BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 2 July 2022

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—02/07/2022
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—The Book, the Fish and the Dove
  The River Dove inspires this tale of Izaak Walton: fisherman, philosopher and writer.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—02/07/22 - Farming Today This Week: the shape of the soft fruit sector
  Charlotte Smith is on a fruit farm in Kent.
4. 06:57
  Weather—02/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—02/07/2022
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Baroness Floella Benjamin
  Vashti Bunyan on walking away from fame and the Inheritance Tracks of Karin Slaughter.
7. 10:30
  Rewinder—Giant Superbeings Really
  Greg James unearths audio gems from the BBC's enormous archives.
8. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—02/07/2022
  Pippa Crerar of the Daily Mirror analyses the political week
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Suspicion and mistrust in the Donbas
  Ukrainians in the Donbas fear those among them who secretly support the Russians.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/07/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—What do National Insurance changes mean for you?
  How will changes to National Insurance affect you?
3. 12:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 22, Episode 3
  3/6Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/07/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—02/07/2022
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Richard Holden MP, Alison McGovern MP, Seb Payne, Professor Katy Shaw
  Edward Stourton presents political debate from Washington Academy, Tyne and Wear.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—02/07/2022
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  39 Ways to Save the Planet—Bamboo Is Better
  Fast-growing bamboo could be a powerful climate ally.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—End of Transmission
  By award-winning playwright Anita Sullivan. Who gave Jude HIV? Only the virus knows.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: The law on abortion, Aparna Sen, Being lesbian in the military
  What does the law say on abortion in the UK? And is there a chance that it might change?
11. 17:00
  PM—02/07/2022
  Full coverage of the day's news
12. 17:30
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The David Lammy Shadow Foreign Secretary One
  Nick Robinson talks to the shadow foreign secretary, David Lammy.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—02/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
14. 17:57
  Weather—02/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/07/2022 Ex-Conservative deputy chief whip seeks "professional medical support"
  Chris Pincher was suspended as a Tory MP amid sexual misconduct allegations
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Indira Varma, Craig Reedie, Joy Gregory, Jon Holmes, Vieux Farka Touré, Anna Phoebe, Annie MacManus, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Clarence Thomas
  The Supreme Court Justice at the centre of overturning the right to abortion in the US.
4. 19:15
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 24, Exploring the Deep
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince travel deep below the ocean waves to discover what lies beneath.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Fifty Years of Pride
  Damian Barr examines how Pride has helped bring about change for the LGBTQ+ community.
6. 21:00
  Tumanbay—Series 4, Feels Like Old Times
  4/8An investigation, a secret affair, a perfect murder.
7. 21:45
  Rabbit at Rest—Episode 5
  5/10While Harry is recovering, Janice decides to pursue a new career.
8. 22:00
  News—02/07/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
9. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Ukraine - what should western countries do next?
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
10. 23:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 12, Leeds Beckett University
  2/6Three students from Leeds Beckett University take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
11. 23:30
  Uncanny—Series 1, Summer Special, Part 2: The Room Next Door
  Danny returns to Newfoundland, Canada, and the family holiday from hell.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/07/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Life on the Canals
  Greg Jenner explores a fragment of archive revealing life on narrowboats in the 1960s.
3. 00:30
  From Fact to Fiction—Mary
  Kerry Hudson creates a fictional response to the week's news.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/07/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/07/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Chester Cathedral in Cheshire.
  Bells on Sunday comes from Chester Cathedral in Cheshire.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Clarence Thomas
  The Supreme Court Justice at the centre of overturning the right to abortion in the US.

Sunday 3 July 2022