BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 14 July 2022

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/07/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The War of Nerves by Martin Sixsmith—Duck and Cover
  3/5The Cold War, and its legacy, through the minds of the people who lived it.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/07/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/07/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/07/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sarah Joseph
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/07/22 - Heatwave's impact on rivers, mental health in rural areas, milk float dairy
  The heatwave's impact on our rivers as low levels and warm water put wildlife at risk.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Sandwich Tern
  Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the sandwich tern.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—14/07/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Can the Police Keep Us Safe?—Expectations
  Exploring the role of the police and public safety. Are they up to the task?
3. 09:30
  The Climate Tipping Points—1. The Arctic
  Justin Rowlatt discovers how global warming may trigger irreversible changes to our planet
4. 09:45
  The War of Nerves by Martin Sixsmith—Disinformation
  4/5The Cold War, and its legacy, through the minds of the people who lived it.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Global Abortion Rights, Do women worry more?, Bees, Matriarchs
  Following the overturning of Roe v Wade, we look at abortion rights round the world.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—A Shooting in Soweto
  A series of attacks in South Africa raises new fears over security in the country.
7. 11:30
  Fairy Meadow—6. The Walk Through
  Frank has left the police but can't let go of Cheryl's story.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—14/07/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Gap Finders: Duke Andoh
  Gap Finders: Duke Andoh - aka DKcutz
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Sunglasses
  Are expensive sunglasses worth it?
4. 12:57
  Weather—14/07/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—14/07/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  28ish Days Later—Day Eleven: The Gap
  India looks into the data gap and how it impacts women.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—13/07/2022
  Oliver is reminded of the past.
8. 14:15
  Takeover—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4High-stake deals and sibling rivalry set in the world of the super wealthy.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—Aberystwyth Inspiration
  Niellah Arboine returns to her university town of Aberystwyth, which inspired her so much.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Railway Children
  Broadcaster Nikki Bedi makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Railway Children.
11. 15:30
  Open Book—Sheffield
  Johny Pitts returns to his home city to explore Sheffield's literary landscapes.
12. 16:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 24, The Wood Wide Web
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how trees talk to each other using the Wood Wide Web
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Deep Space and the Deep Sea - 40 years of the International Whaling Moratorium.
  The James Webb Space Telescope is finally in business - what treasures yet to come?
14. 17:00
  PM—14/07/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—14/07/2022 Five candidates remain in the race to become PM
  The Attorney General Suella Braverman is the latest to be eliminated from the contest.
2. 18:30
  Gyles's Joke Box
  Gyles Brandreth asks his guests to pick their favourite audio comedy moments of all time.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—14/07/2022
  Chelsea knows where her loyalty lies.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Persuasion & Patriots reviewed, Durham Brass Festival, Museum of the Year winner
  Luke Harding and Hanna Flint review Carrie Cracknell's adaptation of Persuasion.
5. 20:00
  The Briefing Room—Covid - how worried should we be this time?
  Do need to worry about Coronavirus again?
6. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Woke or Broke?
  Evan Davis asks if firms should keep their views to themselves.
7. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Deep Space and the Deep Sea - 40 years of the International Whaling Moratorium.
  The James Webb Space Telescope is finally in business - what treasures yet to come?
8. 21:30
  How Covid Changed Science—Episode 1
  What has been the impact of Covid on the practice of science?
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Sri Lankan president resigns
  Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives in Singapore via the Maldives
10. 22:45
  Winchelsea by Alex Preston—Episode 4
  4/10By Alex Preston. Goody, Francis and Gray’s men wait for the Mayfield Gang.
11. 23:00
  Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel—Inside Robin Ince
  Comedian Robin Ince talks about the nature of reality. Pt 1 - 'Inside Robin Ince'
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—14/07/2022
  All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/07/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The War of Nerves by Martin Sixsmith—Disinformation
  4/5The Cold War, and its legacy, through the minds of the people who lived it.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/07/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/07/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—15/07/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sarah Joseph
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—15/07/2022 - Pig industry consultation; Milk testing; Robotic weeding
  Defra launches a UK-wide look at the pig industry supply chain.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Corncrake
  Steve Backshall presents the corncrake.

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