BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 1 August 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/08/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Green Originals—Petra Kelly
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - Petra Kelly.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—The Counting Sheep by Lucy Caldwell
  Mary couldn’t sleep until she woke to unexpected visitors.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/08/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/08/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church in Marsworth, Buckinghamshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church in Marsworth, Buckinghamshire
9. 05:45
  Profile—Professor Chris Whitty
  The coronavirus epidemic is a crisis for England's chief medical officer. How will he do?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—01/08/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Power in Weakness
  Journalist Remona Aly examines how weakness can often be powerful.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Robot Highways
  Vernon Harwood visits a fruit farm in Kent where the robots are taking over!
4. 06:57
  Weather—01/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—01/08/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—01/08/2021
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—The National Brain Appeal
  Sophie Leggett makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Brain Appeal.
8. 07:57
  Weather—01/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—01/08/2021
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—"We cling to our faith"
  On 4th August 2020 a nuclear sized explosion in Beirut devastated its ancient churches.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—In the Dingle Peninsula
  John Connell walks in the footsteps of the Irish monk, St Brendan.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Red-necked Nightjar
  Chris Packham presents the nocturnal red-necked nightjar of the Spanish countryside.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—01/08/2021
  News with Paddy O'Connell including the Olympics with gold medalist Tessa Sanderson.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—01/08/2021
  Ian demands the truth and Roy has romance on his mind
15. 10:54
  Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Redstarts
  An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the common and black redstart.
16. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs—Nazir Afzal, lawyer
  Nazir Afzal, lawyer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
17. 11:45
  Marketing: Hacking the Unconscious—Series 1, Food Tubs, Facebook and Fetishes
  How brands harness the power of social proofing.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—01/08/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 1
  1/7Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Catering in Care Homes
  Sheila Dillon explores the challenges around cooking up good quality food in care homes.
4. 12:57
  Weather—01/08/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—01/08/2021
  Jonny Dymond look at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—Anything Is Possible
  Cats versus dogs, autograph hunters, Huntington’s Disease and madcap ways of fundraising.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Crocheted Mushrooms and Vegetables for Schoolrooms
  Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
8. 14:45
  Green Originals—Petra Kelly
  Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today - Petra Kelly.
9. 15:00
  The King Must Die—Episode 1
  1/2Theseus sets out to solve the mystery of his birth and follow his destiny into danger.
10. 16:00
  Bookclub—Tahmima Anam - A Golden Age
  Tahmima Anam discusses her award winning novel, A Golden Age.
11. 16:30
  MTV - A British Invention?
  Adam Buxton uncovers the influence of British music videos at the dawn of MTV.
12. 17:00
  Black Hill, Bleak Summer
  A farming community recalls the UK's worst ever foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in 2001.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Professor Chris Whitty
  The coronavirus epidemic is a crisis for England's chief medical officer. How will he do?
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—01/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—01/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/08/2021
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Lindsey Chapman
  Lindsey Chapman chooses the best of BBC audio this week.
3. 19:00
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 6, Dreambreaker
  5/6Christine Kavanagh plays a shop assistant in this comic monologue by Jenny Eclair.
4. 19:15
  Stand-Up Specials—Tessa Coates: Resting Witch Face
  Tessa Coates explores the rise in modern witchcraft in young women.
5. 19:45
  Wolverine Blues—Episode 3
  3/5Dr Maeder’s sessions bring some uncomfortable truths about Max’s home life to the surface.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—30/07/2021
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Jackie Mason (pictured), John Woodcock, Dinah Murray, Billy Lacey
  Matthew Bannister on a comedian, a cricket writer, a campaigner, a marshman
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Access to accounts
  The customers taking legal action to get access to their cash.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—The National Brain Appeal
  Sophie Leggett makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Brain Appeal.
10. 21:30
  American Psycho at 30
  Writer Octavia Bright explores how Bret Easton Ellis's novel resonates, 30 years on.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—01/08/2021
  Alex Forsyth hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Francis Lee on My Beautiful Laundrette
  Francine Stock talks to director Francis Lee about My Beautiful Laundrette
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Power in Weakness
  Journalist Remona Aly examines how weakness can often be powerful.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/08/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Sideways—14. Let's All Be Batman
  Matthew Syed asks whether adopting an alter ego can unleash the best versions of ourself.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church in Marsworth, Buckinghamshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church in Marsworth, Buckinghamshire
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/08/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/08/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/08/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Archdeacon of Bangor, Mary Stallard
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/08/21 - Tackling water pollution from farms, Sheep week begins
  Charlotte Smith hears about plans to tackle water pollution from farms.
10. 05:56
  Weather—02/08/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Melissa Harrison on the Stonechat
  The stonechat's punctuating call reminds writer Melissa Harrison of walks in Dartmoor.

Monday 2 August 2021