BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 8 July 2022

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/07/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Last Days of Roger Federer by Geoff Dyer—Episode 4
  4/5Geoff Dyer reflects on that vast realm known as the unfinished, the unread.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/07/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/07/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/07/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Richard Oppong Boateng
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/07/2022 - Ukrainian grain crisis, Island tourism, school soil project
  Ukrainian grain crisis; island tourism issues; school soil project.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Treecreeper
  Bill Oddie presents the treecreeper.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—08/07/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Adele, singer and songwriter
  Adele, singer and songwriter, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  The Last Days of Roger Federer by Geoff Dyer—Episode 5
  5/5Geoff Dyer reflects on how change is gradual, imperceptible - not an overnight occurrence.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Order of Women Freemasons' Grand Master Zuzanka Penn; Actor Sally Phillips; Childcare Costs; Rebecca Humphries
  Female freemasons: the appeal of being member of an organisation shrouded in mystery?
5. 11:00
  How Covid Changed Science—Episode 1
  What has been the impact of Covid on the practice of science?
6. 11:30
  The Break—Series 4, A Fight for Four Eyes
  5/6Jeff (Philip Jackson) and Andy (Tom Palmer) visit the library.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—08/07/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  AntiSocial—Cars and the climate
  The battle between gas-guzzlers and environmentalists.
3. 12:57
  Weather—08/07/2022
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—08/07/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Edward Stourton.
5. 13:45
  28ish Days Later—Day Five: Blood and Bears
  India meets a conservationist with a tale of blood and myth.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—07/07/2022
  Will it be Chelsea to the rescue?
7. 14:15
  Limelight—The System: Series 2, Step 5: Let the Golden Age Commence
  5/5The clock is ticking down, but what happens when it gets to zero?
8. 14:45
  Living with the Gods—To Be a Pilgrim
  Neil MacGregor focuses on the role of pilgrimage in Christianity, Buddhism and Islam.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—South Kesteven
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  From Fact to Fiction—Ten Small Hands
  by Amy Mason. Five toddlers in nappies to look after? You're kidding.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Baroness Greengross OBE (pictured), Sonny Barger, Technoblade, Qin Yi
  Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a Hell’s Angel, a YouTuber and an actor.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—08/07/2022
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
13. 17:00
  PM—08/07/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/07/2022 Police Clear Starmer of Breaking Covid Rules
  The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is cleared by Durham police of breaking lockdown rules
2. 18:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 22, Episode 4
  4/6Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/07/2022
  Susan’s looking for a new hobby.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Series 3, Linton Stephens and Dinara Klinton celebrate musical pioneers
  Bassoonist Linton Stephens and Ukrainian pianist Dinara Klinton add five more tracks.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Baroness Jenny Jones, Peter Kyle MP, Jacob Rees-Mogg MP, Anna Soubry
  Anita Anand presents political debate and discussion from The Electric Palace in Bridport.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—The Meanings of Conservatism
  John Gray ponders the true meaning of Conservatism.
7. 21:00
  Rethink—Rethink the World Order, Energy
  4/4Amol Rajan discusses how the Russian invasion of Ukraine might affect energy security.
8. 21:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Take a Break
  Why taking a break can improve your eye health, boost focus and enhance creativity.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Rishi Sunak enters Tory leadership race
  Former Chancellor says it’s time to stop telling “fairytales”
10. 22:45
  Mother's Boy by Patrick Gale—Episode 10
  10/10A touching novel inspired by the early life of much-loved Cornish poet Charles Causley.
11. 23:00
  A Good Read—Petroc Trelawny and Stuart MacBride
  The broadcaster and the novelist chat favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—08/07/2022
  All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/07/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Last Days of Roger Federer by Geoff Dyer—Episode 5
  5/5Geoff Dyer reflects on how change is gradual, imperceptible - not an overnight occurrence.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/07/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/07/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/07/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sarah Joseph
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Grief: A Practical Guide
  James Helm gives a practical guide to dealing with grief and sudden single parenthood.

Saturday 9 July 2022