BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 2 August 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/08/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Patch—Eastbourne
  Golden retrievers from Turkey arrive at an Eastbourne car park on a monthly basis - why?
3. 09:30
  The Power of Negative Thinking—Send In the Fungineers!
  4/5Oliver Burkeman asks whether forced fun is no fun, especially in the workplace.
4. 09:45
  One More Croissant for the Road by Felicity Cloake—Episode 1
  1/5Felicity Cloake, a food writer, embarks on a gastronomic Tour de France.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Saxophonist Nubya Garcia, Rainbow babies, Insomnia, Vaccine passports
  Advice on what to do when you're suffering from insomnia.
6. 11:00
  Speak Up
  Women may be caricatured as babbling chatterboxes, but in public women speak a lot less.
7. 11:30
  Loose Ends—Sparks, Iain Stirling, Siobhán McSweeney, Frauke Bagusche, Yola, Fryars, Anneka Rice, 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—02/08/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  Still Life by Sarah Winman—Episode 6
  6/10Art historian Evelyn remembers the soldier she met in Tuscany at the end of the war.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Cruising Comeback; Fuel Payments; Energy Prices
  Cruising Comeback; Fuel Payments; Energy Prices
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/08/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—02/08/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Edward Stourton.
6. 13:45
  Unspeakable—History
  1/5Alice Musabende, who survived the genocide of the Tutsis, faces telling her boys about it.
7. 14:00
  The Why Factor—Why Do We Love Dolls?
  Despite all the new entertainments on offer, dolls endure. Why?
8. 14:15
  How to Build a Supertower—Episode 1
  Robert Glenister stars in Paul Sellar's drama about raising a brand new London skyscraper.
9. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—Heat 3, 2021
  The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Catering in Care Homes
  Sheila Dillon explores the challenges around cooking up good quality food in care homes.
11. 16:00
  Sketches: Stories of Art and People—Do It Yourself
  True stories of life-changing encounters with art in all its forms.
12. 16:30
  Curious Cases—Series 16, The Space Burrito
  6/6Is there a point in space where the Sun could heat a burrito perfectly? And other puzzles.
13. 17:00
  PM—02/08/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/08/2021
  The NHS COVID APP in England & Wales has been tweaked so less people have to self isolate
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 2
  2/7Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/08/2021
  Events spiral out of control for Shula.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Kathleen Marshall and Sutton Foster, Tim Renkow, Scarlett Johansson suing Disney.
  Kathleen Marshall and Sutton Foster on Anything Goes at the Barbican Theatre in London.
5. 19:45
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Ramanujan: The Elbow of Genius
  Sunil Khilnani tells the story of the gifted mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
6. 20:00
  This Union—The Ghost Kingdoms of England, East Anglia - Sutton Who?
  1/4Ian Hislop explores the story and legacy of four great Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms of England.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Rebuilding Beirut’s Village in a City
  Can Beirut’s unique Karantina district survive after the blast that rocked the city?
8. 21:00
  Genetic Dreams, Genetic Nightmares—Episode 2
  2/3How genetic engineering became big business.
9. 21:30
  The Patch—Eastbourne
  Golden retrievers from Turkey arrive at an Eastbourne car park on a monthly basis - why?
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Taliban might have committed “war crimes” in Afghanistan
  British and US embassies in Kabul highlight massacre of civilians in Spin Boldak
11. 22:45
  Still Life by Sarah Winman—Episode 6
  6/10Art historian Evelyn remembers the soldier she met in Tuscany at the end of the war.
12. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Medical English
  Michael Rosen asks Dr Sophie Harrison about the special language used by doctors.
13. 23:30
  Mastertapes—Series 1, Paul Weller (the A-Side)
  5/14Paul Weller talks to John Wilson and a live audience about the last Jam album, The Gift.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/08/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  One More Croissant for the Road by Felicity Cloake—Episode 1
  1/5Felicity Cloake, a food writer, embarks on a gastronomic Tour de France.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/08/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/08/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/08/2021
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Archdeacon of Bangor, Mary Stallard
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/08/21 - Rural crime, Pathogen project, Sheep markets
  New tactics are being employed to commit rural crimes, according to a new report.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mark Cocker on the Ring Ouzel
  Listening to the ring ouzel's call takes Mark Cocker back to his childhood.

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