BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 24 August 2021

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/08/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  They by Sarfraz Manzoor—Ep 1 - They... don't want to live among us.
  1/5Sarfraz Manzoor's personal exploration of a divided Britain, and his hopes for the future.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/08/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/08/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/08/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/08/21 - Beaver reintroduction in England, Transforming a dairy business with direct selling
  Plans to release beavers into the wild in England are to be set out by the UK government.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Ostrich
  Michael Palin presents the avian record breaking ostrich in the Kalahari Desert
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/08/2021
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Positive Thinking—How do we end fuel poverty?
  Sangita Myska asks if local energy projects are the solution to reducing household bills.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Escapes: Anna Freeman talks to Miranda Allen
  Anna Freeman speaks to escape artist Miranda Allen.
4. 09:45
  They by Sarfraz Manzoor—Ep 2 - They... don't marry outside their own
  2/5Sarfraz Manzoor reflects on his decision to marry.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Attic memories; Afghanistan; Food and climate; ME and Covid; Neanderthals
  Memories in the attic; Afghan safe houses; Food and climate; ME and Covid; Neanderthals
6. 11:00
  China's Great Science Leap—Cells and Chips
  1/2Will China’s ambitions in space, quantum & biotech lead it to science super-power status?
7. 11:30
  Black Sci-Fi: Stories from the End of the World
  The untold story of black sci-fi and its role in redefining the present and the future.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—24/08/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  News of the Dead by James Robertson—Episode 2
  2/102/10. In 1809, Gibb arrives in Glen Conach. Read by Mark Bonnar.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Call You & Yours: What's it like travelling abroad this summer?
  What's it like travelling abroad this summer?
4. 12:57
  Weather—24/08/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—24/08/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
6. 13:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—Swiss Air
  Giant fans suck in fresh Alpine air and remove the carbon dioxide. Is this our future?
7. 14:00
  The Archers—23/08/2021
  The Aldridge family attempt a compromise.
8. 14:15
  Brief Lives—Series 11, Episode 1
  Return of the popular legal series starring David Schofield.
9. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Video Games
  Josie Long presents short documentaries about gaming.
10. 15:30
  My Name Is...—My Name Is Jordan
  Jordan Lee hopes to rebuild trust and counter vaccine hesitancy in his Bradford community.
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Digital body language: how to work online
  Michael Rosen gets advice from Erica Dhawan on the best ways to communicate on-screen.
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Frantz Fanon
  The anti-colonial writer and psychiatrist from Martinique is the choice of Lindsay Johns
13. 17:00
  PM—24/08/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/08/2021 Western leaders demand that safe passage out of Afghanistan will be allowed beyond the end of the month
  The Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts, has died at the age of eighty.
2. 18:30
  Darren Harriott - Red Label—Episode 2
  2/2Darren Harriott examines the world of modern dating and dating apps.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/08/2021
  Chris tries to save the day.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Natalya Romaniw, John Tanner, Josh Azouz, Charlie Watts
  David Hepworth on the late Charlie Watts, Natalya Romaniw on preparing to play Tosca.
5. 19:45
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Satyajit Ray: India without Elephants
  Sunil Khilnani explores the life and work of filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
6. 20:00
  A Long Way from Vietnam
  BBC journalist Nga Pham investigates people-smuggling from her country into the UK.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Paralympic Games; The Art of Blind Photography
  The 2020 Paralympic Games are underway! We bring you coverage from Tokyo.
8. 21:00
  Curating the Future—Museums Are Not Neutral
  2/3V&A Director Tristram Hunt explores the politics of the museum.
9. 21:30
  Positive Thinking—How do we end fuel poverty?
  Sangita Myska asks if local energy projects are the solution to reducing household bills.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—President Biden will keep to Aug 31 evacuation deadline
  White House describes the operation as "on pace"
11. 22:45
  News of the Dead by James Robertson—Episode 2
  2/102/10. In 1809, Gibb arrives in Glen Conach. Read by Mark Bonnar.
12. 23:00
  Fortunately... with Fi and Jane—142. A Crevice in a Niche with Anne Tyler
  Fi and Jane are joined by American novelist Anne Tyler.
13. 23:30
  Mastertapes—Series 1, Ray Davies (the B-Side)
  10/14Ray Davies take on questions about two classic Kinks' albums, Lola and Muswell Hillbillies
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/08/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  They by Sarfraz Manzoor—Ep 2 - They... don't marry outside their own
  2/5Sarfraz Manzoor reflects on his decision to marry.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/08/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/08/2021
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/08/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/08/21 - Pop-up campsites in Wales, Ragwort and horses, University lecturer turns farmer
  Should pop-up campsites in Wales be registered to monitor the pressure on rural areas?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Red-billed Quelea
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the world's most numerous bird: red-billed quelea.

Wednesday 25 August 2021