BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 22 July 2022

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/07/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Expectation Effect by David Robson—The Food Paradox
  Can our minds can affect our waistlines?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/07/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/07/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/07/2022
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Janet Unsworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/7/22 - Farm safety; insects as animal feed; new trade campaign group
  Farm safety, insects as animal feed, new trade campaign group launched.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Hoopoe
  Kate Humble presents the hoopoe.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/07/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Kate Ewart-Biggs, Deputy Chief Executive, British Council
  Kate Ewart-Biggs, deputy CEO of the British Council, shares the soundtrack of her life.
3. 09:45
  The Expectation Effect by David Robson—The Super-Agers
  Are you really as young – or old – as you feel?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Bananarama, The Baby, Tour De Femmes
  Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward from Bananarama.
5. 11:00
  How Covid Changed Science—Episode 3
  Professor Devi Sridhar investigates the impact of Covid on the practice of science.
6. 11:30
  Mucking In—Series 1, Secrets, Lies and Pointless Piles of Paperwork
  1/6On Dangerfield Farm, the annual organic inspection is Ben and Cicely’s nightmare.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/07/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  AntiSocial—Gaslighting and relationships
  Love Island has sparked debate about gaslighting and narcissism.
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/07/2022
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—22/07/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Edward Stourton.
5. 13:45
  28ish Days Later—Day Nineteen: Kenny
  India meets Kenny Ethan Jones, the first trans man to front a period campaign.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—21/07/2022
  Oliver fears a wasted opportunity.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—English Rose: Series 1, 2. Hunted
  2/5Rose is nanny to Gully. He's no ordinary baby. But she's not like other girls either.
8. 14:45
  Living with the Gods—The Protectoresses
  Neil MacGregor focuses on Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico, and Artemis of Ephesus.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—London Stadium: 2012 Olympics 10th anniversary
  Kathy Clugston and team are at the London Stadium.
10. 15:45
  Commonwealth Stories—Indecent Exposure
  1/3Newly commissioned stories from three recent winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Tony Sirico (pictured), José Eduardo dos Santos, Ann Shulgin, Ivana Trump
  John Wilson on an actor, a president, a therapist and a businesswoman.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—22/07/2022
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
13. 17:00
  PM—22/07/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/07/2022 Russia and Ukraine Sign Grain Deal
  Russia and Ukraine sign a deal to unblock grain exports, which may ease the food crisis
2. 18:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 22, Episode 6
  6/6Liz Truss sets out her plans for governing Britain. Listener discretion advised.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/07/2022
  Justin enjoys a change of scene.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Series 3, Sean Shibe and Camilla George take us from the Ozark Mountains to Jupiter
  Guitarist Sean Shibe and saxophonist Camilla George help select the next five tracks.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Kirsty Blackman MP, Iain Macwhirter, Ian Murray MP, Iain Stewart MP
  Anita Anand presents political debate and discussion from MacRobert Memorial Hall, Tarland
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—Climate Change and the Fall of Icarus
  Tom Shakespeare grapples with a tricky personal decision over his carbon footprint.
7. 21:00
  Archive on 4—London 2012: From Waste Land to Gold Rush
  The extraordinary story of how London came to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Ukraine and Russia sign grain deal
  UN Secretary-General calls it a "beacon of hope"
9. 22:45
  Winchelsea by Alex Preston—Episode 10
  10/10By Alex Preston. Arnold Nesbitt describes the churchyard Battle of Goudhurst.
10. 23:00
  A Good Read—Melanie Reid and Andrew Cotter
  The Times columnist and sports broadcaster share their favourite books.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/07/2022
  Mark D'Arcy looks back at Boris Johnson's time in Parliament.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/07/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Expectation Effect by David Robson—The Super-Agers
  Are you really as young – or old – as you feel?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/07/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/07/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/07/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/07/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the archbishop of York.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Cities made for our mental health
  Psychiatrist Dr Layla McCay asks how our buildings and towns can benefit our mental health

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