BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 23 January 2022

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/01/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The East Coast Listening Post—Series 2, Laugh
  3/4Jenna and Dana meet Mick Tanner, a man who wants to change his laugh to find love.
3. 00:30
  The Poet and the Echo—Jubilate Agno
  A poignant short story by Jessie Greengrass, inspired by Christopher Smart.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/01/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/01/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/01/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/01/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church, Allesley near Coventry
  Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church, Allesley near Coventry
9. 05:45
  Profile—Sue Gray
  The mystery woman leading the investigation into Downing Street parties during lockdown.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—23/01/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Enclosed Garden
  Composer Michael Zev Gordon reflects on the enclosed garden.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Wales' Only City Farm, Swansea
  Ruth Sanderson visits Wales' only city farm, in Swansea.
4. 06:57
  Weather—23/01/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—23/01/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Mary Beard's Forbidden Art; The Mormons and Tonga; Gordon Brown
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Orchid Project
  Hoda Ali makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Orchid Project
8. 07:57
  Weather—23/01/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—23/01/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Transformational Friendship
  Two Belfast clerics reflect on how friendship can be transformational.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Right Side of History
  Sarah Dunant asks if we should judge the past by the standards of the present - or future.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Song Thrush
  David Rothenberg asks a question, why is the song thrush not famous?
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—23/01/2022
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—23/01/2022
  Kenton unleashes his inner dragon and Chris contemplates his future
15. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs—John Caudwell, businessman
  John Caudwell, businessman, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
16. 11:45
  New Year Solutions—Water
  How can we avert a drought stricken future?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—23/01/2022
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 2
  2/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Angela Hartnett: A Life Through Food
  Chef Angela Hartnett OBE shares stories of her life in hospitality with Sheila Dillon.
4. 12:57
  Weather—23/01/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—23/01/2022
  Jonny Dymond looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—Resilience is...
  Whistleblowers, living with epilepsy, acting and ageism. Fi Glover presents.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Sowing Roots and Hanging Fruit
  Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
8. 14:45
  The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Wedding
  3/10Sent to a village outside Delhi, Sapna discovers a wedding about to take place.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Darkness
  Michael Symmons Roberts’ drama shines a light on Byron's poem ‘Darkness’
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Free Love, Richard Beard on Time, Bookshops as Social Spaces
  Elizabeth Day speaks to Tessa Hadley about her new novel, Free Love.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Dana Gioia
  The former poet laureate of California talks about his life in poetry.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Mental health rehab - the forgotten patients
  Adam Eley investigates concerns over specialist mental health rehabilitation units.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Sue Gray
  The mystery woman leading the investigation into Downing Street parties during lockdown.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—23/01/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—23/01/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/01/2022 Cabinet ministers call for inquiry into Tory MP's sacking from government
  Nus Ghani says she was told she was dismissed - in part - because of her Muslim faith
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Lindsey Chapman
  Lindsey Chapman picks the best of BBC Radio this week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/01/2022
  It’s the end of the road for David.
4. 19:15
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The ‘Resting Bitch Face’ Problem
  Marian and Tara tackle serial bad-boy dating, a missing mojo and personal grooming.
5. 19:45
  Bright Lights, Dead City—Episode 3. An Actor Prepares
  3/10Local actor Turlough has been cast in the series. Unfortunately he’s in great shape.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Are women 32% more likely to die after operations by a male surgeon?
  Surgery death risks, Test and Trace costs in the UK and Germany, and podcast plans.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Lord Sainsbury, David Stuart, Elizabeth Selby, Ronnie Spector (pictured)
  Matthew Bannister on a businessman, an LGBT support worker, a photo agent, a singer
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Fraud and energy
  Police investigation into £4m fraud described as “woeful”.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Orchid Project
  Hoda Ali makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Orchid Project
10. 21:30
  Short Cuts—Video Games
  Josie Long presents short documentaries about gaming.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—23/01/2022
  Ben Wright hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  Think with Pinker—Sentence first, verdict afterwards
  Life and death decisions in the courtroom.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—The Enclosed Garden
  Composer Michael Zev Gordon reflects on the enclosed garden.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/01/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Why Sociology Matters
  Why Sociology matters: an exploration of the meaning and purpose of Public Sociology.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church, Allesley near Coventry
  Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church, Allesley near Coventry
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/01/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/01/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/01/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/01/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/01/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Julia Neuberger.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/01/22 Mystery shellfish deaths; Food labelling; New farm support payments.
  Fishermen call for help after mass shellfish deaths; food labels; new subsidies system.
10. 05:56
  Weather—24/01/2022
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Shoveler
  Chris Packham presents the shoveler.

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