From Fact to Fiction—Forced Rhubarb
  Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/07/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/07/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The church of Holy Trinity, Skipton in North Yorkshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of Holy Trinity, Skipton in North Yorkshire.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Mark Cavendish
  The British sprint cyclist making history, against the odds, in the Tour de France.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—18/07/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Childish Things
  Now past 40, Abdul-Rehman Malik asks what aspects of his youth he can carry with him.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Woodland Crofts
  Richard Baynes visits woodland crofts on the Cowal peninsula in western Scotland.
4. 06:57
  Weather—18/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—18/07/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Women at Hajj; Football and Racism and Universal Credit
  Edward Stourton takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Feed the Minds
  Broadcaster and journalist Cathy Newman makes the Radio 4 Appeal for Feed the Minds.
8. 07:57
  Weather—18/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—18/07/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Rebirth and Renewal in Senghenydd
  Bishop June Osborne preaches in a service from St Peter's Senghenydd.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Verrucas Optional
  Sara Wheeler on why she has little time for the current fad of wild swimming.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Will Young on the Woodland Kingfisher
  Singer Will Young on the woodland kingfisher for Tweet of the Day.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—18/07/2021
  News with Paddy O'Connell, including a look ahead to the easing of Covid rules in England.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—18/07/2021
  The nerves set in for Ben and the truth comes out for Helen.
15. 10:54
  Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Goldcrest
  An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the goldcrest.
16. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs—Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, athlete
  Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Olympian, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
17. 11:45
  Marketing: Hacking the Unconscious—Series 1, Selling a Philosophy
  How three words transformed a mundane sports good into an entire philosophy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—18/07/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  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. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Plate of the Nation: Second Serving
  Can the new National Food Strategy successfully transform the UK food system?
4. 12:57
  Weather—18/07/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—18/07/2021
  Jonny Dymond looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—Who are we?
  Conversations on the theme of national identity and being voted ‘best place to live’.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Hostas and Heucheras
  Kathy Clugston and her panel of experts answer gardening questions.
8. 14:45
  Green Originals—Rachel Carson
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - Rachel Carson.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Joseph Andrews Remixed, Episode 1
  1/2A funny and romantic tale about a handsome man's misadventures given an up-to-date twist.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Miranda Cowley Heller and Summer reading round up
  Chris Power speaks to Miranda Cowley Heller about her debut The Paper Palace.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Arlo Parks
  The award-winning singer selects poems requested by listeners.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Held to Ransom
  The UK schools caught in a multi-million pound cyber extortion attack by Russian hackers.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Mark Cavendish
  The British sprint cyclist making history, against the odds, in the Tour de France.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—18/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/07/2021
  Self-isolation U-turn by Prime Minister and Chancellor
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Sean Cooney
  Sean Cooney chooses the best of BBC audio this week.
3. 19:00
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 6, Me and Tina Were Up West When We Bumped Into Avril
  3/6Linda Robson stars in Jenny Eclair's comic monologue about a distressing chance encounter.
4. 19:15
  Stand-Up Specials—Alun Cochrane: Centrist Dad?
  A stand-up special about centrism from Alun Cochrane.
5. 19:45
  Wolverine Blues—Episode 1
  1/5A schoolboy's passion for music sets him on a collision course with his father.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—16/07/2021
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Jehan Sadat (pictured), Michael Horovitz, Richard Ernst, Dilip Kumar
  Matthew Bannister on a First Lady, a poet, a chemist, an actor
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Bereavement benefits
  Bereaved families can now claim financial support once restricted to married couples.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Feed the Minds
  Broadcaster and journalist Cathy Newman makes the Radio 4 Appeal for Feed the Minds.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Science in the Time of Cancel Culture
  What impact are social justice movements having on scientific research and development?
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—18/07/2021
  Ben Wright presents Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Carol Morley on Muriel Box
  Carol Morley on Muriel Box.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Childish Things
  Now past 40, Abdul-Rehman Malik asks what aspects of his youth he can carry with him.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/07/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Sideways—12. Brighter than Bagpuss
  Insights into the developing mind, from the pioneers who revolutionised kids’ TV.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The church of Holy Trinity, Skipton in North Yorkshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of Holy Trinity, Skipton in North Yorkshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/07/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/07/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/07/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Zahid Hussain
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/07/21 Wildflower meadows, giant sequoias, UN report to preserve and protect nature
  97% of UK wildflower meadows have disappeared over the last 100 years.
10. 05:56
  Weather—19/07/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Brown Kiwi
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the New Zealand brown kiwi.

Monday 19 July 2021