BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 1 July 2022

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/07/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  An Immense World by Ed Yong—Episode 4
  4/5Good and bad vibrations - moles, worms and spiders.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/07/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/07/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/07/2022
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Lezley Stewart of the Church of Scotland.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/07/22 - The 'environmental fruit-print'
  Charlotte Smith investigates the environmental footprint of fruit.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Great Black-backed Gull
  Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the great black-backed gull.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—01/07/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Bono, singer and songwriter
  Bono, singer and songwriter, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  An Immense World by Ed Yong—Episode 5
  5/5What happens to an animal’s sensory world when humans interfere?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Aparna Sen, Midwives, Marged Sion
  Aparna Sen, one of India's best-loved and most successful film directors.
5. 11:00
  In Dark Corners—Series 1, 3. Aberlour & Gordonstoun
  3/4Alex Renton presents a series about class, power and privilege in Britain's elite schools.
6. 11:30
  The Break—Series 4, A Fun Day Out
  4/6Jeff (Philip Jackson) and Andy (Tom Palmer) take to the road.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—01/07/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  AntiSocial—White privilege and schools
  How the concept of white privilege is being taught in schools.
3. 12:57
  Weather—01/07/2022
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—01/07/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
5. 13:45
  Forgiveness: Stories from the Front Line—Ivan
  Ivan Humble looks back on his past as an organiser for the racist English Defence League.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—30/06/2022
  Elizabeth looks out for her family.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 4: Light the Blue Touch Paper and Run Like Hell
  4/5The extremists’ masterplan is starting to reveal itself.
8. 14:45
  Living with the Gods—Holy Killing
  Neil MacGregor focuses on Aztec human sacrifices, and animal sacrifice in ancient Greece.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Swiss Garden, Shuttleworth Estate: Postbag Edition
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  From Fact to Fiction—Mary
  Kerry Hudson creates a fictional response to the week's news.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Dame Deborah James (pictured), Yves Coppens, Revel Guest OBE, Samuel Bhima
  Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a palaeontologist, a film producer and a doctor.
12. 16:30
  More or Less—Covid climb, childcare costs and why can't the French count properly?
  How accurately are official figures picking up the new covid wave?
13. 17:00
  PM—01/07/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/07/2022 Boris Johnson has suspended a Conservative MP who allegedly groped two men.
  Boris Johnson has suspended a Conservative MP who allegedly groped two men.
2. 18:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 22, Episode 3
  3/6Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—01/07/2022
  Is Russ a raver at heart?
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Series 3, Jess Gillam, Iain Burnside and Woody Woodmansey take us from tragedy to joy
  Iain Burnside and Jess Gillam - with the help of Woody Woodmansey - add five more tracks.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Richard Holden MP, Alison McGovern MP, Seb Payne, Professor Katy Shaw
  Edward Stourton presents political debate from Washington Academy, Tyne and Wear.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—Billionaire Bashing
  Zoe Strimpel on why we need more billionaires - the richer the better.
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Lern Yerself Scouse
  Paul Farley cooks a pot of Scouse as he explores the complex flavours of the Scouse accent
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Alleged member of IS terror cell on way back to UK
  Aine Davis – one of the “Beatles” - could be flown in a few weeks from Turkey
9. 22:45
  Mother's Boy by Patrick Gale—Episode 5
  5/10A touching novel inspired by the early life of much-loved Cornish poet Charles Causley
10. 23:00
  A Good Read—Dr Alex George and Ella Al-Shamahi
  Mindfulness and mermaids feature this week
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—01/07/2022
  Mark D'Arcy with news, views and analysis of parliamentary events.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/07/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  An Immense World by Ed Yong—Episode 5
  5/5What happens to an animal’s sensory world when humans interfere?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/07/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/07/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/07/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Richard Oppong Boateng
8. 05:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Take a Break
  Why taking a break can improve your eye health, boost focus and enhance creativity.

Saturday 2 July 2022